THE CAT TEAM

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.

Tuesday,  Jan  26, 2010    MOHAVE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT NEWS

SUSPENDED LICENSE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Bradley Eugene Wooden Sawyer, 34, of Mohave Valley, Monday (1/25) evening for driving with suspended license, misdemeanor. Approximately 9:15 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 95 at Jerome and contacted Sawyer. A record check showed Sawyer to have a suspended driver’s license. Sawyer was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

EXTREME DUI – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Betty Jean Damiano, 48, of Golden Valley, Friday (1/23) evening for DUI, DUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .08% and extreme DUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .15%, misdemeanors. Approximately 8:16 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Estrealla Road and Collins Drive. Deputies contacted Damiano, the driver. Deputies smelled an odor of alcohol on Damiano. During conversations with Damiano, she admitted to have been drinking. Following the field sobriety tests (FST’s), Damiano was taken into custody and transported to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office where an analysis revealed her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be .186%. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail without incident. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Monday, January 25, 2010     MOHAVE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT NEWS

BURGLARY – VALLE VISTA

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Richard Charles Stoneking Jr., 25, of Kingman, Friday (1/22) afternoon for burglary, a felony. At about 12:30 p.m. deputies responded to a burglary report at a residence located in the 8800 block of Ironwood Drive and contacted the 63-year-old female victim. The victim reported that when she returned to her residence around noon time someone had burglarized her house. The victim further reported the following items were taken; a red suitcase with wheels, a DVD player, 5 DVD movies, and a portable CD player. Deputies observed a window had been broken and several rooms were ransacked. As deputies were leaving the residence, they observed a male subject standing on the eastbound shoulder of Highway 66 at Ironwood Drive. As deputies drove closer, they observed the male subject standing with a red suitcase with the handle extended. Deputies stopped and contacted the male subject identified as Stoneking. Deputies observed the luggage further matched the reported stolen luggage described with a logo on the front and an identification tag with the victims’ name. Stoneking was taken into custody without incident. During conversations with Stoneking, he said the bag was a gift from his girlfriend. Inside the suitcase were several reported stolen items; DVD movies, a DVD player and a CD player. The victim identified the items that were reported stolen. Stoneking was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

CRIMINAL DAMAGE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kory Alexander Coleman, 20, of Topock, late Saturday (1/23) evening for criminal damage, felony. Approximately 10:40 p.m., deputies responded to the 1700 block of Courtney Place in reference to an accident. Upon arrival, deputies observed a group of mail boxes sheered off at the base. The mailboxes were lying on the ground about 15 feet from the original location. Deputies contacted a male subject which lives across from the accident scene. The male subject said that he heard a vehicle crash into something and he then observed a vehicle backup from the mailboxes and drive away toward an alleyway behind the apartments. Deputies proceeded to the alleyway and observed an unoccupied 1997 black Honda Civic parked behind some dumpsters with extensive frontend damage. Dispatch advised that a reporting party said that occupants of the vehicle fled on foot. A short time later, deputies located Coleman in a nearby dirt lot, north of the accident scene. Coleman was the registered owner of the vehicle. During conversations with Coleman, he said that he was going too fast in the turn and when he hit the brakes the car went over the curb and hit the mailboxes. Further conversations with Coleman, he said that he was scared and he doesn’t have vehicle insurance. Fort Mohave Fire Department personnel responded and treated Coleman. Coleman 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.   Coleman may be charged with additional charges of reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident. The United States Postal Office was notified of the two sections of mailboxes and bases which were damaged and valued at $1,000.



WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Ty Michael Paredes, 19, of Kingman, early Friday (1/22) evening on a felony warrant issued out of Maricopa County Superior Court for failure to appear. Approximately 6:00 p.m., deputies contacted Paredes at a residence in the 3900 block of Potter Avenue regarding his outstanding warrant. Paredes 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 Gary Randal Moore, 46, of Lake Havasu City, early Saturday (1/23) morning on a felony warrant issued by Mohave County Superior Court for failure to appear. Approximately 1:16 a.m., deputies contacted Moore at a residence in the 2400 block of Little Way regarding his outstanding warrant. Moore was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

DRUG PARAPHERNALIA/WARRANT ARREST – DESERT HILLS

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Sean Michael Covington, 21, of Lake Havasu City, early Saturday (1/23) morning for possession of drug paraphernalia, felony, and a warrant for failure to pay fines issued by Lake Havasu City Municipal Court, misdemeanor. Deputies recognized Covington outside of a convenience store and deputies knew Covington to have an active warrant. Approximately 3:05 a.m., deputies contacted Covington in a parking lot on Lake at Highway 95. A record check confirmed Covington’s outstanding warrant. Covington was taken into custody without incident. A search of Covington revealed a glass pipe with residue. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT/TREPASSING – DESERT HILLS

