For Immediate Release
Jonathan Altland Convicted of Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer and Unlawful Flight from Law Enforcement
Phoenix, AZ - February 7th, 2025 | Media Contact: Sara Workman, sa**********@***al.gov, (520) 738-3461
Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller announces that Jonathan Altland was convicted by a jury on February 6, 2025 of a count of aggravated assault of a police officer and unlawful flight from law enforcement.
“Those who assault or run from law enforcement will be held accountable to the full extent of the law. We thank Gina Cucuzella and Patrick Johnson for their excellent work on this case to ensure that Pinal County continues to be tough on crime. Public Safety is our top priority and this verdict is a reflection of my tough-on-crime approach.” said County Attorney Miller.
On April 29, 2021, Deputy Nathaniel Clark attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the defendant near Picacho, Arizona. The defendant fled from Deputy Clark at over 120 MPH. During the pursuit, the defendant fired a gun at Deputy Clark, with one bullet striking the windshield. The defendant continued through Coolidge and then to Chandler, onto the 202 driving the wrong way and eventually into a fence of the San Tan Ford car dealership.
The defendant faces twenty-one years in prison for shooting at a law enforcement officer and his unlawful flight from police. “The Pinal County Attorney’s Office respects our men and women in blue and will seek a maximum term for the defendant’s crimes,” said Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller.
The Pinal County Attorney’s Office is dedicated to prosecuting criminals, promoting justice, to ensure public safety throughout the county. Led by Brad Miller, a seasoned prosecutor with over 17 years of experience, the office is defined by its commitment to integrity and excellence. Brad Miller brings a distinguished record of public service to the role, including his tenure as a prosecutor in the Sex Crimes Bureau of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office and his service as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. With a staff of over 180 professionals, the office prosecutes more than 2,500 felonies and 1,000 misdemeanors annually and provides over 25,000 services to crime victims, standing as the cornerstone of justice for Pinal County.