A Justice 4 Preston Lord banner is seen on the ground during a Preston Lord Day event in Chandler o...
Kevin Stone

Charges dropped against owners of home that held party before Preston Lord was attacked

Prosecutors won’t pursue charges against the owners of the Queen Creek home that hosted the party attended by Preston Lord before he was fatally beaten last year.
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Video: A look at the Preston Lord case one year after the teen was attacked outside a Halloween party

Chris & Joe sit down with KTAR News host Larry Gaydos on the one-year anniversary of Preston Lord being attacked outside a Halloween party in Queen Creek. The trio take a look back at all that has developed and all that is still to come in the case.
2 months ago
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Kevin Stone

Preston Lord memorial event to be held 1 year after deadly attack shocked community

One year after Preston Lord was fatally attacked, the community is invited to honor the teen's life Monday night at a memorial event in Queen Creek.
2 months ago
East Valley youth violence suspect...
Danny Shapiro

East Valley youth violence suspect sentenced to prison on assault, drug charges

A suspect connected to East Valley youth violence was sentenced to prison on assault and drug charges on Thursday, authorities said.
2 months ago
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Danny Shapiro

Queen Creek police chief aiming to avoid another tragedy as 1-year mark of Preston Lord death nears

As the one-year mark of the death of Preston Lord nears, the police chief in the town where the 16-year-old was attacked believes law enforcement is making strides to avoid another tragedy.
2 months ago
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Video: Queen Creek police chief on what the community can learn from the Preston Lord case

Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice joined The Mike Broomhead Show to discuss the current status of the Preston Lord case as the one-year anniversary of the teen’s murder draws near. Brice also discussed what parents can do to help curb youth violence.
2 months ago
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Video: What role do parents place in helping lower increasing youth violence cases?

As the one year anniversary of Preston Lord’s passing draws near, Larry Gaydos and guest host Gayle Bass speak with Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice and reflect on the investigation and youth violence in the East Valley.
2 months ago
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Video: A look at East Valley youth violence as one year anniversary of Preston Lord’s death draws near

As the one year anniversary of Preston Lord’s passing draws near, Larry Gaydos and guest host Gayle Bass speak with Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice and reflect on the investigation and youth violence in the East Valley.
2 months ago
Operation Safe Fall youth violence crackdown...
Serena O'Sullivan

East Valley police departments team up to fight youth violence over fall break

The Mesa Police Department is teaming up with police in Queen Creek and Gilbert for Operation Safe Fall, a massive fight against youth violence.
2 months ago
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Video: Despite concerns over Gilbert Goons, Arizona continues to see a spike in youth violence threats

Despite the recent awareness to youth violence in the East Valley, Arizona continues to see a rise in youth violence threats. Chris & Joe take a closer.
2 months ago
Operation Safe Summer cut down on youth violence in Mesa...
Serena O'Sullivan

Mesa Police Department concludes ‘Operation Safe Summer’ initiative

Operation Safe Summer was an initiative the Mesa Police Department launched in order to help cut down on youth violence in the city.
3 months ago
Preston Lord was killed after being attacked at a Halloween party in Queen Creek on Oct. 28, 2023. ...
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Here’s a timeline of everything involving Preston Lord, Gilbert Goons, East Valley youth violence

Here's a timeline of everything involving Preston Lord, the Gilbert Goons and youth violence that has occurred in the East Valley.
3 months ago
Preston Lord Day is being commemorated in Chandler on Sept. 23, 2024....
Kevin Stone

Preston Lord Day observed in Chandler on what would have been his 17th birthday

The community is invited to observe Preston Lord Day in Chandler on Monday, which would have been the slain youth’s 17th birthday.
3 months ago
group attacks East Valley youth violence legislation...
Serena O'Sullivan

Valley leaders push for harsher punishments for group attacks, youth violence

Maricopa County's top attorney wants Arizona lawmakers to inflict harsher punishments on suspects involved in group attacks.
3 months ago
Connor Jarnagan spoke in support of Tempe's brass knuckles ban at a Sept. 5, 2024, City Council mee...
Kevin Stone

Tempe responds to youth violence with restrictive brass knuckles ban

Tempe is the latest East Valley community to enact a brass knuckles ban in response to the youth violence issue.
3 months ago
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Video: What we are learning about Preston Lord from his family

Ashley Holden joined Chris & Joe to discuss the interview she did with Preston Lord’s family.
3 months ago
A community vigil was held in Queen Creek on May 7, 2024, after arrests were made in the murder of ...
Kevin Stone

Preston Lord’s parents open up about Valley teen’s life, death in emotional TV interview

Ten months after Preston Lord was beaten to death in a case that sparked outrage across the Valley, his parents sat down with a Phoenix TV station to discuss their unimaginable ordeal.
3 months ago
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell discussing Valley youth violence reporting...
Danny Shapiro

Valley law enforcement agencies unveil campaign to improve public habits on reporting youth violence

Valley law enforcement agencies are aiming to have better reporting of youth violence incidents that have rocked parts of the metro area over the past couple of years.
4 months ago
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First prison sentence handed down for suspect associated with East Valley youth violence

The first prison sentence has been handed down for a suspect associated with East Valley youth violence, authorities said Wednesday.
4 months ago
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Video: Is Gilbert Police doing everything they can to stop teen violence?

With the sudden uptick in teen violence in Gilbert, Chris & Joe wonder if Gilbert Police are doing all they can to stop it. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Ed Cole/KTAR News
4 months ago
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Video: Are we witnessing the rise of the Gilbert Goons 2.0?

With the level of teen violence rising in Gilbert, Chris & Joe wonder if we are about to see another version of the Gilbert Goons. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Ed Cole/KTAR News Photo Credit: Gilbert Police Department
4 months ago
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Maricopa County Attorney Mitchell explains plea deals for East Valley youth violence suspects

Suspects in several East Valley youth violence cases have taken plea deals in recent weeks that have resulted in probation, but Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell doesn't believe they're getting off easy.
5 months ago
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Video: Maricopa County Atty. Rachel Mitchell discusses crime in Phoenix

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell joined The Mike Broomhead Show to give an update on how her office is dealing with crime in Maricopa County. Mitchell shares her thoughts on the Department of Justice’s report on the city of Phoenix as well. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Ed Cole/KTAR News
5 months ago
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Video: Violence involving Gilbert Goons leaving parents responsible for their actions

KTAR legal analyst Barry Markson joined The Chris & Joe Show to discuss the wrongful death lawsuit filed against the seven people charged with the murder of Preston Lord. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Ed Cole/KTAR News
5 months ago