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kory Tull Greenfield, 22, of Desert Hills, early Saturday (1/23) morning for disorderly conduct and trespassing, misdemeanors. Approximately 3:15 a.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 3000 block of Dawn Drive. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a female subject at the residence. The female subject said that she and Greenfield had been arguing and he left the residence. While deputies were speaking with the female, they heard a male subject, yelling profanities at the deputy from a yard next door. The male subject was later identified as Greenfield. As deputies approached the neighbor’s yard, Greenfield continued with his profanities while he jumped a fence and starting running eastbound on Jacob Row. Deputies observed Greenfield climb from a fence onto a rooftop of a residence. After a few minutes, Greenfield jumped down and ran back into his neighbor’s yard. Deputies entered the courtyard and found Greenfield hiding behind a large planter. Greenfield was taken into custody. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation without further incident.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – DESERT HILLS

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Blake Dean Birnbaum, 23, of Desert Hills, early Sunday (1/24) morning for disorderly conduct per domestic violence, a misdemeanor. Approximately 1:05 a.m., deputies responded to a residence in the 2000 block of Monazite Place. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Birnbaum’s father and he advised that Birnbaum threatened to harm himself. Deputies observed a kitchen table was turned over along with two chairs. Desert Hills Fire Department personnel and River Medical personnel responded and conducted an evaluation of Birnbaum. During the evaluation, Birnbaum did not make any statements about harming himself. During investigations, Birnbaum became agitated and said he was going to get a gun as he entered his residence.   Deputies detained Birnbaum and took him into custody. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation without incident.

Friday, January 22, 2010    MOHAVE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT NEWS

ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 5 illegal immigrants late Thursday (1/21) evening. At about 11:48 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Highway 95 and La Entrada. Deputies contacted the driver identified as Alejandro Gonzaga-Juarez, 34, of Phoenix and 4 passengers. Gonzaga-Juarez provided deputies with a Mexico driver’s license. With the assistance of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, all 5 occupants were determined to be illegal immigrants. They were taken into custody without incident. They were transported to the Mohave County District II Substation where ICE will later take them into custody. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

DRUG PARAPHERNALIA/TAKING CONTRABAND INTO CORRECTIONS FACILITY – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Julie Ann Papadakis, 45, of Kingman, Thursday (1/21) afternoon for possession of drug paraphernalia and a failure to appear warrant issued by Maricopa County Superior Court, both felonies. Deputies were provided with information of a person identified as Papadakis with a felony warrant who was currently at Mohave Community College. A record check confirmed Papadakis to have an active warrant. Approximately 3:17 p.m., deputies contacted Papadakis in the 1900 block of Jagerson Street regarding her outstanding warrant. Papadakis was taken into custody without incident. Deputies confiscated a glass pipe with residue after Papadakis advised the paraphernalia was inside her purse. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. Detention Officers later found Papadakis to be in possession of 19 pills. Papadakis was also charged with taking contraband into corrections facility, a felony.

MARIJUANA/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Megan Elizabeth Pickard, 29, of Mohave Valley, Thursday (1/21) afternoon for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Approximately 4:32 p.m., deputies responded to a residence in the 2100 block of Mustang Drive in reference to a 911 hang up. Upon arrival, deputies entered the house and determined everyone to be okay. Deputies observed a green and blue water bong sitting on a desk. Deputies smelled an odor of marijuana. Deputies questioned Pickard. Pickard provided deputies with the pipe and marijuana which was located inside a small brown pill bottle. Pickard was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jon Theron Keilman, 18, of Avondale, Thursday (1/21) evening on a felony warrant for burglary, theft and criminal damage issued by Kingman Justice Court. Approximately 9:45 p.m., deputies observed two vehicles in the parking lot at the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. Upon contacting the subjects, one of the subjects identified himself as Keilman. Keilman advised that he was turning himself in on an outstanding warrant. A record check confirmed Keilman’s active warrant. Keilman was taken into custody, transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail without incident.

2X’S MARIJUANA/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Dennis Lee Cornwall, 30, and Richardo Lucero, 20, both of Kingman, early Friday (1/22) morning for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Approximately 12:20 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Northern Avenue at Irving Street and contacted the driver identified as Jason Barrett, 31, of Kingman. A record check showed the vehicle’s registration to have expired. Barrett was cited for no driver’s license in possession, no current registration and no vehicle insurance. Deputies contacted Cornwall and Lucero. Deputies determined Cornwall and Lucero to be in possession of marijuana which was located inside two cups. Cornwall and Lucero were taken into custody without incident. They were transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. Barrett was cited and released at the scene.

