Gila River Police Department Incident
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Incident Log November 11, 2018 – November 17, 2018
Gila River Police officers made 26 arrests.
District One:
No Incidents Regarding Part 1 Crime.
District Two:
No Incidents Regarding Part 1 Crime.
District Three:
Aggravated Assault – The suspect shot the victim in the arm while out target shooting with friends. The victim was transported to a local hospital by other members of the group. The suspect was startled when he discharged his weapon at the victim. Hospital staff contacted Gila River Police Department to report the shooting victim. The victim’s gunshot wound was non-life threatening.
Status: Under investigation.
Aggravated Assault – The suspect physically blocked and assaulted the victim with his hands. The suspect stated to law enforcement his intent was to stab the victim with a pencil he had concealed on his person prior to the unprovoked attack. The victim was able to fend off the suspect until help arrived and suffered no serious injuries.
Status: Suspect was booked into jail.
Shoplifting – Suspect’s entered the Sacaton Super Mart, filled a shopping basket with merchandise and then walked out without paying for the merchandise. Employees contacted the Gila River Police Department and officers responded to investigate the incident. The suspects fled the area in a vehicle prior to police arrival.
Status: Under investigation.
Theft – Suspect(s) stole money from the residence of a family member where they were reportedly visiting. There were a total of three victims in this incident as the suspect stole money from each while at the house. The Gila River Police Department is currently conducting follow up on the incident.
Status: Under investigation.
Theft – Suspect(s) entered a construction area by damaging the chain link fence used to secure the victim’s equipment. The suspect(s) then damaged and defaced the equipment before stealing the battery out of a front loader. The reporting party, an employee of the company, contacted the Gila River Police Department and officers responded to investigate the incident.
Status: Under investigation.
District Four: (Stotonic Area)
Aggravated Assault – Suspect(s) attacked the victim while he was walking to a friend’s residence at the District 4 Elderly Complex. The victim suffered blunt force trauma to his head, chest and stomach from a weapon used by the suspect(s). The victim was able to get to safety away from the assailants and the Police Department was contacted. Officers and Gila River Emergency Medical Services responded to the incident. The victim was transported to a local hospital for further medical care.
Status: Under investigation.
District Four: (Lone Butte / WHP Area)
Shoplifting – Suspect(s) entered a store located at the Phoenix Premium Outlets and concealed several items on their person. They then left the store without paying for the merchandise. The suspects fled the area in a vehicle prior to the officer’s arrival. Store employees contacted Outlet Security and the Police Department to report the incident.
Status: Under investigation.
Theft – The suspect stole the victim’s iPad from an unsecured locker at the charging station. Gila River Police Department was contacted by Lone Butte Casino Security regarding the theft. Through surveillance footage it was determined the suspect had left the property prior to police arrival.
Status: Under investigation.
Theft – The suspect stole the victim’s truck while it was parked at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino parking garage. The victim discovered his vehicle was missing and notified casino security along with the Police Department. Officers responded and searched the area for the suspect and stolen truck with negative results.
Status: Under investigation.
District Five:
Auto Theft – The suspect stole the victim’s vehicle after acquiring the keys from another family member. The suspect then left the residence in the vehicle without the victim’s knowledge or consent. Officers also responded to a suspicious vehicle driving recklessly that matched the stolen vehicle description. The vehicle was later recovered abandoned and unoccupied.
Status: Under Investigation
Auto Theft – Suspect(s) stole the victim’s vehicle from the side of the Casa Blanca Road and Arizona State Route 347. The victim reported leaving the vehicle on the side of the road as it had become disabled the night before. The following morning, when she returned with a tow truck, the vehicle was no longer there.
Status: Under investigation.
District Six:
Theft – Suspect(s) stole a ladder from the victim’s residential property. The ladder had been padlocked to a water spigot outside of the house. When the victim went to get the ladder he realized it was missing but did not know when it had been taken. Officers searched the area for the missing ladder but had negative results.
Status: Under investigation
District Seven:
No Incidents Regarding Part 1 Crime.
Incident Log
November 18 -24, 2018
Calls for services this week: 681
Arrest made: 43
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 the Sacaton Post Office to meet with the victim of domestic violence. The victim stated that the suspect had assaulted her by pushing her down to the ground and strangling her. The suspect then pulled out a knife and stated that he would “kill her” if she called police. The suspect had put pressure on her chest with his knee as he wrapped both hands around the victim’s neck. Police arrived at the residence where the suspect was located and arrested.
Status: Suspect was arrested
Aggravated Assault– Officers were dispatched to the HuHuKam Memorial Hospital in reference to a juvenile victim that had been shot with a BB gun. The investigation revealed that the suspect had called the victim’s name, then shot him in the chest as he walked into the room. Their father came into the room, checked the victim’s injuries and transported him to the hospital.
