GILBERT, AZ — A newly released police report reveals troubling details about a group of teenagers who allegedly conducted a violent assault in Gilbert last year. The document sheds light on social media exchanges between the teens, suggesting a premeditated attack that may have had broader implications for community safety. On December 30, 2022, 17-year-old … Read more
Phoenix, Arizona – Two teenagers associated with the Gilbert Goons group violence cases were expected to appear in court on Thursday. Eighteen-year-old Christopher Fantastic faces charges of assault and robbery related to an incident outside an In-N-Out in Gilbert in August 2023. He was indicted in January 2024 on charges of aggravated robbery and aggravated … Read more
Ellenville, New York: Mari Gilbert dedicated her life to seeking justice for her daughter, Shannan Gilbert, who disappeared in May 2010. Shannan’s mysterious disappearance led Mari to uncover the grim truth behind the Gilgo Beach Murders, shedding light on the plight of numerous victims, particularly sex workers. After Shannan’s disappearance, Mari tirelessly pressured law enforcement … Read more
GILBERT, Arizona – In a tragic incident that shook the community, 19-year-old Rachel Hansen was fatally shot by an intruder in her apartment during the early hours of June 4, 2022. Almost two years have passed since the heartbreaking incident, and Rachel’s family continues to seek answers and justice for their loss. Rachel’s mother, Kim … Read more
GILBERT, Arizona – Dillon Ryan and his family posed for portraits in their Gilbert home on December 29, 2023. The photos capture Ryan with his wife, Casi, and their children, Layla and Carson, in various settings around their home. The heartwarming images depict Ryan and his son, Carson, playing video games while Casi and Layla … Read more
GILBERT, Ariz. – Authorities in Gilbert, Arizona have announced the arrest of four individuals in connection to a violent robbery that took place outside a fast-food restaurant last August. The attack, which has shaken the town of Gilbert and Queen Creek, resulted in the arrests of 18-year-old Christopher Fantastic, 18-year-old Aris Arredondo, and two 16-year-olds … Read more
CHANDLER, AZ – Teen violence took center stage at the recent Chandler City Council meeting, with Chandler police providing updates on the Gilbert Goons and a grieving stepmom calling for action in her son’s case. Acting Chandler Police Chief Melissa Deanda assured councilmembers that the department is diligently reviewing previous investigations of attacks involving teenagers, … Read more
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office announced a second arrest in the case of a teen boy attacked in a desert near Queen Creek. 18-year-old Garrett Bagshaw was taken into custody in Mesa and booked into the Pinal County Jail on Friday. This arrest comes as Sheriff Mark Lamb and his office continue … Read more
PHOENIX, Arizona – Recent months have seen a surge of teen violence and the emergence of a potential gang known as the Gilbert Goons in the East Valley. The death of 16-year-old Preston Lord has shed light on these issues, prompting significant attention from law enforcement agencies in the area. The case has unfolded with … Read more
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – Five individuals have been arrested in connection with violent attacks on minors in the East Valley last year, with one suspect admitting his association with the notorious gang Gilbert Goons, according to authorities. Jacob Pennington, 20, of Gilbert, was arrested Wednesday morning for his involvement in a November attack in San Tan … Read more