News

January 29th 2026

West Plaza Gated Alley Program Update

We received an updated status report from the City of Phoenix regarding the Gated Alley Program covering the West Plaza area, spanning 35th Avenue to 43rd Avenue and Glendale Avenue to Bethany Home Road.

The City shared a current map showing where each alley application stands in the process. Based on the City’s explanation:

• Blue segments represent alleys that are already gated or are currently in the construction phase.

• Green segments represent applications that have been approved and are waiting in the installation queue.

• Yellow segments represent applications that are pending final signatures and are not yet approved.

• Red segments represent locations that are not eligible at this time, most often due to gaps in required fencing between a residence and the alley.

City staff emphasized that the Gated Alley Program continues to see very high demand citywide, which contributes to longer wait times between approval and installation. While this can feel slow for residents who are waiting, the level of activity also reflects how widely used and valued the program has become.

The map provided by the City reflects the most up-to-date information available and helps show where progress is actively underway across the neighborhood 

September 27, 2025

Today, our WPNA President Charle McGoldrick and Secritary Mary Jo Drakle were invited to attend the third annual Neighborhood Synergy Conference on Sept. 27, 2025 at the Marriott Phoenix Airport. The conference was designed for neighborhood leaders of neighborhood groups registered with NSD's database, called Neighborhood LINK. The conference will offer breakout sessions for attendees to learn the latest on city programs and to be informed about current city processes that could assist with neighborhood challenges. There are more pictures to come!

Here is an official link to the event details so you can read more about what the WPNA President and Secretary participated in.
https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/nsd/get-involved/neighborhood-synergy.html

August 13th 2025

June 4th 2025

On April 9th, 2025, as part of Cactus Park Precinct’s crime suppression operation, the Motor Unit conducted a large scale, one day, traffic impact plan.  This plan focused on the southern portion of our precinct from 43rd Avenue to Black Canyon Freeway.  Results as follows:

137 - Traffic Stops

116 - Citations

21 - Educational Contacts

7 - Vehicle tows

Top speed - 94 mph in a 40 mph zone

This is an incredible number of traffic stops by the Motor Unit, we appreciate their commitment to traffic safety in Cactus Park Precinct.

 If you have any questions or concerns in your area or are looking for ways to be more involved in your community, please click on the link below and contact your area Community Action Officer. 

On March 26, 2025, as part of Cactus Park Precinct’s crime suppression operation, the Motor Unit conducted a large scale, one day, traffic impact plan.  This plan focused on the southern portion of our precinct from 43rd Avenue to Black Canyon Freeway.  Results as follows:

102  Traffic Stops

94    Citations

8      Educational Contacts

11    Vehicle tows

This is an incredible number of traffic stops by the Motor Unit, we appreciate their commitment to traffic safety in Cactus Park Precinct.

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On March 14, 2025, Neighborhood Enforcement Team members received a request to apprehend a felon believed to be staying at a motel in the area of Black Canyon Freeway and Peoria Avenue.  The suspect was located walking towards a nearby food establishment where he was safely apprehended.  Methamphetamine and fentanyl powder were found on his person which led to a subsequent search warrant at the nearby motel.  Upon service of the warrant, two additional subjects were apprehended, and the following items seized:

700+ fentanyl pills

28+ grams methamphetamine

22 grams fentanyl powder

Great work by our precinct’s Neighborhood Enforcement Team!

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On March 3, 2025, patrol team members responded to an emergency radio traffic call of a residential burglary in the area of 38th Avenue and Greenway Road where the homeowner was chasing the suspect.  Upon arrival officers located the victim who lost sight of the suspect but knew his general direction of travel.  As officers searched this area, they were flagged down by good Samaritans who informed them of the suspect’s whereabouts.  As officers closed in on his location, he continued his quest to escape by jumping fences and running through yards.  A perimeter was established, and the suspect was located hiding in a shed.  He was apprehended and later booked on a number of felony and misdemeanor charges.  Great work by your Cactus Park Precinct patrol team members!

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On February 28, 2025, Real-Time Operations Center specialist’s, using field technology, identified a stolen vehicle travelling south on 35th Avenue from Bell Road.  Specialists continued monitoring the vehicle as it travelled southbound, relaying updates to responding patrol, K-9, and air unit officers.  When adequate enforcement resources were in place a high-risk stop was initiated on the stolen compact SUV which resulted in the detention of three adults and six juveniles.  Great work by our Real-Time Operations Center specialists and our patrol team members!

On November 19, 2024, due to numerous complaints of drug activity along the 27th Avenue corridor, Neighborhood Enforcement and Community Action Team officers

 conducted drug enforcement in tandem with Transit Unit and Drug Enforcement Bureau Officers.  This collaboration resulted in 10 arrests and resulted in the following

seizures:

4 firearms

20,000+ fentanyl pills

100+ grams methamphetamine

10+ grams fentanyl powder

24+ grams heroin

$4,000+ cash

Incredible work by our precinct team and our enforcement partners!

The officers of the Cactus Park Precinct actively work to address criminal activity in our community and we like to highlight a small fraction of this work with you, our community and business leaders.  Regularly, the showcased examples start from a call for service from an engaged community member like you.

In an Emergency or to report suspicious activity 911 | To report a crime or non-emergency 602-262-6151 option #4 | Silent Witness 480-WITNESS

On November 10, 2024, officers responded to an emergency radio traffic call of “shots fired” in the area of 8600 North 37th Avenue.  As officers were responding to the scene they noticed a vehicle matching the suspect vehicle description.  Officers attempted to stop this vehicle; however, it refused to stop and accelerated away from the patrol officers.  Unbeknownst to the driver of the suspect vehicle, the police helicopter was overhead.  As the vehicle continued to flee the area it lost control and became disabled in a dirt lot.  The driver fled on foot and was quickly/safely apprehended by responding officers.  Great work and communication by our patrol team and the air unit!