Gila River Police Department Incident Logs
April 20, 2018
Gila River Police Department
Gila River Police Department Incident Log
Certain reports may not be available or are currently under investigation which GRPD holds the right to restrict public release.
April 1 - 7, 2018
Calls for services this week: 656
Arrest(s) made: 53
District One (Blackwater):
Theft – Suspect(s) removed a water spigot from the rear of an abandoned residence. Housing security reported the missing item to law enforcement with an estimated replacement value of $50.00 dollars.
Status: Under investigation.
District Two (Sacaton Flats):
No incidents involving part 1 crime.
District Three- (Sacaton):
Aggravated Assault – The suspect, after being arrested for disorderly conduct, during the booking process became agitated and verbally threatened three detention officers with death. Then the suspect spat on victim number four, another detention officer.
Status: Under investigation.
Aggravated Assault – The suspect assaulted the victim, a minor, by striking her in the face with his hand. The victim had no visible injuries and did not require medical assessment.
Status: Under investigation.
District Four (Stotonic Area):
Theft – Suspect(s) removed the license plate from the victim’s vehicle while it was parked at a residence on Hunt Highway. The victim stated she left the vehicle parked at the residence overnight and when she came to pick it up the following day the license plate was no longer on her vehicle.
Status: Under investigation.
District Four (Lone Butte Area):
Aggravated Assault - While responding to a call for service in reference to a reckless vehicle in the area. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the reported vehicle, a black Chevrolet Impala. During the officers’ contact with the driver it was learned he had an outstanding felony warrant out of Maricopa County for aggravated assault and resisting arrest. While attempting to take the suspect into police custody, he actively fought the officer and struck him in the head with landscaping rocks causing a laceration to his forehead. The suspect also struck the officer in the head several times with a closed fist.
Status: Suspect was arrested and booked into 4th Avenue Jail for Aggravated Assault.
Theft - Suspect(s) broke into a Red Dodge Ram and removed the owners personal items. The vehicle was parked at the Best Western Plus Hotel and Suites at the time of the theft.
Status: Under investigation.
Shoplifting – The suspect(s) entered a store located inside of the Phoenix Premium Outlet and shoplifted a long sleeve shirt. The store video surveillance footage details the suspect’s activities while they were in the store. The suspects left the area prior to police arrival, but were contacted at their home.
Status: Under investigation.
Theft -The victim entered a restroom inside of the Lone Butte Casino and then exited. Once the victim returned to a slot machine he realized his cell phone and wallet were missing. The victim returned to the restroom to find his belongings were gone.
Status: Under investigation.
District Five (Casa Blanca):
Aggravated Assault – The suspect struck the victim, his sister, in the head multiple times with a can of fruit after a verbal altercation. The victim attempted to shield herself from the suspect by hiding under a kitchen table but was pulled out from underneath. The victim was transported to a local trauma hospital for medical treatment for her non-life threatening injuries.
Status: Suspect was arrested and booked into jail.
Theft – The suspect removed personal items from the victim’s residence without permission from the owner. The suspect was given a month to return the items and after the deadline expired she wished to pursue criminal charges.
Status: Suspect was arrested and booked into jail.
District Six (Komatke):
Aggravated Assault – The suspect, after a verbal altercation escalated, struck the victim, with a crowbar causing a six inch laceration to her head. The victim was transported by EMS to a local trauma hospital for her non-life threatening injury.
Status: Under Investigation
Aggravated Assault – The suspect and victim were in a verbal altercation when it escalated and became physical. The suspect struck the victim’s right ankle with a broom stick handle causing swelling and pain to the victim. The victim left the residence and transported herself to the hospital for a medical evaluation. Staff at the hospital notified Law Enforcement when the victim disclosed the injury was from being assaulted.
Status: Under investigation.
Shoplifting – The suspect entered the Komatke Market and took 2 bags of chips, and 3 bottled drinks. The suspect then left the store without paying for the merchandise.
Status: Under investigation.
Weapons - Suspect(s) drove a vehicle down W Saint Johns Rd and fired off two 12 gauge rounds at the home destroying the rear arcadia door. A description of the vehicle and the suspect were given to Law Enforcement and being followed up on. No persons sustained any injuries during the incident.
Status: Under investigation.
District Seven (Maricopa):
Theft - Suspect(s) committed criminal damage and theft by breaking the rear passenger side window of a red their vehicle and taking personal items from inside.
Status: Under investigation.
Theft - Suspect(s) committed theft by stealing the front bicycle tire while it was chained to the carport at a residence along South 78th Avenue.
Status: Under investigation.
