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VIN 1GC1CVEG2FF142550. The Gateway Community College student was seen by her roommates leaving their Tempe apartment in the early morning hours of June 15. "I think most people have the feeling as we do that she should be laid to rest properly, that she should be identified and somebody should recognize that she lived and that she mattered," said Cpl. The two remained in that spot next to the garage for a few moments as they figured out the best way to go. Apache Junction is not served by local buses. Her body was found by a man walking his dog in the desolate area near the northwest corner of Idaho and Baseline Roads, south of US-60 in Pinal County. "He did all the work, I just helped him get out, that's all," Kellogg said. Named after the fabled lost gold mine, Lost Dutchman State Park is located in the Sonoran Desert, 40 miles east of Phoenix. Apache Junction Police: Child dies after ingesting fentanyl. Drivers should plan ahead this weekend as a number of closures and restrictions will be in effect across Phoenix-area freeways for repairs and improvement projects. Not too far in her drive, Salinas wrecked her car. She said she pulled over and attempted to approach the vehicle, but the driver sped off. 8. Active Cases. Our top crime stories for the week of Dec. 12: More than half a million dollars of drugs, guns seized in Arizona bust; an Amazon warehouse shooting in Chandler; an adoptive mother arrested in connection to Jesse Wilson's 2016 death; a road-rage shooting in Apache Junction; and a 'Seusspicious-looking' passenger causes an HOV driver to be cited. The body was found by a man who was walking his property and was drawn to the area by vultures he saw. [14], The Lost Dutchman Mine, located in the Superstition Mountains, The Audie Murphy Barn on the grounds of Superstition Mountain Museum, moved there from the Apacheland Movie Ranch, A 19th-century windmill located on the grounds of Superstition Mountain Museum. Police will contact residents who live in homes in the area about whether they heard or saw anything suspicious or had surveillance video. APACHE JUNCTION (AP) A criminal investigation has been launched after the death of a 3-year-old boy who reportedly ingested fentanyl, according to Apache Junction Police. Smith said Claire was 11 weeks old. The Apache Junction Police Department received a grant of $500 to help fund DDP expenses. [2], The town is bounded to the east by the Superstition Mountains (a federal wilderness area and home of the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine) and to the north by the Goldfield Mountains with the Bulldog Recreation Area. The 19-year-old's murder remains unsolved four years later. New body camera video released exclusively to Arizonas Family shows one of the flash flood rescues. ABC15 spoke exclusively with the lead investigator in the case, Detective Alan Akey. But you dont know that the dog could still be out there. 15. "The property was heavily burdened with vehicles and debris," said Shawn Gilleland with Rural Metro Fire. https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/6349. Recreational Vehicles & Campers-Repair & Service Auto Repair & Service Recreational Vehicles & Campers. 0. APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. - The Apache Junction Police Department is looking into the death of a person at Four Peaks Elementary School Saturday night. Thu. Pinal County Sheriff's officials said the. The racial makeup of the city was 89.5% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.9% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. It's a critical piece of the puzzle for investigators to find. "This is the closest we've been and we've been working on this case for a really long time so it's super exciting," Binder said. Status In 2023 we celebrate 59 years of Lost Dutchman Days A look through the archives of the Apache Junction/Gold Canyon Independent and its predecessor the Apache Sentinel, finds the following about Lost Dutchman Days, from its beginning on Saturday, Jan. 23, 1965, as a one-day event. Abbotts is OK, but he does have a cast on his leg. Download forApple iOSorAndroid. Apache Trail Day Trip Including Dolly Steamboat. The Apache Junction Police Department is one step closer to identifying a 29-year-old Jane Doe with the help of DNA Doe Project. What have we done, what could we do and what should we have done," Akeysaid. Weekend festivities will , With home games for the Chicago Cubs spring training taking place Feb. 25-March 29 at the nearby Sloan Park, Mesa Riverview, an open-air shopping center in Mesa invites the community to enjoy , The Gilbert Police Department submitted charges to the Maricopa County Attorneys Office related to the