Cave Creek, Ariz. — A former bodyguard of former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema was charged Thursday with a criminal offense after authorities say he caused more than $200,000 in damage to her residence.
The alleged damage took place at Sinema’s home in the Cave Creek area, a property she has occupied since leaving the Senate. Prosecutors describe the act as intentional or reckless destruction of property, leading to the filing of a criminal complaint.
Sinema, who represented Arizona in the Senate until 2024, announced that she will pursue civil litigation to recover the repair costs and any additional losses arising from the incident.
The case will be heard in Maricopa County court, where the former bodyguard is expected to enter a plea. Statutory penalties for the charge may include fines, restitution and possible imprisonment if a conviction is secured.
Local law enforcement, working with the county attorney’s office, compiled evidence of the extensive damage before submitting the complaint. Specific details about the nature of the damage have not been released to the public.
The filing was recorded at 16:23 GMT on Thursday, September 24, 2026, and a preliminary hearing has been scheduled for the coming month.
This development adds to a series of legal matters involving Sinema since her departure from federal office, though the present case focuses exclusively on the alleged property damage and the criminal charge against her former security aide.