Gila River Police Department Incident Logs
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January 21st 2018– January 27th, 2018
District One (Blackwater):
Burglary –The reporting party stated someone broke out one of her windows and entered into the residence. Miscellaneous items were taken and other items were damaged. Officers are continuing to follow up on the open case.
Status: On-Going Investigation
District Two (Sacaton Flats):
No incidents involving part 1 crime
District Three (Sacaton):
Aggravated Assault – The victim and the suspect were engaged in a verbal altercation. As the victim went into the next room to separate from one another, the suspect broke the bedroom door. During the course of the altercation the victim choked the suspect. The victim had discoloration, slightly swollen, scratches and redness around the area where she complained of pain and discomfort. The victim was transported to a local hospital for further medical treatment.
Status: On-Going Investigation
Theft (shoplifting) – Three male juvenile suspects entered into the store grabbing different items off the shelves and the refrigerated coolers. The suspects then and walked out of the store without attempting to pay for the items. The suspects were last observed running east bound on Pima Street. Officers are reviewing footage and pending the suspect identification.
Status: On-Going Investigation
Theft – Reporting party called dispatch to report a theft of six heavy duty batteries that belong to equipment machinery. Contact was made with the reporting party, who stated they had been contacted by the Pinal County Sheriff’s Department in reference to the stolen batteries. GRPD made contact with the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, due to them locating the stolen batteries. The suspect was located, with the stolen property and arrested in the Valley Farms area at the time of the incident.
Status: Suspect was arrested and booked into jail
District Four (Stotonic Area):
No incidents involving part 1 crime
District Four (Lone Butte Area):
Auto Theft– Officers were dispatched to the area in reference to a theft of vehicle. Upon making contact with the reporting party, it was learned the vehicle which had been stolen was a Polaris RZR. The vehicle had been parked by the trailer that the reporting party lives in while working. The vehicle was entered into NCIC (National Crime Information Center) as stolen and follow up is being conducted.
Status: On-Going Investigation
Theft (shoplifting) – The reporting party called dispatch in reference to a shoplifter. Upon the arrival of the officer it was learned the suspect had walked into the store and concealed a hot dog, an alcoholic beverage and then left the store without paying. The vehicle license plate was observed via video surveillance and charges are pending the identification of the suspect.
Status: On-Going Investigation
Theft – The victim called dispatch to report the theft of a generator. Upon making contact with the victim it was learned the victim and his wife were asleep in their RV trailer and woke up to the trailer swaying side to side. Thinking someone hit his vehicle the victim checked the immediate area of his truck and trailer. The victim then realized his generator was taken from the back of his truck. The generator was described as a Honda EU2000I. The generator was strapped down and intertwined with wire locks, however, the wires were cut. Video surveillance is pending to identify the vehicle and suspects.
Status: On-Going Investigation
Weapon – While conducting a traffic stop on a vehicle for running a red light on State Route 347 and Riggs Rd the driver was found to have an active warrant and the passenger was found to have a weapon in his possession. The passenger did not want to give up the weapon and actively resisted while being detained. The passenger was placed under arrest and the weapon was seized. Upon further investigation the weapon came back stolen out of the Maricopa County Sherriff’s Office. Both subjects were booked into Forth Avenue Jail and the weapon and ammunition were impounded into evidence.
Status: Suspects (both non native) were both arrested and booked into jail
District Five (Casa Blanca):
Auto Theft –A friend was asked to remove the vehicle from her yard due to the owner not picking the vehicle up when they stated it would be removed within a month. The friend had an unknown person pick up the vehicle and it is not know where the vehicle was taken to. The vehicle was entered into NCIC (National Crime Information Center) as stolen. Attempts were made to locate the friend of the homeowner, but were met with negative results.
Status: On-Going Investigation
District Six (Komatke):
Aggravated Assault – Officers were called to the residence in reference to a possible domestic violence disturbance. Contact was made with the suspect and the victim. While speaking with the suspect he stated it was a verbal altercation. When the suspect learned he was going to be detained the suspect resisted and ran out of the residence. A short foot pursuit took place and the suspect was not located. The victim stated there was a verbal altercation that turned physical when the suspect grabbed her by neck and squeezed. The suspect was later located and interviewed regarding the incident.