DRUG PARAPHERNALIA/ALCOHOL OFFENSE – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Lindsey Darren Evanston, 28, and Nicholas Isiaih Moses, 18, both of Parker, early Friday (1/22) morning. Evanston was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and a probation violation warrant issued by Maricopa County Superior Court on 7/19/05, both felonies. Moses was arrested for minor in possession of liquor, misdemeanor. Approximately 12:33 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Holly at Havasupai Boulevard and contacted Evanston, the driver. A record check showed Evanston’s drivers license to be suspended and an outstanding warrant. Evanston was taken into custody without incident. Deputies had Moses, the passenger, exit the vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed a glass pipe with burnt residue located in the sunglass compartment and a 40 ounce beer on the floorboard where Moses was sitting. Moses was taken into custody without incident. They were transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation. Evanston was also cited for driving with suspended license. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Lois Anne Lockhart, 47, of Lake Havasu City, Thursday (1/21) afternoon on a misdemeanor warrant for failure to pay fines issued by Lake Havasu City Justice Court. Deputies observed Lockhart riding passenger in a vehicle which was traveling in the area of Acoma at Industrial. Deputies knew Lockhart to have an outstanding warrant. Approximately 2:48 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Palo Verde at Kiowa and contacted Lockhart. A record check confirmed Lockhart to have an active warrant. Lockhart was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

Thursday, January 21, 2010 MOHAVE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT NEWS

INJURY ACCIDENT – LITTLEFIELD (AZ STRIP)

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a single vehicle injury accident that occurred on Cedar Pockets access road, approximately 100 yards east of Highway 91, late Tuesday (1/19) morning. At about 11:36 a.m. deputies responded to the scene of where a female driver of an ATV was thrown onto the gravel road when the vehicle overturned. The driver, Dorthy Staabkulczyk, of Washington State, was transported to Mesa View Hospital in Mesquite Nevada. The driver was not wearing a helmet.

WARRANT ARREST – DESERT HILLS

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Mary Louise Brown, 35, of Lake Havasu City, Wednesday (1/20) morning on a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu City Justice Court. Approximately 11:00 a.m., Brown was brought to the Mohave County District III Substation by her Probation Officer in regards to her outstanding warrant. A record check confirmed Brown’s active warrant. Brown was taken into custody without incident and booked into the jail.

WARRANT ARREST – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kenneth Ray Baker Jr., 35, of Gainesville, Texas, early Thursday (1/21) morning on a felony warrant for failure to appear issued by Gila County Superior Court in Globe, Arizona, on an original charge of theft.

