A road project that officials tout will ease traffic congestion and provide a direct route to Gilbert’s Central Business District is finally now opened for business.
Man accused of killing Chandler Police officer to enter plea in court in June
By Ty Brennan and FOX 10 Staff
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PHOENIX - The man accused of
Jonathon Altland, 25, has been indicted on murder, aggravated assault, and auto theft charges. He is accused of killing Chandler Police Officer Christopher Farrar and severely injuring Gilbert Police Officer Rico Aranda.
Officer Christopher Farrar
Officer Rico Arranda
Authorities say Altland was driving a stolen vehicle on April 29 when he ran down both officers during a pursuit.
Police say the pursuit started in Eloy when Altland shot at a sheriff s deputy who tried to pull him over.
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Jonathon Altland indicted in the murder of Chandler officer Christopher Farrar, among other charges
Arizona Department of Corrections
Jonathon Altland mugshot from prior criminal history according to Arizona Department of Corrections and Pinal County Superior Court records.
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Police say the deadly pursuit began near Eloy when Altland fired a weapon at a sheriffâs deputy vehicle after attempting to pull Altland over.
Officer Farrar was struck by Altland while attempting to flee in a stolen vehicle during a multi-agency police pursuit that ended at SanTan Motorplex in Gilbert.
Officer Aranda was also hit, and suffered a severe head injury, according to the Gilbert Police Department.