THE CAT TEAM

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

March 9, 2010

K9 AGENCY ASSISTS – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s K9 Units responded to two separate incidents Monday (3/8) evening to assist officers from Kingman Police Department.

At about 7:39 p.m., K9 Handler and K9 “Ganto” was dispatched to the Kingman Police Department to assist along with the Arizona Department of Public Safety (Kingman Ranger) who were actively searching for a suspect who had escaped from custody at the Kingman Police Department while handcuffed. The Kingman Police Department requested that Sergeant Karim and “Ganto” begin there search of the suspect in the last location the suspect was seen. Sergeant Karim deployed “Ganto” in the area and within 3 minutes the suspect was located hiding in the bushes by the High Desert Inn. The suspect was taken into custody without further incident and transported back to the Kingman Police Department.

Approximately 9:05 p.m. Sergeant S. Padilla and his police service dog ( PSD ) “Zelig” responded to the 3500 block of Willow Street in reference to a request from the Kingman Police Department wanting a K9 sniff of a vehicle that was suspected of having illegal narcotics in the vehicle. Upon arrival Kingman Police advised that the driver refused consent for a search of the vehicle. PSD “Zelig” was deployed around the vehicle and indicated to the presence of illegal narcotics. A search of the vehicle revealed four small baggies of marijuana located in an I phone box.

SEARCH AND RESCUE – NORTH OF BULLHEAD CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Units were deployed Thursday (3/4) evening due to two subjects stranded in the desert. Steven Brodie, 23, of Bullhead City, was self reporting via a cellular telephone that he and his girlfriend were stranded due to their truck being stuck on a cliff near Finger Rock. Approximately 8:30 p.m., Bullhead City, Kingman and Lake Havasu City Search and Rescue Units responded to the area of Thumb Butte off of Highway 68 near milepost 6. Mohave Air, SAR fixed wing aircraft, also responded and assisted. The subjects were located in a motel room Friday (3/5) morning in good condition.

DRUGS – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Daniel Lee Young, 42, of Kingman, Monday (3/8) evening for possession of dangerous drugs, possession of marijuana, three counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies, and trespassing, misdemeanor. At about 6:35 p.m., as deputies were patrolling a neighborhood, they observed a suspicious male subject in an alleyway. The male subject started walking faster when he observed the patrol vehicle. As deputies approached, the male subject started running away from the vehicle. The male subject was wearing a leather jacket and jeans. Deputies exited their vehicle and followed the male subject eastbound in the alleyway of Lum and Thompson. Deputies continued to follow the male subject as he jumped fences. Deputies observed the male subject take off the leather jacket and drop it on the ground. Deputies detained the male subject identified as Young in the 4000 block of Ryan Avenue. A search of the jacket revealed a plastic bag containing marijuana, a plastic bag containing a white crystal substance, a plastic bag containing a white crystal rock, a glass pipe with residue and a syringe. A search of Young’s’ flannel shirt revealed a glass pipe with burnt residue. During conversations with Young, he said the leather jacket is not his. Young complained of having chest paints. Medical personnel arrived and transported Young to Hualapai Mountain Medical Center where he was treated and medically released. Young was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail without further incident.

SUSPENDED LICENSE/WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Lance Edward Bender, 36, of Lake Havasu City, late Monday (3/8) morning for driving with suspended license and a failure to pay fines warrant issued by Lake Havasu City Municipal Court, both misdemeanors. Approximately 11:45 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 95 at Industrial Boulevard and contacted Bender, the

driver. A record check showed Bender’s license to be suspended and an outstanding warrant. Bender was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

WARRANT ARREST – DESERT HILLS

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Adam Conway Dasheill, 42, of Desert Hills, early Monday (3/8) afternoon on a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu City Justice Court. Approximately 1:00 p.m., deputies contacted Dasheill at a residence in the 3000 block of Lake Circle regarding his outstanding warrant. A record check confirmed Dasheill’s active warrant. Dasheill was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

$2000.00 REWARD

Mohave County Sheriff’s Office and the Arizona Department of Livestock are asking the public’s assistance in identifying the person or persons involved in butchering a steer west of Wikieup and south of Yucca.

            The incident occurred Friday (3/5) between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. where someone killed a steer at a ranch in the area of Alamo Road between Planet Ranch Road and Chicken Springs Road. The suspects(s) entered the corral area by cutting the barbed wire fence and shot a steer to death. The suspect(s) opened the gate allowing the remaining cattle to leave the corral.

Apparently, the suspect(s) involved in this crime left the scene in a hurry traveling in a vehicle in a wash and into the desert. MCSO believes someone may have passed by during this incident and may have not known a crime was being committed. If anyone has any information, please contact Sergeant Barbara Larsen at the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office at (928) 753-0753 or

Silent Witness at (888) 227-8780.

Mohave Livestock Association is offering $1,000 and the Ranch Owner is also offering $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting of the steer.

Photo caption:

Butchered steer located Friday (3/5) at a ranch in the area of

Alamo Road between Planet Ranch Road and Chicken Springs Road.

Monday, March 8, 2010

3X’S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Joseph David Quintana Jr., 18, of Fort Mohave, late Saturday (3/6) evening on three counts of aggravated assault per domestic violence, felonies. Early Sunday (2/28) morning, at about 3:00 a.m., deputies responded to an assault report in the 4500 block of Cielo Azul Drive. Upon arrival, deputies contacted three victims. The first victim, a 16-year-old female, said that Quintana, her brother, came home before 3 am and turned the television on with the volume loud.   The victim further said that she got up from her bedroom and came into the living room to turn the volume down. The victim further reported that Quintana pushed her and jumped on her while he was choking her. Deputies contacted the other two victims, parents of Quintana and the female victim. Both victims, a 54-year-old male and a 47-year-old female, said that they were awoken and when they walked to the living room they observed Quintana sitting on top of their daughter choking her. The male victim said that they immediately pulled Quintana off of their daughter and he was pushed by Quintana. The male victim further said that Quintana grabbed a knife from the kitchen and started swinging it around at them. The male victim advised that he and Quintana got into a fight. Deputies observed a small laceration above the male victims left eyebrow. The female victim reported that she grabbed the knife from Quintana while her husband and Quintana were fighting. Deputies were advised that Quintana left the scene prior to their arrival. The male victim advised that his shoulder was injured. Fort Mohave Fire Department personnel responded and transported the male victim to Valley View Medical Center where he was treated and released. Approximately 11:30 p.m., deputies Quintana at a residence in the 4500 block of Cielo Azul Drive. During conversations with Quintana, he said that he was drinking a lot that evening and he didn’t remember much about the incident other than being told to leave the residence. Quintana was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

MARIJUANA/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Anthony John Veldhuis, 42, of Lake Havasu City, Sunday (3/7) morning for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies, and an outstanding warrant. Approximately 9:07 a.m., deputies contacted Veldhuis during a traffic stop on San Juan at Kiowa. A record check showed Veldhuis to have a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu City Justice Court. Veldhuis was taken into custody without incident. Deputies found Veldhuis to be in possession of marijuana located inside a metal tin canister and a glass pipe with burnt residue.

He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

WARRANT ARREST – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Steven Craig Bragassa, 42, of Fort Mohave, Sunday (3/7) morning on a failure to appear misdemeanor warrant issued by Bullhead City Justice Court. Approximately 10:29 a.m., deputies contacted Bragassa at a residence in the 1400 block of E Stony Drive regarding his outstanding warrant.   Bragassa was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

TRESPASSING – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested William Henry Harrison, 52, of Kingman, Sunday (3/7) evening for criminal trespassing, felony. Approximately 7:32 p.m., deputies responded to the 3000 block of Northern Avenue regarding a disturbance that occurred earlier in the 3000 block Butler Avenue. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a 70-year-old male victim. The victim reported that Harrison walked into his house and into his bedroom wanting to fight him.   The victim said that he has told Harrison numerous times to never come back to his residence. Deputies recall advising Harrison to stay away from the victims’ property several times. Deputies contacted Harrison at a residence in the 2700 block of E Butler Avenue. During conversations with Harrison, he admitted to entering the victims’ residence earlier. Harrison was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

DRUGS/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Harley Davidson Jones, 30, of Lake Havasu City, early Sunday (3/7) afternoon for possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies, and driving with suspended license, misdemeanor. Approximately 1:28 p.m., deputies observed a red and black dirt bike traveling without registration northbound in the 2900 block of Sombrero in the opposing lane of traffic. Deputies further observed the motorcycle make a u-turn and pulled into a garage of a residence in the same block. Deputies contacted Jones, the driver. A record check showed Jones driver’s license to be suspended. Jones was taken into custody without incident. A search of Jones revealed a plastic bag containing a white crystal substance which later field tested positive for methamphetamine. During conversations with Jones, he said the pants he had on were not his pants. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation. The motorcycle was towed from the scene.

DRUGS/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Franklin Michael Walema Jr., 33, and Nicole Sherene Sieber, 28, both of Kingman, early Monday (3/8) morning. Walema was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, felony, and a misdemeanor warrant for contempt of court issued by Kingman Justice Court. Sieber was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs, felony, and a misdemeanor warrant for failure to pay fines issued by Kingman Municipal Court. At about 3:10 a.m. deputies observed a vehicle located north of the intersection of Thompson Way and El Tovar in the desert. As deputies approached, they observed two occupants inside. Deputies contacted Walema and Sieber. Deputies observed them both to be acting suspicious. A record check showed Walema and Sieber to each have an outstanding warrant. Walema and Sieber were taken into custody without incident. Deputies found Walema to be in possession of a pipe with burnt residue and found Sieber to be in possession of a plastic bag which contained a white crystal substance which field tested positive for methamphetamine. They were transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

VANDALISM – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report at the Mohave County Jail early Monday (3/8) due to an inmate causing damage. At about 12:30 a.m., the Detention Officer reported that inmate James S Mendoza, 18, of Kingman, damaged a fire sprinkler inside a holding cell. Deputies contacted Mendoza and charged him with jail destruction/injury to jail, a felony.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT/BURGLARY – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kelly Janette Cook, 27, of Kingman, Saturday (3/6) evening for burglary and aggravated assault, felonies. Early Saturday (2/27) morning deputies responded to an assault report in the 2900 block of Hearne Avenue. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the 22-year-old female victim. The victim reported that she awoke to her boyfriend’s former girlfriend identified as Cook, inside her house yelling. The victim further reported that Cook grabbed her by the hair and they got into an altercation. Deputies observed several scratches on the victims face. Deputies were advised that Cook left the scene prior to their arrival. Deputies contacted a witness and the witness confirmed the victims’ statements. Approximately 9:41 p.m., deputies contacted Cook at a residence in the 4600 block of N Marshall. During conversations with Cook, she said that she was not at the victims’ residence that morning. Cook was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report at the Mohave County Jail on Saturday (3/6) regarding an assault on a Detention Officer by an inmate. Approximately 4:55 p.m., deputies spoke with the victim, a Detention Officer, and he reported that Mark Anthony Stubbs Jr., 26, of Hesperia, Calif., would not comply with his orders to go back to his cell. The Detention Officer further reported that he suffered a broken nose when Stubbs punched him. Stubbs was charged with aggravated assault on detention officer, felony.

WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Brian Michael Gongaware, 34, of Lake Havasu City, Saturday (3/6) morning on a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu City Justice Court. Approximately 9:25 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle in the 100 block of El Dorado and contacted Gongaware, the driver. A record check showed Gongaware to have an outstanding warrant. Gongaware was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

LITTERING/WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested John Howard Russell, 49, of Lake Havasu City, Saturday (3/6) morning on a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu City Justice Court and a civil violation for placing objects on roadway. Approximately 11:05 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Melrose at Maricopa after observing the driver throw a glass bottle from his moving vehicle in the area. Deputies contacted the driver identified as Russell. A record check showed Russell to have an outstanding warrant. Russell was taken into custody without incident. Deputies collected the glass bottle from the dirt shoulder of the roadway. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

THEFT/TRAFFICKING STOLEN PROPERTY – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Rocky Tairit Perez, 19, of Fort Mohave, Sunday (3/6) evening for possession of stolen property, trafficking stolen property, felonies, and a failure to appear misdemeanor warrant issued by Bullhead City Justice Court. Approximately 9:52 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 95 near King Street and contacted Perez, the driver. A record check showed Perez to have an outstanding warrant. Perez was taken into custody without incident. A search of the vehicle revealed a stolen rifle located behind the drivers’ seat which was taken during a burglary. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

Friday, March 5, 2010

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Angela Sue Nicely, 45 and Mark O. White, 55, both of Kingman on Thursday (3/4) for outstanding warrants. Approximately 11:30 am, deputies contacted Nicely and White in the area of Lum Avenue and Jimmie Drive. A record check showed Nicely to have a felony warrant for parole violation issued by California Department of Corrections. Checks also showed White to have a misdemeanor warrant for contempt of court issued by Kingman Justice Court. Both Nicely and White were taken into custody without incident. Nicely and White were transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

March 4, 2010

SEXUAL ASSAULT/KIDNAPPING – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s detectives arrested Benjamin William Stevens, 19, of Kingman, Wednesday (2/24) morning for sexual assault and kidnapping, felonies. The investigation began Friday (2/12) morning when a 20-year-old female victim came into the Sheriff’s Office in Kingman and reported a sex offense. The victim said that Stevens, a former boyfriend, sexually assaulted her when he would not allow her to leave his residence in the 2800 block of Jagerson Avenue earlier that morning. Detectives took Stevens into custody after he was interviewed at the Sheriff’s Office. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail without incident. During on-going investigations, detectives learned of two other female victims, both 18 years old, which had been sexually assaulted by Stevens. Today (3/4) Stevens was indicted by a Grand Jury on three counts of sexual assault and three counts of kidnapping, all felonies. This investigation is on-going.

DOOR TO DOOR SCAM – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of a possible scam. Recently a senior citizen was contacted at his residence in Kingman by two young male subjects supposedly selling Dish Network television service. The senior citizen advised that he was partially blind and he had no use for the service. The male subjects informed the senior citizen that they had “Special Programming” that would work for him. As a result, the male subjects convinced the senior citizen for personal information far as name, social security number and a credit card number in which he did not have, to conduct a credit check. Hence, the senior citizen has not been re-contacted by the male subjects. The two male subjects were wearing T-shirts with “DISH” printed on them.