Status: Suspect was detained and interviewed
Burglary – Officers were dispatched to a residence in reference to a vehicle being broken into and items taken. Contact was made with the victim, who stated the front passenger window was broken with a brick and items were removed. Photos were taken of the damages, latent prints and other items were reviewed.
Status: On-Going Investigation
Theft – Officers were dispatched to the Vee Quiva Casino in reference to a subject stealing four trash can toppers from the casino parking garage. The subject transported items from the parking garage in a blue four door sedan. Video footage will be reviewed to assist in identifying the subject.
Status: On-Going Investigation
Theft – A male stole a Gas Pressure Washer from the Vee Quiva Casino. The suspect used a vehicle and with the assistance of another Male the pressure washer was taken from the casino property in a Dodge Caliber. The identifications are pending the review of surveillance footage.
Status: Open Investigation
District Seven (Maricopa):
No incidents involving part 1 crime
January 28th ~ February 3rd, 2018
District One (Blackwater):
No incidents involving part 1 crime
District Two – (Sacaton Flats):
No incidents involving part 1 crime
District Three- (Sacaton):
Aggravated Assault – Officers were dispatched to a residence in reference to a juvenile suspect who assaulted two victims. During the course of the altercation one of the juveniles attempted to strike one of the victims with a knife. The juvenile victim was located on scene and booked into JDRS.
Status: Suspect was arrested and booked.
Theft – The victim called dispatch stating the suspect (her boyfriend) took a cell phone and wallet. The suspect fled the residence running east. The suspect was not located at the time of the incident but follow up is being conducted.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft – The victim stated a suspect had stolen a wheel barrel from their residence.
Status: Under Investigation
Weapon – Officers were dispatched to the Sacaton Middle School in reference to criminal damage. Investigation revealed that three juvenile suspects were involved in an incident involving one of the juvenile suspects to be in possession of the a knife. The other two juvenile suspects used the knife to cut up a seat while on the bus. Each juvenile was informed that charges were being forwarded to the law office. Contact was attempted with all guardians; but was not successful. The knife was placed into evidence.
Status: Closed
District Four (Stotonic Area):
Aggravated Assault – The suspect committed aggravated assault with law enforcement by fighting with the victim and then striking them with a metal chair. The suspect was taken into custody and booked into DRS.
Status: Suspect was arrested and booked into jail
Aggravated Assault – The suspect committed aggravated assault by striking the victim in the face causing swelling and a laceration. The suspect was located in the bedroom and taken into custody. The victim stated the suspect became angry during a verbal altercation and began punching the victim in the face.
Status: Suspect was booked into jail
District Four (Lone Butte Area):
Shoplifting – Officers were dispatched to the Phoenix Premium Outlet in reference to a theft. Investigation revealed that the suspect removed goods from three separate stores without paying for any of the merchandise. The suspect was contacted and the bag of merchandise was returned to the stores.
Status: Pending Criminal Charges
Shoplifting – A suspect entered two stores at the Phoenix Premium Outlet and placed items in a bag and left without paying. Video footage was requested and is pending review for verification of the suspect.
Status: Under Investigation
Shoplifting – Officers were dispatched to the Phoenix Premium Outlet in reference to a theft. Investigation revealed multiple pairs of earrings were taken from the Store.
Status: Closed
Shoplifting – Officers were dispatched to a store at the Phoenix Premium Outlet where investigation revealed a female entered the store and grabbed a pair of sunglasses. The suspect then left the store walking past the point of sale without paying for the item. The store manager was able to take a license plate number down and was given to the officer. A follow up will be conducted to identify and charge the suspect.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft – The victim reported theft of her casino ticket. While in the Lone Butte Casino, the victim stood up from her chair to speak with casino employee in reference to a winning. The victim noticed the suspect near her machine as he sat down the victim stated that the machine was still being used and the suspect got up and walked away.
