Carjacking Suspect Arrested After Stolen SUV Owner Found Beaten

Suspect Arrested in San Simon After Interstate Carjacking

A multi-state law enforcement pursuit concluded Friday afternoon in San Simon, Arizona, after a man suspected of carjacking a pickup truck near the New Mexico border was taken into custody. New Mexico State Police officers apprehended Samuel Goodrick shortly after 1:15 p.m. following a tense confrontation that began hours earlier on the interstate.

The incident ignited at approximately 12:30 p.m. when New Mexico State Police received reports of a man forcing his way into a pickup truck equipped with a camper. The vehicle was traveling just east of the border between New Mexico and Arizona. According to the report from AZFamily, the suspect threatened to kill the driver and the passengers during the takeover.

The Abandoned Yukon and the Connection to Tempe

Before the carjacking occurred, authorities discovered a black GMC Yukon abandoned on the westbound off-ramp of Interstate 10, positioned in the wrong direction. Investigation into the vehicle revealed it had been stolen from Tempe, Arizona. The situation took a darker turn when police discovered that the registered owner of the Yukon had been found severely beaten in Tempe. That victim remains on life support, and Tempe police are currently managing the investigation into that assault.

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While the proximity of the stolen Yukon to the subsequent carjacking is clear, officials have not yet established a definitive link between Samuel Goodrick and the initial theft of the SUV or the violent attack on its owner. The determination of whether Goodrick is responsible for the crimes in Tempe remains an open question for investigators.

Escalation on Interstate 10

When New Mexico State Police officers arrived at the scene of the initial carjacking report, the pickup truck was already gone. Recognizing the immediate danger, officers continued onto Interstate 10, crossing into Arizona in pursuit. The resolution arrived in San Simon, where the passengers of the pickup truck successfully forced the suspect out of the vehicle.

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Goodrick was taken into custody by Arizona law enforcement and transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation. New Mexico State Police have indicated their intention to pursue criminal charges for the offenses committed within their jurisdiction, though Goodrick currently remains in the custody of Arizona authorities.

The incident highlights the logistical challenges faced by law enforcement agencies when crimes span state lines. Interstate 10 serves as a major artery for transit, and the ability of agencies like the New Mexico State Police to coordinate with Arizona counterparts proved essential in ending the threat to the pickup truck’s occupants. As the investigation continues, the focus shifts to whether the events in Tempe and the border carjacking are part of a singular, violent path or separate criminal acts.