Here is the digest of criminal incidents in Mesa, Arizona, for the previous week:

On November 5, 2024, a plane crashed at Mesa's Falcon Field Airport near Greenfield and McKellips roads, resulting in five fatalities. The incident is under investigation.

On November 14, 2024, an "old military style mortar" was donated to a Goodwill in Mesa, prompting a bomb squad response at Dobson and Guadalupe roads. The situation was resolved without incident.

On November 14, 2024, Brook Scalero was arrested for unrelated crimes and later admitted to her involvement in the torture and deaths of multiple dogs. She was booked into jail for cruelty to animals and theft charges.

On November 17, 2024, six people were detained in connection with a shooting on US 60 in Mesa. The incident is under investigation.

On November 18, 2024, a disorderly conduct incident was reported at Scottsdale Community College, which is part of the Maricopa Community Colleges system serving Mesa and surrounding areas. The case was turned over to another agency.

On November 18, 2024, a theft was reported at Rio Salado College Downtown, with the case pending investigation.

On November 19, 2024, a stolen vehicle was reported at Glendale Community College, but the claim was found to be unfounded. A theft was also reported at South Mountain Community College, with the case pending investigation.

Significant trends or patterns include an increase in reported thefts at educational institutions within the Maricopa Community Colleges system.

For tips or to report a crime, contact the Mesa Police Department at (480) 644-2211 or the Maricopa Community Colleges Police Department at (480) 731-8950.