Approximately 2:00 a.m., deputies stopped to assist a motorist whose vehicle appeared to be non-functioning at Highway 95 and El Rio. Deputies contacted the motorist identified as Baker. A record check showed Baker to have an outstanding warrant. Baker 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 Lon Victor Post, 47, of Golden Valley, Tuesday (1/19) afternoon on fugitive from justice felony warrant issued out of Boulder City Police Department in Nevada on 9/22/09. Approximately 1:33 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop on Chino Drive at Alpine Road and contacted Post, the driver. A record check showed Post to be a wanted felon. Post was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Oleg Viktorovitch Serbine, 45, of Fort Mohave, early Thursday (1/14) morning for resisting arrest, felony, along with DUI and DUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .08%, misdemeanors. Approximately 3:31 a.m., deputies responded to a possible intoxicated driver traveling in a grey Nissan Xterra SUV in the area of Camp Mohave and Highway 95. Deputies located the vehicle traveling eastbound on Joy Lane. Deputies followed the vehicle and observed the vehicle make a wide turn into the opposing traffic lane on Oasis Lane. Deputies attempted to make a traffic stop but the vehicle continued without stopping. Deputies followed the vehicle as it pulled into a driveway in the 2000 block of Oasis Lane. Deputies contacted Serbine, the driver. Deputies smelled an odor of alcohol on Serbine. During conversations with Serbine, he said he consumed his last drink was at 7 pm the previous evening. Serbine refused to perform the field sobriety tests (FST’s) as requested by deputies. Deputies advised Serbine that he was under arrest. As deputies were taking Serbine into custody, he pulled his right hand away. Eventually, deputies handcuffed him. As deputies escorted Serbine to their patrol unit, he struggled and refused to get into the vehicle. Deputies were able to get Serbine in their vehicle. Serbine was transported to the Mohave County District II where an analysis revealed his blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be .139%. He was booked into the jail without incident. The vehicle was towed from the scene. Serbine was also cited for no current registration and failure to produce insurance.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kevin William Hill, 23, of Mohave Valley, early Thursday (1/14) evening for aggravated assault per domestic violence, felony. Approximately 6:02 p.m., deputies responded to a report of an assault at a residence in the 2000 block of Pescador Drive. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the reporting party. The reporting party said that Hill, her son, assaulted his father and his brother. The reporting party further said that Hill went to a residence in the 9000 block of Mountain View Road. Deputies contacted a 52-year-old male victim. The victim said that Hill, his son, flipped out and grabbed him by his throat and pushed him backwards. Deputies contacted Hill’s brother, a 26-year-old male victim. The victim reported that Hill punched him in the mouth and knocked out two of his teeth. Deputies responded to the residence in the 9000 block of Mountain View Road and contacted Hill. During conversations with Hill, he said that his father entered his room and began yelling at him to clean up his room. Further conversations with Hill, he said that he punched his brother in the face. Hill was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kenneth Gregory Cady, 21, of Mohave Valley, early Friday (1/15) morning for criminal damage per aggravated domestic violence and two counts of disorderly conduct per aggravated domestic violence, felonies. Thursday (1/14) evening, approximately 9:16 p.m., deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in the 2100 block of Lonestar Drive and contacted a 53-year-old female victim. The victim reported that Cady, her son, become increasingly upset and he eventually kicked in the front door and broke a window as he was leaving the residence. Deputies contacted a second victim, a 22-year-old male. The male victim reported that Cady attempted to jump him while he was sitting on the couch. Deputies searched the area for Cady without success. At about 1:20 a.m., deputies returned to the residence and took Cady into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Clayton John West II, 35, of Kingman, late Tuesday (1/13) afternoon for driving with a suspended license, a misdemeanor, and two outstanding warrants. Approximately 4:30 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Cactus Wren at Bull Mountain Road and contacted West, the driver. A record check showed West to have a suspended license, a felony warrant for escape issued out of Arizona Departmnet of Corrections and a misdemeanor warrant for contempt of court issued by Kingman Justice Court. West was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Mohave County Sheriff’s detectives and deputies arrested Charles Alex Robinet Jr., 40, of Golden Valley, Anthony Edward Snoen, 32, and Rebecca Jo Snoen, 29, both of Kingman, Wednesday (1/13) morning. Robinet, Snoen and Snoen were each arrested for burglary, felony. Robinet was also charged with theft of means of transportation, felony. Approximately 7:37 a.m., deputies responded to a burglary in progress in the 4700 block of Morman Flat Road. While enroute, the reporting party said that subjects were on her property. The subjects were described as a male and female who were wearing white hoodies. Deputies were also advised that there was a tan colored Ford pick-up truck with a utility bed in the yard. Deputies recognized the description of the vehicle and utility trailer which was reported stolen on Tuesday (1/12). Upon arrival, deputies contacted the 63-year-old female victim and learned the subjects left the scene on foot. The victim reported that her neighbor called her and informed her that people were loading items from her house into a truck. The victim further reported that she called 911 and responded to her residence. Deputies ran the license plate on the truck which returned stolen out of Golden Valley. A ground search immediately began including Search and Rescue Sergeants, Deputies, Detectives and an Arizona Department of Public Safety K9 Unit while Kingman Air Rescue Ranger, Arizona Department of Public Safety, responded and conducted an aerial search. At about 10:00 a.m. Kingman Air Rescue Ranger located three subjects hiding in a bush in a wash, approximately 2 1/2 miles northeast of the residence in the area of Jurassic Drive and Harding Road. The subjects immediately started scurrying in an attempt to flee, but Kingman Air Rescue Ranger maintained pressure by circling around the subjects until ground units arrived. All three subjects surrendered to deputies as they were taken into custody. The subjects were identified as Robinet, Snoen and Snoen. The three subjects were transported to Mohave County Sheriff’s Office where they were interviewed. During conversations with Anthony Snoen, he admitted to taking items from the house. Investigations determined that Robinet had stolen the truck and trailer. Robinet, Snoen and Snoen were transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Brandon Christopher Apperson, 19, of Lake Havasu City, late Monday (1/11) evening for possession of marijuana and a failure to pay fines warrant issued by Lake Havasu Justice Court, both misdemeanors. Approximately 11:22 p.m., deputies observed a suspicious male subject walking in the area of Snowbird and Palo Verde. Deputies observed Apperson throw something over a small wall. Deputies make contact with Apperson. Deputies observed over the wall a plastic bag containing marijuana. A record check showed Apperson to have an outstanding warrant. Apperson was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Thomas Mitchell Stisi Jr., 42, of Kingman, Monday (1/11) evening on two failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrants issued by Kingman Justice Court and Kingman Municipal Court. Approximately 7:27 p.m., deputies contacted Stisi at a residence in the 400 block of Wilshire Avenue in an unrelated manner. A record check showed Stisi to have outstanding warrants. Stisi was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Gregory Lynn Wagner, 57, of Blackhawk, South Dakota, early Sunday (1/10) morning for aggravated DUI, felony. Approximately 12:10 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 68 at Kelvin Road and contacted Wagner, the driver. Deputies smelled an odor of alcohol on Wagner. During conversations with Wagner, he admitted to having a beer earlier. A record check revealed Wagner to have a suspended driver’s license for a prior DUI. Following the field sobriety tests (FST’s), Wagner 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 Wagner to be submitted to the DPS Crime Lab for further analysis. Wagner was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail without incident.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael Joseph Sickinger, 38, of Kingman, Sunday (1/10) evening on a fugitive from justice felony warrant issued out of Santa Clara County in California. Approximately 5:21 p.m., deputies contacted Sickinger during a traffic stop in the 2100 block of Snavely Avenue. A record check showed Sickinger to have an outstanding warrant. Sickinger was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Mohave County Sheriff’s detectives have been informed by the Mohave County Medical Examiner that the cause of death of Corrine Jay Alexander, 43, of Kingman, was due to Hydrocodone intoxication. Depression was also considered to be a significant contributing factor in her death. December 20, 2009, deputies responded to a residence in the 3000 block of Devlin Avenue in reference to a death investigation. River Medical personnel were at the scene and determined that Alexander was deceased.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Joseph M Vanclief, 19, of Kingman, Sunday (1/3) afternoon on a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Kingman Justice Court. Approximately 2:25 p.m. deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 4300 block of Able Drive. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Vanclief. A record check showed Vanclief to have an outstanding warrant. Vanclief was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kelly Arlana Barr, 50, of Mohave Valley, Sunday (1/3) afternoon for open liquor container in vehicle, misdemeanor. Approximately 2:36 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 95 at milepost 228 and contacted Barr, the driver. Deputies found Barr to be in possession of an alcoholic beverage. Barr was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

