Law enforcement agencies from Phoenix assisted Navajo County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) on Jan. 3, as they executed numerous warrants in both Joseph City and Phoenix in an effort to gather more information regarding the disappearance of 17-year-old Jarrett Brooks.
Jarrett was reportedly last seen in his home by his mother Laura Brooks on the morning of July 4, 2023. Laura stated that she had gone to take a shower and when she came out, Jarrett was gone. She and her husband, Brian Brooks, stated that Jarrett had been grounded after damaging a vehicle the night before, and as such would not be allowed to take part in the July 4 festivities planned that morning. His family initially reported him as a runaway, with his father stating that he believed Jarrett had left the home taking a firearm and leaving on foot. Despite this, numerous searches by law enforcement and citizens have yielded no clues as to his whereabouts. According to information from the department, the agency has investigated hundreds of tips and leads, with no credible information to date.
The Sheriff’s Office’s latest endeavor was to coordinate the large-scale operation on Jan. 3, to focus on computer forensics and cyber communications relating to Jarrett’s disappearance. Law enforcement vehicles from NCSO and participating agencies focused on the Brook’s home, with deputies cordoning off areas on the property. NCSO stated it would be an all-day endeavor, but law enforcement vehicles were still at the Brooks home the following day. Investigators were also seen at the Joseph City Volunteer Fire Department where Brian Brooks is the assistant fire chief but it was not stated if one of the warrants was for that location or if that was simply a location for officers to meet.
Navajo County Chief Deputy Brian Swanty stated that no persons were arrested as part of this operation and as of press time it was not stated what other locations were searched and why those locations were chosen.
If anyone has any information regarding the disappearance of Jarrett Brooks, they are urged to contact NCSO.
