AJPD Explorer Post 2980- ExCon 2016

The Apache Junction Police (AJPD) Explorer Post 2980 participated in the 2016 Law Enforcement Explorer Conference (Ex-Con) held in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 11th. The AJPDExplorers took third place, out of 43 Explorer teams, in the Active Shooter Scenario. Participating Explorers were Corporal Chris Sieger, Travis Adkins, Yasinya Peterson. Chief Thomas E. Kelly stated “Once again I am sincerely impressed by these young men and women and how they have responded to the training and their dedication. I must commend not only them but their advisors Detective Seth Blount, Officers Marty Harshman and Stephanie Jewell. Job well done by you all”. If you are 14 to 20 years of age, currently attending school, maintaining good grades, have an interest in law enforcement and would like to become a police explorer, please visit www.ajcity.net/explorer for more information, or call 480-982-8260. #AJPDExplorers #PoliceExplorers #ExCon2016 #Proud #ApacheJunction

Road is open at Idaho & Southern. Thank you for your patience.

Road closure at Idaho Rd and Southern, eastbound. Please use alternate route. Thank you.

Roadways open.

Meridian Rd. blocked in both directions between Lost Dutchman and Mckellips due to an accident. Please use alternate route.

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Today we're at the Apache Junction Wal-Mart talking about personal safety and being situationally aware. Come by and see us!

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****MISSING PERSON ALERT**** On June 6th, 2016 Renae Dee Gardner, age 43, of Apache Junction was reported missing to the Apache Junction Police Department (AJPD). The circumstances surrounding Renae’s disappearance are considered suspicious and AJPD is seeking the public’s assistance in helping locate Renae. Renae is a white female, 5'6" tall, weighing 135 lbs with Black hair and brown eyes. She has 3 tattoos; upper right shoulder, across her lower abdomen, and on her right calf. Anyone having information should contact AJPD Detective Perez at (480) 474-8583 or Sgt. Newman at (480) 474-8600. You can leave an anonymous tip by online at www.ajcity.net/tip or by calling (480) 474-8585.

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Last week AJPD Chief Thomas E. Kelly participated in the Second Winds Virtual Dementia Tour hosted by the Western Arizona Council of Governments - Governor's Advisory Council on Aging. This experience provided a very small glimpse into some of the struggles people with dementia face every day, all day. This is one step the AJPD is taking to increase our awareness, and therefor improve our response and services, for those Apache Junction residents suffering from dementia and Alzheimers. To learn more about the Virtual Dementia tour, you can visit the following site: http://www.secondwind.org/virtual-dementia-tour/ #VirtualDementiaTour #AgingMatters

Retweeted Chief John Mina (@ChiefJohnMina): Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and families of all involved. I am very proud of the brave men and women of @OrlandoPolice

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AJPD Warns: Don’t be a Vacation Victim As the temperatures climb and school gets out for the summer, more and more people are opting to travel. While Apache Junction is a very safe city, the Apache Junction Police Department (AJPD) wants to remind everyone, whether a resident, a visitor here or traveling to another city, to have a safe and crime free visit. Therefore, AJPD wants to provide some basic crime prevention tips which residents and tourists alike can use to decrease the chances of becoming a victim of a crime. Check out the the following crime prevention tips to help protect yourself against the occasional pitfalls that can occur: www.ajcity.net/news

Roadways open at Superstition and Starr.

Roads blocked at Superstition and Starr due to a retorted gas leak. Please avoid the area.