Gila River Police Department Incident Logs
July 21, 2017
Gila River Police Department
Gila River Indian Community
Incident Logs - June 25- July 1, 2017
- Certain reports may not be available or are currently under investigation which GRPD holds the right to restrict public release.
- Calls for services this week: 604, Arrest made: 80
District One (Blackwater):
No incidents involving part 1 crime
District Two (Sacaton Flats):
No incidents involving part 1 crime
District Three (Sacaton):
Aggravated Assault – The victim called dispatch reporting the suspect, who was a family member had stabbed her with a knife. Upon the Officers arrival further investigation revealed the suspect and victim was talking when the conversation escalated into an argument. At which time the suspect cut the victim with the knife. The victim was able to call police and was later transported to Chandler Regional for further medical treatment.
Status: Under Investigation
Aggravated Assault – The victim called dispatch in regards to the suspect attempting to stab the victim by chasing the victim throughout the residence with a dangerous weapon. The suspect and victim were both at the residence when officers arrived. The suspect caused criminal damage to the residence by throwing a folding chair at the residence front door and stabbing the bedroom door with a knife.
Status: Suspect was booked into jail
Burglary– Officers responded to a work shop that reported their building had been burglarized. The investigation revealed the suspect had damaged the front door during the course of the burglary. Inside a dolly had been taken and a portable a/c unit removed.
Status: Under investigation
Theft – A security door was taken from one of the residence under repairs that belongs to the Department of Community Housing. The removal of the door caused extensive damage to the door frame and surrounding stucco of the residence. Evidence located at the scene will be processed and was placed into evidence.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft – A 2006 CAT Model 420S (backhoe) was taken from a construction site. Officers were able to locate the tractor due to the equipment having a GPS installed. The coordinates were given and an officer was able to locate the tractor and the suspect who admitted to taking the tractor with intentions of selling it.
Status: Suspect was arrested and booked into jail.
Theft – The victim requested officers to their residence due to money being taken. The officer was informed money had been removed and the case is under investigation.
Status: Under Investigation
District Four (Stotonic Area):
Theft – Officers responded to a construction site where one of the employees reported a flatbed trailer and one hundred traffic cones had been taken. The employee stated the items were there the day prior when the crew left for the day. The items were entered in NCIC (National Crime Information Center) as stolen
Status: Under Investigation
District Four (Lone Butte Area):
Auto Theft – Victim reported to police her vehicle had been taken without permission by a male subject who she had met through a friend. When she exited the Casino she walked over to valet to retrieve her vehicle. She was informed the vehicle was given back to the male who had initially had the vehicle parked. The vehicle was entered into NCIC (National Crime Information Center) as stolen.
Status: Under Investigation
Burglary – Suspect committed burglary by breaking the lock and entering the water treatment office building and taking an item from the area.
Status: Under Investigation
District Five (Casa Blanca):
Aggravated Assault – The victim was assaulted by two suspects. The victim sustained two stab wounds and a head laceration during the altercation. The victim was transported to the hospital with serious injuries for further medical attention. The two suspects left in the victim’s vehicle without permission, which was entered into NCIC (National Crime Information Center) as stolen.
Status: Under Investigation ~ probable cause issued for suspects
District Six (Komatke):
Auto Theft – The victim reported the suspect took her vehicle approximately one week ago and failed to return it. They had been attempting to get in contact with the suspect which yielded negative results. Officers attempted to locate the vehicle at an address given by the victim which also resulted in negative results. The vehicle was entered into NCIC (National Crime Information Center) as stolen.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft – The victim reported construction tools were taken from under the carport at the residence. The victim stated the tools were for home construction jobs. The victim advised they have a lot of walking traffic through the area so when the dogs barked he did not get a good look at the subjects.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft – The victim reported their truck was broken into and a wallet was taken. There were no signs of forced entry and they were unsure if any other items had been taken.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft – The victim reported his wallet was stolen out of his vehicle while at the Vee Quiva Casino. The victim reported his debit card was used in Tempe on a shopping spree. Video surveillance is being requested to identify the two male subjects.
