Teen arrested after Gilbert fight, faces multiple charges

GILBERT, Ariz. — A teen girl was arrested Saturday and faces charges of assault and disorderly conduct after a fight involving a group of teen girls in Gilbert, according to officials with the town’s police department. 

Gilbert officers responded to the fight, which was in a business parking lot near Williams Field Road and Market Street, just after 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Officers took witness statements and gathered evidence from the scene, including videos, which led to the arrest of the teen. The teen is also facing a curfew violation. 

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“It’s essential for parents to remain alert and monitor where their teens are and who they are with at all times, as this awareness is critical for their safety and well-being,” a statement from the police department said. 

In Gilbert, those under the age of 16 must be home by 10 p.m. and teens 16-18 must be home by midnight. 

“We cannot confront this issue alone,” the statement said. “Preventing youth violence requires shared responsibility and a united effort. We ask all families to help us by reinforcing accountability at home and encouraging safe, respectful behavior among our youth.”

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