Status: Under Investigation
District Five (Casa Blanca):
Aggravated Assault – The victim stated the two were at a residence when the suspect became angry regarding issues that were not in the victim’s control. The verbal altercation occurred between the suspect and victim and quickly escalated into a physical altercation where the suspect “choked” the victim using both his hands to squeeze her throat.
Status: Under Investigation
Shoplifting– Officers were dispatched to the Casa Blanca Chevron Market in reference to a shoplifting. Investigation revealed the suspect was observed picking up items off the shelves and walked out of the store without paying for them. The suspect has been identified and follow up will be conducted.
Status: Under Investigation
District Six (Komatke):
Aggravated Assault – Officers were called to a residence in reference to a fight that occurred between siblings. Investigation revealed that the victim and suspect were involved in a verbal argument when the physical altercation ensued. During the altercation the suspect strangled the victim using his forearm causing the victim to have difficulty breathing. During the altercation an individual had to intervene to break up the fight at which time she was struck in the head by another person or object. The suspect was located, arrested and booked into DRS.
Status: Suspect was arrested and booked into jail
District Seven (Maricopa):
No incident involving part 1 crime
February 4 - February 10, 2018
District One (Blackwater):
Aggravated Assault – The suspect committed aggravated assault by intentionally running after the male victim with a steak knife in an aggressive and threatening manner. While the suspect chased after the victim, the suspect stated, “I’m going to get you”. The suspect was gone prior to officer arrival. The charges have been longed form to the law office.
Status: Under Investigation
Burglary – The suspect committed burglary by entering the residence of the suspect with the intention of committing theft. The suspect took grocery items, household items along with some other miscellaneous items.
Status: Suspect was booked into DRS
District Two (Sacaton Flats):
No incidents involving part 1 crime
District Three (Sacaton):
Auto Theft – Officers met with the victim at the police department in reference to a stolen vehicle. The investigation revealed the vehicle was last seen in the area of Nelson Rd and St. Peters Rd where the vehicle was left when it broke down. The vehicle has not been located and was entered into NCIC as stolen.
Status: Under Investigation
Auto Theft – Officers were dispatched to a residence in reference to an auto theft. The investigation revealed the victim allowed a family member to use the vehicle. While they were in possession of the vehicle it was taken from the residence without permission by the suspect. The vehicle was entered into NCIC as stolen that was later recovered the next day.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft – Officers were dispatched to a residence in reference to a stolen go kart. The victim stated their red two-seater go kart was taken from their front yard. The go-kart was out of gas and had a low tire, thus had to have been pushed out of the yard.
Status: Under Investigation
District Four (Stotonic Area):
Aggravated Assault – Officers responded to a residence in reference to a stabbing victim. The investigation revealed the victim had received no life threatening injuries to the back and neck area from being stabbed. The victim stated the suspects were in a vehicle as the suspect walked along the road. The suspects got out of the vehicle and began to engage in a verbal altercation when the victim started to walk away. One of the suspects followed the victim and then pushed them. As the victim turned around the suspect had a knife and attempted to stab the victim. The other subjects in the vehicle got the suspect in the vehicle and left the area. The victim walked to a relative’s residence and requested medical treatment.
Status: Open Investigation
Aggravated Assault – Officers were dispatched to a residence in reference to a person being shot. Upon the officers arrival the investigation revealed the suspects fired multiple gunshots at a vehicle striking the victim in the rear of her head. The victim stated that she was sitting on the passenger side of the vehicle when the gunfire occurred. The victim was grazed by a bullet leaving an approximately one inch wound that required medical attention.
Status: Under Investigation
Auto Theft – Officers were dispatched to a residence in reference to a stolen ATV. The Officer was advised it had been secured by a chain with a lock to a cement pillar. The victim stated she was gone all day the day prior and did not realize that the ATV was gone. As the victim was sitting outside, it was noticed that the ATV was not in its usual place which it is kept under lock and key. The victim did not have a serial number for the vehicle, so the vehicle could not be entered into NCIC.
