Air Force
Civilian detained after trying to breach gate at Davis-Monthan; vehicle catches fire
Stars and Stripes
March 31, 2026
A civilian attempted to breach a gate at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on March 30, 2026, and was detained by security forces. (U.S. Air Force )
A civilian attempted to breach a gate at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and was detained by security forces, the Air Force said.
The person tried to drive through Craycroft Gate at 8 a.m. local time on Monday, but the 355th Security Forces Squadron activated barriers, stopping the vehicle, according to an Air Force statement. The person was detained.
The vehicle then caught fire, and the Davis-Monthan Fire Department responded and extinguished the blaze. The driver was transported to a local medical facility for treatment.
“The security of our installation and the safety of our airmen is our top priority,” said Maj. Steve Holman, 355th Security Forces Squadron commander, said in the statement. “Our defenders are trained professionals who act in accordance with their training and policy to secure the gate.”
The incident is under investigation.
Davis-Monthan is 7 miles southeast of downtown Tuscson, Ariz.