This incident is believed to be a possible scam and the Sheriff’s Office would like to caution residents. Always be cautious when it comes to giving personal information.   If you suspect fraud, contact your local law enforcement office.

2X’S THEFT – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Erik Layton Melius and Paige M. Ellingson, both 14 and of Kingman, Wednesday (3/3) evening. Melius and Ellingson were arrested for unlawful use of means of transportation, felony. Approximately 8:44 p.m., deputies responded to an automotive theft report in the 4700 block of N Sierra Road and contacted the reporting party. The reporting party said that she learned Melius, her son, had stolen a car earlier and had gotten into an accident and he left the scene while driving the vehicle. Deputies contacted the owner of the vehicle, a 36-year-old male victim. The victim said he learned from Ellingson, his daughter, that she and Melius had taken the car from their residence in the 1500 block of John L Avenue. Investigations determined that Melius was driving the vehicle with Ellingson, as passenger, earlier that morning when a parked car was struck in the 4700 block of N Van Nuys Road. The stolen vehicle was driven back to the residence by the juveniles. Deputies contacted Melius and Ellingson and they both admitted to taking the vehicle and being involved in an accident. Melius and Ellingson did not suffer any injuries from the accident. Melius and Ellingson were taken into custody, transported and booked into the Mohave County Juvenile Detention Center.

MARIJUANA/DUI – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Martin Villegas, 62, of Golden Valley, early Wednesday (3/3) evening for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies, along with DUI and DUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .08%, misdemeanors. At about 7:22 p.m., deputies responded to the area of Garnet Road and Shinarump Road in an attempt to locate a Ford truck pulling a travel trailer that had no lights on the trailer. Dispatch advised that a reporting party had observed the truck cross over Highway 68 from southbound Estrella Road without stopping for traffic. The vehicle was then reported to have almost hit three vehicles and was swerving all over the roadway. Deputies located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on Garnet Road at Aquarius and contacted Villegas, the driver. Deputies observed Villegas speech to be slurred. During conversations with Villegas, he admitted to have been drinking. Following the field sobriety tests (FST’s), Villegas was taken into custody. A search of Villegas revealed a make-shift pipe with burnt residue and a search of the vehicle revealed a plastic bag containing marijuana. Villegas was transported to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office where an analysis revealed his blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be .119%. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail without incident. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

March 3, 2010

DRUGS/PROMOTING PRISON CONTRABAND – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Celedonio Elizardo Griego, 30, of Lake Havasu City, late Tuesday (3/2) morning for possession of dangerous drugs, promoting prison contraband, and a probation violation warrant issued out of Maricopa County Superior Court, all felonies. Approximately 11:50 a.m., deputies contacted Griego during a traffic stop in the area of N Rainbow Avenue and N Acoma Boulevard. A record check showed Griego to have an outstanding warrant. Griego was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation. A search of Griego during the booking process revealed two plastic bags containing a white crystal substance located inside his briefs.

2X’S FAILURE TO COMPLY – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested James Dominick Maningoine, 45, of Fort Mohave, Tuesday (3/2) afternoon for failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements, failure to maintain driver’s license with accurate address information, felonies, along with two misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear issued by Kingman Justice Court and failure to pay fines issued by Bullhead City Justice Court. Approximately 2:30 p.m., deputies contacted Maningoine during an unrelated follow-up investigation in the 4600 block of Calle El Dorado. A record check showed Maningoine to have outstanding warrants and to be a registered sex offender. Investigations determined that deputies had been attempting to make contact with Maningoine at his listed address in Mohave Valley without success.   During conversations with Maningoine, he said that he was living with his mother in Kingman until recently his recent move to Fort Mohave.   Maningoine was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

WARRANT ARRESTS – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested David Martin Turner, 39, and Oran Aaron Cox Jr., 46, both of Lake Havasu City, Tuesday (3/2) morning. Turner was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant for contributing to delinquency and dependency of minor issued by Lake Havasu City Municipal Court. Cox was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant for failure to pay fines issued by Lake Havasu City Municipal Court. Approximately 8:48 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 900 block of Lake Havasu Avenue. Deputies contacted Turner, the driver, and Cox, the passenger. A record check showed both Turner and Cox to have an outstanding warrant. Turner and Cox were taken into custody without incident. They were transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Gilberta Vidana, 43, of Oatman, early Saturday (2/27) morning. Approximately 1:55 a.m., deputies contacted Vidana during a traffic stop on El Rodeo Road near Ashley Drive. With the assistance of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Vidana was determined to be an illegal immigrant. Vidana was taken into custody without incident. She was transported to Mohave County District II Substation where ICE, later took her into custody.

DUI – DOLAN SPRINGS

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Daryl Richard Gouge, 38, of Dolan Springs, early Saturday (2/27) morning for DUI and DUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .08%, misdemeanors. Approximately 2:00 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Stirrup Circle near Eleventh Street and contacted Gouge, the driver. Deputies smelled an odor of alcohol coming from inside the vehicle. During conversations with Gouge, he admitted to have been drinking. Following the field sobriety tests (FST’s), Gouge was taken into custody and transported to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office where an analysis revealed his blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be .119%. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail without incident. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

March 2, 2010

2X’S AGGRAVATED ASSAULT/RESISTING ARREST – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Nicholas Robert Martinez, 26, of Fort Mohave, early Monday (3/1) evening on two counts of aggravated assault on law enforcement officer, resisting arrest and prohibited possessor of a firearm, felonies, along with 5 outstanding warrants. Deputies learned the whereabouts of a wanted felon identified as Martinez at a business located in the 4600 block of Calle El Dorado. Approximately 5:41 p.m., deputies attempted to make contact with Martinez as he ran from the rear of the building. Deputies followed Martinez as he ran toward the highway then onto Camino Viejo. Deputies then observed Martinez running in a parking lot and throw something from his pocket toward the building. Deputies conducted a high-risk stop and took Martinez into custody. A search of Martinez revealed a small nylon holster in his front right pants pocket. Deputies located a chrome plated 22 caliber derringer approximately 10 feet away from Martinez on the ground. Martinez kicked two deputies as he was being escorted to a patrol unit. While Martinez was being further restrained with leg restrains, he obtained a half-inch laceration to the top of his head. Fort Mohave Fire Department personnel responded and transported Martinez to Valley View Medical Center where he was treated and medically released. Martinez was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation without further incident.

WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Nicole Raediane Bassett, 30, of Lake Havasu City, early Monday (3/1) afternoon on a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu City Justice Court. Approximately 12:11 p.m., deputies contacted Bassett as she was walking in a parking lot located at Kiowa Avenue and Highway 95. A record check showed Bassett to have an outstanding warrant. Bassett was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Christopher Robin Webber, 37, of Lake Havasu City, early Monday (3/1) afternoon on a failure to pay fines warrant issued by Lake Havasu City Municipal Court and possession of drug paraphernalia, both misdemeanors. Approximately 1:10 p.m., deputies contacted Webber inside a business located at Kiowa Avenue and Highway 95 regarding his outstanding warrant. A record check confirmed Webber’s active warrant. Webber was taken into custody without incident. A search of Webber revealed a pipe with burnt residue. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

WARRANTS ARREST – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Gabriella Lucia Portillo, 37, of Mohave Valley, Monday (3/1) afternoon on two failure to appear misdemeanor warrants issued by Bullhead City Justice Court on original charges of no dog license. Approximately 2:23 p.m., deputies recognized Portillo standing outside a business in the 8400 block of Highway 95. Deputies knew Portillo to have active warrants. Deputies contacted Portillo and a record check confirmed Portillo’s outstanding warrants. Portillo was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

DEATH INVESTIGATION – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the identity of the deceased female found inside a garage on Tuesday (2/23). The female is identified as Alicia Marie Viamonte, 43-years-old, with an alias of Viamonte-Conde. Deputies responded to the 3000 block of E Butler Avenue late Tuesday (2/23) afternoon, at about 4:05 p.m., where a deceased female was located inside a garage. Investigations show no signs of foul play. Investigation is ongoing pending medical examiners report.

INJURY ACCIDENT – MEADVIEW

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a single vehicle injury accident that occurred on Diamond Bar Road at about milepost 8 early Saturday (2/27) afternoon. Approximately 12:30 p.m. deputies responded to the scene of where a Chevy pick-up truck ran off the roadway and became stuck in a wash. The driver identified as Kathleen Brown, 48, complained of back pains. Lake Mohave Ranchos Fire Department transported Brown to Kingman Regional Medical Center.

March 1, 2010

CRIMINAL TRESPASSING – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Dennis Eddie Lee Riddle, 39, of Mohave Valley, Saturday (2/27) evening for criminal trespassing, a felony. Approximately 9:45 p.m., deputies responded to a residential burglary in progress in the 1700 block of South Drive. Dispatch advised that the homeowners have an unknown male subject held at gun point inside their residence. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the homeowners, a 70-year-old male victim and a 69-year-old female victim. Deputies had the male victim lower his weapon. Deputies contacted the male suspect later identified as Riddle. During conversations with Riddle, he said that he ran into the residence because he was being shot at. Deputies confirmed with dispatch that no incidents of shots fired were reported in the area. Riddle was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report at the Mohave County Jail Friday (2/26) morning regarding an inmate assaulting another inmate. Approximately 11:33 a.m., deputies contacted the 63-year-old male inmate victim. The victim reported that while he was cleaning a section in the J-Pod area that inmate Keith Eric Dillberg, 32, a transient, became argumentative towards him. The victim further reported that Dillberg struck him several times causing a laceration to his forehead. Deputies contacted a witness which confirmed the victims’ statements.   Deputies contacted Dillberg. During conversations with Dillberg, he said that he did not strike or fight with the victim. Dillberg was charged with aggravated assault, a felony. The victim was medically treated by medical staff at the jail.

WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Eric Allen Gahagan, 33, of Lake Havasu City, late Friday (2/26) afternoon on a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu City Municipal Court. Approximately 4:00 p.m., deputies contacted Gahagan as he was walking in the 400 block of Lake Havasu Avenue. A record check showed Gahagan to have an outstanding warrant. Gahagan was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Rodney Martin Lockhart, 47, of Lake Havasu City, early Friday (2/26) evening on a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu City Justice Court. Deputies recognized Lockhart driving a vehicle in the area of El Dorado and Daytona Avenue. Deputies knew Lockhart to have an outstanding warrant. Approximately 6:26 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 3100 block of Daytona Avenue and contacted Lockhart. A record check confirmed Lockhart’s active warrant. Lockhart was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

BURGLARY – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Thomas Alvin Montes, 42, of Golden Valley, Friday (2/26) evening for burglary, a felony. Early Monday (2/22) evening deputies responded to a burglary report in the 3800 block of N Bagdad Road. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the 60-year-old female victim. The victim reported that she observed Montes, a neighbor; take a mini-bike from her property. Deputies responded to Montes residence and attempted to make contact with him, but no one was home.

Approximately 10:00 p.m., deputies contacted Montes at a residence in the 3800 block of N Bagdad Road. Deputies observed several mini-bike parts on Montes property. During conversations with Montes, he said that he did not take the mini-bike from his neighbor. Montes was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael Aaron Nichols, 28, of Lake Havasu City, Saturday (2/27) morning on a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu City Justice Court. Approximately 7:40 a.m., deputies contacted Nichols as he was walking in the 3100 block of Kearsage. A record check showed Nichols to have an outstanding warrant. Nichols was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

WARRANT ARREST – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Carleen Elaine Ortega, 23, of Needles, Calif., late Sunday (2/28) evening on a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Bullhead City Justice Court. Approximately 11:38 p.m., deputies responded to a report of loud music in the 9900 block of Kingman Drive. During the investigation, deputies contacted Ortega. A record check showed Ortega to have an outstanding warrant. Ortega was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

DRUGS/WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested David Owen Cranney, 50, and Kurt Hertzen, 37, both of Lake Havasu City, Saturday (2/27) morning. Cranney was arrested on a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Bullhead City Justice Court. Hertzen was arrested for possession of narcotic drugs, felony. Deputies observed two suspicious male subjects sitting inside a parked vehicle in a parking lot located in the 80 block of N Acoma Boulevard. Approximately 9:46 a.m., deputies contacted both subjects identified as Cranney, the driver, and Hertzen, the passenger. A record check showed Cranney to have an outstanding warrant. Deputies took a syringe out of Cranney’s hand as he was taken into custody without incident. Deputies observed a wallet having a plastic bag sticking out from it. Hertzen advised the wallet belonged to him. Deputies opened the wallet and observed a small dark brown piece of substance of what appeared to be heroin inside the plastic bag. The substance field tested positive for heroin. Hertzen was taken into custody without incident. They were transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

MARIJUANA/SUSPENDED LICENSE – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Patrick Shane Grant, 37, of Lake Havasu City, Sunday (2/28) afternoon for possession of marijuana, felony, and driving with suspended license, misdemeanor. Deputies observed a vehicle pull over and stop in the right shoulder of the roadway in the 2100 block of Barranca Drive. Deputies further observed a large portion of the parked vehicle to be in the roadway. Approximately 2:26 p.m., deputies contacted the driver identified as Grant. A record check showed Grant to have a suspended driver’s license. Grant was taken into custody without incident. A search of Grant revealed a plastic bag containing marijuana. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

February 26, 2010

RESISTING ARREST/AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – WHITE HILLS

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Breanna Whitlock, 20, of White Hills, early Thursday (2/25) evening for aggravated assault on law enforcement officer and resisting arrest, felonies. At about 3:40 p.m., while a deputy was conducting a civil standby, he became a victim of an assault, at a residence in the 21100 block of N Tecate Drive. The residents identified as Breanna Whitlock and her mother, Rebecca Whitlock-Allouche, 59, was not cooperating with the court order to hand over property to the rightful owner. Rebecca Whitlock-Allouche was informed by the deputy numerous times that she could be arrested for refusing the owner to collect her items and she continued to refuse. As deputies were taking Whitlock-Allouche into custody, she pulled away. During the struggle, Breanna Whitlock stepped in and physically pushed them apart by pushing the deputy. While the deputy was struggling with Whitlock-Allouche and Whitlock, the deputy was bitten by a Great Dane. A third person in the house took control of the dog. After the altercation, Whitlock-Allouche complained of chest pain. Lake Mohave Ranchos EMS personnel responded and assisted. Whitlock-Allouche was airlifted to a medical facility in Las Vegas. Mohave County Animal Control Officer responded and took custody of the Great Dane. The Great Dane is currently quarantined at the Western Arizona Humane Society in Kingman. Whitlock was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The deputy was treated at the Kingman Regional Medical Center for his dog bites he suffered to his upper chest area. This case remains active as additional charges are pending.

