Gila River Police Department Incident Logs
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Incident Log
August 18 - 24, 2019 Calls for services this week: 794 Arrest made: 33
District One- (Blackwater)
THEFT –Officers were dispatched to a residence in reference to a theft of US currency; investigation revealed the victim stated that a female came to the residence and asked for a ride home. While the victim was preparing to take the female the victim walked into the other room leaving the female alone and then they left together. Once the victim dropped off the female and left to the grocery store, the victim realized the money in the wallet left on the counter was missing. The victim returned to the residence and questioned the female, she denied taking the money. Officers attempted to contacted the female, no answer at the front door while officers knocked, multiple subjects were heard inside and no contact was made. A follow up will be conducted to speak with the female. Nothing further
Status: Pending Follow Up
THEFT –~CAD~ The victim called dispatch requesting an officer to report a theft that occurred the night prior. Upon officer arrival, contact was made with the victim and it was reported that an unknown subject took a chainsaw, weed eater and misc. tools from the residence. Suspect is unknown at this time
Status:
District Two – (Sacaton Flats)
ROBBERY –Officers were dispatched to the area in reference to an assault that occurred. While speaking with the victim and the reporting party, investigation the reporting party was passing by and observed the victim in the road who stated they had been assaulted. The victim stated they were assaulted by the suspect/intimate partner after being pulled out of the vehicle by the hair the suspect began to punch the victim multiple times. The suspect then fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle without permission. The victim stated that both the victim and suspect consumed alcohol for quite a while before the incident. The suspect and the vehicle was not located; charges were forwarded to law office for review. Photos were taken of the victim and later downloaded into evidence.com
Status: Charges Forwarded
District Three- (Sacaton)
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – Officers were dispatched to a residence where the reporting party informed officers that their child may have been a part of an assault that took place involving a knife. Contact was made with the reporting party, they believed their daughter was involved in an assault that took place and a knife was involved. Officers were given little information regarding the incident and victim; the victim later contacted dispatch and the investigation revealed the victim was assaulted by a female that had a knife during the altercation. The victim did not know the name of the female but was told the possible name of the suspect; but could identify the suspect if they were seen again. A follow up will be conducted at a later date to possibly identify the suspect. Photos were taken of the victim and the injuries sustained during the altercation. Nothing further
Status: Pending Follow Up
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – Officers were dispatched to the residence in reference to a juvenile disturbance. Upon officer arrival, contact was made with the reporting party and mother to the victim. The juvenile victim stated that while walking home from the boys and girls club something hit the fence near where the victim was walking. The victim looked and observed the juvenile suspect with a black in color gun in their possession and tried to hide it by placing it behind their back. The victim went home and informed their mother, and officers were called. The reporting party had a photo of the suspect with what appeared to be a handgun in their hand directly across the street. The weapon was located and was found to be a BB gun with seventeen bb’s and a bb gun magazine. The juvenile suspect was arrested and the bb gun was taken and placed into evidence. CPS was notified of the incident.
Status: Juvenile suspect was booked into JDRS
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – Officers were dispatched to the residence in reference to a possible home invasion and aggravated assault. Contact was made with the victim, who was seated in a chair and had trauma to their head. GREMS arrived and began to treat the victim later being transported to an area hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Investigation revealed three suspects kicked in the door to the victim’s residence and began to assault the victim while one suspect had a handgun and began to assault the victim with the weapon. One suspect was detained and the other two suspects remain outstanding. Charges have been forwarded to law office; photos were taken of the scene and victim later being downloaded into evidence.com
Status: Suspect was booked into DRS
THREATENING – Officers were dispatched to the residence in reference to threats being made toward a juvenile by a family member. Contact was made and the investigation revealed the juveniles parent was upset over an incident the juvenile was involved in off community and threatened to “kick” the juvenile’s ass and make the juvenile black and blue. The reporting party believed the suspect was under the influence of alcohol but was fearful the suspect would follow through. Officers did not locate the suspect and a follow up will be conducted in attempts to conduct an interview with the suspect.
Status: Pending Follow Up
THREATENING –Officers were dispatched to the lobby of the police department in reference to an intimidation call. Contact was made with the victim/reporting party and it was revealed that the suspect sent a message via facebook and is afraid that the suspect will follow through with the threats. The suspect does not have a permanent address and was not located. The victim requested welfare checks at their residence and was advised of the steps taken in order to obtain an order of protection. A follow up will be conducted at a later date; no charges at this time.
Status: Pending Follow Up
THREATENING – Officers were dispatched to the Sacaton Elementary School in reference to a first grade male student made threatening and intimidating statements to his classmates during class. The student was asked if they understood the severity of the statement that was made, the student advised they understood and just said it to say it. The student was suspended from school and CPS was notified of the incident. No charges were filed and the report was taken for documentation purposes.
