Gila River Police Department Incident Logs
July 10, 2017
Gila River Police Department
Gila River Indian Community
Certain reports may not be available or are currently under investigation which GRPD holds the right to restrict public release.
Incident Log
June 4- 10, 2017
Calls for services this week: 609, Arrest made: 51
District One (Blackwater):
Aggravated Assault – Officers responded to a residence in reference to an assault. The victim reported the suspect arrived at her residence and assaulted her with brass knuckles. During the altercation the suspect utilized the brass knuckles to strike the victim in the head. The suspect was gone prior to officer’s arrival and is still under investigation. The victim was seen by EMS but refused any other medical attention.
Status: Under Investigation
District Two (Sacaton Flats):
No incidents involving part 1 crime
District Three (Sacaton):
Aggravated Assault – Officers responded to a residence in reference to an unwanted subject. Upon arrival it was discovered the reporting party opened the front door believing it was the officer. As the door was opened the unwanted subject began to attack the victim at the front door. Gila River EMS arrived and transported the victim to Banner Desert due to suffering head trauma. The suspect had left the vicinity prior to Police arrival. This case is still under investigation.
Status: Under Investigation
District Four (Stotonic Area):
Aggravated Assault – The victim originally called Gila River EMS to have a scrape looked at. While speaking with staff, they were asked how she received the scrape. The victim replied she had been dragged by a vehicle during an altercation. The victim stated she did not recall the entire incident thus she was only requesting EMS. The Police Department was dispatched to the scene and an investigation was completed.
Status: Under Investigation
Aggravated Assault – Officers were dispatched to a residence in regards to a fight in progress. Investigation revealed that the victim was attacked with a kitchen knife during a verbal altercation with the suspect. Gila River EMS arrived on scene and the victim refused any medical attention. The suspect was not contacted during the initial investigation and follow ups are being conducted.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft – The victim reported that $45.00 was taken from her purse at an unknown time. The victim believed it was taken while she was sleeping, by a family member.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft – The victim reported his black 9mm hand gun as stolen. The victim stated it was locked in case and the case was located with no lock in place. The weapon was entered as stolen into the National Crime Information Center database.
Status: Under Investigation
District 4 (Lone Butte Area):
Auto Theft – The victim requested officers to the Wild Horse Pass Casino parking garage due to her vehicle having been stolen. The investigation revealed the victim had parked the vehicle and gone into the casino. Upon returning to the parking garage the vehicle had been stolen. The vehicle was entered into the National Crime Information Center database as stolen. The suspect’s identification was positively identified through surveillance footage from the casino and matched in connection with another auto theft.
Status: Suspect was contacted by Phoenix PD and arrested
Shoplifting – Officers responded to the Phoenix Premium Outlet in reference to a shoplifting. Investigation revealed the suspect entered the store carrying a white shopping bag and proceeded to walk over to the wallet stand. The suspect is then observed, through video surveillance, taking seven wallets and exiting the store without paying for the merchandise.
Status: Under Investigation
District Five (Casa Blanca):
No incidents involving part 1 crime
District Six (Komatke):
Auto Theft – Officers responded to Vee Quiva Casino in reference to an auto theft call. Investigation revealed the suspect arrived at the casino to gamble. Upon returning to the location he had parked his vehicle, he was unable to locate it. The vehicle was later recovered by Phoenix PD where the suspect came into contact with officers due to not having the correct license plate attached to the vehicle. The suspect was taken into custody and information related to another auto theft case was passed on.
Status: Suspect was arrested by Phoenix PD
Theft – Officers were dispatched to the Vee Quiva Casino in reference to a theft from a vehicle. Contact was made with the victim who stated she parked in valet upon exiting the casino she observed her belongings to be out of place along with her wallet missing. Upon returning back to the casino she contacted security and reported the theft. Surveillance was reviewed and a male was observed at several other vehicles then going to the victim’s vehicle where they entered the vehicle. The suspect then exits the vehicle leaving in a different car.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft – The suspect called dispatch in reference to theft at the Komatke Chevron. The investigation revealed the victim left her wallet on a copy machine at the store. The victim called the store and spoke to an employee who stated they did have surveillance footage of the suspect who took the wallet.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft– Officers were dispatched to the front entrance of the Vee Quiva Casino in reference to a theft. Investigation revealed a tailgate was taken off of a white GMC Sierra while the victim was inside the casino.
Status: Under Investigation
District Seven (Maricopa):
Aggravated Assault – Officers were called to the residence if reference an assault. Investigation revealed the suspect hit the victim in back of the head with a frying pan as the victim was attempting to leave the residence. Swelling was observed on the victims head just below a previous injury involving the same suspect. Attempts were made to locate the suspect with negative results.
