Gila River Police Department Incident Logs
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Incident Log
November 17-23, 2019
Calls for services this week: 667; Arrest made: 31
District One- (Blackwater)
NO INCIDENTS INVOLVING PART 1 CRIME
District Two – (Sacaton Flats)
NO INCIDENTS INVOLVING PART 1 CRIME
District Three- (Sacaton)
SEXUAL ASSAULT –Officers were dispatched in reference to a possible sexual abuse that was reported via Arizona Child Abuse Hotline. A ten-year-old male is alleged to have pulled down the pants of a seven-year-old cousin in attempts of having sexual intercourse; when another child walked into the room and observed the incident. A follow up will be conducted; CPS was notified of the incident.
Status: On Going Investigation
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT –Officers were dispatched to the residence where investigation revealed the suspect stabbed the victim in the shoulder. The suspect was gone prior to officer arrival; the victim was transported to Chandler Regional for further medical treatment. Charges were forwarded to law office for review. Status: Charges Forwarded
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT –Officers were dispatched to the HuHuKam Memorial Hospital in reference to an assault. Investigation revealed the suspect (a patient) was intoxicated and assaulted a medical doctor when the doctor was trying to render aid. The victim was hit in the sternum and breast area. The suspect was arrested and booked into DRS. Status: Suspect was arrested
District Four-
Stotonic Area –
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT –Officers were dispatched to the residence in reference to an unknown trouble call. Investigation revealed that the suspect and victim were involved in a verbal altercation resulting in the suspect grabbing a kitchen knife and swinging the knife erratically at the victim. The victim was cut with the knife and blood was all over the kitchen area where the altercation took place. The victim refused medical treatment and did not wish to be transported. The suspect was taken into custody and booked into DRS. Status: Suspect was arrested and booked into jail
Lone Butte Area
THEFT (SHOPLIFTING) –Officers were dispatched in reference to the suspect shoplifting at the Love’s Truck Stop. During the course of the investigation, the suspect admitted to taking items from the store during previous incidents. A small amount of black substance was located in the suspects purse; the suspect admitted the substance to being heroin; it will be sent to the Department of Public Safety for scientific testing. The suspect was transported to the Maricopa County Jail and booked without incident. Status: Suspect was booked into 4th Ave Jail
THEFT –Officers were dispatched to the Wild Horse Pass Casino in reference to a theft of a wallet. Investigation revealed the suspect took the victim’s wallet from a slot machine after video surveillance was reviewed. The suspect denied taking the wallet after officers were able to contact him after security located him on casino property. The suspect was escorted off the premises and given an exclusion; the suspect was also notified that charges would be long formed for theft and would receive a court date in the mail. Status: Charges are being long formed
THEFT –I was dispatched to Lone Butte Casino in reference to theft of a license plate. The victim stated they were from out of town and were visiting the casino when they noticed their plate missing. Video surveillance revealed a male walked up to the victim’s vehicle and quickly removes the plate and leaves in a vehicle that did not have a visible license plate. The victims plate was entered into NCIC as stolen. Status: License Plate still outstanding
THEFT - Officers were dispatched to Lone Butte Casino in reference to at Theft. I made contact with the victim, who claimed her purse was stolen by an unknown female. The purse was later returned with all contents except $107 of Us currency. There is no known suspect at this time. Status: Closed Pending Suspect Identification.
THEFT –Officers made with the victim in reference to a report of theft. Investigation revealed, the victim left her cellular telephone unattended for a short period of time while gambling. An unknown female was observed via, casino video surveillance, taking the phone and leaving casino property in an unknown direction. At this time, there are no known suspects. Status: Closed Pending Suspect Identification
THEFT –Officers were dispatched to the Sheraton Resort in reference to Theft from the reporting party’s hotel room. The victims reported that medication and US currency was taken from the hotel room when they were out running errands. The first victim stated that the medication was missing and informed the roommate at which time the roommate checked a bag that was left under the desk and noticed the US currency was missing. Security took their protocol steps once the accusation was made and conducted their separate investigation. They advised if anything was found or further information was learned; they would call dispatch to have an officer report to the resort. Status: Closed Pending Suspect Identification
District Five- (Casa Blanca)
NO INCIDENTS INVOLVING PART 1 CRIME
District Six – (Komatke)
SEXUAL ASSAULT –Officers were dispatched to a residence in reference to the victim wishing to report a sexual assault that occurred approximately four to five years ago involving a family member being named as a suspect. A follow up will be conducted to speak with the victim further regarding the incident.
