Crime & Public Safety
Monday, May 4, 2026 · Gila County
Gilbert Teen Arrested Again: New Charges for Revenge Porn Campaign
Gilbert police arrested 19-year-old Elijah Deshong on 34 counts after investigators alleged he violated his plea agreement by repeatedly contacting his victim, tampering with her social media accounts, and distributing explicit images online over a yearlong period. The case marks a dramatic escalation in what prosecutors describe as a systematic campaign of harassment and sexual exploitation.
Phoenix Cops Smash Drug Ring Smuggling into AZ Prisons
Phoenix police and federal agents have dismantled a brazen drug network funneling contraband into Arizona's state prisons, arresting multiple players in a sophisticated smuggling scheme. The operation exposed correctional workers and inmates working hand-in-hand to flood facilities like Lewis Prison with narcotics. With sentencings piling up, authorities warn this is just the latest blow to Arizona's prison drug crisis.
Monday, May 4, 2026
9 Hospitalized in Peoria UTV-Truck Crash Near Lake Pleasant
A head-on collision between a pickup truck and a UTV north of Lake Pleasant sent nine people, including teens, to hospitals Sunday, with four in critical condition. Blowing dust may have contributed to the wreck on Castle Hot Springs Road. Peoria Fire-Medical airlifted three victims as multiple agencies rushed to the dusty scene.
Monday, May 4, 2026