Gila River Police Department Incident Logs
Gila River Police
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Incident Log
July 07 - 13, 2019
Calls for services this week: 744
Arrest made: 23
District One- (Blackwater)
NO INCIDENTS INVOLVING PART ONE CRIME
District Two – (Sacaton Flats)
BURGLARY – Officers were dispatched to the area in reference to a side door being kicked in at the Lady of Victory Church. Contact was made with an officer already on scene that was processing the scene. Contact was made with a parishioner; items that were taken were two cases of soda and meat. No other items were missing; the damages to the building were to the lock and drywall of the building. Photos were taken of shoe prints and a bar that was located believed to be used to gain entrance. The suspect is still outstanding at this time. Case Status: Under Investigation
District Three- (Sacaton)
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - The victim called dispatch to reported that the juvenile family member (suspect) threw a fork at the victim during an argument causing pain and discomfort and injury to the upper part of the arm. The suspect was admitted to throwing the fork at the victim during the argument due to being angry. The suspect was arrested and booked into JDRS. Status: A juvenile suspect was arrested and booked for Aggravated Assault.
District Four-
Stotonic Area –
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - Officers were dispatched to a stabbing. Investigation revealed the victim was stabbed in the upper abdomen area and the left bicep. Officers rendered aid until GREMS arrived on scene. The victim did not disclose a suspect name/identity; and was transported to Chandler Regional where the victim was treated for non life threatening injuries. Evidence was gathered and entered into evidence. Status: Open Investigation
BURGLARY – Officers were dispatched to the Santan Headstart in reference to a shed that had been damaged. During a walk thru of the building a window was observed to be broken; entrance was gained through the window. Multiple items were found to be strewn all over and food items were opened and left out. Shoe impressions were located and photographed later being impounded into evidence. A copy of the video surveillance will be reviewed to assist in the identification of the suspect(s). Status: Open Investigation
Lone Butte Area
Theft – Officers were dispatched to the Lone Butte Casino in reference to a suspect taking the victims purse. Investigation revealed the victim left a purse while gambling and walked off. The suspect claimed to go into the restroom to return the purse and returned to playing the games. The victim then had the purse returned when one gold cross pendant and five gold stud earrings were missing. The suspect has been identified and charges are pending at the moment. Status: Open Investigation
District Five- (Casa Blanca)
NO INCIDENTS INVOLVING PART ONE CRIME
District Six – (Komatke)
ARSON – Officers were dispatched to the area in reference to a suspicious vehicle parked near the old mission. The vehicle was observed to be completely burned on the interior of the vehicle; a wants/warrants check revealed the vehicle was stolen out of Phoenix PD. Elite took possession of the vehicle. Status: Open Investigation
BURGLARY – Officers were dispatched to the area in reference to a burglary. Investigation revealed the suspect(s) damaged a door to gain entry into a building taking an air conditioner unit that cools the electrical panels. Latent prints were located and will be sent to AZ DPS lab for analysis. Status: Open Investigation
District Seven – (Maricopa)
THEFT – The reporting party/victim reported their vehicle was taken from a residence while giving two other individuals a ride to pick up belongings. The vehicle was entered into NCIC as stolen. Status: Closed – Vehicle was located
Incident Log
July 14 - 20, 2019
Calls for services this week: 746
Arrest made: 32
District One- (Blackwater)
NO INCIDENTS INVOLVING PART ONE CRIME
District Two – (Sacaton Flats)
WEAPON – Officers were dispatched to the residence in reference to shots fired. Investigation revealed that shots were fired and the family went out to investigate; located holes on the passenger side of a vehicle parked in front of the residence. A window was also pierced by the bullets; no persons inside the residence were injured. A 12 gauge shot gun casing was located in the front yard, was photographed and impounded into evidence. Welfare checks will be conducted through the neighborhood; no suspects were identified in the case. Status: Case Forwarded
District Three- (Sacaton)
THREATENING – Officers were dispatched to meet with the victim; upon contact with the victim it was revealed the suspect threatened the victim while at funeral services. The victim feared for their safety due to believing the suspect would carry out the threats of shooting the victim. The suspect was not located and the victim left the community to seek safety. Status: Open Investigation
District Four-
Lone Butte Area
BURGLARY – Officers were dispatched to the Wild Horse Pass Casino in reference to theft. Contact was made with the victim and it was reported that a vehicle was taken and did not know the whereabouts of the vehicle. During the investigation, it was revealed an unknown male entered the vehicle and moved the vehicle from the first level to the second level of the garage then moved it to the E parking lot. The victim stated there was money and a spare key that was not located in the vehicle at the time the vehicle was located. A bag that did not belong to the victim was located and later impounded into evidence for safekeeping. Status: On-going