Status: Under Investigation
Aggravated Assault – Officers were called to the residence in reference to an assault. Investigation revealed the suspect became angry and jealous. The victim was pushed down and dragged throughout the house. The suspect then hit the victim in the head with a folding chair causing a laceration.
Status: Under Investigation
Incident Log
June 11- 17, 2017
Calls for services this week: 594, Arrest made: 65
District One (Blackwater):
Aggravated Assault – Two juvenile females were involved in a physical altercation while at a community function. The victim sustained a fractured nose as a result of the altercation. The suspect was contacted, interviewed and taken into custody.
Status: Juvenile female suspect was booked into JDRS
Arson– Two brush fires were ignited and restricted to the brush only which was within close proximity to the starting point.
Status: Under Investigation
Arson– A fire was ignited in the vegetation along with a bag of trash containing miscellaneous items. The fire spread to an electrical pole which also began to burn.
Status: Under Investigation
Arson– A fire was set to a mesquite thicket running along a dry dirt lined canal. There were no structures in the immediate area and the fire was quickly extinguished.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft – An iPhone was reported to the Police Department as missing. Numerous people were contacted while attempting to locate the phone. As of this time, the phone has not been recovered and is under investigation.
Status: Under Investigation
District Two (Sacaton Flats):
No incidents involving part 1 crime
District Three (Sacaton):
Burglary – Multiple suspects burglarized the MTO Smoke shop causing damage to the door and taking a significant amount of items from the store. Some of the items were recovered along with some physical evidence.
Status: Under Investigation
Burglary – The suspect(s) entered the River of Life Church taking a keyboard belonging to the church. During the investigation it was learned church members had lost their copy of the keys to the church within the last month. There were no signs of forced entry or damage to the facility.
Status: Under Investigation
Arson– The suspect was observed lighting flowers and bushes on fire while in the parking lot of the HuHuKam Memorial Hospital. The suspect
was located and taken into custody where they admitted to starting the fire
Status: Suspect was booked into jail
District Four (Stotonic Area):
Burglary – The victim reported that a subject entered the residence belonging to her without permission. Upon returning home the victim discovered her bed room window was ajar and the back door was left unlocked. It appears someone had entered the residence though nothing appeared to be taken.
Status: Under Investigation
District Four (Lone Butte Area):
Auto Theft – The victim reported that his vehicle had been towed to a friend’s residence with approval to keep it there. After the vehicle had been at the residence the victim was later informed the vehicle was now missing. The victim contacted police and requested the vehicle be listed as stolen. The vehicle has been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) as stolen.
Status: Under Investigation
Auto Theft – The victim reported his flat bed trailer was taken without permission from the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park. The trailer will be entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) as stolen.
Status: Under Investigation
Burglary – The suspect was observed entering a yard at a Lone Butte Commercial Lot and taking a refrigerator without permission. The staff member stated several employees witnessed the incident and the description of the suspect was given. Video surveillance was reviewed and the investigation is currently still active.
Status: Under Investigation
Shoplifting – Two male suspects were observed walking into the Coach Store at the Phoenix Premium Outlet and taking purses from a kiosk and running out of the store. The suspects passed all points of sales without paying for the items and continued to run. Once outside of the store the suspects were lost in the crowd. Video surveillance was obtained and will be reviewed for possible identification.
Status: Under Investigation
Shoplifting – Two male Hispanic suspects entered the Michael Kors Outlet Store at the Phoenix Premium Outlet and removed a total of six purses from their display and left the store without paying for the merchandise. Video surveillance was obtained and is being reviewed for possible identification.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft – Officers were dispatched to the Truck Stop in reference to a call of a theft. The investigation revealed the victim secured a black and
white 9mm pistol in a leather Harley Davidson saddlebag on his motorcycle. Upon exiting the store the victim observed the saddlebag containing the pistol to be gone. Attempts were made to locate the items with negative results.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft – The victim reported her wallet was taken without knowledge while she was at the Wild Horse Pass Casino. The suspect used several of the victims credit cards at various stores located in Mesa, Chandler, and Scottsdale the following day. Video surveillance was requested and will be submitted into evidence.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft – The victim reported that his wallet was stolen after following a female subject off the casino premises. The subject states he had passed out for a few hours under a bridge and when he awoke his wallet was gone. Video surveillance was reviewed and is being reviewed for possible identification.
Status: Under Investigation
Weapon – The suspect, a convicted felon and defendant of an order of protection, was found to be in possession of firearm and two concealed knifes. The suspect was booked into 4th Avenue Jail and the vehicle was towed.
Status: Suspect was arrested
District Five (Casa Blanca):
Theft – Officers responded to a theft call in the district five area. The investigation revealed a male suspect removed an air compressor, along with numerous craftsman hand tools from the premises. The suspect’s description and vehicle descriptions were passed on to other officers for possible identification.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft – Two batteries were taken from a tractor at a construction site. Shoe impressions were observed as well as tire impressions which were documented for evidence purposes.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft – Officers responded to a construction site in reference to two Napa batteries that were stolen from a piece of equipment. A cell phone was located near the site which did not belong to any of the employees. The cell phone and photos were entered into evidence.