Status: Closed
District Four-
Stotonic Area –
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – Officers were dispatched in reference to a delayed stabbing incident. It was revealed the victim had been stabbed and possibly had the identification of the suspect. The victim was gone from the residence prior to officer arrival; being transported by GREMS to an area hospital for further medical treatment. The victim informed officers that it was their intimate partner that stabbed the victim with a piece of broken glass. Officers responded to the location of the suspect’s last known address where they were met by the suspect with red substance consistent with dried blood on their shirt. Miranda rights were read and the suspect admitted to stabbing the victim over relationship issues. Photos were taken of the suspect and the clothing the suspect was wearing and impounded into evidence.com. The suspect was taken into custody and booked into jail.
Status: Suspect was booked into DRS
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – Officers were dispatched to the residence in reference to subject at the residence with a firearm. Officers arrived on scene and were advised everyone exited the residence except the suspect, who was inside the residence. A male exited the residence and attempted to walk back inside but could not open the door; the male was detained and later identified. Investigation revealed the suspect arrived at the home and was engaged in a verbal altercation with a female when the suspect pulled out a firearm and pointed it towards an adult family member (victim) at this time the children in the house were escorted outside and officers were dispatched. The children were able to inform officers of what occurred between the suspect and his girlfriend and described the weapon that was used; it was later located and entered into evidence. No ammunition was located. The suspect was booked into jail.
Status: Suspect was booked into DRS
SEXUAL ASSAULT – Officers were dispatched to a telephonic traffic in reference to a sexual assault involving a minor. Contact was made with the reporting party and it was said that the minor child informed the parent that another child (juvenile suspect) within the home was touching her privates and performing oral acts while making the victim also perform the same acts on the suspect. The victim was interviewed and CPS was notified of the incident. The reporting party was notified detectives would be contacting the parent and victim for further investigation.
Status: Open Investigation
THEFT – Officers were dispatched to the residence in reference to a theft of a rifle. Contact was made with the reporting party; investigation revealed the rifle FN15 M4 was taken from the residence and the suspect is unknown at this time. A stolen affidavit was filled out and the weapon was entered into NCIC.
Status: Open Investigation
THREATENING – Officers were dispatched to the residence in reference to a domestic disturbance. The reporting party stated that the suspect was saying “he was going to kill all of us” and believed the suspect to be under the influence of drugs. Contacted was made with the suspect and read Miranda Rights. The suspect admitted to using methamphetamine earlier in the day and did state that he was upset over a message that made him concerned for his kids and believing that they were being molested. The suspect was taken into custody and the family members at the residence stated they were in fear for their lives; believing that the suspect would hurt them. During the booking process the suspect was searched and a clear baggy with a green leafy substance was located in the suspects right side sock. The green leafy substance weighed .3 grams and was entered into evidence lockers and will be sent to AZ DPS lab for analysis.
Status: Suspect was booked into DRS
Lone Butte Area
BURGLARY – Officers were dispatched to the Lone Butte Casino after it was discovered that someone stole landscaping equipment. Investigation revealed two gas powered leaf blowers and a gas powered hedge trimmer were taken. Pry marks were observed on the door and photos were taken. Other items remained in the shed and it is believed that the suspects might have been scared off before they were able to take the rest. A vehicle was observed in the surveillance footage and a follow up will be conducted in attempts to identify the vehicle.
Status: Closed pending suspect identification
SHOPLIFTING – Officers were dispatched to the Phoenix Premium Outlet Tommy Hilfiger Store in reference to a shoplifting. Contact was made with the store manager, who stated the suspect took six items into the fitting room and only left five items in the room. The suspect talks with his girlfriend and takes a white shirt off the rack and placed the shirt in his Guess shopping bag. The suspect attempts to leave the store and the shirts set the alarm off. The suspect is stopped at the door and the suspect asked if he would be able to pay for the items. The manager allowed the suspect to pay cash and leave the store; but stated the store would still like to proceed in pressing charges against the suspect. The suspect was observed leaving the restroom and into the parking lot but was not located. The family of the suspect was advised of the situation and advised to update the suspect of the information. Charges were forwarded to Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.
Status: Charges Forwarded
THEFT– Officers were dispatched to Lone Butte Casino in reference to theft of a gaming ticket. Contact was made with security and the victim (heavily intoxicated) it was stated the ticket was taken from the machine while the victim went to the restroom, upon returning his winnings were taken out of the machine. Video surveillance revealed the suspect cashed out the winnings and left the casino premises. The victim returned to the machine and observed the money gone. The suspect was later identified due to using a player’s club card. Charges have been forwarded to Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.
Status: Charges Forwarded
THEFT – Officers were dispatched to the residence in reference to a theft. Contact was made with the victim/reporting party who advised that an unknown person took an “E” that was affixed on the fence in front of her residence. The victim believed it to be a family member due to on-going issues with family members that resided near-by. There are no known suspects at this time and the case is closed pending further information.