SHOPLIFTING – Officers were dispatched to Lone Butte Smoke Shop in reference to a theft. Upon officer arrival it was learned that an unknown female walked in to the store and picked up two cartons of Pall Mall Red cigarettes. As the female proceeded to the register, only one carton was placed on the counter for payment while the other carton was placed in the black bag the female was carrying. As the transaction took place the female attempted to pay for the carton of cigarettes with two $1.00 fake bills, the employee informed the female two of the dollar bills were fake and the female paid with other means of cash to cover the fake bills. Still photos of the female were observed and later impounded into evidence. There are no investigative leads at this time. Status: Closed Pending Suspect Identification
THEFT – Officers took a theft call at the Wild Horse Pass Casino. Investigation revealed the victim left her purse unattended at a slot machine and walked to another area of the casino. A female immediately took the purse and left the casino. The victim stated vehicle keys, home keys, debit cards and cash were in the purse taken. The vehicle the suspect left the premises in was identified after the vehicle showed up at the victim’s residence. After the victim was observed by the suspect vehicle; the vehicle left the area and area police were notified. Case will be forwarded for further review; welfare checks were to be conducted by officers within the jurisdiction where the victim resides. Status: On-going Investigation
THEFT – Officers were dispatched to Lone Butte Casino in reference to a theft of a ticket voucher. The victim reported to officers that only one of two vouchers were cashed out and only realized after walking away from the kiosk. After noticing not all the cash was dispersed; the victim immediately returned to the kiosk and alerted security. Through video surveillance a suspect was identified through their player’s club card. A follow up will be conducted to speak to the suspect, charges are pending. Status: On-going Investigation
District Five- (Casa Blanca)
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – Officers were dispatched to a domestic violence call for service. Contact was made with the victims and they reported the suspect came home intoxicated and began to argue with the female juvenile victim (family member) and both the victim and suspect began to push one another; when the juvenile punched the suspect to keep the suspect away. The suspect went to the kitchen to retrieve a knife and returned to the bedroom with the knife stating he would stab the juvenile female. The suspect left the scene prior to officer arrival once learning dispatch was called. The suspect was not located and charges have been forwarded to law office for review. Status: Charges Forwarded
District Six – (Komatke)
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – The victim reported that while driving the suspect became upset with the victim due to current living arrangements and pulled the steering wheel while driving down the road causing the vehicle to crash into some trees while coming to a stop. The suspect then began to “choke” the victim after a struggled the victim was able to become free momentarily before the suspect grabbed the victim again and “choked” the victim while victim began to fight the suspect off. The suspect then left in an unknown direction and the victim was able to go to a nearby family member’s residence to call for help. During contact with the victim, it was painful for the victim to speak or swallow with their voice being raspy and painfully sore. Photos were taken of the vehicle; the victim did not wish to be photographed. Photos were later impounded into evidence and the suspect was not located at the time of incident. Charges pending a follow up investigation with the suspect. Status: On-going Investigation
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – Officers were dispatched to a report of a stabbing victim. Contact was made with the victim, who had two puncture wounds on the backside, a puncture near the armpit and another on the elbow. A crime scene was located at a different residence and officers made entry to ensure there were no other victims inside. Officers recovered evidence from the residence and was later entered into evidence as well as the clothing of the victim. The suspect was not located and another male was arrested on unrelated charges. The victim was transported to an area hospital where they were further treated for the injuries sustained. Status: Case Forwarded
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – Offices were dispatched to the residence in reference to an unknown trouble call. Investigation revealed the victim and suspect were engaged in a verbal altercation when the suspect hit the victim with a glass bottle causing a laceration to the facial area of the victim. The victim was transported to the hospital for further medical treatment and the suspect left on foot last seen running into the desert. The suspect was not located and charges have been forwarded to law office for review. Status: Charges Forwarded
THEFT – Officers were dispatched to a theft call; the investigation revealed fifty bales of hay was taken from the location and the reporting party did not have any suspect information. Status: Closed Pending further information.
THEFT – Officers were dispatched to the Komatke Market in reference to a theft. Contact was made with the victim/store employee, who stated that while stocking items at the store and setting a cell phone down on the counter. The suspect grabs the cell phone and places it in their pocket and leaves the store on a bike. The suspect was not identified, but a person of interest has been identified. A follow up will be conducted and charges pending the outcome of the follow up. Status: Open Investigation
THEFT – Offices were dispatched to Vee Quiva Casino in reference to a theft of a bicycle. Contact was made with the victim, who was at the bus stop when leaving his bike resting on the bus stop and began walking away when he asked a female to watch the bike. As the city bus pulled up, the victim observed the suspect go the bicycle and place it on the bus bike rack and enter the bus and leave the area. The suspect was not identified.
