Marana Police Department

06/05/2026

Yesterday, members of Marana PD attended the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) luncheon in Chandler, AZ with many other of our law enforcement partners from around the state. This was a special event, in which several agencies were recognized for being top fundraising agencies. Marana PD was honored to be one of these top fundraising agencies. We are able to do this through events like Tip-a-Cop and the law enforcement torch run.

We would also like to take a moment to recognize Joe Curran, who will be retiring from Special Olympics Arizona. Joe was a police officer for several years and got involved in LETR during his days early on. After he retired from law enforcement, Joe continued his passion, which was promoting Special Olympics for the athletes.

Yesterday, Joe was honored by the LETR team and his long time friend and Special Olympics athlete, George, who Joe has known for years. Joe was officially inducted as the 5th person ever into the Arizona Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Hall of Fame!

Joe has been a great asset to the team and instrumental in coordinating with law enforcement agencies around Arizona as the main point of contact for fundraising initiatives. Joe will be greatly missed and his legacy will continue on. Thank you for your partnership and years of service! Congratulations on your upcoming retirement Joe, we are very happy for you!

Special Olympics Arizona

06/04/2026

K9 Ofc Mosher and K9 Remy are retiring!

On Wednesday, we proudly celebrated Officer Hayden Mosher and Remy for their dedicated service and contributions to our department. Enjoy retirement Remy, you've been a good boy!

05/30/2026

UPDATE 4:24 PM: Roadway back open
TRAFFIC ALERT:
AZ Department of Public Safety is working a traffic collision in the area of Westbound Interstate 10 near Twin Peaks, which has shut down a portion of the freeway between Cortaro and Twin Peaks. MPD officers are assisting with traffic control. Westbound Interstate 10 traffic is being diverted onto the I-10 Frontage road at Cortaro. Please find alternate routes if you are able to.

05/29/2026

We would like to thank our partners over at Sonora Behavioral Health for stopping by to talk to our patrol squads. We value the ongoing partnerships we have with organizations like this, as we all have the same common goal- to serve you.

Sonora Behavioral Health is a facility that provides treatment for mental health and chemical dependence/substance abuse concerns. Sonora’s patient services helpline is 520-469-8700 and is staffed 24 hours a day to help answer questions about their programs. If you or someone you know are experiencing an emergency/immediate danger, please call 911.

05/29/2026

We would like to thank Texas Roadhouse Marana and the community for helping us to make our annual Tip-A-Cop successful. On Wednesday May 20th, 2026, we teamed up with Texas Roadhouse to raise funds for Special Olympics Arizona. This event turned out great and we look forward to next time! Thank you to all who donated! Through your support, we raised $2,915 for Special Olympics!

MPD presented Texas Roadhouse with a plaque thanking them for the ongoing partnership. Special thanks to our MPD volunteers, cadets, and officers who came out to make this a successful event!

05/28/2026

The Marana Police Department and the Marana Police Volunteers Foundation were proud to present checks totaling $18,000 to the Marana Food Bank and the 100 Club of Arizona on Tuesday, May 26. Each organization received $9,000 from proceeds raised during the 2025 “Pride 4 The Patch” Golf Tournament.

This event would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors, CORE Construction, Waste Management, and the Marana Police Volunteers Foundation.

Thank you to everyone who participated, sponsored, and supported this event to help make a positive impact in our community.

05/26/2026

MEDIA RELEASE:

Marana Police Investigate Murder Su***de Near Silverbell Rd/ Nueva Vista Dr

Marana, AZ – On May 25th, 2026, at approximately 5:05 P.M., officers from the Marana Police Department and personnel from the Northwest Fire District responded to a residence in the 6700 block of west Alegria Dr. for a report of a shooting. Officers arrived on-scene and located an adult female victim in front of the home near the driveway with gunshot trauma. Lifesaving efforts were attempted, however the adult female was pronounced deceased on-scene. The adult female has been positively identified as 36-year-old Mikaela Durfey. Next of kin has been notified of her passing.

Officers learned an adult male suspect was involved and associated with a blue Dodge Challenger, which had fled the scene directly after the shooting. The adult male suspect associated with the Dodge Challenger was Mikaela’s ex-husband. Officers located the blue Dodge Challenger in the vicinity of the 8500 block of north Silverbell Rd. Officers located 2 children, both under the age of 4, inside of the vehicle. The children were safe and unharmed. Nobody else was inside of the vehicle.

With the assistance of the Pima County Sheriff’s Department’s air unit, an adult male was observed in a desert area nearby the vehicle. Officers approached and located him deceased with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The adult male has been positively identified as 37-year-old Brian Schnurr. Next of kin has been notified of his passing.

It has been confirmed the two deceased were the parents of the children located in the vehicle.

Anyone who has any information related to this case may contact the Marana Police Department at 520-382-2000. The investigation remains active and ongoing. No further details are available currently.

For additional information or media inquiries, please contact the Marana Police Department Public Information Office at [email protected]

MPD is actively investigating a murder-suicide, which left 2 adults deceased.

05/26/2026

MPD is on-scene and conducting a homicide investigation near Silverbell/Nueva Vista. There are currently no persons outstanding and the involved individuals are accounted for. Media staging at 8000 N. Silverbell Rd.

05/25/2026

Today, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We will never forget and we are forever thankful.

05/22/2026

OFFICES CLOSED: All Town of Marana offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26th. Thank you.