Status: Open Investigation
BURGLARY–The victim called dispatch in reference to a burglary; it was reported that at an unknown date and time the item taken was a foot brace belonging to her due to a medical condition. There was no obvious signs of forced entry and Cornelia is unsure of who actually entered her home just believes it was relatives due to ongoing issues she has with them. The victim was ensured that extra welfare checks would be conducted to ensure her safety due to not knowing who would have entered the residence. Status: Closed Pending Suspect Identification
THEFT –A theft of air conditioning units (parts) were reported to GRPD. Three residences, currently unoccupied and being refurbished had the a/c units taken apart and copper and coil removed. Due to the extensive damage all three a/c units will have to be replaced in its entirety. There is no known suspect(s) at this time. Status: Closed Pending Further Information and/or Suspect Information
THEFT –I was dispatched to the Vee Quiva Casino in reference to a theft incident. The victim reported $1500.00 was stolen from her wallet. Further investigation revealed an unidentified elderly suspect had picked up the victim’s wallet and taken it into a nearby restroom. The unidentified suspect then left the restroom shortly after entering and immediately left the premises. The victim’s wallet was found in a restroom by security and returned to her, at which point it was realized $1500.00 was missing from the wallet. The suspect in this incident is unknown at the time of report. Status: Closed Pending Suspect Identification
THEFT –While at Vee Quiva Casino a theft occurred when the victim was deprived of his cell phone by an unknown suspect. Due to the lack of video surveillance, witnesses and leads the case is closed pending further information. Status: Closed Pending Suspect Identification
THEFT –Officers were dispatched to the Vee Quiva Casino in reference to a theft incident. The victim had left his headphones unattended, and upon his return they were gone. There was no footage available to view. At the time of this report the suspect(s) is unknown. Status: Closed Pending Suspect Identification/Further Information
District Seven – (Maricopa)
NO INCIDENTS INVOLVING PART 1 CRIME
Gila River Police Department Incident Log
December 01 – 07, 2019
Calls for services this week: 770; Arrest made: 26
District One- (Blackwater)
THEFT – 191201-06112 Officers were dispatched to the residence in reference to a theft that occurred. Investigation revealed that the victim had items taken from the backyard of the residence at an unknown time. Items taken were off of a red quad; black and silver go kart and green explorer. At the time of the investigation the victim did not know who would have taken the items. Photos were taken and later uploaded into evidence. Status: On Going Investigation
District Two – (Sacaton Flats)
NO INCIDENTS INVOLVING PART 1 CRIME
District Three- (Sacaton)
AUTO THEFT - 191204-06183 – Officers were dispatched to the Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino in reference to a cell phone being stolen. Investigation revealed the victim placed the cell phone down next to the machine being played and walked away. The suspect observed the cell phone and took the item and proceeded to leave the casino. The victim was able to track the phone informing officers were the phone was pinging from. Officers located the suspect in the Chandler area and placed them under arrest. The victim did not wish to press charges and only wished for the phone to be returned. During the investigation it was revealed that the vehicle was reported stolen out of Chandler PD and the license plate was also reported stolen. The suspect was booked into Maricopa County 4th Avenue Detention Facility. Photos taken of the vehicle were booked into evidence. Status: Suspect was arrested
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – 191206-06212 Officers were dispatched to the HuHuKam Memorial in reference to an assault that took place within the community. Investigation revealed the suspect was walking along the road when two suspects began to assault and choke the victim. The victim sustained visible injuries that were photographed and uploaded into evidence. The victim did not know who the suspects were but a gave a description of their build and clothing. No charges will be forwarded due to no suspect information. Status: Closed pending suspects identification
