Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

UPDATE Susan has been located and is safe. Thank you

MCSO is asking the public's help on locating 70 y/o Susan Thomas. She was last observed walking westbound on Apache Trail and 114th on 5/11/26, at approximately 3am. If you have any information regarding Susan's whereabouts or have seen her, please contact MCSO at 602-876-1011.

This morning, we honored the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office personnel who gave their lives in the line of duty at the They Served Well Memorial Ceremony. Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. #TheyServedWell @MCSOAZ

MCSO is working an active brush fire near Horseshoe Lake. Personnel from Tonto National Forest are currently working the fire, and firefighting aircraft are operating overhead. For your safety, please stay clear of the area at this time.

Families can experience live demonstrations, connect with local safety organizations, and pick up free water safety resources, including life jackets while supplies last. Together, we can help prevent drownings and keep Arizona families safe this summer. #WaterSafety #Arizona

Join the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona for the 27th Annual “Tapping” Into Water Safety event, a free, family-friendly morning focused on education, prevention, and lifesaving skills. 💦☀️ 📍 Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Hills Resort 📅 Saturday, May 9 ⏰ 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

If you have seen Jonathan or know of his whereabouts, you are asked to please contact MCSO at 602-876-1011.

MCSO is asking for the public's help in locating 16-year-old Jonathan Clay. Last seen on April 14, 2026, at approximately 4:30 a.m., leaving his residence in the area of East Adobe Road and Recker Road in Mesa, Arizona.

Happy Birthday, Sheriff Jerry Sheridan!!! On behalf of the entire Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, we hope you have a great birthday and take some time to enjoy it. Thank you for everything you do for this Office and this county. #StaySheriff

If you have seen Jadalynn or know of her whereabouts, you are asked to please contact MCSO at 602-876-1011.

MCSO is asking the public's help in locating 24-year-old Jadalynn Abarca. Last seen 03/03/2026, Jadalynn stated she was going on a trip for a few days due to suffering from postpartum depression.

Several deceased roosters were located as well as 157 live roosters on the property. Eight individuals were booked into the MCSO ITR facility for violation of ARS 13-2910.04 Being Present at a Cockfight. This remains an active investigation.

On 4/4/26 MCSO responded to in reports of cockfighting in progress in Rainbow Valley. Upon arrival, Deputies observed vehicles fleeing the scene and numerous individuals attempting to escape on foot. Detectives located two active cockfighting rings and betting activity (1/2)

Sheriff Sheridan stopped by MASH 2 today to check on the horses seized by MCSO yesterday. Justice does not end with rescue and rehabilitation alone. It also means holding accountable those who inflict abuse, neglect, and harm against animals who cannot speak or defend themselves

Additional animals on the property were seized and are receiving the care they need. We implore the public to please contact MCSO regarding potential animal abuse cases before it is too late. (2/2)

Graphic Content: MCSO is releasing video of the horse that was humanly euthanized today. While our number one objective is to rescue and save lives, unfortunately in this instance the horse was in immense pain and suffering that could not be reversed(1/2) youtu.be/MAqvT8AAnfI

MCSO Animal Crimes detectives are serving a search warrant in the area of 101st Dr. and Broadway Rd regarding an animal neglect case. One horse had to unfortunately be humanely euthanized due to severe neglect and failure to provide emergency medical care.

Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan is aware of and is personally following up on the animal neglect case our MCSO detectives have been working today. #MCSO

Update: 4 pigs were also located, which have also been removed. One has a badly injured foot.

Update: 2 additional horses were found on the property who have been severely neglected. Both have been seized by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and are being transported to receive emergency medical treatment