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Gilbert Police Release Photos, Seek Person of Interest in Drugging and Sexual Assault Case

Investigators say digital evidence from Reddit posts, photos, videos is guiding the search for more suspects.

Overview

  • Police asked the public to help identify a man shown in newly released images and to reference report #26-27863 when submitting tips.
  • Tips can be submitted by calling 480-503-6500 or online at gilbertaz.gov/SubmitATip, according to the department.
  • Two men have been arrested in the case, including the victim’s husband, with the first arrest in early January and a second weeks later.
  • Court records state the husband used Reddit with fake names and the victim’s images to pose as a swinger couple and solicited men, noting at least twice the wife would be passed out.
  • The victim told police she discovered evidence in October 2025, delayed reporting over fears about her children, and later found videos allegedly showing she was drugged with sleeping pills.