Mesa, Arizona, experienced various criminal incidents over the past week. Here are the details:
- **December 21, 2024**: A suspect was arrested for spraying pesticides on produce at a Walmart located near S. Stapley Drive and E. Baseline Road. The incident involved theft and endangerment. The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Charles Smith, was booked into jail on charges including introducing poison, criminal damage, endangerment, and theft. Case status: Arrest made.
- **December 20, 2024**: 258 crimes were reported in Mesa, with specific incidents not detailed in public records.
- **December 19, 2024**: 265 crimes were reported, including an incident at a Walmart where a suspect sprayed pesticides on produce (detailed above).
- **December 18, 2024**: 248 crimes were reported, with specific incidents not detailed in public records.
- **December 17, 2024**: 242 crimes were reported, with specific incidents not detailed in public records.
- **December 16, 2024**: 261 crimes were reported, with specific incidents not detailed in public records.
- **December 15, 2024**: 221 crimes were reported, with specific incidents not detailed in public records.
- **December 14, 2024**: 223 crimes were reported, with specific incidents not detailed in public records.
- **December 13, 2024**: 254 crimes were reported, with specific incidents not detailed in public records.
- **December 12, 2024**: 241 crimes were reported, with specific incidents not detailed in public records.
- **December 11, 2024**: 234 crimes were reported, with specific incidents not detailed in public records.
- **December 10, 2024**: 230 crimes were reported, with specific incidents not detailed in public records.
- **December 9, 2024**: 293 crimes were reported, including incidents of criminal trespassing and disorderly conduct at local community colleges. Specific details are not publicly available for these incidents.
- **December 8, 2024**: 215 crimes were reported, with specific incidents not detailed in public records.
- **December 7, 2024**: 261 crimes were reported, with specific incidents not detailed in public records.
- **December 6, 2024**: 279 crimes were reported, with specific incidents not detailed in public records.
- **December 5, 2024**: 240 crimes were reported, with specific incidents not detailed in public records.
- **December 4, 2024**: 236 crimes were reported, including incidents of theft and criminal trespassing at local community colleges. Specific details are not publicly available for these incidents.
- **December 3, 2024**: 267 crimes were reported, with specific incidents not detailed in public records.
- **December 2, 2024**: 236 crimes were reported, with specific incidents not detailed in public records.
- **December 1, 2024**: 217 crimes were reported, with specific incidents not detailed in public records.
Significant trends or patterns include a high volume of crimes reported daily, with a peak of 293 crimes on December 9, 2024. The types of incidents vary widely, including theft, criminal trespassing, and disorderly conduct.
For tips or to report a crime, contact the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office at (602) 876-TIPS (8477) or visit their website to submit information anonymously. In emergencies, call 911.
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