An 18-year-old arrested after a gun incident east of Phoenix is the nephew of the local police chief—but his uncle says the teen will still be 'prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.'
from THU 2:00 PM MST until FRI 5:00 AM MST, Rio Verde/Salt River, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, New River Mesa, West Pinal County, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, Mazatzal Mountains, North Phoenix/Glendale, Cave Creek/New River, Tonopah Desert, Southeast Valley/Queen Creek, Buckeye/Avondale, Gila Bend, Tonto Basin, Dripping Springs, Northwest Valley, Northwest Pinal County, Deer Valley, San Carlos, Central Phoenix, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Globe/Miami, Southeast Gila County, Aguila Valley, East Valley, Superior, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, Southeast Pinal County including Kearny/Mammoth/Oracle, Tohono O'odham Nation including Sells, Santa Catalina and Rincon Mountains including Mount Lemmon/Summerhaven, Tucson Metro Area including Tucson/Green Valley/Marana/Vail, South Central Pinal County including Eloy/Picacho Peak State Park, Baboquivari Mountains including Kitt Peak, Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar Valleys including Nogalesfrom THU 2:00 PM MST until THU 9:00 PM MST, Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys including Clifton/Safford, Chiricahua Mountains including Chiricahua National Monument, Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains including Mount Graham, Upper San Pedro River Valley including Sierra Vista/Benson, Eastern Cochise County below 5000 ft including Douglas/Wilcox, Dragoon/Mule/Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains including Bisbee/Canelo Hills/Madera Canyonuntil WED 11:00 PM MST, Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons, Northern Gila County, Yavapai County Mountains, Yavapai County Valleys and BasinsAn 18-year-old faces felony charges after an incident involving a gun on the San Carlos Apache Reservation.
The suspect was identified as Anson Sneezy III, who is the nephew of the San Carlos Apache tribal police chief. An 18-year-old man is facing a slew of felony charges after a firearm incident that triggered a heavy police response on theAnson Sneezy III was arrested and booked on multiple charges, including misuse of a firearm, possession of a stolen weapon and endangerment, after anPeridot District near U.S. Highway 70 , about 115 miles east of Phoenix.
San Carlos Apache Police officers swarmed the area and initially warned the public to avoid the neighborhood. Police officials confirmed that no injuries from gunfire were reported. In the wake of the arrest, Chief Sneezy released a statement emphasizing his department’s commitment to holding all offenders accountable, making no exception for his relative.
"We are committed to cracking down on crime in our communities," he said. "If you commit a crime, no matter who you are, you will be held accountable and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Our officers will continue working tirelessly to keep the San Carlos Apache Tribe safe.
"Arizona woman hit with staggering 46 charges after running down pedestrian, plowing car into home: cops JUST IN: A whopping 46 charges were filed against 32-year-old Ashley Nosie after she allegedly mowed down a pedestrian and then drove straight into a home with children inside. The younger Sneezy faces booking charges of misuse of a firearm, misconduct involving weapons, possession of a stolen weapon, endangerment, disorderly conduct, and threatening or intimidating.
According to San Carlos Apache police, specific details "are unavailable at this time as it’s still an active investigation," though officials shared the arrest and charges "for the interest of the community.
"FOX 10 pushed the department on the private details. Spokesperson Ricardo Alvarado confirmed the chief is indeed the teen's uncle, but said the teen isn't getting special treatment. He said the department is sharing the exact same amount of information they would for any other ongoing case.
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