Police arrest Gilbert man in connection with woman found dead at his home

Jan 18, 2022, 10:30 AM

(Maricopa County Sheriff's Department)

PHOENIX – Police in Gilbert on Monday arrested a man they suspect of killing a young woman who lived with him.

Dwayne Toone, 46, was booked into Maricopa County Jail on one count of second-degree murder, the Gilbert Police Department said in a press release.

Raeanna Ferguson, 22, was found dead Jan. 5 at the home where they lived near Higley and Guadalupe roads, police said.

The investigation led to Toone, police said.

No other details were released.

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