December collision thatkilled family members of Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, , Jurassic Quest a dinosaur exhibition is at Bell Bank Park, Fieldhouse C at 1 Legacy Drive in Mesa, Friday, Feb. 24-Sunday, Feb. 26. Several trails lead from the park into the Superstition Wilderness and surrounding Tonto National Forest. "I'm one of those people when something like this happens, I'm calm. Police have located 19-year-old Adam Williams in connection to the fatal shooting of his half-brother in Apache Junction. "Was it a crime of opportunity, or was it something a little more involved where somebody who had a little more interest in her, was paying a little more attention to her and took that opportunity?" The human remains were found Aug. 6 in a sparsely populated part of Apache Junction on the eastern outskirts of the Phoenix metropolitan area. [5] The O'odham Jewe, Akimel O'odham (Upper Pima), and Hohokam people all have tribal ties to the area.[6]. Harshman said. Mary was born August 24, 1950 to Vinton and Mary Jo Ellis in , Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with energizing beats at STOMP, the inventive and invigorating stage show thats dance, music and theatrical performance , The Queen Valley Fire Auxiliary is hosting its 33rd charity golf tournament on Saturday, March 11, at the Queen Valley Golf Course, 600 N. Fairway Drive. The city confirmed at least five people had to be rescued and more swept away in the vehicles. Police say the other driver stayed at the scene after the shooting. Daniel Abbotts clung to a metal fence as floodwaters created by Monday's massive rainfall in Apache Junction moved swiftly around him. [11] The current mayor is Chip Wilson, Vice Mayor Christa Rizzi. Her age at death is estimated between 16- and 18-years-old. He called 911. 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If you know anything about Salinas and the night in question, call Tempe Police. Fri. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Arizona State Route 88, following the route of the old Apache Trail, leads northeast from Apache Junction through the Superstition Mountains 45 miles (72km) to State Route 188 at Theodore Roosevelt Lake. An autopsy failed to determine the cause of death but investigators believe Apache Junction Jane Doe had been here for nearly five weeks before her body was discovered. Specialties: Choosing a collision center doesn't have to be stressful after an accident. "When you have a case like this there will be nights and nights and nights that you don't sleep. Harshman said. The area where Apache Junction is located used to be known as Youngberg. Copyright 2022 KTVK/KPHO. Adrian Garcia was driving down a road in Apache Junction when he noticed smoke in the distance. Authorities said Lewis had Alzheimers disease and a cognitive impairment. In addition, the city sent crews out in the morning to clear roadways of dirt and debris. But she was seen leaving the party again this time in her own car. Copyright 2023 Independent Newsmedia Inc. 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Simply submit your e-mail address below, click on the opt-in email link and watch your inbox for news from the Daily Independent at YourValley.net. I decided, hey, I need to be happy, my turn Im going to go get a dog. Great Price. The police report said a woman told authorities she saw a similar car at about 3:40 a.m. the morning Salinas vanished, speeding and moving erratically before it crashed into a curb, blowing out two tires. asked Detective Akey. The Apache Junction resident apparently grabbed onto the fence as he was being swept away in the moving water after getting caught in a wash behind his home near 4th Avenue and Vista. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 35.1 square miles (91km2), of which 0.01 square miles (0.03km2), or 0.03%, were listed as water. Theft, reported at 8:16 a.m. Feb. 9 in the 3100 block of West Apache Trail. Learn the legend. Arnold Freeman said the body was unidentifiable. TRENDING: Arizona Mills mall in Tempe evacuated after reports of armed man; no suspect found, RELATED: VIDEO: Busy day for rescue crews as major flooding hits Apache Junction Thursday. Who is he? It is believed the Jane Doe had been deceased for approximately 3 to 5 weeks prior to recovery. Thank you for reading! Among the exhibits on the grounds of the Superstition Mountain Museum are studio sets and other Western paraphernalia that were saved from the Apacheland fire of 1969. 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In the city, the population had 19.9% under the age of 20, 4.5% from 20 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 26.2% who were 65 years of age or older. Myra Lewis (Arizona Department of Public Safety Photo).