Chandler Ordinance Targets Drink Tampering While Justice System Processes Multiple Cases

Chandler Police adopted a new ordinance establishing drink tampering as a Class 1 misdemeanor, following a similar measure in Tempe. The rule bans tampering with food or drink without consent if it impairs judgment, increases harm, or undermines public confidence in social environments. This provides a legal path for early police involvement and prosecution. Status: Ordinance passed.A Chandler man was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences plus additional prison time for a shooting on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, at a family gathering on the Gila River Indian Community. Francisco Juan Acevedo shot and killed his uncle, seriously injured another uncle, and wounded a third victim. He was found guilty on October 23, 2025, of first-degree premeditated murder, assault with intent to commit murder, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, three counts of assault resulting in serious bodily injury, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. Status: Sentenced by U.S. District Judge Susan M. Brnovich on April 17, 2026.Chandler Police Department submitted a case for review recommending charges of one count of child abuse, a Class Four felony, against an individual named Kiser. Status: Under review by Maricopa County Attorney's Office.Mesa Police Sergeant Edward Fire faces a felony charge of hindering prosecution for allegedly tipping off Jason Rawlings, accused of drug sales, about an incoming SWAT raid at an apartment complex. Fire sent a text asking if Rawlings was home; Rawlings left and was arrested shortly after. Jail calls indicated Fire as the tip source. Fire has been placed on administrative leave. Status: Charges filed; under investigation.Phoenix Police Sgt. Dusten Mullen, off-duty, showed up masked and armed at an anti-ICE student walkout protest outside a Chandler high school on January 30. He told Chandler officers he intended to bait teenagers into attacking him for arrests and declined to leave. Status: Internal Phoenix Police investigation, alleged to be rushed per a lieutenant's May 4 testimony.No other criminal incidents from the previous week in Chandler were detailed in available public reports from Chandler Police or local news sources.No significant trends or patterns noted this week. For tips, call Chandler Police non-emergency at 480-782-4000 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.Thank you for tuning in, listeners—please subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.