Woman Sues Avondale PD Over Warrantless Home Entry | Phoenix News

A woman in Avondale is suing the police after officers stormed her home at night, woke her from sleep, and handcuffed her at gunpoint—despite her being unarmed and disoriented—following a neighbor’s tip about an open garage. Body cam footage shows the officers entering without a warrant, announcing themselves, and detaining her while verifying her identity. Her lawyer argues the entry lacked legal justification, as no emergency or crime was evident. The case underscores vital civil liberties protections against unwarranted police intrusion, leaving the woman emotionally shaken and questioning her safety in Arizona. The department has declined to comment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/181deaeaf662139b