WARRANT ARREST – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jeffery Scott Williams, 50, of Fort Mohave, early Thursday (2/25) evening on an outstanding warrant. Approximately 7:00 p.m., deputies contacted Williams as he was walking in the 1500 block of Camp Mohave Road. A record check showed Williams to have a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Bullhead City Municipal Court. Williams was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

February 25, 2010

DEATH INVESTIGATION – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the death of a female. Deputies responded to the scene Tuesday (2/23) at about 4:05 p.m. in the 3000 block of E Butler Avenue where a deceased 33-year-old female body was located inside a garage. Investigations thus far show no signs of foul play. Investigation continues and autopsy results are pending. The identity will be released after next of kin has been notified.

WEAPON OFFENSE – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested James L Robinson, 23, of Kingman, Tuesday (2/23) morning for possession of prohibited weapon and possession of a stolen firearm, felonies. Approximately 6:10 a.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 3100 block of Ames Avenue. Deputies contacted three subjects and determined that Robinson and his girlfriend had been arguing. During the investigation, deputies learned that Robinson was in possession of a sawed down shotgun. A record check showed the weapon to have been reported stolen. Robinson was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.   The weapon was confiscated.

WARRANTS ARREST – KINGMAN

Approximately 1:45 p.m. Tuesday (2/23) Anthony Salvatore Leone, 63, of Dolan Springs, came into the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office in Kingman and turned himself into detectives. Detectives contacted Leone and a record check showed Leone to have a fugitive from justice felony warrant issued by California Department of Corrections and a contempt of court misdemeanor warrant issued by Kingman Justice Court. Leone was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Dustin Eric Green, 22, of Kingman, Tuesday (2/23) afternoon on a felony warrant for three counts of criminal littering issued by Mohave County Superior Court on 1-11-10. Approximately 2:18 p.m., deputies contacted Green at a residence in the 2300 block of E Ames Avenue regarding his outstanding warrant. Green was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

WARRANT ARREST/CRIMINAL DAMAGE – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Dwayne Dean Shawhan, 38, of Kingman, late Monday (2/22) afternoon on a fugitive from justice felony warrant issued out of Bates County Superior Court in Michigan and criminal damage, a misdemeanor. Approximately 4:35 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance in the 3900 block of E Schaeffer Avenue and contacted the 46-year-old female victim. The victim reported that Shawhan, her boyfriend, broke out the passenger rear window in her vehicle. A record check showed Shawhan to have an outstanding warrant. Shawhan was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

February 24, 2010

SEARCH WARRANT – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies, detectives and animal control officers executed a search warrant Tuesday (2/23) morning at a residence in the 3600 block of Oriole Lane.

On February 10, an investigation began at a house in the 2200 block of E Packard Avenue regarding a suspicious foul smell permeating from the property. The investigation revealed rotted dead animals in the garage and in the carport area, feces inside the house and rotting garbage on the property. The former tenant, identified as Deanne Lynn Ray-Rike, 43, of Kingman, had recently moved to a residence in the 3600 block of Oriole Lane.

Approximately 10:30 a.m., detectives served a search warrant at the residence of Ray-Rike. Deputies contacted Ray-Rike and entered the residence. During conversations with Ray-Rike, she said that she runs “Unique Animal Care and Rescue”. Investigations determined that Ray-Rike does not have a kennel permit or a health permit to be operating a kennel.

The search revealed 6 to 7 dogs and over 30 cats. Some cats were in cages located in an outside trailer on the property. Some of the windows of the trailer were broken out. Many of the animals’ water bowls were empty while one had solid ice. The litter boxes were full of feces and majority of the cats suffered from diarrhea.

Ray-Rike was arrested on misdemeanor charges of public nuisance, operating a kennel without a permit and animal cruelty, all misdemeanors.

Ray-Rike was taken into custody, transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail without incident.

February 24, 2010

DEATH INVESTIGATION – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s detectives have been informed by the Mohave County Medical Examiner that the preliminary cause of death of Terry Lee Yeary, 58, of Golden Valley, was due to massive coronary artery disease. Toxicology results are pending.

February 16, 2010, deputies responded to the Arizona State Prison in Golden Valley in reference to a death investigation of an employee. Golden Valley Fire Department and River Medical personnel were at the scene. Deputies were advised that Yeary was completely a 1.1 mile run/jog/walk when he collapsed.

WARRANT ARRESTS – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested John Russell Bradley, 49, of Golden Valley, and Melissa Maureen Karr, 41, of Kingman, early Saturday (2/20) morning. Bradley was arrested on a failure to appear felony warrant issued by Mohave County Superior Court. Karr was arrested on a failure to appear misdemeanor warrant issued by Kingman Justice Court. Approximately 1:06 a.m., deputies responded to a disturbance in the 1300 block of Suffock which led them to a residence in the 1100 block of McVicar Avenue. Deputies contacted Bradley and Karr. A record check showed each of them to have an outstanding warrant. Bradley and Karr were taken into custody without incident. They were transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

February 23, 2010

MCSO PROMOTES

Mohave County Sheriff’s K9 Officer Stephen Padilla has recently been promoted to a patrol sergeant. Padilla started his career with MCSO as a Deputy in 2001. Padilla is a calm and quite person until he speaks of his K9 partner “Zelig”. They became partners in 2007 after attending training from Adlerhorst International Academy in Riverside, California.

Padilla earned an AA degree in criminal justice. He is also certified as a general instructor, field training office and tactical operations unit operator.

Padilla is a proud native of Arizona where he grew up in beautiful Seilgman. In 1994 he graduated from Kingman High School. Padilla and his wife, Mande, have been married for 8 years and they have 3 children.

When Padilla was asked, times in his career where he feels that he made a difference he said “When I helped put a career criminal in prison for 27 years for his involvement in a drive by shooting and aggravated assault.”

“I like being outdoors, which is another reason why I chose this job. Being out in the community and not stuck in an office all day works for me,” Padilla said.

Padilla wants his patrol squad to continue to excel and he wants to encourage his deputies to always strive for more.

Padilla wants his division to network with the community. “Be proactive, get involved in the community and become more familiar with the area and neighborhoods,” he said. Also, continue to work closely with other agencies (KPD, MAGNET) to help resolve crimes.

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           Deputy Stephen Padilla was recently promoted

      to Sergeant at the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office.

February 23, 2010

DRUGS FOR SALE – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael Dustin Schwartz, 24, of Lake Havasu City, Sunday (2/21) morning for possession of dangerous drugs for sale and possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Approximately 8:45 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in a parking lot in the 1600 block of McCulloch Boulevard and contacted Schwartz, the driver. As deputies were speaking with Schwartz, they observed a young female juvenile passenger. Deputies learned that the female passenger to be 16-years-old. Deputies questioned Schwartz and the juvenile and learned that they were not related. Deputies had the female juvenile exit the vehicle. Deputies observed a black digital scale fall from the passenger door, as the female juvenile exited the vehicle. Deputies collected the scale and observed a white crystal residue on the scale. Deputies further observed a plastic bag, the size of a golf ball, containing a white crystal substance inside the vehicle which later field tested positive for methamphetamine. Deputies had Schwartz exit the vehicle where he was taken into custody without incident. Deputies found the juvenile to be in possession of marijuana. Deputies had the juvenile’s parent respond. The juvenile was released to her parent. A juvenile referral has been submitted to the Mohave County Juvenile Probation on possession of marijuana charges. Schwartz was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

2X’S AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report at the Mohave County Jail on Sunday (2/21) regarding an assault on two Detention Officers by an inmate. Approximately 2:36 p.m., deputies spoke with both victims and they reported that Shawn Avery Guerrero, 26, of Kingman, assaulted them. Investigations determined that two Detention Officers entered Guerrero’s cell and Guerrero would not comply with their verbal commands. One Detention Officer was struck in the head by Guerrero and the other Detention Officer got scratches on his face and neck from Guerrero. Detention Officer’s further restrained Guerrero with pepper spray. Deputies contacted Guerrero. During conversations with Guerrero, he said that the officers would not leave his cell and he slapped one of them. Guerrero was charged with two counts of aggravated assault on detention officer, felonies.

WARRANT ARREST – DESERT HILLS

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Stephanie Lynn Burke, 40, of Lake Havasu City, late Sunday (2/21) afternoon on a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu City Justice Court. Approximately 4:40 p.m., deputies contacted Burke at a business in the area of Bryden and London Bridge Road regarding her outstanding warrant. A record check confirmed Burke’s active warrant. Burke was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

WARRANTS ARREST – DESERT HILLS

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Orville Ray Larrance, 53, of Desert Hills, late Monday (2/22) morning on a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu City Justice Court and a parole violation misdemeanor warrant issued out of Maricopa County. Approximately 11:10 a.m., deputies contacted Larrance in the 3000 block of Joyce Lane regarding his outstanding warrants. A record check confirmed Larrance’s active warrants. Larrance was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

February 22, 2010

MARIJUANA/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Tamara Lorrene Austin, 44, of Mohave Valley, Friday (2/19) evening for production of marijuana, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Approximately 9:52 p.m., deputies contacted a female driver, identified as Austin, as she pulled her motor home into a parking lot in the 100 block of Aztec Road. A record check showed Austin’s driver’s license to be suspended. Austin was taken into custody without incident. A search of the vehicle revealed a glass pipe with burnt residue, a plastic container containing marijuana and two marijuana plants. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested John Clayton McArthur, 47, of Bullhead City, early Saturday (2/20) afternoon on a warrant. Approximately 12:12 p.m., deputies responded to a male subject, wearing a red jacket, harassing customers at a convenience store on Highway 95 at Lake. Deputies responded to the area and located a male subject wearing a red jacket identified as McArthur on Highway 95 at milepost 187. A record check showed McArthur to have a failure to appear misdemeanor warrant issued by Bullhead City Municipal Court.   McArthur was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

10X’S DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Brandon Russell Burgett, 26, of Fort Mohave, and Daniel Wayne Kline, 22, of Bullhead City, early Sunday (2/21) morning. Burgett was arrested on 8 counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Kline was arrested on 2 counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies, and a misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear issued by Bullhead City Municipal Court. Approximately 1:00 a.m., deputies responded to the 1600 block of Valencia Road in reference to loud music. Upon arrival, deputies located the house where the loud music was coming from in the 1600 block of Schiffer Lane. Deputies observed people running from the house and jumping a chain link fence. Deputies contacted the homeowner identified as Burgett. Deputies contacted numerous juveniles inside the residence. Deputies instructed the juveniles to contact their parents and have their parents pick them up. Deputies observed numerous pipes ranging from a water base pipe to glass pipes.

Burgett was taken into custody without incident. Deputies contacted a male subject lying on the ground in the backyard identified as Kline. A record check showed Kline to have an outstanding warrant. Kline was taken into custody without incident. A search of Kline revealed 2 packs of rolling papers. Burgett and Kline were transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

11X’S DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Marco Antonio Cruz, 20, of La Puente, and Vincent Michael Sanglay, 20, of Baldwin Park, both of California, early Sunday (2/21) morning. Cruz was arrested on 1 count of possession of drug paraphernalia, felony, and driving with a suspended drivers license, misdemeanor. Sanglay was arrested on 10 counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Approximately 3:43 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 95 near Jerome and contacted Cruz, the driver. A record check showed Cruz’s driver’s license to be suspended. Cruz was taken into custody without incident. Deputies contacted Sanglay, the passenger, and had him exit the vehicle. Deputies smelled an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Deputies observed a water base pipe inside the vehicle. A search of a back pack belonging to Sanglay revealed miscellaneous drug paraphernalia from pipes, water pipes, bags and containers containing marijuana residue.   Sanglay was taken into custody without incident. Cruz and Sanglay were transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Robert Lopez Figueroa, 31, of Kingman, Saturday (2/20) morning on a felony warrant for possession of a dangerous drug issued by Mohave County Superior Court. Approximately 8:30 a.m., deputies responded to a possible burglary at a residence in the 3200 block of McVicar Avenue. Deputies contacted Figueroa and determined he lived at the residence. A record check showed Figueroa to have an outstanding warrant. Figueroa was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.



DOOR TO DOOR SCAM – MOHAVE COUNTY

Mohave County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public regarding a scam. Where a two-man team is seeking work in neighborhoods.   Supposedly, they specialize in repairing roofs. An 82-year-old woman became a victim to this scam on Friday (2/19) in the Desert Hills area. The two men contacted the woman at her residence and offered to repair her roof which she agreed. The men worked less than an hour and charged the victim $5,800. The victim became suspicious after she paid the men and she called authorities. Deputies observed the roof had not been repaired. Deputies contacted the victims’ bank and determined the person cashing the check utilized a false identification.

The first suspect is described as a white male, 6'00” with blonde hair, while the second male suspect is described as possibly Hispanic or White, 5’8” with dark hair. Both suspects are described as being in their twenties.

The suspects were driving an older style blue pickup truck with supplies and material in the bed of the truck.

The Sheriff’s Office recommends utilizing licensed business for services to help protect yourself from fraud. If you suspect fraud, contact your local law enforcement office.

WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested John William Encarnacao, 48, of Lake Havasu City, early Friday (2/19) morning on a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu City Justice Court. Deputies recognized Encarnacao traveling on South Palo Verde and knew Encarnacao to have an outstanding warrant. Approximately 9:21 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on South Palo Verde at Lake Havasu Avenue and contacted Encarnacao. A record check confirmed Encarnacao’s active warrant. Encarnacao was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

THEFT/SUSPENDED DRIVERS LICENSE – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Anthony Roy Nelson, 29, of Kingman, Friday (2/19) afternoon for theft, felony, and driving with suspended driver’s license, misdemeanor. Deputies observed a vehicle speeding eastbound on Northern Avenue. Approximately 3:13 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Diagonal Way and Eagle Drive. Deputies contacted Nelson, the driver. During conversations, Nelson advised there was a .22 caliber gun in the vehicle. Deputies had Nelson exit the vehicle. A record check showed Nelson to have a suspended license. Nelson was taken into custody without incident. The weapon was confiscated. A record check showed the weapon to have been reported stolen on January 22, 2010. Further conversations with Nelson, he said that a friend left the weapon inside the vehicle. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

WARRANTS ARRESTS – MEADVIEW

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Bryson Rickey Hunter Sr, 32, and Duane Ray Parker, 51, both of Peach Springs, early Friday (2/19) evening. Hunter was arrested on a felony warrant for failure to remain at scene of an injury accident issued by Mohave County Superior Court and on a misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear issued by Kingman Justice Court. Parker was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear issued by Kingman Justice Court. At about 7:00 p.m., deputies contacted Hunter and Parker at a non-injury traffic accident on Diamond Bar. Both Hunter and Parker were passengers in one of the vehicles involved. A record check showed Hunter and Parker to have outstanding warrants. Hunter and Parker were taken into custody without incident. They were transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

February 19, 2010

PRIVATE PROPERTY ACCIDENT – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies investigated a private property accident that occurred early Thursday (2/18) evening. At about 5:53 p.m., deputies responded to where a red 1994 Ford Pickup Truck ran into the building of the Post Office located at 8045 Highway 95. Upon arrival, deputies observed both front glass doors were off the hinges with glass all over the floor. No injuries were reported. Deputies contacted the driver, Mitchell Scott Lane, 42, of Las Vegas, Nevada. During conversations with Lane, he said he pulled into the parking lot and his brakes failed. A record check showed Lane’s driver’s license to have been suspended. Lane was taken into custody without incident. Deputies found Lane to be in possession of a pipe with burnt residue and rolling papers. Lane was arrested on two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Armando Lopez-Gutierrez, 43, of Bullhead City, Thursday (2/18) morning. Approximately 7:20 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Lagos Grande Place at Lagos Grande Drive. The driver identified himself as Lopez-Gutierrez of Mexico. With the assistance of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Lopez-Gutierrez was determined to be an illegal immigrant. Lopez-Gutierrez was taken into custody without incident. He was transported to Mohave County District II Substation where ICE, later took him into custody. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

DRUGS/MARIJUANA/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested David James Ralph, 27, of Kingman, late Wednesday (2/17) morning for possession of dangerous drugs, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Deputies observed a vehicle speeding in a 15 miles per hour posted school zone. Approximately 11:20 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 4100 block of Bank Street and contacted the driver. A K-9 unit responded and conducted a search. The K9 had a positive alert. Deputies found Ralph, a passenger, to be in possession of multiple bags of marijuana, a pipe with burnt residue and a plastic bag containing a white crystal substance which field tested positive for methamphetamine. Ralph was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

3X’S FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE – VALLE VISTA

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Arlene Heather Anderson, 51, James D Blocker, 48, and Crystal Leolan May Lewis, 22, all of Kingman, Wednesday (2/17) evening. All three subjects were arrested on fugitive from justice felony warrants issued out of Utah. Anderson’s warrant issued out of Millard County Superior Court while Blocker’s and Lewis’s warrant were issued out of Juab County. Approximately 7:30 p.m., deputies responded to a residence in the 8000 block of E Country Road in reference to trespassers living on the property. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Anderson, Blocker and Lewis. A record check showed each of them to have an outstanding warrant. Anderson, Blocker and Lewis were taken into custody without incident. They were transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. This case remains under investigation.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

6X’S DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Arick Steven Ring, 31, of Fort Myers, Florida, Wednesday (2/17) morning on 6 counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Approximately 8:22 a.m., deputies responded to a theft report at a convenience store in the 5400 block of Highway 95. While in route, deputies were informed that a male subject left the store without paying for gasoline and he was traveling in a dark four-door passenger vehicle with a California license plate. An ATL (Attempt to Locate) was issued to area law enforcement. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the owner. The owner reported that Ring sped off in his vehicle towards Mohave Valley on Highway 95 without paying for the gasoline. Another deputy observed the vehicle traveling on Highway 95 near South Drive. Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 8800 block of Highway 95 in Mohave Valley and contacted Ring. During conversations with Ring, he said that he was in a hurry and he left without paying for the gas. Ring was taken into custody without incident. A search of the vehicle revealed 6 syringes and multiple clothing items that still had anti-theft devices attached. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation. The vehicle was towed from the scene. Additional charges of theft have been forwarded to the County Attorney’s Office for review.

WARRANT ARREST – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Victor Louis Sielski, 44, of Mohave Valley, late Wednesday (2/17) morning on a contempt of court misdemeanor warrant issued by Moccasin Court. Approximately 11:00 a.m., deputies responded to the area of Courtwright Road and the power plant in reference to an erratic person driving an older model yellow van with passengers. Deputies observed a vehicle matching the description traveling westbound on Courtwright Road. Deputies then observed the vehicle turn southbound on Ranchero Lane. The driver’s side brake light was inoperable. Deputies did not observe any erratic behavior. Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 3000 block of Cheyenne Drive and contacted the driver. Deputies contacted multiple passengers. A record check showed one of the passengers identified as Sielski to have an outstanding warrant. Sielski was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

SEARCH AND RESCUE – ARIZONA STRIP

Mohave County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Units were deployed Friday (2/12) evening due to a missing person in the mountains of the Arizona Strip. Search and Rescue Units responded from Kingman and Bullhead City along with Department of Public Safety Air Rescue Unit.   The missing person was identified as Berklee Holm, 57, of Hildale, Utah. SAR personnel searched, throughout the evening and into Sunday (2/14) morning, until the subject was located. A fixed wing aircraft belonging to a SAR Volunteer was also utilized. A local ranger spotted the missing person and brought him to safety. Apparently Holm’s vehicle had become stuck in the mud near Mount Dellenbaugh. Holm was reunited with his relatives.

SEARCH AND RESCUE – LITTLEFIELD (AZ STRIP)

Mohave County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Units were deployed Sunday (2/14) afternoon due to a missing person on a motorcycle. Search and Rescue Units from Kingman and Bullhead City were already in the area. At about 12:22 p.m., SAR units responded. A short time later, deputies located the missing person as he walked out from the desert to the highway.

SEARCH AND RESCUE – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Units responded Sunday (2/14) evening due to a person stranded on Mount Nutt.   Gary Jacque, 49, of Kingman, was self reporting via a cellular phone that he was unable to make it down the mountain. At about 5:20 p.m., Kingman Air Rescue Ranger, Department of Public Safety, responded and located Jacque. He was in good health and he was taken to his vehicle.

INJURY ACCIDENT – DOLAN SPRINGS

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a single vehicle injury accident that occurred on Pierce Ferry Road at milepost 5 early Tuesday (2/16) morning. At about 1:32 a.m. deputies responded to the scene of where a Honda Civic rolled over. The driver was transported to Kingman Regional Medical Center. The driver did not have life threatening injuries. Investigations determined the driver had fallen asleep while driving.

ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 6 illegal immigrants early Wednesday (2/17) morning. At about 12:28 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 68 at milepost 22. Deputies contacted 6 occupants. With the assistance of Immigration and Customs Enforcement they were determined to be illegal immigrants. They were taken into custody and transported to the Mohave County Jail where ICE will later take them into custody. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

SUSPENDED LICENSE – BULLHEAD CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael David Jensen, 50, of Bullhead City, Friday (2/12) evening for driving with suspended license, a misdemeanor. Approximately 8:51 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Bullhead Parkway at Highway 95 and contacted Jensen, the driver. A record check showed Jensen to have a suspended driver’s license. Jensen was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation. The vehicle was towed from the scene. Jensen was also cited for failure to have vehicle insurance and displaying suspended license plates.

DUI – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested James Dean Hay, 45, of Kingman, early Saturday (2/13) morning for DUI, misdemeanor. Deputies observed a vehicle speeding on Jagerson Avenue in the area of N Melody Street. Approximately 2:00 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Marshall Drive and Snavely Avenue. Deputies contacted Hay, the driver, and smelled an odor of alcohol on Hay. During conversations with Hay, he admitted to have been drinking. Following the field sobriety tests (FST’s), Hay was taken into custody and transported to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office where he refused to submit to a breath analysis. A blood sample was taken from Hay to be submitted to the DPS Crime Lab for further analysis. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail without incident. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

DISORDERLY CONDUCT – SOUTH OF LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Thomas Moore Sidman, 40, a transient, Monday (2/15) morning for disorderly conduct, misdemeanor.   At about 7:37 a.m., deputies were dispatched to an agency assist for Department of Public Safety in reference to a male subject jumping into traffic in the area of milepost 173 on Highway 95. While enroute, dispatch advised the subject was now at milepost 175 and was physically standing in front of vehicles. Upon arrival, deputies contacted an Officer from Lake Havasu Police Department. The officer said that the subject, identified as Sidman, was on the side of the roadway when he arrived. Deputies contacted Sidman. During conversations with Sidman, he said that he was almost hit by a passing vehicle. Further conversations with Sidman, he said that he was trying to get a ride and the best way to do this is to stand close to the passing cars and put your arms out in front of them. Sidman was taken into custody without further incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation. During the investigation, deputies learned that LHPD dispatch took 5 calls regarding this incident while MCSO dispatch took 8 calls.

WARRANT ARREST – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Richard Charles Lundy, 47, of Fort Mohave, Monday (2/15) evening on a fugitive from justice felony warrant issued out of Sacramento County in California on 4-20-09. Approximately 7:53 p.m., deputies contacted Lundy during a traffic stop on Chaparral and Pearl. A record check showed Lundy to have an outstanding warrant. Lundy was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

DRUGS FOR SALE – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Louis Nicklos Viera, 21, of Lake Havasu City, Monday (2/15) evening for possession of narcotic drugs for sale, felony. Deputies observed Viera driving a vehicle as he pulled into a convenient store on Highway 95 at Acoma. Deputies knew Viera’s driver’s license to be suspended. Approximately 10:27 p.m., deputies contacted Viera and a record check confirmed his license to be suspended. Viera was taken into custody without incident. A search of Viera revealed a round ball of a brown tar substance consistent with heroin inside a plastic bag. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT/VANDALISM – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report at the Mohave County Jail on Friday (2/12) regarding an assault on a Detention Officer by an inmate. Approximately 6:00 a.m., deputies contacted a Detention Officer. The Detention Officer said that they removed inmate Arthur Lloyd Gier Jr., 47, of Bullhead City, from his cell as he damaged the fire sprinkler inside his cell and water was running from the ceiling. The Detention Officer further said that inmate Gier was uncooperative as he was being moved from his cell. Deputies learned that inmate Gier bit a Detention Officer in the hand as he was being further restrained. Deputies contacted Gier and charged him with aggravated assault on a detention officer and jail destruction/injury to jail, both felonies.

WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Patricia Lee Lindsay, 29, of Lake Havasu City, early Friday (2/12) afternoon on a failure to appear misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu City Justice Court. Approximately 12:42 p.m., deputies contacted Lindsay during a traffic stop on Jamaica at McCulloch. A record check showed Lindsay to have an outstanding warrant. Lindsay was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

WARRANT ARREST – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Marci Jean Herr, 46, of Needles, Calif., late Friday (2/12) afternoon on a parole violation felony warrant issued out of Sacramento County in California on 12-1-04 on original charge of arson.   Approximately 4:40 p.m., deputies contacted Herr during a traffic stop on Highway 95 at Joy Lane. A record check showed Herr to have an outstanding warrant. Herr was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

BURGLARY/STOLEN PROPERTY – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested William C Spencer, 29, of Kingman, Friday (2/12) evening for burglary and trafficking stolen property, felonies. On Saturday (2/6) deputies were contacted via the telephone regarding a theft. The victim reported over $2,000 worth of jewelry was stolen from their residence in Kingman. Later, the victim informed the deputy that Spencer, her daughters’ boyfriend, took the jewelry and sold some items to pawn shops. Investigations confirmed Spencer pawned a wedding ring set. Approximately 8:42 p.m., deputies contacted Spencer at a residence in the 2900 block of Thompson Avenue. During conversations with Spencer, he admitted to taking and selling some of the jewelry to support his addiction to prescription pills.

Spencer was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

CONTEMPT OF COURT – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Deana Lee Harris, 41, of Fort Mohave, Saturday (2/13) for contempt of court, misdemeanor. Approximately 8:33 a.m., deputies responded to a contempt of court at a residence in the 4900 block of Calle Del Media. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the 46-year-old male victim. The victim said that he has an order of protection against Harris and she is currently at his residence. Deputies confirmed the order of protection to be valid. Deputies contacted Harris. During conversations with Harris, she said that she was expecting an important letter to arrive at the address and she knew of the stipulations of the court order. Harris was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

ASSAULT – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report at the Mohave County Jail Sunday (2/14) morning regarding an inmate assaulting another inmate. Approximately 9:12 a.m., deputies contacted a Detention Officer. The Detention Officer reported that inmate Michael Patrick Reisewitz, 29, of Golden Valley, was hitting another inmate, a 37-year-old male victim. The Detention Officer said that he separated the two inmates. Deputies contacted the victim. The victim reported that Reisewitz punched him in the face numerous times. Deputies contacted Reisewitz. During conversations with Reisewitz, he said the inmate tried to hit him and he put his hands up to defend himself. Reisewitz was charged with assault, a misdemeanor.

WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Valerie Denise Kroyer, 37, of Lake Havasu City, early Sunday (2/14) afternoon on a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu City Municipal Court. Approximately 1:52 p.m., deputies observed Kroyer riding a bicycle in the 600 block of Acoma Boulevard. Deputies knew Kroyer to have an outstanding warrant. A record check confirmed Kroyer’s active warrant. Deputes contacted Kroyer and took her into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

DRUG PARAPHERNALIA/CONTEMPT OF COURT – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Andres Albert Rubidoux, 21, of Kingman, early Sunday (2/14) evening for possession of drug paraphernalia, felony, and contempt of court per domestic violence, misdemeanor. Approximately 5:41 p.m., deputies responded to a contempt of court at a residence in the 2800 block of McVicar Avenue and contacted the reporting party, a 19-year-old female victim. The victim said that Rubidoux is her ex-boyfriend and she has an order of protection against him. The victim reported that Rubidoux has violated the order as he communicated with her two times via her MySpace account. Deputies viewed the communications online. Deputies confirmed the order of protection to be valid. Deputies responded to a residence in the 2700 block of Hearne Avenue and contacted Rubidoux. During conversations with Rubidoux, he admitted to sending her two messages. Rubidoux was taken into custody without incident. A search of Rubidoux revealed a pill bottle containing a strong odor of marijuana and residue. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Friday, February 12, 2010

INJURY ACCIDENT – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a single vehicle injury accident that occurred on the railroad frontage road between the tracks and Highway 66, across from the mini-market located on Thompson, late Thursday (2/11) evening. At about 11:22 p.m. deputies responded to the scene of where a male driver of an ATV was thrown from his vehicle when his quad hit a mud puddle and flipped. The driver, Tommy Loader, of Kingman was transported to a hospital with unknown injuries. Speed is a factor in the investigation.

DRUGS – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kathaleen Renee Buck, 34, of Kingman, early Friday (2/12) morning for possession of dangerous drugs, felony, and disorderly conduct per domestic violence, misdemeanor. Approximately 12:50 a.m., deputies responded to the 3500 block of Devlin Avenue in reference to a disturbance. As a result of the investigation, Buck was arrested for disorderly conduct which involved a 17-year-old female victim. Buck was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. During transport, deputies observed Buck moving around a lot in the backseat of the patrol unit. After Buck was booked into the jail, deputies observed in the backseat of the patrol unit where Buck was seated a white crystal substance spread all over the floor board and backseat. Deputies further observed a piece of clear plastic bag. The crystal substance was collected and field tested positive for methamphetamine. Deputies re-contacted Buck and charged her with possession of dangerous drugs.

SUSPENDED LICENSE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Stanley Junior Matysek, 21, of Fort Mohave, Thursday (2/11) morning for driving with a suspended license, misdemeanor. Approximately 8:00 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on La Riquenza Road near Camp Mohave Road and contacted Matysek, the driver. A record check showed Matysek’s driver’s license to be suspended. Matysek was taken into custody without incident. Matysek was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT – BULLHEAD CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Mario Mendoza-Angel, 25, of Bullhead City, Wednesday (2/10) evening. Approximately 9:50 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 95 near Bullhead Parkway and contacted Mendoza-Angel, the driver. Mendoza-Angel identified himself with a Mexico voter’s card. With the assistance of Border Patrol, Mendoza-Angel was determined to be an illegal immigrant. Mendoza-Angel was taken into custody without incident. Mendoza-Angel was transported to Mohave County District II Substation where Border Patrol, later took him into custody. Mendoza-Angel was also cited for expired registration, no vehicle insurance and no valid driver’s license.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

WEAPON OFFENSE – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jeremy David Ross, 30, of Kingman, Wednesday (2/10) morning for misconduct involving a prohibited weapon, felony, and disorderly conduct per domestic violence, misdemeanor. Approximately 6:20 a.m., deputies responded to a possible medical call at a residence in the 2000 block of Devlin Avenue. The reporting party advised hearing yelling and thought someone was having a heart attack. Upon arrival, deputies observed the Fire Department Personnel were speaking with a male subject later identified as Ross. The Fire Department personnel advised that Ross was talking about tigers being inside his residence. Deputies contacted Ross. During conversations with Ross, he said that tigers had attacked his grandmother. Deputies entered the residence and contacted Ross’s grandmother. Ross’s grandmother advised that she was worried as Ross had been acting strange and yelling. She further advised that Ross told her that he has gasoline inside the residence. A jar with gasoline was located with a makeshift wick. Further conversations with Ross, he admitted to putting gasoline in the jar. Ross was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested an illegal immigrant late Wednesday (2/10) afternoon. Deputies observed a speeding vehicle on Highway 95. At about 4:15 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 95 at Vacation. Deputies contacted the driver. With the assistance of Border Patrol, the driver was determined to be illegal immigrant. The subject was taken into custody and transported to the Mohave County District II Substation where Border Patrol later took him into custody. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Ramon Valdivia-Jacinto, 37, of Fort Mohave, early Wednesday (2/10) evening. Deputies observed traffic having to slow down when two people crossed Highway 95 in the 4500 block. Approximately 7:10 p.m., deputies stopped and contacted both subjects in a parking lot. One of the subjects was identified with a Mexico driver’s license as Valdivia-Jacinto. With the assistance of Border Patrol, Valdivia-Jacinto was determined to be an illegal immigrant. Valdivia-Jacinto was taken into custody without incident. Valdivia-Jacinto was transported to Mohave County District II Substation where Border Patrol, later took him into custody.

2X’S ALCOHOL OFFENSES – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jon Steven Douglas, 19, and Timothy Marcos Wilson, 20, both of Lake Havasu City, late Tuesday (2/9) evening for minor consumption of alcohol, misdemeanor. Approximately 11:04 p.m., as deputies were patrolling the area of Kiowa Boulevard and Lampkin, they observed a person standing in the street and a second person lying in the street. As deputies approached, they observed a male subject lying on the ground get up and run. Deputies contacted the person who was standing, identified as Douglas. Deputies determined Douglas to be intoxicated and underage. Douglas was taken into custody without incident. A short time later, deputies located the male subject who was initially lying on the ground in the street. The male subject was identified as Wilson. Deputies observed Wilson to have injuries to his face. Apparently Wilson had fallen off a bicycle. Deputies also determined Wilson to be intoxicated and underage. Wilson was transported to Havasu Regional Medical Center where he was treated and medically released. Wilson was taken into custody without incident. They were transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

SEARCH AND RESCUE – SOUTH OF LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Units were deployed Wednesday (2/10) evening due a person lost in the desert. Tyler Fonte, 22, of Lake Havasu City, was self reporting via a cellular telephone that he had become lost in the Mohave Wash. Approximately 6:30 p.m., Lake Havasu City Search and Rescue Units responded. At about 9:11 p.m., Fonte was located in the Mohave Wash approximately 6 miles from the Bill Williams River. He was in good health.

* Wednesday, February 10, 2010*

Counterfeiting

The Kingman Police Department would like to make local merchant’s aware that in the last two days we have had two counterfeit attempts. One attempt was at a local convenience store, yesterday at about 4:00pm. A male subject in his early 30’s, 225 lbs. about 6’ to 6’3” tall with dark hair slicked back wearing a “hoodie”, sweatshirt. The suspect came into the store trying to purchase cigarettes, but the alert clerk noticed when she held the bill up in the light the hologram was of Abe Lincoln, not Ben Franklin. Attached are some photos of the counterfeit bills and you can see the hologram.

If you have any contact with someone trying to pass these bills contact the Kingman Police Department (928) 753-2191

BURGLARY – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Fredy Cotera Garay, 43, of Kingman, Tuesday (2/9) afternoon for burglary, a felony.

Approximately 2:00 p.m., deputies responded to a burglary in progress in the 4000 block of Thompson Avenue. While enroute, dispatch advised that a Detective was at the scene and detained a male subject. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the Detective and the male subject identified as Garay. The homeowner, a 39-year-old female victim, was contacted via telephone and conveyed that nobody was to be on her property. A search of Garay revealed inside his jacket numerous CD’s, numerous VHS movies, a video game controller and a tow strap which belonged to the victim. During conversations with Garay, he said that he found the items on the floor inside the living room. Further conversations with Garay, he said that he didn’t understand why he was being arrested, because all he did was trespass inside the residence. Garay was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

SUSPENDED LICENSE – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Nicolas Herrera, 34, of Bullhead City, late Tuesday (2/9) afternoon for driving with suspended license, a misdemeanor. Approximately 4:44 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Jerome Avenue, east of Calle Del Media, and contacted Herrera, the driver. A record check showed Herrera to have a suspended driver’s license. Herrera was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation. The vehicle was towed from the scene. Herrera was also cited for failure to carry registration card and was issued a repair order for the brake light not working.

THEFT – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Leslie Everett Wilson, 58, of Mohave Valley, Monday (2/8) afternoon for theft, felony. Approximately 2:45 p.m., deputies responded to a theft report in the 2100 block of Maverick and contacted the reporting party. The reporting party said that he was hired to clear a lot in the 2200 block of Cabot by the owner. The reporting party further said that a few days ago there were several red steel frames on the lot and today he discovered they were missing. The reporting party advised that he located the steel frames, prior to him calling authorities, near a residence in the 2100 block of Maverick.

Deputies observed a male subject, identified as Wilson, exit the house. Deputies contacted Wilson. During conversations with Wilson, he said that he had permission to take the steel from a lot. Deputies contacted the lot owner and owner of the steel. The owner, a 76-year-old male victim, said that he did not give the steel frames away. Wilson was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Corey James Kelly, 19, of Lake Havasu City, Monday (2/8) evening for possession of drug paraphernalia, felony. Approximately 8:28 p.m., deputies assisted the Probation Department in conducting a search of a residence in the 3200 block of Chemehuevi Boulevard. The Probation Officer advised that Kelly is on probation and she is the case officer. Upon entry, deputies immediately smelled a strong odor of burning marijuana and observed a cloud of smoke in the living room. Deputies detained 7 subjects in the living room. Deputies observed a glass marijuana pipe with burnt marijuana on the living room table, several glass marijuana pipes on the dining room table and a glass marijuana pipe with burnt residue in the master bedroom on top of a night stand. The Probation Officer located Kelly hiding behind his bedroom door. A search of Kelly’s bedroom revealed a glass marijuana pipe with burnt residue and a metal marijuana pipe. Kelly was taken into custody without incident. Christopher Cady Horne, 20, and Gary Dear, 19, were cited and released at the scene for possession of drug paraphernalia, felony. Three juveniles, under the age of 18, were released to their parents. Two other people were released at the scene. Kelly was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

3 ARRESTS – DESERT HILLS

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Robert Scott Freeman, 24, of Lake Havasu City, Zachery Thomas Snell, 18, and Lauryn Renae Hale, 18, both of Desert Hills, Saturday (2/6) morning. Freeman was arrested on a failure to appear misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu City Justice Court. Snell was arrested on two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Hale was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor. Approximately 8:40 a.m., deputies assisted the Probation Department in contacting Snell at a residence in the 5800 block of Reef Boulevard. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Freeman at the doorway of the residence. Deputies knew Freeman to have an outstanding warrant. A record check confirmed Freeman’s active warrant. Freeman was taken into custody without incident. Deputies contacted the Probation Officer as he was speaking with Snell and Hale inside their bedroom. Deputies questioned Snell and Hale regarding any illegal items. Hale reached to an end table and retrieved a glass marijuana pipe with burnt residue. Deputies collected the pipe from Hale and another pipe which was also located on the end table. Deputies observed a black wooden box on the end table which contained a metal marijuana pipe and a glass marijuana pipe. Snell and Hale were taken into custody without incident. Freeman, Snell and Hale were transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

EXTREME DUI – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jack Larry Brunner, 42, of Anaheim, Calif., early Sunday (2/7) morning for DUI, DUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .08% and extreme DUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .15% and less than 20%, misdemeanors. Approximately 1:43 a.m., deputies observed an off highway utility vehicle traveling on Jamaica Boulevard. Deputies further observed the vehicle did not have a license plate. Deputies conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Monte Carlo and contacted Brunner, the driver. Deputies smelled an odor of alcohol on Brunner. During conversations with Brunner, he admitted to have been drinking earlier. Following the field sobriety tests (FST’s), Brunner was taken into custody and transported to the Mohave County District III Substation where an analysis revealed his blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be .160%. He was booked into the jail without incident. The 2010 Polaris Ranger was towed from the scene. Investigations determined the vehicle did not have highway registration.

WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Rick Varner, 41, of Lake Havasu City, late Sunday (2/7) morning on a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu City Justice Court. Approximately 10:46 a.m., deputies observed Varner driving a vehicle and deputies knew Varner to have an outstanding warrant. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Papago at Cibola and contacted Varner. A record check confirmed Varner’s active warrant. Varner was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

2X’S WEAPONS OFFENSE – YUCCA

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Richard John Tejchman Jr., 43, of Yucca, Sunday (2/7) afternoon on two counts of possession of a weapon by prohibited person, felonies. Approximately 2:00 p.m., deputies responded to a domestic violence call at a residence in the 3800 block of West Second Avenue and contacted the reporting party. The reporting party said that Tejchman, her husband, threatened to shoot himself. The reporting party further said that Tejchman has 2 firearms. Deputies learned that Tejchman is a felon; therefore he is a prohibited possessor of firearms. Deputies proceeded to a residence in the 16900 block of South Lawton Road and contacted Tejchman. During conversations with Tejchman, deputies learned that he has a 12 gauge shotgun and a 9 mm handgun. The weapons were confiscated. Tejchman was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

WARRANT ARREST – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael Scott Miller, 26, of Golden Valley, Sunday (2/7) evening on a fugitive from justice felony warrant issued out of Arizona Department of Corrections. Approximately 9:30 p.m., deputies contacted Miller during a traffic stop on Chino at Liguirta. A record check showed Miller to have an outstanding warrant. Miller was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

2X’S AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael Kelly Mitchell, 43, of Bullhead City, early Monday (2/8) morning for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault, both felonies. Sunday (2/7) evening, at about 10:20 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 1500 block of Terral Lane and contacted the reporting party, a 39-year-old male victim. The victim reported that Mitchell forced the door to his residence open and charged at him. The victim further reported that he tackled Mitchell to the ground where they continued to fight. The victim said that he kicked Mitchell in the lower back and Mitchell fell outside of his residence. The victim further said the he called law enforcement while Mitchell left the scene. Deputies patrolled the area and located Mitchell standing on a porch of a residence in the 4400 block of Ranchita Drive. Deputies contacted Mitchell and observed him to have a bloody nose and bruises. Fort Mohave Fire Department personnel responded. During conversations with Mitchell, he said that three guys jumped him and dragged him into a yard. FMFD transported Mitchell to Valley View Medical Center. Deputies returned to the victims’ house and contacted two witnesses. Both witnesses said that Mitchell kicked the door open and began fighting with the victim. One of the witness advised that Mitchell had a weapon in his hand which may have been a knife when they were on the ground near the couch. Deputies observed a wooden handled ice pick at the end of the couch. Deputies confiscated the ice pick and observed a damaged front door. Approximately 3:10 a.m., deputies responded back to Valley View Medical Center. Mitchell was being medically released from the hospital. Mitchell was taken into custody without incident. During conversations with Mitchell, he said that he went over to his friend’s house to talk and he brought an ice pick with him, because he was unsure what was going to occur. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

JAIL DISTURBANCE QUELLED

Early Monday (2/8) evening Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman where inmates were causing a disturbance.

