Gila River Police Department Incident Logs
Gila River Police Department
Incident Log
April 19 - 25, 2020
• Certain reports may not be available or are currently under investigation which GRPD holds the right to restrict public release.
Calls for services this week: 696
Arrest made: 21
District One- (Blackwater)
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – 200422-01895 Officers were dispatched to the area in reference criminal damage. The reporting party stated the suspect had left on foot; officers located the suspect and observed laceration to the face and fresh tire marks to the body as if the suspect was run over. The suspect/victim stated they were attacked while walking on the road. A backpack was pulled off the now victim and taken by force; pulling the shirt and tearing it while struggling during the altercation. The suspect that attacked the victim for the backpack was not located. The victim was transported to an area hospital for further medical treatment.
Status: Open Investigation
District Two – (Sacaton Flats)
NO INCIDENTS INVOLVING PART 1 CRIME
District Three- (Sacaton)
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – 200419-01855 Officers were dispatched to the hospital in reference to a juvenile being stabbed during a physical altercation. Only information given was the suspects were attempting to take the victims cell phone but were unsuccessful. The victim was flown by helicopter to an area hospital for further medical treatment. CPS was notified of the incident.
Status: Open Investigation
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – 200422-01888 Officers were dispatched to the residence in reference to a subject bleeding badly and requesting an ambulance. Upon officer arrival contact was made with the victim and was observed to have a large laceration to the top of their head. Investigation revealed the suspect and victim were drinking alcoholic beverages together and engaged in a physical altercation; the victim and a witness observed the suspect with a hatchet in hand. The hatchet was located in the residence, photographed and entered into evidence. The victim was transported to an area hospital for further medical treatment. The suspect was not located; charges will be long formed.
Status: Charges Forwarded
BURGLARY– 200421-01877 Officers were dispatched to a residence in reference a burglary. The victim/reporting party stated the suspect had damaged a board covering the window to gain access inside the residence. The suspect damaged a cordless phone after the victim tried to call police; the suspect was not located after a search was conducted in the surrounding area. Photos were taken and charges were forwarded to law office for review.
Status: Charges Forwarded
AUTO THEFT– 200419-01848 The victim called dispatch to report theft of vehicle. During the initial contact it was learned the victim gave the two suspects a ride to Casa Grande and upon returning back to GRIC the male got out of the vehicle and the two suspects drove off in the vehicle. The victim’s cell phone, wallet and cash was inside the vehicle. The victim did not know the two suspects and had only given them a ride. The vehicle was entered into NCIC as stolen.
Status: Closed – Vehicle Located
District Four-
Stotonic Area –
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – 200420-01861 Officers were dispatched to the area in reference a prior assault. Investigation revealed the suspect came home intoxicated and began to argue with the victim and assaulted the victim causing a laceration above the eye that was actively bleeding. The victim ran to the neighbor’s residence to call police. The suspect would not exit the residence and threatened to shoot officers if they did not leave, officers entered and took the suspect into custody. The victim needed stitches but refused to be transported.
Status: Suspect was arrested and booked into jail
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT– 200422-01890 Officers were dispatched to a prior assault call. The reporting party stated that multiple subjects were involved but since had left the residence. Investigation revealed the involved parties were intoxicated when a verbal altercation occurred turning into a physical altercation with the victim having visual bruising and scratches. The suspect threw beer cans at the victim before being separated. Photos taken will be uploaded into evidence; no charges are being submitted until a follow up can be conducted.
Status: Pending Follow Up
SEXUAL ASSAULT– 200425-01929 Officers were dispatched to the area in reference to a sexual assault. Detectives arrived on scene and took over the investigation; the suspect was located and detained for questioning. The investigation is still open and will have follow up with victim and suspect.
Status: Open Investigation
BURGLARY – 200424-01914 Officers responded to a residence in reference to a burglary. Investigation revealed that three televisions were taken from the residence and the suspect is unknown. A person of interest has been identified and follow up will be conducted.
Status: Open Investigation
AUTO THEFT – 200421-01876 Officers were dispatched in reference to an auto theft. The victim stated that the vehicle was left at a residence due to being inoperable; and was notified that the vehicle was no longer there. Officers attempting to contact the homeowner with negative results; officers searched surrounding areas and places known for the homeowner to frequent ending in negative results. The vehicle was entered into NCIC as stolen.
Status: Closed – Vehicle Located
Lone Butte Area
NO INCIDENTS INVOLVING PART 1 CRIME
District Five- (Casa Blanca)
NO INCIDENTS INVOLVING PART 1 CRIME
District Six – (Komatke)
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT– 200420-01864 Officers were dispatched to the area in reference to a domestic disturbance. Investigation revealed the victim and suspect were involved in a physical altercation over a vehicle owned by both individuals. During the altercation the victim was cut by the vehicle keys and sustained injuries to the facial area and on the hand; GREMS arrived and transported the victim to the hospital for further treatment. The suspect was located and arrested. Photos were taken and later uploaded into evidence.
Status: Suspect was arrested
BURGLARY– 200419-01844 Officers were dispatched to a construction site in reference to burglary. The surveillance company advised of a subject going in between the fence. The investigation revealed that the suspect took a fire extinguisher from the site and was later located outside the perimeter. The suspect was not identified and the fire extinguisher was booked into evidence.
Status: Closed Pending Suspect Identification
THEFT– 200421-01872 Officers were dispatched to the area in reference to theft. Investigation revealed the catalytic converter was taken off of four vehicles belonging to GRIC and the Boys and Girls Club. There is no suspects at this time.
Status: Closed Pending Suspect Identification
District Seven – (Maricopa)
THEFT – 200425-01934 Officers were dispatched to the residence in reference to a theft. The reporting party stated that a game console and the games were taken by a family friend without permission. It is unknown where the suspect resides. Case closed pending suspect identification.
Status: Closed Pending Suspect Identification