Suspect smacked around, held down until KPD arrives

KINGMAN - A robbery suspect was left with cuts and bruises after he was allegedly caught in the act by a local hotel owner.

James William Saunders, 41, of Kingman, is charged with robbery after he walked into a local hotel in the 3400 block of Andy Devine Avenue just after 6 p.m. Saturday and broke into the hotel's cash drawer behind the counter.

The owner of the hotel was not behind the counter but heard Saunders enter and saw him with a wad of cash in one hand and the cash drawer broken open.

The owner then fought with Saunders while another employee called police, said Sgt. Bob Fisk with the Kingman Police Department. The owner had Saunders pinned on the ground when police arrived.

Saunders received a laceration to his head in the scuffle but refused medical treatment before being booked into the Mohave County Jail. The owner was not hurt.

Around $200 taken from the cash drawer was recovered.

Fisk said police recommend that individuals call authorities rather than confronting suspects themselves, but added, "in this case the owner was lucky and it all worked out."

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Tommy Lewis Sims, 45, of Kingman, late Thursday (12/31) morning for possession of drug paraphernalia, felony, and driving with suspended license, misdemeanor. Deputies recognized Sims driving a vehicle southbound on Able Drive and knew his driving privileges had been suspended. Approximately 11:02 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 4300 block of Able Drive and contacted Sims. A record check confirmed Sims to have a suspended driver’s license. Sims was taken into custody without incident. A search of the vehicle revealed a pipe with burnt residue. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Sean W Kennedy, 38, of Lake Havasu City, Thursday (12/31) evening on a felony warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia issued by Lake Havasu Justice Court. Approximately 8:30 p.m., deputies contacted Kennedy during a traffic stop on Lakeside at Lakeview. A record check showed Kennedy to have an outstanding warrant. Kennedy was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Justin Mykel Clark, 21, of Temecula, Calif., Thursday (12/31) evening for possession of marijuana, felony. Approximately 10:15 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of London Bridge Road and contacted Clark, the driver. Deputies smelled an odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. Deputies questioned Clark.

Clark advised that he smoked some weed earlier today and he has 2 burnt marijuana cigarettes in the ashtray. Deputies retrieved the 2 burnt marijuana cigarettes. Clark was taken into custody without incident. A search of the vehicle revealed a plastic bag containing marijuana located inside the glove box. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Scott Thomas Barac, 20, of Lake Havasu City, early Friday (1/1) morning for minor consumption of alcohol, a misdemeanor. At about 12:05 a.m., deputies observed a juvenile party taking place at a residence in the 2200 block of Chelsea Street. During investigations, deputies located a male subject later identified as Barac passed out in back of a jeep. Barac was woken up by deputies. A breath analysis test showed Barac to have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .190%. Barac was taken into custody without incident. Deputies attempted to make contact with occupants inside the house, but they refused to answer the door. Deputies observed juveniles inside the residence dumping out alcohol. Eventually, deputies make entry into the residence after a search warrant was executed. Deputies located people throughout the house and 8-9 subjects were hiding in a storage room inside the garage. Deputies observed empty beer cases and empty bottles of alcohol throughout the house and garage area. Overall, 15 people were cited and released for minor consumption of alcohol. One of the subjects parent responded and picked him up as he was under 17 years of age. Mcchrista Bovee was identified as hosting the party at her parents’ house; therefore Bovee was cited on 10 counts of contributing to minor, misdemeanors. Barac was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Stephen Michael-Wayne Bunker, 28, of Peach Springs, early Saturday (1/2) morning on a fugitive from justice felony warrant on original charge of burglary issued out of New Mexico State Patrol. Deputies were contacted by a Hualapai Tribal Officer regarding a male subject, identified as Bunker, who may have a felony warrant. Late Friday (1/1) evening at about 11:56 p.m. deputies responded to a residence in the 600 block of Canyon View and contacted Bunker. A record check showed Bunker to have an outstanding warrant. Bunker was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Joshua Michael Czarnecky, 21, of Tempe, early Sunday (1/3) morning for DUI and DUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .08%, misdemeanors. Approximately 12:31 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Mohican at Sweetwater and contacted Czarnecky, the driver. Deputies smelled an odor of alcohol coming from inside the vehicle. During conversations with Czarnecky, he admitted to have been drinking. Following the field sobriety tests (FST’s), Czarnecky was taken into custody and transported to the Mohave County District III Substation where an analysis revealed his blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be .097%. He was booked into the jail without incident. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Alexander Rodriguez, 23, of Miami, Florida, late Saturday (1/3) morning on a fugitive from justice felony warrant issued out of Ocala Florida. Approximately 11:11 a.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 16100 block of Pierce Ferry Road and contacted Rodriguez, the driver. A record check showed Rodriguez to have an outstanding warrant. Rodriguez was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- A "person of interest" in a Glendale homicide case shot himself Wednesday as investigators closed in on a northern California home where he was staying.