Status: Under Investigation
Weapon – Officers were attempting to contact the suspect in reference to a federal warrant. Contact was made with the suspect, who ran when coming in contact with officers. A short foot chase pursued as the suspect dropped items while running into a residence. The items were collected including a handgun. The suspect was taken into custody for the felony warrant, misconduct involving weapons and interfering with law enforcement.
Status: Suspect was booked into jail
Weapon – Officers were dispatched to the area of Hoi St in reference to shots fired. Upon the officer’s arrival two subjects were pointing towards a residence across the street. While walking near the residence, gun powder could be smelled in the air. Officers were also able to locate on the street twenty five empty shell casings that were collected and booked into evidence. Contact was made with several individuals whom all stated they were asleep and did not hear any gunshots.
Status: Under Investigation
District Four (Lone Butte Area):
Robbery– Officers responded to Lone Butte Casino in reference to theft of a purse. The investigation revealed the victim was walking in the parking lot of the casino as a vehicle began to follow her. As the victim got into her vehicle, the suspect opened the driver side door and demanded the victim give the suspect “everything” as the suspect pointed a gun at the victim’s stomach. The victim challenged the suspect advising the suspect to shoot the victim. The suspect then grabbed the victim’s purse and left the area. The police department was able to identify the suspect and the suspect is currently being sought after for questioning.
Status: Under Investigation
Shoplifting – The suspect went into three different stores at the Phoenix Premium Outlet and removed multiple items from the stores without paying for the items. The suspect was identified and follow ups are being conducted to interview the suspect.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft – The suspect was arrested at the Lone Butte Casino for taking a debit card, Arizona Driver’s License and a pack of cigarettes that belonged to the victim. During the investigation it was discovered the suspect was previously excluded from the casinos last month.
Status: Suspect was charged with the theft.
Theft – Officers were dispatched to a business location in reference to a theft. Investigation revealed the suspect committed theft by removing $200.00 from the victim’s wallet which had been secured in a locker at the place of employment.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft – Officers responded to Wild Horse Pass Casino in reference to a theft of a generator. Contact was made with the victim and he stated he stopped at the casino to rest and sleep before getting back on the road. The next morning the victim attempted to start up the generator and saw the generator was now missing. Casino security was contact and the police was notified of the incident.
Status: Under Investigation
District Five (Casa Blanca):
Burglary – When the victim returned home they noticed a television, and other personal items had been stolen from the residence. The victim had been gone for about a week and entry was made through a window that was broken by the suspects.
Status: Under Investigation
District Six (Komatke):
Burglary – Officers were dispatched to GRTI in reference to items taken. The investigation revealed the suspect(s) forcefully entered the Gila River Communications yard and stole one spool of copper wire from a work truck. The Verizon Wireless and GRIC community fence was spray painted with writing that was not legible. Photos were taken and submitted into evidence for follow up.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft (Shoplifting) – Officers were dispatched to the Komatke Store. The investigation revealed two suspects went into the store and took merchandise from the store and left without paying.
Status: Open Investigation
Theft – The victim reported that the suspect took a casino ticket that was dropped on floor and then was cashed. The investigation revealed the suspect pick up the paper, look at it and immediately walk to the cashier cage to cash it out. The suspect then walked out of the casino leaving in their vehicle.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft (from a motor vehicle) – Officers were dispatched to residence in reference to a theft. Contact was made with the reporting party, who stated someone forced entry into his Kia Forte. It appears entry was made through the driver side front door and the suspect stole a phone.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft – Officers were dispatched to a residence in reference to the theft of a firearm. The victim revealed the firearm taken was a Glock 26 suspected an individual who was on social media selling a firearm with the same description. Other evidence is being reviewed to determine if the suspect is known and follow ups are being conducted. During the course of a follow up it was learned other personal items had also been removed from the residence.
Status: Under Investigation
District Seven (Maricopa):
No incident involving part 1 crime