The 56th Security Forces Squadron handled the following incidents March 19 through April 15 at Luke Air Force Base:
Tickets
SFS issued citations for 96 moving violations and 12 nonmoving violations.
Traffic accidents
March 20: SFS responded to a report of a major vehicle accident at South Gate. The driver drove the vehicle into the fence. There were no injuries.
March 21: SFS responded to a report of a minor accident at the Bldg. 312 parking lot. There was damage to the bumper. SFS issued one ticket.
March 26: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident in the Bldg. 1150 parking lot. There were no injuries.
March 26: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident in the Bldg. 914 parking lot. There was damage to the hood.
March 29: SFS responded to a report of a major vehicle accident off-base 500 meters east of Litchfield Road. SFS assisted in traffic control.
April 2: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident at the intersection of Jerstad Lane and Eagle Street. There was damage to the fender. No citation was issued.
April 3: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident at the Bldg. 586 parking lot. There was damage to the fender.
April 5: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident at the intersection of Shooting Star Street and Fighter Country Avenue. There was damage to the fender and bumper. There were no citations.
April 6: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident at Bldg. 922 parking lot. There were no injuries.
April 8: SFS responded to a report of a major vehicle accident at Bldg. 637. The driver stated a coyote ran in front of the vehicle causing the driver to swerve, damaging the axle and frame. SFS did not issue a citation.
April 9: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident at Bldg. 289. The driver misjudged the height of an overhead sign. SFS issued one citation.
April 10: SFS responded to a report of damage to private property at Bldg. 1193 parking lot. A window of a parked car was shattered. SFS detected no foul play as no items were missing from the vehicle.
April 11: SFS responded to a report of a hit and run accident. The subject and victim were both identified, contacted and made statements. The subject stated they did not have enough time to exchange information.
April 16: SFS responded to a report of a warrant’s hit for violation of probation out of South Dakota. The issuing agency stated they wanted to extradite the subject. Glendale police arrived and took control of the subject.
April 16: SFS responded to a report of a warrant’s hit for trafficking persons out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, FBI. The issuing agency stated they wanted to extradite the subject. Glendale police arrived and took control of the subject.
April 18: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident at Bldg. 465. A driver attempting to park struck another vehicle. SFS issued one citation.
April 22: SFS responded to a report of a warrant’s hit on a nonmilitary-affiliated person for failure to appear and disorderly conduct attempting to enter at South Gate. The issuing agency did not want to extradite and the subject was escorted off base.
Emergency responses
March 20: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at the softball field. An individual had broken a leg, was treated on scene and transported to Abrazo West.
March 22: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at Kachina Gate. An individual was experiencing a panic attack while attempting to enter the installation. The patient was treated on scene and transported to Abrazo West.
March 22: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at the base gym. An individual was having difficulty breathing. The patient was treated on scene.
March 22: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at Lightning Gate. An individual who had arrived on base requested medical attention. The patient was transported to Abrazo West.
March 24: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at Bldg. 300. An individual had lost consciousness, was treated on scene and transported to Abrazo West.
March 26: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at Bldg. 934. An individual was having difficulty breathing, was treated on scene and transported to Abrazo West.
March 26: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at the base track. An individual was experiencing chest pains, was treated on scene and transported to Abrazo West.
March 27: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at Bldg. 1221. An individual had stripped the left hand middle finger, was treated and transported to Abrazo West.
March 30: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency the Luke AFB Exchange parking garage. An individual had lost balance while moving a large tool box, which then landed on top of the patient. The patient refused medical treatment and self-transported to Abrazo West.
April 1: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency in base housing. An individual had fallen and was unable to get up. The patient was treated on scene and transported to Abrazo West.
April 2: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at Bldg. 951. The patient had a compound fracture to the left lower leg, was treated on scene and transported to Abrazo West.
April 3: SFS detected a DUI at the South Gate. The subject was unable to complete sentences and was in and out of consciousness. The subject was detained and Glendale police responded and took control.
April 4: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at the base track. An individual was experiencing an altered state of consciousness. The patient was transported to Abrazo West.
April 6: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency the base track. An individual had ankle injury and was transported Abrazo West.
April 7: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at the commissary. An individual had lost consciousness, was treated on scene and transported to Abrazo West.
April 7: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at the base track. An individual complained of a tight chest and trouble breathing. The patient was treated and released.
April 7: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at Bldg. 999. An individual was dehydrated and vomiting. The patient was transported to Abrazo West.
April 8: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at Kachina Gate. An individual had a severe allergic reaction and was transported to Abrazo West.
April 14: SFS made a traffic stop for speeding near the shoppette. The driver stated there were children left unattended at home and was speeding to the home. The subject claimed to have left to get food and left the children unattended. SFS apprehended the subject for child endangerment.
April 15: SFS received a walk-in complainant at the SFS station. The complainant stated the family dog had become ill due to salt contamination of food, according to the veterinarian. SFS is investigating.
April 17: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at the Luke AFB Exchange food court. An individual complained of chest pains. The patient refused medical treatment and transportation but was treated on scene.
Nonemergency responses
March 19: SFS responded to a report of shoplifting at the commissary. An individual failed to pay for food items, became combative with security forces and was ultimately placed in handcuffs. Glendale police responded and took control of the situation.
March 26: SFS responded to a warrant’s hit out of Duval County, Florida, for insurance fraud. An individual was taken in custody by Glendale police.
March 28: SFS responded to a report of shoplifting at the Exchange. An individual had stolen jewelry valued at $8.87. Glendale police arrived and took control.
April 8: SFS responded to a warrant’s hit at Kachina Gate for cocaine possession out of New York, New York. The warrant was expired and the individual was released.
April 9: SFS responded to a warrant’s hit at Golf Gate for failure to appear out of Arizona. Arizona Dept. of Public Safety arrived on scene and took control.
Alarm activations
SFS responded to 17 alarm activations on base.
Courtesy of Senior Airman Jared Whitaker, 56th SFS
