Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Phoenix Police Detective Mike Fischer detailed a criminal damage case involving juveniles damaging homes in East and North Phoenix. The incidents stem from a trend that began years ago as a social media challenge known as "ding dong ditch," where juveniles rang doorbells and ran away. However, officials warn the trend has escalated into serious criminal activity as groups travel around neighborhoods, recording each other while taking turns kicking front doors with enough force to shatter glass and break door frames.
The incidents typically occur late at night, usually after midnight or around 3 a.m., while residents are asleep. Fischer expressed concern that startled homeowners waking up might grab guns or knives to defend their homes against a perceived home invasion, leading to potentially fatal encounters. Depending on repair costs, the charge escalates to felony criminal damage, which can follow juveniles on background checks for future employment or school applications.
Specific incidents occurred on July 4 and July 5 in the area of 62nd Street and Thunderbird Road in North Phoenix, though similar acts are occurring throughout the region. Witnesses described the suspects as two young kids between the ages of 15 and 18 who recorded their actions and posted the video footage to Facebook and X. Doorbell cameras frequently capture these acts to aid law enforcement, and anyone with information regarding these cases is urged to contact Silent Witness at 480-948-6377.
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Phoenix Police Detective Mike Fischer detailed a criminal damage case involving juveniles damaging homes in East and North Phoenix. The incidents stem from a trend that began years ago as a social media challenge known as "ding dong ditch," where juveniles rang doorbells and ran away. However, officials warn the trend has escalated into serious criminal activity as groups travel around neighborhoods, recording each other while taking turns kicking front doors with enough force to shatter glass and break door frames.
The incidents typically occur late at night, usually after midnight or around 3 a.m., while residents are asleep. Fischer expressed concern that startled homeowners waking up might grab guns or knives to defend their homes against a perceived home invasion, leading to potentially fatal encounters. Depending on repair costs, the charge escalates to felony criminal damage, which can follow juveniles on background checks for future employment or school applications.
Specific incidents occurred on July 4 and July 5 in the area of 62nd Street and Thunderbird Road in North Phoenix, though similar acts are occurring throughout the region. Witnesses described the suspects as two young kids between the ages of 15 and 18 who recorded their actions and posted the video footage to Facebook and X. Doorbell cameras frequently capture these acts to aid law enforcement, and anyone with information regarding these cases is urged to contact Silent Witness at 480-948-6377.
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#trend #prank #door #phoenix #arizona #crime #police #news #fox10phoenix
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