Several inmates became upset about having to return to their cell after their time out in the common area was finished. The situation escalated after three inmates broke the overhead sprinkler system piping, several light fixtures and a metal track from a cell door in the A pod.

MCSO Deputies and Detention Officers quelled the disturbance within an hour. No injuries were reported. The disturbance was confined to one housing unit known as A pod. Inmates in A pod were locked down for a period of time and operation of A pod is back to normal.

Inmate John Paul Ramos, 26, of Kingman, Inmate Ramey Ramiro Villanueva, 23, of Lake Havasu City, and Inmate Rudy Nicholas Molina, 18, of Bullhead City, were each charged with destruction to public jail and riot, felonies.

RESISTING ARREST – DESERT HILLS

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Heidi Linn Kispert, 44, of Desert Hills, early Tuesday (2/9) morning for resisting arrest, felony. Approximately 1:14 a.m., deputies responded to a domestic violence call in the 1000 block of Fathom Drive and contacted the reporting party, a 71-year-old male victim. The victim reported that Kispert, his roommate, had been drinking a lot and was being disruptive. Deputies contacted Kispert outside of the residence and attempted to speak with her numerous times regarding the incident. Kispert continued to be evasive with deputies. Kispert pulled away from the deputy as he informed her that she was being arrested. Kispert was walking into the residence when she was taken into custody. Kispert continued to be uncooperative. An Officer from Lake Havasu Police Department responded and assisted in getting Kispert into the patrol unit. Kispert was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation without further incident. Charges of disorderly conduct per domestic violence are pending review by the County Attorneys Office.

Monday, February 8, 2010

DRUGS FOR SALE – DESERT HILLS

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Dane Edward Conley, 53, of Desert Hills, early Friday (2/5) afternoon for possession of dangerous drugs for sale, felony. Approximately 12:00 p.m., deputies contacted Conley while he was walking in the 3100 block of Jennie Lane. Deputies found Conley to be in possession of 4 plastic bags containing a white crystalline substance. Conley was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

DRUGS/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael Angelo Yovino, 35, of Fort Mohave, early Friday (2/5) afternoon for possession of dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Approximately 6:27 p.m., deputies contacted Yovino as he was riding a bicycle in the area of Pearl and Chaparral. Deputies found Yovino to be in possession of a syringe and a plastic bag containing a white crystalline substance which field tested positive for methamphetamine. Yovino was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

MARIJUANA/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Mario Gonzalez Jr., 27, of Kingman, late Friday (2/5) evening for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Approximately 11:28 p.m., deputies responded to the 4300 block of Irving Street in reference to loud music. Upon arrival, deputies located the house where the loud music was coming from. Deputies contacted occupants inside the residence and immediately determined a juvenile party had been taking place. Deputies cited 6 juveniles for minor consumption and released them to their parents. During the investigation, deputies contacted Gonzalez and found him to be in possession of a glass jar containing marijuana. Gonzalez was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

MARIJUANA/ALCOHOL OFFENSE – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kurt Brian Stough, 51, of Lake Havasu City, early Saturday (2/6) morning for possession of marijuana, felony, along with open container in vehicle and driving with suspended license, misdemeanors. Approximately 3:50 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 95 at South Drive and contacted Stough, the driver. Deputies immediately smelled an odor of burnt marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. Deputies questioned Stough regarding the marijuana smell and Stough advised there was a partial smoked marijuana cigarette in the ashtray. Deputies confiscated a half smoked marijuana cigarette. Deputies observed an empty beer bottle on the passenger floorboard and further observed 8 unopened beers in the rear passenger area with a bag of ice. The empty beer bottle on the floorboard was cool to the touch and had a small amount of liquid inside. A record check showed Stough’s driver’s license to be suspended for a prior DUI. Stough was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jonathan Duncan Hernandez, 26, of Golden Valley, Saturday (2/6) evening for child endangerment per domestic violence, felony. Approximately 4:04 p.m., deputies responded to an accident in the 5400 block of Destiny Way. Upon arrival, deputies observed an Arctic Cat ATV in the middle of the street and turned off. Deputies observed two subjects already loaded in the ambulance. The driver was identified as Hernandez and his passenger was his 1-year-old daughter. They were transported to Kingman Regional Medical Center. Investigations determined the ATV began to tilt when they fell off and neither was wearing a helmet or protective gear. A blood sample was taken from Hernandez to be submitted to the DPS Crime Lab for further analysis. Later, Hernandez was medically released from the hospital. Hernandez was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. Child Protective Services took custody of Hernandez’s daughter.

DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – NORTH OF LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Robert Daniel Moore, 45, of Golden Valley, Saturday (2/6) evening for possession of drug paraphernalia, felony, and driving with suspended license, misdemeanor. Approximately 9:53 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 95 near Interstate 40 and contacted Moore, the driver. A record check showed Moore’s driver’s license to be suspended. Moore was taken into custody without incident. A search of the vehicle revealed a glass pipe with burnt residue located under the driver’s seat. Moore was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report at the Mohave County Jail on Sunday (2/7) regarding an assault on a Detention Officer by an inmate. Approximately 11:07 p.m., deputies spoke with the victim, a Detention Officer, and he reported that Jesse Darren Pietrzak, 19, of Bullhead City, was causing a disturbance. The Detention Officer said that Pietrzak kicked him as he was being further restrained. Pietrzak was charged with aggravated assault on detention officer, felony.

INJURY ACCIDENT – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a single vehicle injury accident that occurred in the 4000 block of Ryan Avenue late Friday (2/5) evening. Approximately 11:35 p.m. deputies responded to the scene of an accident involving the driver, of a Volkswagen Jetta, and two passengers. Investigations determined the vehicle was traveling approximately 60 miles per house when it approached a curve in the roadway. The vehicle slid out of control and struck a parked vehicle and tipped over on its side. Medical responded and began treating the victims. The driver identified as Kyle Wesley Williams, 24, of Golden Valley, may have suffered from a broken arm and possibly head trauma. The front seated passenger, a 24-year-old male, complained of his chest and neck being sore, but he refused further medical treatment. The rear seated passenger identified as Frans Gary Lapre, 19, of Kingman, had a large bump on his head and appeared to be disoriented. Williams and Lapre were both transported to Hualapai Mountain Medical Center. Williams was later airlifted to Sunrise Medical Center in Las Vegas. Investigations determined all occupants of the vehicle had been drinking. An analysis of Lapre’s blood alcohol concentration revealed his (BAC) to be .041%. Lapre was cited for minor consumption, a misdemeanor. A blood sample was taken from Williams to be submitted to the DPS Crime Lab for further analysis. This accident remains under investigation.

SEARCH AND RESCUE – HUALAPAI MOUNTAINS

Mohave County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Units responded Saturday (2/6) evening to two stranded persons in the Hualapai Mountains. The reporting party said that their Jeep got stuck in the snow on Boriana Mine Road. Approximately 8:44 p.m. Search and Rescue Units from Kingman were deployed to the area. SAR personnel learned that Bradley Shuffler, 36, and Martin Edwards, 44, both of Kingman were traveling to the Hualapai Mountain Lodge when their vehicle become stuck. They traveled from the Yucca area via Alamo Road to Boriana Mine Road until the road conditions became too much and they became stranded. Shuffler and Edwards decided to hike to the lodge. SAR Units approached the area from two routes via Yucca and Kingman. Both routes required SAR units to utilize snow chains on their vehicles.   At about 2:00 a.m., SAR units located their stranded vehicle on Boriana Mine Road and could not travel any further due to weather and road conditions. The units approaching from Kingman got as far as the Flag Mine Road and had to stop because of heavy snow on the road. SAR Units had a distance of 8 miles in which they couldn’t access other than on foot in 3-feet of snow to continue their search. Coconino County was contacted and was responding with snow equipment. While Coconino County personnel were in route, a SAR volunteer knew that Tony Campbell, the manager of the Mother Road Harley-Davidson dealership in Kingman, has a Yamaha Rhino with snow tracks. Campbell was contacted and he responded without hesitation. SAR personnel utilized the Rhino in locating the missing men. Sunday (2/7) morning, at about 5:52 a.m., SAR units located them near Wild Cow Campgrounds. One of the men had fallen and was complaining of a hamstring injury. Both men were transported to Kingman.

SAR personnel advises the public to take note that Boriana Mine Road is not passable to any type of vehicle.

SAR personnel would like to remind people who become stranded or lost that in most cases it’s best to stay with your vehicle or at your campsite. Many of times, the vehicle or campsite is located before the subjects are. In this case, the subjects would have been located at 2:00 a.m.

SAR personnel greatly appreciates Tony Campbell’s assistance in loaning his personal equipment in locating and rescuing the stranded men.

Friday, February 5, 2010

DEATH INVESTIGATION – WEST OF YUCCA

Mohave County Sheriff’s detectives have been informed by the Mohave County Medical Examiner that the human remains of a male subject, matching the description of James Keefer, died of a gun shot wound to the chest. The body was located on January 28^th, 2010, off of Franconia Road, approximately 3 miles south of Interstate 40. The identity of the subject has been identified as James Keefer, 55, of Peoria.

3X’S BURGLARY – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Johnathon Robert Staggs, 19, Cory James Moxley, 15, both of Fort Mohave, and Justin James Davy, 17, of Mohave Valley on Wednesday (2/3). Staggs, Moxley and Davy were arrested on felony burglary charges. Early Wednesday evening on January 13^th deputies responded to a burglary report at a residence in the 4300 block of S Amanda Avenue in Fort Mohave. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the reporting party. Deputies observed an exterior lock appeared to have been pried off and the lock and lock mechanism were missing. Deputies further observed screws taken off the garage door. The homeowner, a 48-year old male victim, arrived and reported the following items missing; an electric saw with blades, a remote control race car and charger, a fiber optics “Corona” sign, a jet pilot life vest, a professional dart board, a 32 gallon trash can, a Sony stereo CD player, a subwoofer, a Leatherman multi-tool set and a pair of binoculars. The victim also reported over $500 damage to repair the garage door. Investigations led deputies to make contact with Staggs, Moxley and Davy. During an on-going investigation, deputies interviewed Staggs, Moxley and Davy at the Mohave County District II Substation. During conversations with Staggs and Davy, they both admitted to being in the victims’ garage. Staggs, Moxley and Davy were taken into custody without incident. Staggs was booked into the jail. Moxley and Davy were transported and booked into the Mohave County Juvenile Detention Center. Investigation continues as there may be an additional arrest.

EMERGENCY LANDING – 30 MILES NORTHWEST OF KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an emergency landing of an aircraft late Thursday (2/5) afternoon in the Red Lake area. At about 4:42 p.m., Mohave County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a call from a pilot of a small aircraft. The pilot advised he was flying towards Kingman when he began to smell fuel. The pilot began to descend to a lower elevation and the fuel smell continued.  The pilot then decided to make an emergency landing on Red Lake. Once he landed, he got out of the plane and it caught on fire. No injuries were reported. The National Transportation Safety Board was notified.

CHILD ABUSE – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s detectives arrested Rufus Crump, 40, of Golden Valley, Wednesday (2/3) afternoon for child abuse, felony. Deputies responded to a report of child abuse at a school on Wednesday (2/3) which occurred at a residence in the 3300 block of Verde Road. Deputies contacted school officials. School officials reported that a 4-year-old male student had bruises. Deputies contacted the victim and observed bruises to his back and bottom. Investigations determined that Crump, the mother’s boyfriend, had gotten upset with child and he was hit with a leash. At about 4:00 p.m., deputies contacted Crump in the 3500 block of Bond Street in Kingman where he was taken into custody without incident. Crump was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. Child Protective Services were notified of the incident.

DRUGS/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael Aiello, 40, of Golden Valley, Thursday (2/4) morning on 5 counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of dangerous drugs, possession of marijuana, felonies, along with 3 misdemeanor warrants. Approximately 9:23 a.m., deputies contacted Aiello at a residence in the 4800 block of Eden Road in reference to a follow-up investigation. A record check showed Aiello to have two failure to pay fines warrants and issuing a bad check warrant, all issued by Kingman Justice Court. Aiello was taken into custody without incident. A search of Aiello revealed a canister containing a plastic bag of marijuana and three plastic bags containing a white crystal substance which later field tested positive for methamphetamine. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael Peter Sessoyeff, 37, of Kingman, Thursday (2/4) afternoon for possession of drug paraphernalia, felony, and driving with suspended license, misdemeanor. Approximately 1:31 p.m., deputies observed an unlicensed motor scooter traveling eastbound in the 3700 block of Butler Avenue. Deputies conducted a traffic stop and contacted Sessoyeff, the driver. A record check showed Sessoyeff to have a suspended driver’s license. Sessoyeff was taken into custody without incident. A search of Sessoyeff revealed a metal canister containing marijuana residue. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene. Sessoyeff was also cited for no registration and no vehicle insurance.