Status: Under Investigation
Burglary – Officers were dispatched to the residence in reference to a burglary. Upon arrival at the residence the victim stated he returned home from the store and found the back door of the home broken and several items missing. The victim stated the suspect had removed electronics and some personal belongings.
Status: Under Investigation
District Four (Stotonic Area):
Aggravated Assault – Officers were dispatched to a residence in reference to a disturbance. Upon the officer’s arrival the reporting party advised the suspect had left the residence. The Officers were then allowed into the residence and lead to a bedroom where the victim was laying. The victim advised the suspect had begun making remarks to the victim, though the victim tried to ignore them. The suspect followed the victim into the bedroom where he began to assault them. The suspect bit the victim in the arm and would not release as they fought on the ground. The skin was broken and the victim was in pain where the fresh teeth marks had penetrated the skin. The victim also sustained other injuries to his face where the suspect repeatedly hit and kicked the victim. The victim was transported to a near-by hospital for further medical attention.
Status: Under Investigation
District Four (Lone Butte Area):
Theft – Officers were dispatched to the Lone Butte Casino in reference to a theft. The reporting party stated he arrived alone in his work truck and parked near his friend’s vehicle. When he went back to his work truck he observed one of the black metal rails on the company vehicle missing. He then noticed some tools also appeared to be missing. Video surveillance footage was reviewed showing two males stopping by the work truck.
Status: Under investigation
Theft (Shoplifting) – Officers were dispatched to a store in the Phoenix Premium Outlet reference to a juvenile who had been caught shoplifting. Upon arrival at the store, contact was made with the store employee and two other males. The store employee stated the juvenile attempted to leave the store without paying for an item and set off the alarm. The suspect’s bag was checked and clothing was located but no receipt could be produced.
Status: Juvenile male was cited for the incident
Theft – Officers were dispatched to Wild Horse Pass Casino in reference to a theft that occurred on the property. Contact was made with the victim, who stated they had been walking into the casino when an unknown individual came up behind her and grabbed her purse. The suspect then ran to a vehicle and exited the premises. During a vehicle license plate check the license plate came back as stolen out of Phoenix PD.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft (Shoplifting) – Officers were dispatched to a store in the Phoenix Premium Outlet in reference to a shoplifter. Contact was made with the store employee and the suspect. The employee stated the suspect had taken clothing into the fitting room. When leaving the fitting room the suspect did not have all of the items which had been taken in. The suspect proceeded to the counter to pay for her merchandise. While walking out of the store the alarms began to sound and the suspect was asked to come back into the store. Other clothing was located which had not been paid for during the transaction.
Status: Suspect was cited for the incident.
Theft (Shoplifting) – 181119-0003 Officers were dispatched to Phoenix Premium Outlets in reference to a shoplifting that occurred. Contact was made with store employee, who stated two pairs of shoes had been taken from the store. The reporting party went on to say that the same unidentified male was also responsible for two other thefts in the store. While the suspect was in the store he refused assistance from employees. The suspect then grabbed the shoes and then left without paying for the merchandise.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft (Shoplifting) – Officers were dispatched to a store in the Phoenix Premium Outlet in reference to a shoplifting. Store employee stated that the suspect was detained and waiting in the back office. In reviewing the video footage, the suspect was in the corner of the store where clothing was pulled from the rack. The suspect then walked behind another merchandise shelf and placed the merchandise into his shopping bag and proceeds to the exit. While walking towards the exit the suspect pulled the items from his bag and removed the tags, proceeding pas all points of sale. The suspect was stopped outside the store and asked to return.
Status: Juvenile was cited for the incident
District Five (Casa Blanca):
No Incidents Involving Part 1 Crime
District Six (Komatke):
Aggravated Assault – Officers were dispatched to a residence in reference to a female getting hit in the head. The investigation revealed that two females and a male subject knocked on the door. When the victim opened the door the male pointed the gun and said he was going to shoot the victim. The three suspects fled the scene prior to law enforcement’s arrival. The victim was transported to a local Hospital to be treated for the injuries sustained during the altercation.
Status: Under Investigation
Burglary – Officers were dispatched to a residence in reference to a burglary. The victim reported, that her son had called stating someone knocked loudly at their residence. The victim’s son then observed his bedroom window slide open, and a hand appeared inside of his room moving the curtain. The victim’s son yelled and the subject left the area.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft (from a vehicle) – Officers were dispatched to Vee Quiva Casino in reference to theft from a vehicle. Upon officer arrival, the victim stated when he returned to his vehicle, he observed the radio was now missing. The trim panel around the radio opening was also out of place and the front left outside door handle was damaged.
Status: Under Investigation
District Seven (Maricopa):
Theft – Officers were dispatched to the residence in reference to a theft. Upon the officer’s arrival the victim stated that some clothing from the house was now missing. The victim believed the clothes were stolen from the residence but did not know who would have taken the items.
