Phoenix Police Sergeant on Leave After Incident at ICE Protest

Phoenix Police Sergeant Placed on Leave Following ICE Protest Incident

An off-duty police sergeant from Phoenix has been put on paid administrative leave amid scrutiny over his actions during an ICE protest involving high school students in Chandler, Arizona. This development follows an internal review initiated by the Phoenix police department.

According to a report by Fox 10 Phoenix, the sergeant, identified as Dusten Mullen, was seen armed and masked at the protest. Mullen allegedly expressed a desire for the students to assault him so that on-duty officers could arrest them, escalating tension at the scene.

In response to the incident, Phoenix Police Chief Matt Giordano has suspended Mullen while the investigation proceeds. Chief Giordano emphasized the importance of “integrity, accountability, and sound judgment” among the force, underscoring the seriousness with which the department is treating this matter.

Additional stories of interest include:

A Scottsdale man, Robert Fisher, remains one of Arizona’s most elusive fugitives 25 years after his disappearance.

A progressive advocacy group has filed a lawsuit against a pair of GOP state lawmakers, alleging members were trespassed from Capitol buildings and threatened with arrest.

The FIGHT Act has garnered support from 165 members of Congress, including notable figures such as Sen. Mark Kelly and Reps. Greg Stanton, Juan Ciscomani, and David Schweikert.

Authorities are investigating the death of a 52-year-old man in Mesa police custody, who was initially stopped for cycling without a front light.

Operation Not Forgotten is seeing increased activity with more FBI personnel in field offices connected to Indian Country, though specific numbers remain undisclosed.