MARIJUANA/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Joseph Martinez, 25, of Kingman, Thursday (2/4) evening for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies, and a failure to appear misdemeanor warrant issued by Kingman Justice Court. Approximately 10:30 p.m., deputies responded to a possible threatening phone call at a residence in the 3000 block of Hualapai Mountain Road. During the investigation, deputies contacted Martinez. A record check showed Martinez to have an outstanding warrant. Martinez was taken into custody without incident. A search of Martinez revealed a black and silver pipe with residue and a plastic bag containing marijuana. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

HOMICIDE WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Glenn Michael Peralta, 33, of Norco, Calif., on first degree murder and child abuse felony warrant issued by Mohave County Superior Court on 9-24-09 with a $500,000 bond. Early Wednesday (2/3) evening, at about 6:30 p.m., deputies responded to the Mohave County Jail to arrest a fugitive who had been extradited from San Bernardino County in California. Peralta was arrested and booked into the jail without incident.

October 28, 2007, deputies responded to a child abuse report at a residence in the 1900 block of Hubbell Drive in Desert Hills. Desert Hills Fire Department personnel were attending to a 7-month-old female infant suffering from a head injury.

The afternoon of October 29, 2007, Peralta was arrested on two felony charges of aggravated assault - adult on a minor and child abuse. Later that evening MCSO was informed that the 7-month-old female infant identified as Dekota Harryman died that evening at the hospital.

DRUGS/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Pokey Lee Evans, 37, of Golden Valley, Wednesday (2/3) evening for possession of dangerous drugs and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Deputies observed a motorcycle fail to stop at an intersection of Adobe Road and Chino Drive. Approximately 7:54 p.m. deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the motorcycle continued traveling without stopping. Eventually, the motorcycle turned into a fenced residential yard in the 5200 block of Destiny Way. Deputies immediately approached the driver identified as Evans and took him into custody. A search of Evans revealed two syringes and a plastic bag containing a white crystal substance which later field tested positive for methamphetamine. The plastic bag and contents weighed approximately 1.5 grams. Evans was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

2X’S DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Stephanie Rose Montgomery, 20, of Fort Mohave, Wednesday (2/3) evening on two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Approximately 10:00 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle on Schiffer Road near Calle Del Media. Upon arrival, deputies observed the parked vehicle with occupants inside. Deputies contacted both occupants and smelled an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Deputies got consent to search the vehicle. The search revealed a pipe with an odor of burnt marijuana and an empty pill bottle which had an odor of unburnt marijuana. During conversations with Montgomery, she said the pipe belonged to her and the bottle belonged to another friend. Montgomery was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

WARRANTS ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Brent Allen Mundy, 41, of Kingman, early Thursday (2/4) morning on two misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear issued by Lake Havasu Municipal Court and failure to pay fines issued by Kingman Justice Court. Approximately 1:20 a.m. deputies contacted Mundy during a traffic stop in the area of Jagerson Avenue and Stockton Hill Road. A record check showed Mundy to have outstanding warrants. Mundy was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

SEARCH AND RESCUE – NORTHEAST OF LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Units responded Wednesday (2/3) morning to two missing persons in the Hualapai Mountains. The reporting party said that her husband, David Flick, 59, and a friend, John Dobrowolski, 75, both of Lake Havasu City, hadn’t returned home from an off road adventure and they were expected to return Tuesday evening. The reporting party further said that they were traveling in a red 1995 Jeep Cherokee in the Hualapai Mountains. Approximately 5:30 a.m. Search and Rescue Units from Kingman, Bullhead City and Lake Havasu City were deployed to conduct a ground search while Kingman Ranger, Arizona Department of Public Safety Air Rescue, began an aerial search. Within an hour into the search the subjects were located by Kingman Ranger. The men were evacuated by helicopter and transported to the ground units. Both men were in good health. Their vehicle had become stuck in the snow on Boriana Mine Road.

ENDANGERMENT/WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Annie Elizabeth Dreiling, 30, of Lake Havasu City, Tuesday (2/2) afternoon for endangerment, felony, and a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu Justice Court. At about 2:24 p.m., deputies observed a Ford pick-up truck stopped in the left turn lane behind another vehicle on Southwind at Acoma South. As deputies passed the truck, they observed the female driver turn her head quickly and duck down. Deputies make an immediate u-turn and observed the truck run the posted stop sign and drive onto the sidewalk to make a right turn. Deputies caught up with the truck as it was making a left hand turn onto Paso Drive from Acoma. Deputies observed the vehicle traveling 60 miles per hour in a posted 25 mph zone. Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the vehicle continued without stopping. Deputies lost site of the vehicle momentarily. Deputies further observed the vehicle stopped as it was resting against a 3-foot retaining wall on Paso Drive approximately 40 yards from Fremont Drive. Deputies immediately conducted a high-risk approach and had the driver exit the vehicle. Deputies recognized the driver to be Dreiling. A record check showed Dreiling to have an outstanding warrant. Dreiling was taken into custody without incident. Deputies contacted a juvenile female passenger and determined she was 15 years old. The juvenile was later released to her mother. Dreiling was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation. Deputies observed Dreiling unable to sit still, talking rapidly and having a heavy sweat on face. A sample of Dreiling’s urine was collected for analysis. This incident remains under investigation. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

WARRANT ARREST – DESERT HILLS

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested John David Johnson, 44, of Desert Hills, late Tuesday (2/2) morning on a misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu Municipal Court for failure to pay fines. Deputies observed Johnson walking southbound on London Bridge Road near Pero Drive. A record check showed Johnson to have an outstanding warrant. Approximately 11:45 a.m., deputies contacted Johnson and took him into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

WARRANT ARREST – DESERT HILLS

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jennafer Alexis Zatezalo, 38, of Lake Havasu Drive, early Saturday (1/30) evening on a misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu Justice Court for failure to pay fines. Deputies observed Zatezalo walking in the 2000 block of Quartzite Place and knew she had an active warrant. A record check confirmed Zatezalo’s outstanding warrant. Approximately 5:46 p.m., deputies contacted Zatezalo and took her into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

IRS SCAM

FROM THE KINGMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT   KINGMAN POLICE DEPT NEWS

We received information concerning a tax season e-mail scam that I thought would be worth sending to everyone since we are in the tax preparation season. The above was received via e-mail. (see photo 1 below) The embedded link will take you to a site which looks very much like the official IRS website, but look at the information they are collecting. (see photo 2 below) Never provide any personal information online unless you know the exact source. When in doubt, contact IRS for verification. The IRS doesn’t contact anyone by e-mail. They still use the U.S. Postal Service.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

DRUGS/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kevin Ray Braziel, 26, Michelle Hoyl, 33, and Rosemary Ann Gomez, 23, all of Kingman early Monday (2/1) morning. Braziel was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies, along with driving with suspended license and a failure to appear warrant issued by Kingman Justice Court, misdemeanors. Hoyl and Gomez were arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Approximately 2:01 a.m., deputies responded to a threatening situation in the 2500 block of Devlin Avenue. Deputies were advised that a white Mustang was in front of a residence with several occupants and they may have a firearm. While enroute, dispatch advised the vehicle was leaving the area. Deputies observed the vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in the 2800 block of John L Avenue. Deputies further observed the vehicle black out in front of a residence and the male driver was running from the vehicle. A short time later, the male subject identified as Braziel was located hiding under a motor home nearby. Deputies found Braziel to be in possession of a syringe and a metal spoon with residue. A record check showed Braziel to have a suspended driver’s license and an outstanding warrant. Braziel was taken into custody without incident. Deputies contacted the two remaining occupants inside the vehicle identified as Hoyl and Gomez. Deputies found a green glass pipe with a white crystal residue on the floorboard where Gomez was sitting. Gomez was taken into custody without incident. Deputies found Hoyl to be in possession of a glass vial which contained a white crystal residue. Hoyl was taken into custody without incident. They were transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. Deputies located a plastic bag containing a white crystal substance where Braziel was sitting in their patrol unit after he was transported to the jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

THEFT/DRUGS – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Megan Elizabeth Pickard, 29, of Mohave Valley, late Monday (2/1) morning for theft, possession of dangerous drugs, felonies, and possession of prescription drugs not prescribed, misdemeanor. Approximately 10:50 a.m., deputies responded to a shoplifting report at a store in the 10200 block of Harbor Avenue and contacted the reporting party, an employee. The reporting party said that she detained Pickard for shoplifting an I Pod Dock Station. The reporting party said there was another female subject with Pickard, but she fled the store as she approached them. The reporting party further said that she received a call from the Fort Mohave Store Manager warning her of two female subjects driving a white Jeep Cherokee which left her store without paying for CD’s. Deputies contacted Pickard and the stolen dock station was returned to the store. During conversations with Pickard, she admitted to stealing the docking station. Pickard was taken into custody without incident. A search of Pickard’s white Jeep Cherokee revealed the stolen CD’s and a bottle containing numerous Vicodin pills. A search of Pickard’s purse revealed a crystal substance rolled up in a ten dollar bill located inside a small plastic bag which field tested positive for methamphetamine. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation. This incident remains under investigation.

SUSPENDED LICENSE – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kevin Neal Bush, 25, of Kingman, Monday (2/1) afternoon for driving with suspended license, misdemeanor. Approximately 1:52 p.m., deputies observed a speeding vehicle traveling north on Benton Street. The grey sedan passed the deputy and turned left onto John L Avenue where the driver pulled over to the side of the roadway. Deputies observed the driver, later identified as Bush, exit the vehicle. Deputies contacted Bush. A record check showed Bush to have a suspended driver’s license. Bush was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

*Monday, February 1, 2010*

Warrant Arrest Felony

On Friday, January 29^th, 2010, at 3:00 pm, Officers contacted local resident Ricky Kenneth Glenn, 45, in the 200 block of Fourth Street. Upon initial contact with Glenn he provided a false name. Glenn later changed his story and advised his real name and he came back with a felony warrant from Yakima, Washington. Glenn was booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Kidnapping

On Saturday, January 30^th, 2010, at 2:30 pm, Kingman Police Officers arrested local transient Teresa Lynn Pursifull, 40, for kidnapping. It was reported by the mother of the child that she was at a local downtown park, and was preparing to leave. She had placed her seven month old son next to the vehicle in his car seat. She walked around to the other side of the vehicle to load her three year old into his seat, when she observed Pursifull picked up the child seat and start walking back into the park. The victim confronted Pursifull and after a short struggle was able to obtain the car seat and infant back. The child was not harmed. Officers contacted Pursifull walking away from the park and confronted her. Pursifull admitted to taking the child, however she stated that it was her child. Pursifull was booked into the Mohave County Jail. The County Attorney’s Office may be looking a medical issues before charging Pursifull.

Burglary, Escape, Criminal Damage and Criminal Trespass

On Friday, January 23^rd, 2010, at 11:15 pm, Kingman Police Officers responded to the 3700 block of North Pearl Street in reference to approximately 30 plus people having a party at a residence while the homeowners were out of town. Officers received a call from the victim who was in Yuma Arizona, advising that there was a party at the residence. The victim in turn called the police department and requested that Officers respond to the residence to see if there was a party. Officers arrived on scene to indeed find a party at the residence. Officers tried to get the people inside the residence to open the door but nobody would comply. Permission was given to officers to kick in the door. Officer kicked in the door and approximately 20 juveniles and 13 adults were in the residence. It was advised that juvenile Robert Michael Espinosa, 17, had stolen a house key from his former girlfriend, who lived at the residence with her mother. Officers attempted to identify Espinosa, and when they got a picture of him he ran out the door and got away. Espinosa was located at the residence the following day and booked into the Juvenile Detention Center for Burglary, Escape, and Criminal Damage. The juveniles parents were contacted and released to them. The following adults were booked into the Mohave County Jail, for Criminal Trespass; Kainan Seth Lander, 20, Kirk Jeffery Payne, 19, Rhett Carol Narze,20, Jordan Jeffery Fjeld, 19, Shea Virginia Stiegler, 19, Jose Angel Peraza, 18, Ashley Joshua Portillo, 21, Jacob Ray Vares, 19, Andrew Lindsay Miller, 18, Landon Dalton Barrios, 19, Ashley Rae Bailey, 18, Lee William Stephens,18, Jessica Elizabeth Foy, 18.

Monday, February 1, 2010

SEARCH WARRANT – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Tyler Matthew Gaul, 19, of Fort Mohave, Friday (1/29) morning on a two probation violation felony warrants both issued by Mohave County Superior Court. Approximately 8:15 a.m., deputies served a search warrant to arrest a wanted felon at a residence in the 10500 block of Tropics Road. Gaul was located inside the residence where he was taken into custody without incident. Gaul was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

FALSE IDENTIFICATION – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Norma E Rascon, 45, of Kingman, late Friday (1/29) morning for falsify identification, felony. Approximately 10:32 a.m., an Animal Control Officer was dispatched to the area of N Eagle Drive near Northern Avenue in reference to a stray pit bull dog roaming the streets.   Upon arrival, the AC Officer located the dog and followed the dog home to a residence in the 3500 block of Robin Lane. As the AC Officer pulled up to the residence, she observed the owner put the dog in the house. Deputies contacted the owner identified as Rascon. During conversations with Rascon, she initially said that her dog was not out of the yard. The AC Officer determined the owners’ three dogs were not licensed. The AC Officer requested for identification. Rascon provided an identification which did not resemble Arizona identification. The AC Officer requested for a deputy to respond. Within a few minutes, the deputy arrived and questioned Rascon. Rascon advised that she got the identification card in Phoenix. Deputies determined the identification not be valid. Rascon was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. Rascon was also issued citations for dog at large and three counts of no dog license.

WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested James William Strader, 50, of Desert Hills, Saturday (1/30) afternoon on a misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu Municipal Court for failure to pay fines. Deputies observed Strader in a parking lot in the 80 block of Acoma Boulevard and knew Strader to have an active warrant. A record check confirmed Strader’s outstanding warrant. Approximately 4:08 p.m., deputies contacted Strader and took him into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

WARRANT ARREST – DESERT HILLS

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested James Anselmo Moreno, 24, of Desert Hills, early Saturday (1/30) evening on a misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu Justice Court for contempt of court on original charge of disorderly conduct. Approximately 5:25 p.m., deputies contacted Moreno inside a business at London Bridge Road and Bryden Street regarding his outstanding warrant. A record check confirmed Moreno’s active warrant. Moreno was taken him into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

Friday, January 30, 2010

FRAUD/EMAIL SCAM – MOHAVE COUNTY

Mohave County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of an email scam. The victim, a Kingman resident, reported receiving an email from a close friend needing money. The email indicated the friend was presently in London on vacation and he got robbed at gun point. His luggage, credit card and cash were stolen and he doesn’t have enough money to get on a plane to get back home.

