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Arrest made after woman found dead along Loop 101 exit ramp at Peoria Avenue

DPS is describing the vehicle that struck her as a 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger
L101 and Peoria body found 12-19
Posted at 4:24 AM, Dec 19, 2022
and last updated 2022-12-26 23:56:10-05

PEORIA, AZ — Police made an arrest after a body was found near a vehicle on a Loop 101 exit ramp around 3 a.m. on December 19.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety says they were called to the Loop 101 exit ramp southbound at Peoria Avenue for a report of a vehicle blocking the ramp.

When they arrived, they found a woman about 50 feet in front of the vehicle.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

DPS has since identified the woman as a 33-year-old from Peoria.

On December 26, 30-year-old Jonathan Baldizon was arrested in connection to the woman's death.

The case remains under investigation. If you have any information related to this case, you are asked to call DPS at 602-223-2212.