HOMICIDE – 191206-06209 Officers were dispatched to the area in reference to a shooting. Investigation revealed the victim was involved in a struggle with the suspect; as the victim attempted to get away from the suspect, the suspect continuously struck the victim and fled in an unknown direction. The victim succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced deceased. The suspect was later located and booked into JDRS. Status: Suspect was booked into JDRS
THEFT – 191203-06147 Officers were dispatched to the residence in reference to a theft. Investigation revealed a Dodge Durango was observed at the victim’s house where two men occupied the vehicle; the driver was waiting in the driver seat while the passenger was under the carport running with the stolen items (a floor jack and a flood lamp) when the victim was driving up to the residence. The vehicle was located with no suspects inside the vehicle or in surrounding areas. The vehicle was towed and photos were taken of the vehicle and later uploaded into evidence. Status: Closed pending suspect identification
THEFT – 191203-06150 The victim arrived at the police department to report a theft. Investigation revealed the victim believed that their per capita was stolen from their mailbox. There are currently no suspects in this case and will be ongoing with further investigation being conducted. Status: On Going Investigation
THEFT – 191205-06204 Officers were dispatched in reference to a stolen bike; the reporting party informed officers the location the suspect was headed on the bike. Officers located the suspect and the bike; suspect denied stealing the bike, giving officers a different story. The victim arrived and claimed the bike, the mother to the victim wished to aid in prosecution. The suspect was arrested and booked into JDRS where the parent of the juvenile suspect and CPS were notified of the incident. Status: Juvenile suspect was arrested
District Four-
Stotonic Area –
THEFT – 191202-06123 Officers were dispatched to a residence in reference to a theft of a cell phone. Investigation revealed the victim was attending a funeral wake in District One area when the phone was taken. A few days ago, the victim noticed some pictures were uploaded into her email account. The photos and video footage was reviewed by officers and it appears to be a young male. No names or identifiers were given on the video or pictures. Nothing further. Status: Closed pending suspect identification.
Lone Butte Area
THEFT – 191203-06159 Officers were dispatched to the Lone Butte Casino in reference to theft. Investigation revealed the suspect entered a vehicle on casino property where he took a backpack, clothing and other items from the vehicle. The suspect was located in possession of the items taken; when asked where the backpack was the contents were in the victim stated it was thrown over the south wall of the casino, it was not located. During a search incident to arrest, a small baggie containing a crystalline substance was found in the center zipper pocket of the suspects pull over jacket. The substance was field tested and showed positive for methamphetamine, with a total weight of 101 grams. The evidence was booked along with the photographs; The suspect was arrested and taken into custody where he was booked into DRS. Status: Suspect was arrested.
THEFT – 191204-06182 Officers were dispatched to the WHP Casino in reference to a vehicle that was broken into and items were taken from the vehicle. The victim reported that while parked on the first floor of the parking garage an unknown person entered the vehicle and took the victim’s purse that contained a wallet with a check book and debit cards and other items. Video surveillance was reviewed and at the time of incident, there were no suspects that were identified. Status: Closed pending suspect identification
THEFT (SHOPLIFTING) – 191206-06221 Officers were dispatched to the Shoe Palace at the Phoenix Premium Outlets regarding a shoplifting that occurred a few days prior. Video surveillance was reviewed and showed several females and a male wearing the same color clothing enter the store and a female would as the store employee for a type of clothing while the others began to throw items into their bag. Another female would ask for a specific shoe size and the other females would throw items into their bag. All the individuals who walked in to the store together; left together without paying for the merchandise. A total would be available at a later date after determining which and how many items were taken. Status: Closed pending suspect identifications.