Status: Under Investigation
Incident Log November 25, 2018 – December 01, 2018
Gila River Police officers responded to 603 calls for service and made 35 arrests.
District One:
Aggravated Assault – The suspect choked the victim with his arm. Officers responded to the residence for the domestic fight in progress. The suspect was located hiding inside of a locked storage room by officers. The victim had no visible injuries and refused medical attention.
Status: Suspect was arrested and booked into DRS.
Shoplifting – The suspect(s) entered the store, proceeded to walk up to a display and removed merchandise. The suspect(s) continued walking around the store while removing several other items from the displays. The suspect(s) eventually walked up to the register and paid for some of the items. Additional items were returned to the displays, however, the suspect was observed on surveillance footage placing an item in their pocket. The suspect then departed the store, without paying for the item.
Status: Under Investigation
District Two:
No Incidents Regarding Part 1 Crime.
District Three:
Aggravated Assault – The suspect and victim were involved in a verbal altercation when it became physical, after the victim told the suspect they were leaving. At which time the suspect struck the victim with his hands, pulled them to the ground and continued to strike them. As the victim attempted to kick the assailant off, the suspect used a sharp weapon which caused a severe laceration to the victim’s leg. The victim arrived at the local hospital for treatment of their injury as it had become infected. Hospital employees were made aware of the assault and contacted law enforcement. Officers responded to investigate the incident.
Status: Under investigation.
Burglary – Suspect(s) forced entry into the victim’s residence and stole personal items and electronics. There was a smiley face spray painted on the back door, and the window screens had been slashed. Upon returning home the victim noticed the door was open and contacted law enforcement. Officers responded to investigate the incident.
Status: Under investigation.
Theft – Suspect(s) entered an unsecured vehicle belonging to the victim while it was parked in front of their residence. A neighbor witnessed the crime during the late evening hours during while the victim was away from their home. Once the victim returned home they checked their vehicle and found certain documents had been taken. The victim then contacted law enforcement to report the theft.
Status: Under investigation.
District Four (Stotonic Area):
Theft – Suspect(s) walked onto the victim’s property and stole a small white and brown puppy. The victim upon realizing the animal was missing contacted police to report the theft.
Status: Under investigation.
Theft – The suspect entered the victim’s residence and took electronic equipment. The victim had delayed in reporting the incident to law enforcement as he had hoped the suspect would return the property. Officers responded to investigate the incident.
Status: Under investigation.
District Four (Lone Butte / WHP Area):
Burglary – Suspect(s) entered the victim’s unsecured vehicle while it was parked at the Phoenix Premium Outlets. While the victim was shopping the individual stole personal items which had been left in the car. Upon the victims’ return to their vehicle the items were noted as missing. The victim contacted law enforcement and officers responded to investigate the incident.
Status: Under investigation.
Shoplifting – Suspect(s) entered a store, located within the Phoenix Premium Outlets, concealed several items in a separate shopping bag and then left the store without paying. The theft tag alarm was triggered as the suspect was exiting the premises but were not uncovered. Upon review of security footage of the incident the manager discovered the theft and contacted law enforcement. The subjects left the area prior to police arrival.
Status: Under investigation.
Shoplifting - Suspect(s) entered a store, located within the Phoenix Premium Outlets, concealed several items in a separate shopping bag and then left the store without paying. The theft tag alarm was triggered on their way out but the suspect(s) ran in opposite directions when an employee attempted to stop them. The manager contacted law enforcement to report the theft and officers responded to investigate the incident.
Status: Under investigation.
District Five:
No Incidents Regarding Part 1 Crime.
District Six:
Theft – Suspect(s) caused criminal damage to a fire hydrant after forcefully removing and stealing a water meter belonging to the Gila River Indian Community. Gila River employee’s reported the theft and damage to law enforcement.
Status: Under investigation.
District Seven:
Aggravated Assault – The suspect and the victim were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated and became physical. The suspect struck the victim in the head with a shovel and also broke the front and back windshields on a vehicle. The suspect(s) then struck them in the back of the head with an unknown blunt object. Suspect(s) finally threatened the victim with a knife and also tried to stab them multiple times. The victim refused medical attention.
Status: Charges have been forwarded to the prosecutor’s office.
Theft – Suspect(s) entered the storage yard R and P Companies are using to store their work tools and materials without consent or knowledge by the company. Several tools, car parts and accessories, and materials were stolen from three work trucks being stored on the lot. Employees noticed the damage and missing items upon arrival to work and made law enforcement notification. Officers responded to investigate the incident.
Status: Under investigation.
Burglary – Suspect(s) stole piping on a brand new air conditioning unit and electrical wiring from the house electrical box of two new homes under construction. Employees noticed the damage and missing items upon arrival to work and made law enforcement notification. Officers responded to investigate the incident.
