Incident at Maricopa County Animal Care and Control
Maricopa County, Arizona. – A woman has been arrested following allegations that she threatened to tie down an employee and set them on fire at the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC).
So, here’s what happened:
Katie Michelle Dixon, a 37-year-old from Vancouver, Washington, turned herself in to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office after a warrant was issued for her arrest.
According to court documents, Dixon made 18 phone calls to the shelter over roughly 40 minutes back in June 2024.
Reports indicate that during these calls, she allegedly made threats including arson, murder, and sexual violence against an employee. It appears that most of these calls were recorded.
Dixon has been taken into custody and is scheduled to return to court on October 21st.
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and the County Attorney’s Office collaborated to evaluate the evidence and pursue charges against her.
What’s being said regarding this situation:
Thomas Galvin, the chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, commented, “The threat of this nature is unacceptable. We do everything in our power to protect our staff and hold bad actors accountable.” He added that Animal Care and Control workers often face unjust criticism and personal attacks.
“There’s zero tolerance for this type of behavior.”
Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan remarked that this incident underscores the seriousness of threats against the community. “We will continue to work to ensure the person responsible is held accountable,” he emphasized.
The director of the shelter expressed grave concern about the threats made against employees.
Debbie McKnight, director of MCACC, stated, “The safety of our staff is our number one priority. We take any threats very seriously and appreciate law enforcement’s efforts in this investigation. We are committed to maintaining a safe and respectful environment for everyone.”
If you’re curious to hear a voicemail that Dixon reportedly left behind, click here.
Tags: Crime, Public Safety, Attitudes, County, General Meeting