The victims’ friend asked to borrow $900 and to send it via Western Union in his name to London, United Kingdom. The victim supplied a confirmation number as requested via email after the money was sent. Within the hour, the victims’ friend was asking to borrow $700 more, as he forgot about the exchange rate from American dollars to British pounds. Again, after the $700 was sent, the victim supplied a second confirmation number and provided their home telephone number as requested by their friend. The victim became suspicious when she received a call from a male subject, with a strong British accent, asking for $1,500 for excess luggage. The victim immediately emailed her friend asking him to call her to prove his true identity or to answer a question of “What’s the nickname of a mutual friend?” The victim never received a response!

Right away, the victim called her friend at home and realized she had been victimized, as he was home. The victims’ friend learned that someone had hacked into his computer.

The Sheriff’s Office recommends to call the person asking for assistance to verify the validly.

The Sheriff’s Office understanding is that the “close friend” recently received an email from what he thought to be his internet provider asking for his username and password in which he provided.

The Sheriff’s Office strongly recommends verifying who is asking for information or money to protect yourself from fraud. If you suspect fraud, contact your local law enforcement office.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – DESERT HILLS

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Robert Randall Grant, 54, of Lake Havasu City, early Saturday (1/30) evening for aggravated assault serious physical injury per domestic violence, aggravated assault with a dangerous instrument per domestic violence and aggravated assault with fracture body party per domestic violence, all felonies. Approximately 5:00 p.m., deputies responded to an assault report at a residence in the 2000 block of Quartzite Place. Upon arrival, deputies heard a woman calling for help. Deputies entered the residence and observed a woman, a 66-year-old victim, lying on her back with injuries. The victim reported that Grant, their roommate, assaulted her and her husband. The victim further said that Grant hit her husband, 66-year-old victim, with a baseball bat and left the residence. Medical responded and transported both victims to Havasu Regional Medical Center. Dispatch advised deputies that they received information that Grant is currently at a convenient store located on London Bridge Road and Bryden Road. Deputies responded to the store. As deputies arrived, they observed Grant walking toward them with his hands in the air. Grant was taken him into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation. Deputies responded to the emergency room at Lake Havasu Regional Medical Center and contacted both victims.   The male victim reported that Grant hit him with a baseball bat numerous times after he told Grant to move out of his residence. The female victim said that Grant pushed her to the ground when he was leaving. The male victim received sutures to his head to seal the wound. The female victim was reported to have a fractured right hip.

2X’S AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Samuel Earl Cooper Jr., 38, of Fort Mohave, early Saturday (1/30) evening for aggravated assault serious physical injury and aggravated assault with a dangerous instrument, felonies. Approximately 5:15 p.m., deputies responded to an unknown disturbance call at a residence in the 4600 block of Apollo Street and contacted a male subject. The male subject identified as Cooper. Cooper advised that he was assaulted by a friend earlier. Cooper further advised that he was traveling northbound on Highway 95 near Aztec Road when his friend started following him in another vehicle. Cooper said that he pulled his vehicle over on Apollo to see what his friend wanted. Cooper further said that his friend approached his vehicle and accused him of stealing a casino pass card. Cooper reported that his friend punched him in the face and they started fighting. Deputies did not observe Cooper to have any injuries. Deputies responded to the friend’s residence in Fort Mohave and learned that the friend was taken to Valley View Medical Center. Deputies responded to the hospital and determined the friend to be a 38-year-old male victim. The victim reported that Cooper started beating him with a tire iron. The victim said that he confronted Cooper about possibly taking some of his property when Cooper attacked him. Deputies observed the victim to have lacerations and scratches to his face, neck, arms, back and legs. Deputies further observed a 4 to 5 inch laceration on the victims’ head. Deputies responded back to Cooper’s residence and re-contacted him. During conversations with Cooper, he said that he punched and pushed him and he did not use a weapon. Deputies located 2 tire irons in his vehicle. Cooper was taken him into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Carolina Vanesa Gondra-De Surf, 25, of Fort Mohave, Sunday (1/31) morning. Approximately 8:27 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop at Camino Colorado and Calle Del Media on a vehicle which failed to stop at a posted stop sign at Calle Del Media and Camp Mohave. Deputies contacted Gondra-De Surf, the driver. Gondra-De Surf provided deputies with a Mexico driver’s license. With the assistance of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Gondra-De Surf was determined to be an illegal immigrant. Gondra-De Surf was taken into custody without incident. She was transported to Mohave County District II Substation where ICE, later took her into custody. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Tamela Beth Webb, 29, of Kingman, early Sunday (1/31) evening on a failure to appear felony warrant issued by Mohave County Superior Court and false report to law enforcement officer, a misdemeanor.   Approximately 5:20 p.m., deputies contacted Webb during a traffic stop at Marshall and Potter. Webb identified herself as someone else a couple times. Deputies eventually determined Webb’s identity and a record check showed Webb to have an outstanding warrant. Webb was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

DRUGS – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Charles William Lindsay III, 27, of Lake Havasu City, Sunday (1/31) evening for possession of dangerous drugs, felony. Approximately 9:45 p.m., deputies responded to a residence in the 3100 block of Kearsage Drive with Lake Havasu Police Officers in reference to locating a wanted fugitive. Deputies did not locate the wanted fugitive. During the search, they contacted Lindsay and found him to be in possession of a plastic bag containing a white crystalline substance. Lindsay was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

Friday, January 29, 2010

TRESPASSING – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael Allen-Joseph Kafka-Kitzman, 18, of Mohave Valley, Thursday (1/28) afternoon for trespassing, felony. Approximately 3:12 p.m., deputies responded to a burglary in the 2200 block of Regents Road and contacted the reporting party, a 32-year-old female victim. The victim reported that when she returned home she found Kafka-Kitzman sleeping in her house. The victim further reported that this has happened before and she has talked to his grandparents. Deputies contacted Kafka-Kitzman. During conversations with Kafka-Kitzman, he said that he was locked out of his grandparent’s house when he returned home so he went to his neighbor’s house. Kafka-Kitzman was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

MARIJUANA/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA/WARRANTS ARREST – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kurtis Eugene Cring, 31, and Warren Kim Purther, 23, both of Mohave Valley, late Thursday (1/28) evening. Cring was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Purther was arrested on a felony warrant for unlawful use of transportation and a misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear, both issued by Bullhead City Justice Court. Approximately 10:47 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 1900 block of Easy Street. As deputies entered the residence, they smelled a strong odor of marijuana. Deputies contacted a female subject and two male subjects identified as Cring and Purther. During the investigation, deputies observed a water pipe which contained burnt marijuana and marijuana was lying next to the pipe. During conversations with Cring, he said the pipe and marijuana belonged to him. Cring was taken into custody without incident. A record check showed Purther to have outstanding warrants. Purther was taken into custody without incident. They were transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

WARRANTS ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Gerald Eugene Bergschneider, 67, of Lake Havasu City, early Friday (1/29) morning on 4 felony warrants issued by Lake Havasu City Justice Court for probation violation. Deputies observed Bergschneider riding passenger in a vehicle which was traveling on Acoma. Deputies knew Bergschneider to have outstanding warrants. Approximately 2:28 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Acoma at Swanson and contacted Bergschneider. A record check confirmed Bergschneider to have active warrants. Bergschneider was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

* Thursday, January 28, 2010*

GLENDALE POLICE and MOHAVE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT LOCATE HUMAN REMAINS

GLENDALE, Ariz. – On December 30^th Investigators from the Glendale Police Department traveled to Northern California to follow up on their investigation in the Cynthia Langrall murder. In the course of the investigation they assisted in processing the crime scene where Greg Hawkins took his own life. While doing so they found a hand held GPS device.

Investigators worked with computer forensics experts from the Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center (AcTIC) in extracting information from the GPS device. Information discovered from the GPS showed a location of interest south of Kingman, AZ off of Interstate-40.

Members from the Glendale Police Department, the Mohave County Sheriff’s Department and the Peoria Police Department searched the area near Kingman late this morning and found the human remains of a male. The remains have clothing that appears to match what James Keefer was last seen wearing in a surveillance video in Wickenburg, AZ on December 20^th, 2009 while in the company of Greg Hawkins.

The Mohave County Sheriff’s Department has assumed responsibility of the death investigation in their jurisdiction and is working with the Glendale and Peoria Police Departments to determine a positive identification of the remains. The identification will require the medical examiner to compare DNA samples to determine the identity of the remains. Manner and cause of death will also be verified by the medical examiner.

* Thursday, January 28, 2010* KINGMAN POLICE DEPT NEWS

Sexual Assault and Kidnapping

On January 27^th, 2010, Kingman Police Detectives arrested local resident William M. Boblett, 42, for sexual assault and kidnapping. Detectives began the investigation during the week of January 19^th. The victim reported that during November 2009 Boblett held against her will and sexually assaulted her at a residence in Kingman. Boblett was booked into the Mohave County Jail.William M. Boblett

Possession of Marijuana

On January 28^th, 2010, at midnight, Kingman Police Officers arrested local resident Kevin Vincent Snead, 40, in the 3300 block of Stockton Hill Road. Officers contacted Snead behind a local business, riding a bicycle with no functional lighting equipment. Upon contact with Snead it appeared as though he was trying to hide something in his jacket. Snead gave consent to search his person and as Officers were approaching him a pair of bolt cutters fell to the ground. A search was conducted and marijuana was located on Snead and he was later booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Thursday, January 28, 2010 MOHAVE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT NEWS

MARIJUANA – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Rocky Wayne Seibert, 39, of Kingman, late Wednesday (1/27) morning for possession of marijuana, a felony. Approximately 11:43 a.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 3600 block of John L Avenue and contacted Seibert, the driver. Deputies determined the vehicle insurance had expired. Deputies found Seibert to be in possession of a tin can containing marijuana. Seibert was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – DESERT HILLS

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Carly Lou Logan, 51, of Desert Hills, Wednesday (1/27) evening for disorderly conduct per domestic violence, misdemeanor. Approximately 9:16 p.m., deputies responded to a domestic violence call in the 1100 block of Riverside Drive. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the reporting party identified as Carly Logan. Logan advised that she and her husband, Dixon Logan, had been arguing. Deputies contacted Dixon Logan, 50, of Desert Hills. Dixon Logan advised that his wife got in his face and grabbed his shirt. He further advised that he grabbed her around the neck and sat her down at the kitchen table. Investigations determined that Carly Logan was the primary aggressor during the incident. Carly Logan was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation. Dixon Logan was cited and released for disorderly conduct per domestic violence, misdemeanor.

SUSPENDED LICENSE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Timothy Ryan Wdowik, 29, of Bullhead City, late Wednesday (1/27) evening for driving with suspended license, a misdemeanor. Approximately 11:51 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 95 at milepost 237 and contacted Wdowik, the driver. A record check showed Wdowik’s driver’s license to be suspended. Wdowik was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 MOHAVE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT NEWS

FATAL ACCIDENT – WIKIEUP

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a single vehicle rollover accident on Chicken Springs Road, approximately 5 miles west of Highway 93 in Wikieup, Tuesday (1/26) morning. At about 5:36 a.m., deputies responded to an accident where the driver and occupant were traveling, in a 2007 Toyota pick-up truck, eastbound on Chicken Springs Road late Monday (1/25) evening around midnight when both occupants were ejected from the vehicle. Investigations determined the vehicle was traveling approximately 50 to 60 miles per hour and failed to negotiate a curve and rolled multiple times. Approximately 5:30 a.m., a passing motorist was driving by the accident scene and the passenger flagged him down who called in the accident to the Sheriff’s Office. The driver identified as Robert Leroy Jubeck Jr., 47, of Wikieup, was deceased at the scene. The passenger identified as Carl Davis, 25, of Wikieup, sustained scrapes to his hand, knees and face, but he refused medical treatment. The accident remains under investigation.

BURGLARY – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Charles Randall Jones, 44, of Golden Valley, Tuesday (1/26) afternoon for burglary, felony. Approximately 1:24 p.m., deputies responded to a burglary report in the 6500 block of Abrigo Drive and contacted the reporting party. The reporting party said that his neighbor’s house was broken into and a hot water heater in a box was taken. Deputies contacted the 45-year-old male victim. The victim confirmed the stolen hot water heater. A short time later, deputies located the stolen hot water heater still in a box in the desert across from Morman Flat Road. Investigations continued when deputies contacted a male subject, later identified as Jones, at a residence in the 600 block of Stewart Mountain Road. During conversations with Jones, he admitted to entering the residence on Abrigo Drive and taking the hot water heater. Further conversations with Jones, he said that the stole the item because he needed money. Jones was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Ammber Webb, 22, of Kingman, late Tuesday (1/26) evening on an outstanding warrant. Approximately 11:00 p.m., deputies’ responded to possible shots fired in the area of Old Trails Road at the black bridge and contacted four subjects. A record check showed one of the subjects identified as Webb to have a misdemeanor warrant for issuing a bad check issued by Kingman Justice Court on 8-10-09. Webb was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

EXTREME DUI – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Trimothy Yazzie, 32, of Lake Havasu City, early Wednesday (1/27) morning for DUI, DUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .08% and extreme DUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .15% and less than 20%, misdemeanors. Approximately 1:16 a.m., deputies observed a male subject later identified as Yazzie standing in the roadway of Smoketree Avenue. As deputies approached Yazzie, it appeared Yazzie was finishing urinating in the roadway near his vehicle which was parked in the lane of travel. As deputies got nearer, Yazzie quickly got into his vehicle and drove westbound on Smoketree Avenue. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Smoketree Avenue near Mescal and contacted Yazzie. Deputies questioned Yazzie and he advised that he had to urinate. Deputies smelled an odor of alcohol on Yazzie. A record check showed Yazzie’s license to be suspended. Yazzie was taken into custody and transported to the Mohave County District III Substation where an analysis revealed his blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be .188%. He was booked into the jail without incident. The vehicle was towed from the scene.