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Court Appearance Set for Gilbert Goons Defendants Connected to Group Violence Cases

Phoenix, Arizona – Two of the teenage defendants linked to the Gilbert Goons group violence cases were slated to appear in court on Thursday. 18-year-old Christopher Fantastic faces charges of assault and robbery stemming from an incident outside of an In-N-Out in Gilbert in August 2023. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell disclosed that Fantastic was indicted in January 2024 on charges of aggravated robbery and aggravated assault for allegedly attacking another teen who was lying …

Rachel Mitchell Decides None of “Gilbert Goons” to Face Death Penalty in Beating Death Case of Preston Lord

Phoenix, Arizona – Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced on May 15 that none of the individuals involved in the beating death of 16-year-old Preston Lord, known as the Gilbert Goons, will face the death penalty. This decision comes after more than four months of investigation and the arrest of seven suspects in connection with the incident that occurred at a 2023 Halloween party in Queen Creek. While all seven suspects are facing first-degree murder …

Rise of the Gilbert Goons: A Timeline of Teen Violence in the East Valley

PHOENIX, AZ – The East Valley area has been facing a surge of teen violence and a possible emergence of a gang known as the Gilbert Goons. The death of 16-year-old Preston Lord has shed light on these issues, prompting an intense investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The timeline of events includes a violent attack against a minor at an In-N-Out Burger, Lord’s fatal assault outside a Halloween party, and subsequent involvement from the …

Arrest Made in Connection with Violent Attacks on Minors in the East Valley: Suspect Admits Association with Gilbert Goons

PHOENIX, AZ – Five individuals have been taken into custody in connection with violent attacks on minors in the East Valley last year. One of the suspects admitted to being associated with the notorious gang Gilbert Goons, according to authorities. Jacob Pennington, 20, of Gilbert, was arrested for his involvement in a November attack in San Tan Valley. Pennington confessed to his association with the Gilbert Goons during a post-arrest interview, according to a probable …

Arrests Made in Connection with Violent Attacks on Minors in East Valley Linked to Gilbert Goons Gang

PHOENIX – Five people have been arrested for their involvement in violent attacks on minors in the East Valley last year. One of the suspects, Jacob Pennington, admitted to being associated with the notorious gang Gilbert Goons, according to authorities. Pennington was arrested for his involvement in a November attack in San Tan Valley, where the victim sustained minor injuries. In a separate case, Christopher Fantastic and three other suspects were arrested in connection with …

Investigation in Gilbert, AZ Links String of Teen Violence Cases to Group “Gilbert Goons”

GILBERT, Arizona – The Gilbert Police Department is currently investigating eight cases of teen violence, with some potentially linked to a group known as the “Gilbert Goons.” As a result, an East Valley school has made the decision to cancel high school sporting events. The J.O. Combs Unified School District has confirmed the cancellation of boys and girls basketball games between J.O. Combs High School and American Leadership Academy, Gilbert North, originally scheduled for Jan. …