Arizona goon gang member arrested for 3rd time while awaiting trial for allegedly killing teen in mob attack at party
An Arizona “goon” gang member who allegedly killed a teen during a Halloween group attack was arrested — his third time — for drag racing while under house arrest.Talyn Vigil, awaiting trial for the 2023 death of 16-year-old Preston Lord, was charged with reckless driving and racing on the highway before being released on a $5,000 bond Thursday night, according to court records viewed by The Post.Vigil, 20, was caught by police doing burnouts, racing and recklessly driving on a motorcycle alongside another driver as they flew down the streets near the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, Ariz., ABC 15 reported.“Both men were observed by police officers splitting traffic, performing burnouts while stopped at intersections, and participating in an exhibition of speed, including drag racing and disregarding Arizona traffic laws,” Tempe police told the outlet.“Their actions demonstrated a flagrant and reckless disregard for the safety of other motorists.”Vigil was held overnight before he was bonded out of jail, according to the court records.A judge revoked his driving privileges, but the snooty murder suspect tried to come up with an excuse for his behavior.
“I honestly, I agree with you,” Vigil said in court Friday, according to AZFamily.“So you guys take it, completely OK with me because I don’t … I’m not going to say anything, you know, but wasn’t my fault, and I’m honestly going to stay off of driving myself.”Vigil has been under house arrest and electronically monitored as part of his release conditions for Lord’s murder.Vigil was arrested in March 2024 and charged with kidnapping and murder in the fatal beating of Lord during a Halloween party in Queen Creek, Ariz., on Oct.
28, 2023.Lord was one of roughly 250 high school-aged teens attending the party when roughly 15 masked suspects attacked him.The popular high schooler was with a group of friends when an argument broke out and they decided to leave.As they were le...