MESA, AZ – Christopher Fantastic, a suspect linked to multiple assaults in the East Valley, was arrested by Mesa Police in Gilbert on March 13. According to Maricopa County jail records, Fantastic was booked on multiple charges, including aggravated assault on an officer.
Details of the Arrest
Court documents and a Mesa police report describe how the arrest unfolded:
Fantastic had active warrants for violating his probation, failing to appear in court, and allegedly hiding from law enforcement.
His mother contacted Maricopa County Probation, stating he wanted to turn himself in.
When police arrived, Fantastic initially complied but then attempted to flee.
Officers took him to the ground and placed him in handcuffs.
Allegations of Assaulting Officers
While in custody, Fantastic allegedly:
Spit on two officers
Struck several officers
Kicked backward, hitting an officer in the leg
The gang unit was reportedly involved in his arrest.
Legal History and Bond
Fantastic pleaded guilty in July 2024 to multiple teen violence cases in the East Valley, including incidents in Mesaand at a Gilbert In-N-Out.
Following his March 14 court appearance, a judge set his bond at $8,000.
The case remains under investigation.