KINGMAN, Ariz. -- Authorities are looking for a missing man and a "person of interest" in a homicide case who may be traveling together, Mohave County sheriff’s deputies say.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Clayton Paul Hutsell, 53, of Dolan Springs, late Tuesday (12/29) morning on a failure to appear misdemeanor warrant issued by Kingman Justice Court. Approximately 11:55 a.m., deputies contacted Hutsell during a traffic stop at milepost 8 on Pierce Ferry Road. A record check showed Hutsell to have an outstanding warrant. Hutsell was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

On December 29^th, 2009, at 10:30 am, Kingman Police Detectives arrested William Eugene Shelley, 74, of Kingman for felony leaving the scene of a fatal accident. Kingman Detectives received information from a citizen that a neighbor, drives a vehicle matching the description of the vehicle involved in the accident on Andy Devine and Fairgrounds Avenue on December 21^st, 2009. Detectives responded to the 3300 block of Corte De Suenos and attempted contact with the owner. There was no response and a suspect vehicle was not visible from ground level. Arraignments were made with the Department of Public Safety to go up in their helicopter (Ranger) for an ariel view of the residence, on the 28^th of December. Detectives saw 3 vehicles that matched the suspect vehicle description. On this date at approximately 10:30 hours, Detectives contacted Shelley at his residence and after questioning, he admitted involvement in this incident. Shelley was booked into the Mohave County Jail.

KINGMAN - A 74-year-old man has been arrested in connection with last week's fatal hit-and-run on Andy Devine Avenue.

William Eugene Shelley was charged Tuesday with leaving the scene of a fatal accident, a felony.

Police say Shelley was the driver of the powder blue truck that was traveling eastbound on Andy Devine Dec. 21, when he made a left turn onto Fairgrounds Boulevard into the path of a motorcyclist, who was headed west on Andy Devine. The motorcyclist, 45-year-old Kenneth Dean Grantham of Golden Valley, hit the rear bed of the truck. He was transported to Kingman Regional Medical Center, where he died 30 minutes after the accident.

Witnesses told police that the driver of the truck hesitated briefly after the collision before continuing down Fairgrounds.

The Kingman Police Department put out a description of the truck and within days received an anonymous tip that directed them to a property in the desert off of N. Stockton Hill Road. Detectives went to the property but were unable to gain access. On Monday, the Department of Public Safety Air Ranger was called in to do a sweep over the area to see if there was a vehicle matching the description given by witnesses.

After DPS alerted to a possible hit, police went to the residence and ultimately found the truck hidden from the ground level behind a trailer. The truck's side panels and wooden slates, two features mentioned in a police alert for the vehicle, had been removed, said Sgt. Bob Fisk with KPD.

Fisk said Shelley initially denied involvement before admitting he was the driver.

Shelley told police he left the scene because he is on a fixed income and couldn't afford insurance.

