Wickenburg Police Department

09/26/2026

This morning, September 26, 2026, the Wickenburg Police Department served a search warrant at a property in the 35000 block of Painted Wagon Trail in Whispering Ranch in connection with an investigation into the operation of an alleged chop shop. During the ex*****on of the warrant, officers located multiple stolen vehicles and stolen vehicle parts on the property. Two suspects were arrested and will be booked into the Maricopa County Jail on multiple charges. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information will be released as appropriate.

09/16/2026

UPDATE: At 4am, Keira has been located, safe and sound.

Keira Watch, 13year old female last seen around 10pm walking away from the apartment complex at 601 S Vulture Mine Rd. She was last seen wearing a dark tank top, dark pants, no shoes. If you have any information, please call the police department at 928-684-5411.

08/11/2026

🚨 WATER MAIN BREAK – SANTA CRUZ & ADAMS STREET AREA 🚨

The Town of Wickenburg is responding to an 8-inch water main break near the Adams Water Tank, in the area of Santa Cruz and Adams Street.

Town water crews and the contractor are actively working to isolate the break and stop the flow of water. A significant amount of water has been running into the roadway and has begun affecting some nearby private properties.

Please know that Town staff are aware of the severity of the situation and are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

Once the water is shut off, residents in the surrounding area may experience a temporary water outage while crews repair or replace the damaged line.

⚠️ Please use caution in the area and avoid standing or flowing water.

We will provide additional information, including the anticipated affected area and restoration updates, as soon as more details are available.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while crews work to make these emergency repairs.

08/05/2026

Honoring Retired Detective Bill Foraker

The Town of Wickenburg and the Wickenburg Police Department are deeply saddened by the passing of retired Detective Bill Foraker.

Today, several law enforcement officers will es**rt Detective Foraker home from Phoenix to Wickenburg. The procession is expected to arrive in town between approximately 11:30 and 12:00

The es**rt will travel north on Highway 60, north on Tegner Street, west on Yavapai Street, north on Frontier Street, and west on Yavapai Street to David’s Desert Chapel and Funeral Home.

Community members who wish to pay their respects are invited to safely stand along the procession route as we welcome Detective Foraker home and honor his life of service. Please remain safely off the roadway and do not interfere with the procession.

Detective Foraker retired on January 2, 2025, after 19 years of dedicated service with the Wickenburg Police Department. As a valued member of the Detective Division, he made a lasting impact on his fellow officers and the community he proudly served.

Bill will be remembered as an amazing man who devoted much of his life to Wickenburg. His dedication, compassion and ability to bring light to difficult situations - often through his infectious laugh - touched countless lives. His passing leaves a tremendous void in the Wickenburg Police Department and throughout our community.

We extend our deepest condolences to Bill’s family, friends, former colleagues and all those whose lives were impacted by his service.

Thank you, Detective Foraker. You will always be part of the Wickenburg family.

07/19/2026

Update: Located.

Lori Davis(62). 5-6, 110 pounds, blonde hair blue eyes. Last seen walking down Penn Lane 1052am wearing a tan shirt, pink shorts, white shoes.

Possible mental health issues. Please call dispatch at 928-684-5411 if seen.

07/15/2026

We found this friend near Highway 93 and Cope Road this morning. Our friend is now at the Wickenburg Humane Society awaiting reunification.

07/08/2026

06/21/2026

Update.
Message from Wickenburg Police Department- Jack Burden has been reopened to all traffic. Thank you for your attention and patience.

06/21/2026

Jack Burden Road Closed .
Message from Wickenburg Police Department- Jack Burden Rd is currently closed between Stonehedge Ranch Rd and Blue Tank Trail while Wickenburg PD investigates a vehicle accident. Please avoid the area.

05/28/2026

Crash:
At about 10am, a semi truck rolled over in the Highway 60/93 roundabout and is blocking the outside lane. Traffic is restricted to one lane. Please use caution while driving in the area.