Standby for Dog Return Involving Prior Case and Suspect Monitoring

Summary: Mesa Police responded to a report involving an ongoing case (222-934) where a male suspect, previously arrested, was expected to return a dog to the reporting party (RP). The suspect had requested a police standby for the exchange, and officers coordinated to monitor the area and protect the RP, as there was concern for potential escalation. The suspect was described as a black male, 38 years old, 6'2", 200 lbs, with long black hair in two braids. Multiple units staged at various entrances and monitored the situation, maintaining communication with the RP and the suspect, who was believed to be near a shelter in the vicinity of Washington and Phoenix. No weapons or injuries were reported, and the risk was managed by police presence and coordination with specialized units.