A Phoenix man is in custody, after AZDPS Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission detectives served a residential search warrant near 89th Avenue and Thomas Road on Thursday, August 18, 2022, following a criminal investigation.
While serving the warrant, detectives seized 13 handguns, 7 rifles, 2 shotguns, a crossbow, a sword, and approximately 13,000 rounds of ammunition from the home. Detectives also located roughly 1,800 fentanyl pills in addition to substantial quantities of heroin and Xanax.
Detectives arrested 42-year-old Matthew B. Brode on charges including misconduct involving weapons by a prohibited possessor, possession of a deadly weapon in the commission of a felony, and possession of a narcotic drug for sale.