Highlights
- Cmdr. Jay O'Neill is no longer employed by the Glendale Police Department as of Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
- Court records identify O'Neill as the focus of a sex crimes investigation by a North Carolina law enforcement agency.
- A judge set a $75,000 cash bond Thursday evening; O'Neill is awaiting extradition to North Carolina.
- Glendale PD says it will not comment further while the investigation remains active.
Glendale Police Commander Jay O'Neill is out of a job and in custody, awaiting extradition to North Carolina to face a sex crimes investigation, the department confirmed Thursday.
Officials disclosed O'Neill's departure in an emailed statement, saying only that he is no longer employed by the department. Court records, cited by Arizona's Family, identify O'Neill as the focus of a sex crimes investigation by a North Carolina law enforcement agency. Authorities have not named the specific agency or released details about the nature of the investigation.
A judge set a $75,000 cash bond in the case Thursday evening. It is not known whether O'Neill resigned or was terminated, according to FOX 10 Phoenix, which also confirmed O'Neill is currently in custody. No charges or allegations were specified in the Glendale Police Department's statement.
Glendale PD said it will not comment further because the investigation remains active and is being handled by another agency.
What rank did O'Neill hold at Glendale PD?
O'Neill held the rank of commander, a high-ranking position within the Glendale Police Department. Arizona's Family reported conducting a ride-along with O'Neill in the past year, indicating his public-facing role within the department at the time.
The story was also confirmed by ABC15 and KTAR News. Extradition proceedings are underway; no hearing date has been publicly disclosed.
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- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 18/09/2026 05:23
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