Status: Closed pending further information.
District Seven – (Maricopa)
THEFT – Officers were dispatched to the residence in reference to a theft. Investigation revealed the victim arrived at home and placed a firearm in a box and left the residence. Upon returning to the residence, people were at the residence hanging out. The next morning the victim realized the firearm was not where it was last placed. There is no suspect in this investigation. The weapon was entered into NCIC as stolen. Status: Weapon is still outstanding
Incident Log
July 21 - 27, 2019
Calls for services this week: 709
Arrest made: 25
District One- (Blackwater)
NO INCIDENTS INVOLVING PART ONE CRIME
District Two – (Sacaton Flats)
WEAPON – Officers were dispatched to a residence in reference to structure damage caused by unknown bullets. Contact was made with the victim and it was stated that at an unknown time and date the suspect(s) shot at the residence causing damages to the interior and exterior of the residence. While conducting the investigation, it was noticed that some electrical appliances were not operable due to possible electrical issues caused by the bullet. Photos were taken of the damages and uploaded into evidence. Welfare checks will be conducted throughout the neighborhood; suspect(s) have not been identified in this incident. Status: Case forwarded
District Three- (Sacaton)
WEAPON – Officers were dispatched to the residence in reference to unknown suspect(s) discharging a firearm at the residence causing structure damage. During the investigation, a vehicle that was parked near the residence sustained damages as well as the residence causing dents and holes to both the vehicle and structure. Photos were taken and submitted into evidence; the victim stated that earlier that morning she heard approximately four shots and observed a vehicle leaving the area but was unable to describe the vehicle. There are no suspects at the time of investigation. Status: Open Investigation
District Four-
Stotonic Area –
NO INCIDENTS INVOLVING PART ONE CRIME
Lone Butte Area
SHOPLIFTING – Officers were dispatched to the Nike Store at the Phoenix Premium Outlet regarding a theft. Contact was made with the store manager and it was reported that the male suspect walked into the store picked up a shoe box where he proceeded to walk around while attempting to remove the sensor tags from the shoes. After several minutes, he then placed the shoes in an under armor bag and walks past the point of sale without paying and walked out in an unknown direction. Status: Open Investigation
SHOPLIFTING – Officers were dispatched to the Coach Store at the Phoenix Premium Outlet where the suspect took six coach bags and fled the store. Employees from another vendor in the area stated the suspect left in a black Lincoln Navigator. The suspects identification has not been revealed.
Status: Open Investigation
THEFT – Officers were dispatched to the Chevron Gas Station in reference to a theft. Investigation revealed an unknown suspect entered the store and walked out with three thirty packs of Budweiser brand alcohol. The suspect left the premises in a red Ford Focus in an unknown direction. There is currently no suspect information. Status: Closed pending suspect information
District Five- (Casa Blanca)
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – Officers were dispatched in reference to a fight in progress. Contact was made with the reporting party and officers were lead to a male that was bleeding from the facial area. The victim stated that they did not remember or recall what happened, the bleeding was controlled by holding a towel to the facial area until GREMS arrived and transported the victim to Chandler Regional for further medical attention. No charges at this time due to the victim not willing to cooperate with officers. A follow up will be conducted. Status: Open Investigation
District Six – (Komatke)
THEFT – Officers were dispatched in reference to a theft. Upon contact the victim stated three hundred dollars was taken from a purse that belonged to the victim and was in a van that the victim and suspects were being transported in. Contact was made with the suspect who initially denied taking any money. During questioning the suspect later admitted that he took the money. The suspect stated the only reason being that the suspect was told by two other suspects to take the money or be killed/hurt. Contact was made with the other two suspect who also tuned over the money that was taken and given to them. One suspect was arrested on unrelated charges and booked into JDRS. Not all of the three hundred dollars was recovered; the victim wished to press charges against all three juveniles involved. Charges were forwarded to law office for review. Status: Charges Forwarded to law office
District Seven – (Maricopa)
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – Officers were dispatched to a residence in reference to an assault. Contact was made with the victim, a verbal argument between the victim and suspect turned physical when the suspect began to throw items in the residence and struck the victim twice in the facial area with a closed fist and then proceeded to strike the victim with a metal pole that was near the area where the altercation took place. Evidence of the assault was photographed and later impounded into evidence. The victim was then transported to a family member’s residence. The suspect was not located when attempted to look in nearby surrounding areas. Status: Charges Pending
BURGLARY – The victim contacted police in reference to a burglary occurring at the residence. The victim came home and stated someone had been in his residence taking a television, a black and decker drill and a beats pill speaker. The victim stated it is unknown who the suspect(s) is and did not have any problems with anyone in the surrounding areas.Status: Open Investigation
