SWAT Team Raids Desert Cedars in High-Stakes Search Warrant Operation

Casa Grande, AZ — A significant police operation unfolded in the Desert Cedars neighborhood of Maricopa on March 18, 2025, as the Pinal County Regional SWAT Team responded to a situation involving a wanted person. The authorities began surrounding a residence at the intersection of Greythorn Drive and Yucca Lane around 2:45 p.m.

According to Sam Salzwedel, a spokesperson for the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, the SWAT team is assisting the Casa Grande Police Department in executing a search warrant at the location. The Maricopa Police Department confirmed that it is not directly involved in the operation but has been kept informed.

Residents in the area noticed the heightened police activity and reported it to InMaricopa. Eyewitnesses described the scene, noting that tactical agents were seen wearing Kevlar helmets and carrying evidence boxes into the home.

As the situation is still developing, updates will be provided as more information becomes available.