Status: Under Investigation
Weapon– A female was observed walking between residences on Redbird Circle. The reporting party reported the female was carrying a rifle and the female appeared to be intoxicated. The female was contacted and admitted to drinking alcohol and carrying the rifle next door to her cousin’s residence.
Status: Suspect was arrested and booked into jail
District Seven (Maricopa):
No incidents involving part 1 crime
Incident Log - July 2- 8, 2017
Calls for services this week: 560, Arrest made: 70
District One (Blackwater):
No incidents involving part 1 crime
District Two (Sacaton Flats):
Auto Theft – The victim reported his vehicle had been taken from his residence without permission. The victim stated he believes the vehicle may have been taken by his ex girlfriend while he was asleep. The vehicle was entered into NCIC (National Crime Information Center) as stolen.
Status: Under Investigation
Burglary– Department employee called dispatch and reported copper wire had been taken from the Olberg Presbyterian Church. The door was kicked in which caused damage to the door. Evidence is being evaluated to obtain further information.
Status: Under Investigation
District Three (Sacaton):
Aggravated Assault – The victim called dispatch stating she had been shot in the abdomen. Upon the arrival of Officers it was discovered the suspect had shot the victim in the abdomen during an altercation. The victim was transported to a local area hospital where she received further medical attention. The victim identified the suspect who was later contacted and arrested.
Status: Suspect was arrested
District Four (Stotonic Area):
Aggravated Assault – Officers responded to a verbal domestic call. During the course of the investigation it was discovered the suspect was found to have an active warrant. As the individual was being taken into custody they began to resist and kicked an officer during the altercation. The suspect was taken into custody and booked into jail.
Status: Suspect was arrested
Auto Theft – The victim stated she had parked her vehicle at her boyfriend’s residence and would check on it periodically. During one of these checks she noticed the vehicle was no longer at his residence. The victim stated no one had her permission to remove the vehicle as it was not operable. A stolen affidavit was filled out and entered into NCIC (National Crime Information Center) as stolen.
Status: Under Investigation
District Four (Lone Butte Area):
Armed Robbery – A male suspect committed armed robbery by displaying a hand gun inside his waist band and demanded money from the cashier at the Love’s Truck Stop. The male suspect then fled from the store in an unknown direction. (Update: Suspect Arrested)
Status: Arrested
Shoplifting – A male suspect shoplifted several items from the Nike Store located at the Phoenix Premium Outlet. Arrest is pending further information
Status: Under Investigation
Shoplifting – A female suspect was in Tommy Hilfiger Store when she took two shirts and attempted to leave the store without paying for the items. The female was stopped near the exit due to the sensors being activated. The female admitted she was going to take the clothes without paying for the items.
Status: Suspect was cited and released
District Five (Casa Blanca):
Burglary – Ira Hayes School was broken into and criminal damage occurred. During the course of the investigation photos were taken of the damages and evidence was collected which may link the suspects to the crime.
Status: Under Investigation
District Six (Komatke):
Aggravated Assault – The victim reported seven rounds had been fired from a handgun. One of the rounds had struck the victim in the side causing a laceration. The victim was treated by EMS and later released to his guardian.
Status: Under Investigation
Auto Theft – The reporting party stated they drove the vehicle to Vee Quiva Casino to gamble. When they were ready to leave the vehicle could not be located. The registered owner, who was out of the country, could not be contacted. Surveillance footage has been obtained in order to assist with identifying the suspect who took the vehicle.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft – The victim called dispatch in reference to missing property. The victim reported she was missing miscellaneous house hold items and believes they may have been stolen by family members.
Status: Under Investigation
Weapon– The victim stated she was asleep when she heard fireworks then metal being struck. When she got out of bed she observed individuals getting into a car and leaving at a high rate of speed. The victim did not know anyone who would want to cause harm to her or her residence. The victim’s residence was photographed where the bullet had struck, and placed into evidence for analysis.
Status: On-going investigation
District Seven (Maricopa):
No incidents involving part 1 crime
