An Arizona man awaiting trial in the death of 16-year-old Preston Lord has been arrested for the third time while out of custody and under electronic monitoring.

Talyn Vigil, 20, was arrested Thursday, Sept. 17, in Tempe after police accused him of reckless driving and participating in an illegal street race near Arizona State University. According to Tempe police, Vigil and another man were riding motorcycles when officers allegedly observed them splitting traffic, performing burnouts at intersections and engaging in an exhibition of speed, including drag racing.

Both men were arrested and their motorcycles were impounded.

Vigil was booked on misdemeanor charges and later released on a $5,000 bond. During a court appearance Friday, a judge revoked his driving privileges. Vigil also remains subject to electronic monitoring and the release conditions imposed in his separate murder case.

Awaiting Trial in the Death of Preston Lord

Vigil is one of six remaining defendants charged in connection with the 2023 death of Preston Lord, a 16-year-old Queen Creek teenager who was fatally beaten after leaving a Halloween party.

The attack occurred on Oct. 28, 2023, at a large gathering in Queen Creek, Arizona. Prosecutors allege that Lord was attacked by a group of teenagers associated with what investigators have referred to as the “Gilbert Goons.”

Lord was reportedly beaten repeatedly and left unconscious. He was transported to a hospital but died two days later from his injuries.

Seven people were ultimately arrested and charged in connection with the case. Vigil, who was 17 at the time of the alleged attack, is facing first-degree murder and kidnapping charges and is being prosecuted as an adult.

William “Owen” Hines, the only defendant to reach a plea agreement, admitted to participating in the attack and was sentenced to 12 years in prison in 2025. The other defendants, including Vigil, have pleaded not guilty and are awaiting trial.

Previous Arrests While on Release

Thursday’s arrest was not Vigil’s first encounter with police while awaiting trial.

In September 2025, he was arrested for allegedly violating an order of protection in a separate matter. According to police, officers received reports that Vigil had made both in-person and electronic contact with a person protected by the order.

Vigil was arrested again in February 2026 on a reckless-driving allegation involving a dirt bike.

Following those arrests, Maricopa County prosecutors asked a judge to revoke his release conditions and return him to custody. The request was denied in April by Superior Court Judge Sam Myers, who said the court did not find sufficient grounds at that time to conclude that Vigil posed a danger to the community or was likely to fail to appear for court proceedings.

Vigil subsequently pleaded guilty in the two misdemeanor cases and received probation, according to ABC15. One of the cases stemming from the 2025 incident was dismissed, while another charge was resolved through a plea agreement.

New Arrest Raises Questions About Release Conditions

The latest arrest has again put Vigil’s pretrial release under scrutiny.

According to court proceedings reported by ABC15 and Arizona’s Family, the judge reminded Vigil that his house-arrest conditions allow him to leave home only for limited purposes, including court appearances, meetings with his attorney or bondsman, and certain medical appointments.

Vigil told the judge he accepted the loss of his driving privileges and said he would stop driving himself.

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office said it was aware of the latest arrest and that any action regarding Vigil’s release would be handled through the appropriate court process.

It remains unclear whether prosecutors will again seek to revoke Vigil’s release in the Preston Lord case.

Preston Lord Case Moves Toward Trial

The murder case remains pending, with multiple defendants expected to face separate or coordinated proceedings.

Jacob Meisner is currently scheduled to be among the first defendants to go to trial, although the schedule has already faced delays. Other defendants, including Vigil, remain free under various court-ordered conditions while awaiting their proceedings.

The prosecution’s case has included allegations that Vigil made statements about his involvement shortly after Lord was attacked. Investigators also cited a Snapchat message that they say appeared to reference the assault. Vigil has pleaded not guilty, and the allegations have not been tested through a full trial.

The latest arrest adds another development to a case that has remained under intense public scrutiny since Lord’s death nearly three years ago.

Vigil is presumed innocent of the charges in the Preston Lord case unless and until he is proven guilty in court. The new reckless-driving and exhibition-of-speed allegations are separate misdemeanor matters and also remain subject to the court process.

Sources: New York Post; Arizona’s Family (KTVK/KPHO); ABC15 Arizona; The Arizona Republic; KTAR News; Tempe Police Department; Maricopa County Superior Court records; Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.