Arizona State Gang Task Force detectives apprehend Laveen woman wanted for first degree murder and robbery

Parketta Allen, 27, faces first-degree murder and kidnapping charges after Arizona Department of Public Safety detectives arrested her in Phoenix.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 6, 2026, 4:21 AM EST

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Arizona Daily Independent

Apprehension by State Gang Task Force

On February 18, 2026, at approximately 9:20 a.m., detectives from the Arizona Department of Public Safety State Gang Task Force successfully located and arrested a high profile suspect in Phoenix. The individual, identified as 27 year old Parketta Allen of Laveen, was taken into custody without incident. The operation was the result of an ongoing effort by the task force to execute an outstanding warrant involving a series of violent felony charges.

Detailed criminal allegations and warrants

Allen was wanted on a comprehensive warrant that included several severe counts, most notably first degree murder. In addition to the homicide charge, the warrant cited armed robbery, kidnapping, and burglary. The suspect also faces charges related to the theft of means of transportation, indicating a broad range of alleged criminal activity leading up to her apprehension. Authorities have not yet released specific details regarding the underlying incidents that led to these formal accusations.

Booking and judicial proceedings

Following her arrest, Allen was transported to the Maricopa County Jail for processing. During her initial court appearance, a judge set a $1.7 million cash only bond, reflecting the gravity of the charges and the potential flight risk involved. She remains in custody pending further legal proceedings. The high bond amount is consistent with judicial standards in Arizona for defendants facing capital offenses such as first degree murder combined with allegations of armed violence.