Status: Under investigation
Incident Log
December 2 – 8, 2018
Calls for services this week: 721
Arrest made: 40
District One (Blackwater):
Aggravated Assault – Officers were dispatched to a residence where a subject was causing a disturbance. Contact was made with a subject matching the description walking along Skousen Rd. Officers also made contact with the reporting parties were advised the suspect had come to their residence asking for a ride. When the family was unable to give them a ride they became angry and started yelling. When the suspect was asked to leave, the suspect refused, and grabbed a pair of scissors. The suspect then ran towards the victim with the scissors raised in the air causing the victim to believe the suspect was going to stab them. During the contact the suspect was still in possession of the weapon. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail.
Status: Suspect was booked into DRS
District Two (Sacaton Flats):
Theft – Officers were dispatched to a residence in reference to the victim having her vehicle being broken into. The Officer made contact with the victim and was informed that the night before the vehicle was locked and secured at approximately 9:30 p.m. When the victim was going to leave for work things were observed to be out of the place in the vehicle. Upon further inspection the ignition was noticed to be damaged, rendering the vehicle inoperable. The vehicle was inventoried by the victim and found money to be missing as well. Evidence was located and collected and is being sent off for analysis.
Status: Under Investigation
District Three (Sacaton):
No Incidents Involving Part 1 Crime
District Four (Stotonic Area)
Theft – Officers were dispatched to a work site in reference to stolen fence panels. The investigation revealed a vehicle backed up to the fence line, attached to the fence and dragged the panels to the area away from their original location. It appeared the suspect repeated the process until multiple panels had been taken. Several items located at the scene were impounded into evidence and will be examined.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft – Officers were dispatched to the area in reference to stolen fence panels. Upon arrival contact was made with an employee who stated fence panels had been stolen. Two sections of the fencing were located sitting west of the residence. The reporting party stated this was the second time an incident of this type had occurred.
Status: Under Investigation
District Four (Lone Butte Area):
Theft– Officers were dispatched in reference to a theft at the Wild Horse Pass Casino. The investigation revealed that the victim was playing a slot machine when he thought he had won a hand pay out. While waiting for an attendant the victim had his back to the machine and an unknown subject walked up to the machine and cashed out the voucher.
Status: Under Investigation
District Five- (Casa Blanca):
Aggravated Assault – Officers were dispatched to the residence in reference to a domestic dispute. Upon the officer’s arrival contact was made with the victim. The victim stated the suspect was involved in physical altercation where the suspect had choked the victim. The suspect left prior to officer arrival. During the altercation the victim told the suspect to leave at which time he refused. The suspect climbed on top of the victim and used force with his arm on the victim throat to block their airway. The victim sustained minor injuries and photos were taken for evidence. The suspect was later located and taken into custody.
Status: Suspect was arrested and booked into jail
District Six (Komatke):
Aggravated Assault – Officers were dispatched to a man down near the bus stop on 51st Ave and Komatke Ln. Officers located the victim lying in the dirt with blood on their face, shirt and head. The investigation revealed the victim and the suspect were involved in a verbal altercation that turned physical. The suspect admitted to throwing a small statue at the victim’s head which caused it to bleed. The suspect was arrested and booked into DRS.
Status: Suspect was arrested and booked into jail
Theft – Officers were dispatched to the residence in reference to a theft. While enroute dispatched broadcasted the suspect was walking in the area of the circles. A male was located and were able to identify him as the suspect. The suspect was detained and was found to have a in his possession the items taken. The suspect admitted the items were not his and he had taken them from the victim. The suspect was booked into DRS.
Status: Suspect was arrested and booked into jail
Theft – Officers were dispatched to a report of a theft of license plate. Upon contact with the victim, Officers were advised her boyfriend had assaulted her earlier in the day at a store off of the Community. While waiting for Phoenix PD to respond her license plate was taken but later returned. Sometime during the night her license plate was again taken and the air was released from her tires. The license plate was entered into NCIC as stolen.
Status: Under Investigation
Theft – Officers responded to Vee Quiva Casino in reference to a jackpot that was stolen. The investigation revealed the victim was the actual winner of the jackpot but did not have a valid identification. The suspect then agreed to receive the payout for the victim. Security advised after the suspect was given the money she asked to be escorted to her vehicle and left with a male subject. The victim then came back to find the suspect but did not locate her and security told the victim they had left the premises.
Status: Under Investigation
District Seven (Maricopa):
Theft – Officers were dispatched to the area in reference to a theft. Upon the officer’s arrival contact was made with the reporting party who stated the house has been vacant and was being prepared for renovations. When the victim went to look at the house, he noticed the air conditioner had been damaged.
Status: Under Investigation
