Gilbert police have arrested two teenage girls following a nighttime altercation in a parking lot, as tensions escalated among the group. In the incident, which occurred near Williams Field Road and Market Street, officers responded to reports of the scuffle on July 5 just after 11:30 p.m. The first to be detained was a 15-year-old, accused of assault, disorderly conduct, and a curfew violation, as detailed in a statement released by Gilbert Police Department and reported by FOX 10 Phoenix. A subsequent arrest involved a 16-year-old girl, identified through video evidence and linked to the same dispute.
The latter teen, who had initially fled the scene, was apprehended on Sunday and is facing assault and disorderly conduct charges. According to the investigation, the 15-year-old believed the victims of the assault had previously vandalized her residence, prompting her to confront them at the business location. A statement to ABC15 revealed that she “summoned them outside and assaulted both girls.” The police are continuing to thoroughly interview witnesses and review the evidence to piece together the full scope of the incident. More details were provided by ABC15…