Shelley was allegedly unaware of media reports on the motorcyclist's death and said he wanted to contact the hospital for the man's condition but did not know how, Fisk said.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Deana Lee Harris, 41, of Fort Mohave, Friday (12/25) morning for aggravated harassment, a felony. Approximately 8:52 a.m., deputies responded to a 911 call in the 4900 block of Calle Del Media and contacted the reporting party. The reporting party said that Harris became angry and was creating a disturbance. Deputies were advised that the reporting party has an order of protection against Harris. Harris was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested William Joseph Kelso III, 29, of Kingman, late Friday (12/25) afternoon on a felony warrant for failure to appear issued by Coconino County Superior Court. Approximately 4:35 p.m., deputies contacted Kelso in a parking lot in the 3900 block of Northern Avenue. A record check showed Kelso to have an outstanding warrant. Kelso was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Rachelle Monica Dehart, 22, of Golden Valley, Friday (12/25) evening for possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies, and a contempt of court misdemeanor warrant issued by Kingman Municipal Court. Approximately 8:12 p.m., deputies contacted Dehart as she was walking northbound on Roosevelt Street at Neal Avenue. A record check showed Dehart to have an outstanding warrant. Dehart was taken into custody without incident. A search of Dehart revealed a plastic bag containing a white substance. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Adam Benigno Flores, 27, of Mohave Valley, early Saturday (12/26) afternoon for possession of drug paraphernalia, felony, along with criminal damage per domestic violence and disorderly conduct per domestic violence, misdemeanors. Approximately 12:07 p.m., deputies responded to a domestic violence call in the 1500 block of Paseo Redondo and contacted the 28-year-old female victim. The victim reported that Flores, her ex-boyfriend, showed up at her residence and demanded to come inside. The victim said that she is afraid of him and she did not allow him inside. The victim further reported that Flores cracked the kitchen window with a baseball bat and then left on foot. Deputies located Flores in the area of Content Street and Paseo Redondo. Flores was taken into custody without incident. The bat was located and confiscated. Deputies found Flores to be in possession of a pipe. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Aaron Todd Cossey, 46, of Kingman, late Saturday (12/26) afternoon for possession of marijuana, felony. Approximately 3:30 p.m., deputies contacted Cossey as he sat in the driver’s seat of a parked vehicle in the 3600 block of Rainbow Drive. Deputies found Cossey to be in possession of a burnt marijuana cigarette and small plastic pill bottle containing marijuana. Cossey was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jolene Elizabeth Tryon Monteiro, 32, of Kingman, Saturday (12/26) evening on a probation violation felony warrant issued by Mohave County Superior Court. Approximately 10:00 p.m., deputies contacted Monteiro at a residence in the 2400 block of Lass Avenue regarding her outstanding warrant. Tryon Monteiro was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Ryan Michael Schaffer, 20, of Fort Mohave, early Sunday (12/27) morning for driving with a suspended drivers’ license, a misdemeanor. Approximately 12:32 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Aztec Road near Highway 95 and contacted Schaffer, the driver. A record check showed Schaffer to have a suspended driver’s license. Schaffer was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation. As Schaffer was being booked into the jail, he was found to be in possession of marijuana which was concealed in his shoe inside a plastic cigarette wrapper. Schaffer was also charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and taking prohibited items into jail, all felonies. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Clark Bruce Gentry, 57, of 29 Palms, Calif., Sunday (12/27) afternoon for possession of dangerous drugs, possession of marijuana and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Approximately 2:27 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Courtwright Road near Vanderslice Road and contacted Gentry, the driver. Deputies smelled an odor of marijuana and alcohol coming from inside the vehicle. A record check showed Gentry to have a suspended driver’s license out of California for a prior DUI. Gentry was taken into custody without incident. Inside the truck, deputies located two bottles of whisky. One of the bottles was half full while the other bottle was almost empty. Deputies also located a tin canister containing a plastic grocery bag. The grocery bag held two plastic bags filled with marijuana, a pipe with residue and a plastic bag containing a white crystal substance. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Robin Marie McKinney, 25, of Kingman, Sunday (12/27) afternoon for possession of dangerous drugs and a probation violation warrant issued by Kingman Municipal Court, both felonies. Approximately 2:50 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop at Gordon Drive and Glen Street. Deputies contacted McKinney, the driver. A record check showed McKinney to have an outstanding warrant. McKinney was taken into custody without incident. A search of McKinney’s purse revealed two plastic bags containing a white crystal substance which field tested positive for methamphetamine. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Brandon Hail Hickman, 19, of Fort Mohave on Wednesday (12/23) for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Approximately 1:30 am, deputies contacted Hickman in the 4400 block of Highway 95. While speaking with Hickman, he appeared to be extremely nervous. Deputies were given consent to search the vehicle. The search revealed a plastic bag containing marijuana. Hickman was taken into custody without incident. Hickman was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Sub-station.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Matthew Steven Johnson, 30, of Golden Valley on Tuesday (12/22) afternoon for an outstanding warrant. Approximately 2:00 pm, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Highway 68 at milepost 20. Deputies contacted the driver, identified as Johnson. A record check showed Johnson to have a misdemeanor warrant for failure to pay fines issued by Lake Havasu City Justice Court. Johnson was taken into custody without incident. Johnson was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Bryce William Hervey, 18, of Kingman on Tuesday (12/22) night for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Approximately 11:00 pm, deputies contacted Hervey in the area of Clack Canyon Road. A record check showed Hervey to have a warrant for interfering with judicial proceedings issued by Kingman Justice Court. Hervey was taken into custody without incident. Hervey was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

The victim of yesterday’s fatal hit and run traffic crash is identified as Kenneth Dean Grantham Jr., 45 of Golden Valley. KPD is still looking for the suspect vehicle described below:

A 1960’s model, flat bed truck, powder blue in color, driven by an adult white male (45-50 years old). The suspect driver is additionally described as possibly being fairly tall and thin. The truck is described as having a wooden steak bed, with 2” wooden rails along the side, a rack behind the cab of the truck; similar to what would be used for construction work.