THEFT (SHOPLIFTING) – 191207-06247 Officers were dispatched to Tommy Hilfiger at the Phoenix Premiums Outlet in reference to two males who stole items from the store. Investigation revealed that two males entered the store and proceeded to look at clothes when the first suspect took a red t-shirt and a red polo short and shoved them down his pants; the second suspect took a white and blue striped long sleeve and shoved it down in his pants. The males proceeded to leave the store without paying for any of the merchandise but set off the store alarm. Due to lack of information on the suspect, no charges will be filed at this time. Status: Closed pending suspect identification
THEFT – 191203-06155 Officers were dispatched to the Lone Butte Casino in reference to theft of a wallet. Investigation revealed the victim was playing blackjack when attempting to make another bet the victim realized their wallet was stolen. Video surveillance was able to show the suspect behind the victim and pick up an object on the floor and walk away. The suspect was identified and a follow up will be conducted to interview the suspect; charges pending follow up. Status: Pending follow up interview
THEFT – 191204-06173 ~CAD~ Officers were dispatched to the Wild Horse Pass Casino and Resort in reference to a theft of a laptop. The victim did not know who would have taken the laptop; video surveillance would be reviewed to assist in identifying the suspect. Status: Open Investigation
District Five- (Casa Blanca)
SEXUAL ASSAULT – 191205-06192 A mandated reporter called dispatch to report a sexual assault that was disclosed to them. Investigation revealed the victim was reporting a delayed sexual assault resulting in a pregnancy as a result. Further information would be gathered at a later time and date when the victim was contacted again. Status: Open Investigation
HOMICIDE – 19202-06137 Officers were dispatched to a shooting call for service. The reporting party stated that a family member had been shot. GREMS arrived and immediately began life-saving efforts and was transported to an area hospital where the victim was later pronounced deceased. The suspect was not known at the time of the incident. A suspect was later identified and was later located and taken into custody. Status: Suspect was taken into custody
District Six – (Komatke)
HOMICIDE – 191201-06115 Officers responded to a shots fired call where it was reported that there was a lot of gun shots that rang out. Multiple 9-1-1 calls to dispatch advised of the gun fire. Investigation revealed there were three victims. One victim was pronounced deceased at the scene; the second was taken to an area hospital and the third was transported to an area hospital and being treated. The suspects were not identified at the time of the investigation and is still an open investigation. Status: Open Investigation
THEFT – 191202-06129 Officers were dispatched to Vee Quiva Casino in reference to a theft of a cell phone. The victim reported that when they left their property at the slot machine while going to the restroom; upon returning her per phone was gone along with the older lady that was sitting in the next machine from where she was located. The identification was not known at the time of the investigation and no investigative leads at the time of incident. Status: Closed pending suspect identification.
THEFT – 191205-06191Officers were dispatched to the area in reference to a theft of a battery. Investigation revealed a battery was taken from a rented water pump that is being rented by a tribal department. There are no investigative leads regarding a suspect; a report was generated due for documentation purposes. Status: Closed pending suspect identification
THEFT – 191207-06240 Officers were dispatched to Gila Crossing School in reference to a theft of a fire extinguisher. Investigation revealed there were three boys who had taken a fire extinguisher and sprayed the extinguisher in the area. A security officer observed that there were three young males that were spraying the fire extinguisher and then after doing security rounds; had noticed that there was one missing. The suspects were outstanding and unknown at the time of incident. Status: Closed pending suspect identification
District Seven – (Maricopa)
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – 191201-06102 Officers responded to the area in reference to a stabbing that occurred. Investigation revealed that the victim was in a physical altercation with the suspect after trying to protect another person at the party from being beaten when the victim felt a sting on their body and warm substance coming down. The victim then realized they were stabbed and was driven to the hospital by other people at the party. Blood droplets were observed and photographed; the victim was located at the hospital and evidence was taken and later impounded into evidence. The suspect was not identified and was only given a possible name. Charges will be not forwarded until a follow up can be conducted. Status: Pending Follow Up