The Oro Valley Police Department is pleased to announce that the School Resource Officers (SRO) Unit was chosen as a model SRO agency by the Arizona School Resource Officers Association (ASROA). OVPD Police Chief Daniel G. Sharp will be attending a conference on June 18, 2013 in Scottsdale to receive this recognition.

On May 17, 2013 at approximately 5 p.m., the Oro Valley Police Department responded to the Bank of America in the 12000 block of north Rancho Vistoso in reference to a bank robbery.

The Oro Valley Police Department would like to inform the public about a telephone scam involving the impersonation of a police officer.

On April 9, 2013, the Oro Valley Police Department responded to the 13000 block of North Tom Ryans Way (Sun City). Officers were sent to the residence after receiving an emergency 911 phone call requesting a welfare check. Forced entry was made into the residence where two individuals were found deceased. The individuals are identified as Clarence R. Shaub (male, age 78) and Doris J. Shaub (female, age 76). Evidence indicates the incident is a homicide-suicide. Detectives are actively investigating.

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WHEN: Saturday, March 16, 2013 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD) will continue with its High Visibility Enforcement (HiVE) efforts during the month of March on Oracle Road at the Magee and Suffolk intersections.

On December 28, 2012, the Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD) responded to the 10000 block of North Mavinee Drive (Arizona Self-Storage) in reference to several storage facilities being burglarized. During this burglary, over $60,000 of victims’ personal items were taken. The case was turned over to OVPD Criminal Investigations Unit, where it was discovered that brothers Elmer Upchurch (DOB 06/13/85) and Jack Upchurch (DOB 07/11/84) may be involved in this crime.

The Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD) will continue with its High Visibility Enforcement (HiVE) efforts during the month of February on Oracle Road at the Magee and Suffolk intersections.

On Jan. 29 the Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD) was investigating a larceny from the Wal-Mart store at the Oro Valley Marketplace. During the investigation, information was obtained which implicated an on-duty Oro Valley police officer who was involved in a separate larceny.

On Dec. 19, The Oro Valley High Visibility Enforcement (HiVE) deployment results we taken from a total of 34 traffic stops:

The Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD) will continue with its High Visibility Enforcement (HiVE) efforts during the month of December on Oracle Road at the Magee and Suffolk intersections. OVPD hopes to increase awareness and reduce collisions related to inattention, following too closely and failing to yield to other drivers.

The Oro Valley Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Janet M. Rennspies. Rennspies is described as a 51 year old white female, 5 feet, 05 inches, 125 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes.

November 9, HiVE deployment results:

On Nov. 17, more than 9,000 El Tour De Tucson cyclists will make their through Oro Valley between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and noon.

Oct. 17 HiVE deployment results:

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During Monday’s deployment of the Oro Valley Police Department and its HiVE program along Oracle Road at the intersections of Magee and Suffolk, it resulted in the following activity:

On Tuesday, Oct. 2, from 7 to 10 a.m., during the Oro Valley Police Department’s High Visibility Enforcement (HiVE) deployment at the intersections Oracle and Magee roads and Oracle Road and Suffolk Drive, the following took place: 

ORO VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT’s High Visibility Enforcement (HiVE) October deployments

To reduce an increasing trend in injury-related vehicle collisions, the Oro Valley Police Department is conducting “High Visibility Enforcement” (HiVE) details during the month of September on Oracle Road at the Magee and Suffolk intersections.

The Oro Valley Police Department is investigating a fatal vehicle collision, which occurred Saturday, Aug. 11 at 4 p.m.