"Crime Report Digest: Incidents at Mesa Schools, Thefts in Downtown Area"

Mesa Police Department Crime Report Digest
January 16-22, 2025

On January 16, a disorderly conduct incident occurred at Mesa Community College. The case was handled administratively.

A fraud case was reported at Rio Salado College Tempe on January 16. The incident remains under investigation.

An assault took place at Glendale Community College on January 16. The case is pending further investigation.

On January 18, criminal damage was reported at Rio Salado College LLC. The incident was resolved administratively.

A controlled substance incident occurred at Rio Salado College Thomas on January 21. The case was later determined to be unfounded.

On January 21, a criminal trespassing incident took place at Gateway Community College Washington Campus. The case was handled administratively.

A harassment case was reported at Mesa Community College on January 21. The incident is still under investigation.

On January 22, a disorderly conduct incident occurred at Mesa Community College. The case was resolved administratively.

In the downtown area, a vehicle theft was reported on December 30, 2024. The stolen vehicle was described as a black sedan. The incident remains under investigation.

Near the intersection of University Dr and Mesa Dr, an alleged assault occurred on December 31, 2024. The case is still under investigation.

In the Fiesta District, a theft was reported on January 1, 2025. The incident remains under investigation.

Near the intersection of Power Rd and Southern Ave, an act of vandalism allegedly occurred on January 2, 2025. The case is still under investigation.

On December 21, 2024, Mesa Police arrested 27-year-old Charles Smith in connection with a reckless social media prank involving the spraying of pesticides on produce at a local Walmart. Smith was booked on charges including introducing poison, criminal damage, endangerment, and theft.

Trends and Patterns:
There has been a noticeable increase in reported thefts and burglaries in the downtown and Fiesta District areas over the past week. Additionally, several incidents of disorderly conduct and criminal trespassing have been reported at local educational institutions.

The Mesa Police Department urges residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities. If you have information about any of these incidents or other crimes, please contact the Mesa Police Department's non-emergency line at [phone] or submit an anonymous tip through Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (948-6377).