Status: Under Investigation
District Six (Komatke):
Auto Theft – An unknown male subject stole a 2013 Mazda 3 from the driver, as he was aiding her boyfriend on the corner after a domestic altercation. The vehicles owner was notified of the theft and the vehicle was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) as stolen. Officers along with Phoenix Air attempted to locate the vehicle with negative results.
Status: Under Investigation
Auto Theft – The victim reported his vehicle as stolen when he went to check on the vehicle, where he had parked it the night prior and discovered it was missing. The victim stated he did not give anyone permission to take his vehicle and still had possession of the keys. The vehicle was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) as stolen.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft – The victim stated an unknown suspect stole two paintings and four sketch drawings from a spare bedroom located in his residence. The victim stated that there have been individuals who have been staying in the room where the items had been removed.
Status: Under Investigation
District Seven (Maricopa):
Theft – An unknown suspect committed theft after removing a Trail Camera without permission from its location.
Status: Under Investigation
Incident Log
June 18- 24, 2017
Calls for services this week: 618, Arrest made: 54
District One (Blackwater):
Auto Theft – Officers responded to an auto theft of a Department of Public Works Vehicle. The investigation revealed the employee got out of his vehicle to work on a generator leaving his vehicle keys in the ignition and running because the illumination of the head lights so he could see what he was working on. As the employee was returning to his vehicle he observed the door open and close. The suspect then placed the vehicle in reverse and sped off at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was later located and returned back to the employee.
Status: Under Investigation
District Two (Sacaton Flats):
No incidents involving part 1 crime
District Three (Sacaton):
Aggravated Assault – Officers responded in reference to a 911 hang up. The investigation revealed the suspect strangled the victim while the victim held a two and a half week child in her arms. During the altercation the victims other children were present and attempted to pull the suspect off of their mother. The suspect was contacted at the scene arrested, and booked into DRS.
Status: Suspect was arrested and booked into jail.
Auto Theft – A truck which was having mechanical issues was left at the rest stop along I-10 by the registered owner. The following day the owner arrived and attempted to retrieve his vehicle but it could not be located. The vehicle was reported stolen and entered into NCIC, the national database for stolen vehicles.
Status: Under Investigation
Burglary – A juvenile male suspect shattered the front door to the MTO smoke shop taking numerous items. The surveillance camera was reviewed and the suspect was located and taken into custody.
Status: Juvenile male was booked into the Juvenile Detention Center
District Four (Stotonic Area):
Aggravated Assault – A male juvenile suspect allegedly pointed a black handgun at his father while at their residence. The father was not injured and the juvenile male suspect left prior to officer arrival.
Status: Under Investigation
Burglary – A Juvenile male suspect entered his father’s residence, by force, and took a 50’ flat screen without permission. Upon the officer’s
arrival the door where the suspect entered was damaged and photos were taken. The suspect was later located and arrested.
Status: Juvenile male suspect was arrested
District Four (Lone Butte Area):
Arson – Officers are investigating leads regarding a fire that was set at the base of a tamarack tree. A vehicle was seen in the area of the fire as first responders arrived to the area.
Status: Under Investigation
Shoplifting – Officers responded to the Coach Outlet Store in reference to a male suspect taking two handbags and two wallets without paying for the merchandise.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft – Officers were dispatched to the Tommy Hilfiger Store in reference to a white male suspect taking two shirts and leaving the store without paying for the merchandise.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft – Officers were dispatched to the Michael Kors Store in reference to two male suspects taking six purses from the display and leaving the store without paying for the merchandise.
Status: Under Investigation
District Five (Casa Blanca):
Theft –Officers were dispatched to a residence in reference to a theft. Upon arrival the investigation revealed that the suspect was told to leave the residence earlier in the day. A witness later observed the suspect enter the home taking items including a flat screen television. The suspect was located and admitted to taking the items. The items was arrested and booked into jail.
Status: Suspect was arrested and booked into jail.
District Six (Komatke):
Auto Theft – A 2016 Nissan Altima was taken from a residence where the victim parked it at a family member’s residence. The vehicle was entered into NCIC (National Crime Information Center) as stolen.
Status: Under Investigation
Auto Theft – A small Nissan Truck was reported stolen from the Vee Quiva Casino. The victim stated he arrived at the casino to gamble during which time his vehicle was taken. Surveillance captured to two females taking his vehicle without permission.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft – The victim reported that while he was staying at the Vee Quiva Casino his vehicle had been broken into and items removed. The victim stated that two tool boxes along with some misc items had been removed.
Status: Under Investigation
District Seven (Maricopa):
No incidents involving part 1 crime