Status: Closed
THEFT – Officers were dispatched to the Lone Butte Casino in reference to a theft. Contact was made with the victim and investigation revealed the victim left the cell phone next to the slot machine the victim was playing informing a friend seated at the next machine that the phone was left while going to the restroom. The friend left the area and when the victim returned the phone was gone. Video surveillance revealed an unknown male subject picked up the phone and used the phone while immediately leaving the facility. A copy of the video surveillance was impounded into evidence. The male suspect was not identified.
Status: Pending suspect identification
THEFT – Officers responded to Phoenix Premium Outlet Coach Store where the store manager was contacted and revealed the following: An unknown male entered the store took a backpack and walked past the point of sale; before leaving the store the male stops at the door and took two more bags and the proceeded out the door. The male subject fled on foot in an unknown direction. Video surveillance was reviewed and a copy of the footage was entered into evidence. Nothing further.
Status: Closed pending suspect identification
THEFT –~CAD~ Officers were dispatched to Phoenix Premium Outlet Tommy Hilfiger Store where an unidentified female subject walked into the store and took three sweaters and a pair of shorts and left the store without paying for the items. Suspect was gone prior to officer arrival; a vehicle was identified the suspect was seen leaving and a follow up will be conducted to assist in the identification of the suspect.
Status: On-going Investigation
District Five- (Casa Blanca)
THREATENING – 190819-04204 Officers were dispatched to the residence in reference to threatening. Investigation revealed the suspect was said to have threatened two victims who were also family members. The victims are feared that the suspect would carry through with the threats and requested a report be generated for documentation purposes.
Status: On-going Investigation
District Six – (Komatke)
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – Officers were dispatched to the residence in reference to a missing juvenile male. Contact was made with the reporting party/mother of the missing juvenile. An investigation revealed that the juvenile male left the residence without permission and may have left to stay with other family members that reside off community. As the investigation progressed the juvenile male was located with family members and was being seen for injuries the juvenile stated were sustained by being struck with a metal pipe while at home. No charges are being filed at this time and a follow up investigation will be conducted at a later date. CPS was notified of the incident and the juvenile male was left in the care of the family members off community.
Status: On-going Investigation
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – Officers were dispatched to the residence in reference to an unknown subject (victim) banging on the front door yelling for help. Contact was made with the victim upon officer arrival. The victim was asked questions but officers could not understand him; when asked again the victim replied “nothing”. The victim had a strong odor of intoxicating beverages emanating from his breath and person. The victim was observed to be bleeding from his nose and mouth and cut marks to his head. GREMS arrived on scene and began to assess the victim; later being transported to the hospital for further medical attention. Contact was made with the victim and no information was provided by the victim regarding the incident or suspects. The victim sustained a fractured nasal bones and a fractured jaw. Due to lack of evidence, suspects and lack of cooperation from the victim, no charges will be filed. Photos taken were downloaded into evidence.
Status: Closed pending further suspect identification
THEFT – While assisting other officers in the area, a GRIC employee was waving to catch the attention of officers. The GRIC employee identified himself and stated that the truck broke down (community vehicle) and was left parked in a dirt lot until it could be towed. At approximately 1300 hours the vehicle was fine and nothing was taken. The employee returned around 1430 hours and noticed the battery compartment opened, wires cut and a battery missing from the white in color truck with loader. Photos were taken and later downloaded into the evidence website. No charges are being filed at this time.
Status: Closed pending suspect identification
THEFT – Officers were dispatched to Vee Quiva Casino in reference to a theft. Contact was made with the victim and the investigation revealed the victim’s truck was entered by an unknown subject taking a carton of cigarettes, the vehicle registration and a book that contained person information. Video surveillance was reviewed, due to no suspect being identified at the time no charges are being filed.
Status: Closed pending suspect identification
THEFT – Officers responded to the area in reference to a theft call. Upon officer arrival contact was made with the reporting party and employee of Hunter Contracting Company. The employee revealed that sometime during the night an unknown subject entered the fenced property by cutting a hole in the fence and stole three batteries from their machines (a water truck, a John Deere tractor and cutting the wires of a third tractor (battery was still intact) by cutting the wires. Photos were taken of the scene and uploaded into evidence.com website. Due to no suspects at this time, no charges are being requested.
Status: Closed pending suspect identification
THEFT – Officers were dispatched to the area in reference to theft of equipment. Contact was made with the reporting party/employee of Huitt-Zollars and it was revealed that a Global Positioning System (GPS) unit was taken from the point is was placed on (near 51st Ave and Komatke Lane) The tri-pod legs were knocked over and the GPS was missing. A photo was taken of an identical GPS unit showing what the description of the unit taken and uploaded into evidence.com.
Status: Closed pending further information
District Seven – (Maricopa)
No Incidents Involving Part 1 Crime