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A call comes in to Officer James Stahl and fellow officers reporting a nearby carjacking. Upon arriving to the scene the officers spot the car crashed in a residential area and quickly begin their pursuit of the suspect. With the help of a K9 unit, the officers begin looking for the suspect who was last seen jumping walls in nearby backyards. Eventually, the suspect is spotted from afar and the chase intensifies. The suspect makes his way into a cluttered backyard filled with junk. Officer Stahl spots the suspect hiding in an old refrigerator and instantly the K9 dog is sent in to seize him. The suspect is no match for the skillfully trained police dog and is charged with carjacking, aggravated assault, armed robbery, and unlawful flight.

Name James Stahl
Rank Police Officer
Agency Glendale Police Department
Station/Area Command Foothills
Age 50
From Phoenix, Az
Hired 10/02/2002
Why Law Enforcement Father, uncle, cousin all in law enforcement or retired law enforcement.  At 100 years of total service.
What was your first arrest and how did it go? Tell us the story. I was in FTO in my first week on the road. Vehicle stop and several subjects inside. The driver was trying to rub marijuana into the floorboard and the backseat passenger also had cocaine.
Best part of the job I love working with the community and seeing them become empowered to want to do good and take pride in their neighborhood.
Hobbies Restore old houses, Antiques and repurpose junk.
Favorite Quote Let’s make somebody’s day.