Anyone with information is urged to contact KPD at 753-2191 or report anonymously to Mohave Silent Witness at 753-1234.

On Sunday, December 20, at about 6:30pm, Kingman Police arrested Jessica A. Blackburn, 19 of Kingman, and her boyfriend, 17 of Kingman, on multiple felony counts of vehicle burglary and criminal damage. Officers responded to a report of the two breaking into vehicles in the parking lot of the Kingman Regional Medical Center, 3200blk Stockton Hill Rd. Upon arrival officers observed the suspects fleeing on foot. Officers gave chase and captured both suspects at neighboring business. Black burn, while being taken into custody attempted to escape and damaged the police car. Blackburn was booked into the Mohave County Jail, charged with several felony counts of Burglary 3^rd Degree, Escape and Criminal Damage. The 17 year old male was booked into the Mohave County Juvenile Detention Center, charged with several felony counts of Burglary 3^rd Degree. Stolen property was recovered. Both had been drinking alcoholic beverages and were additionally charged.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Ian Patrick Grimes, 22, of Kingman, early Monday (12/21) evening for aggravated assault, felony. Approximately 5:00 p.m., deputies responded to a weapons offense call in the 3100 block of Lass Avenue and contacted the reporting party. The reporting party said that his 7-year-old niece was shot in the eye with a BB gun. Deputies were advised that three children were outside playing when a neighbor, later identified as Grimes, shot at them from his porch. River Medical responded and transported the victim to Kingman Regional Medical Center where she was treated and later released. Deputies proceeded to the neighbor’s house in the 3100 block of Snavely Avenue and contacted Grimes. During conversations with Grimes, he said it was an accident as he didn’t think his air soft rifle was loaded. Grimes was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael Robert Richardson, 42, of Kingman, Sunday (12/20) afternoon for resisting arrest, felony, and disorderly conduct, misdemeanor. Approximately 1:55 p.m., deputies responded to a suspicious call at a residence in the 2600 block of Neal Avenue. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Richardson, the reporting party. Richardson reported that his neighbors have been sitting on their porch looking in his window. Richardson further reported that he was upset and he has an order of protection against his neighbor. Richardson advised that he tapes his neighbor’s residence with the camcorder setup in his window. Deputies responded to the neighbor’s house and contacted two adult males. One of the male subjects said that he was in town visiting his son at the residence. The male subject further said that he and his son were sitting on their porch when Richardson, the neighbor, was talking loudly on the phone saying that they were peeking through his bedroom window. Deputies contacted the second male subject who lives at the residence. The male subject said that he has had numerous problems with Richardson and he even had an injunction against harassment at one time. The male subject further said that Richardson was walking his property line this morning around 6:00 a.m. when he was awoken. The male subject advised that Richardson was dragging something along the fence line in an attempt to agitate the dogs. As deputies were investigating the incident, they observed Richardson exit his residence and began walking around throwing his hands in the air and speaking loudly. Deputies further observed Richardson begin yelling at the neighbors. Deputies ordered Richardson twice to stop and he refused. Deputies walked toward Richardson and advised that he was under arrest. Richardson began swinging his arms and screaming. During a struggle, both Richardson and the deputy fell to the ground. A taser was eventually used to place Richardson into custody after he continued to struggle and resist orders. Richardson was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail without further incident.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael William Harsh, 48, of Desert Hills, early Saturday (12/19) afternoon for DUI and DUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .08%, misdemeanors. Approximately 1:38 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop at Lake and London Bridge Road. Deputies contacted Harsh, the driver. Deputies smelled an odor of alcohol coming from inside the vehicle. During conversations with Harsh, he said that he drank alcohol the previous evening. Following the field sobriety tests (FST’s), Harsh was taken into custody and transported to the Mohave County District III Substation where an analysis revealed his blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be .133%. He was booked into the jail without incident.

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Scott Michael Balasa, 47, of Lake Havasu City, early Sunday (12/20) evening for possession of drug paraphernalia, felony, and failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu Justice Court. Approximately 5:16 p.m., deputies contacted Balasa in the 2400 block of Little Plaza regarding his outstanding warrant. Balasa was taken into custody without incident. A search of Balasa revealed a glass pipe with residue. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

The Kingman Police Department is investigating a fatal hit and run traffic crash that occurred on Monday, December 21, at 2:20pm, in the 2100blk E. Andy Devine Ave. Witnesses reported that an older model (1960’s) flat bed truck, blue in color, driven by a white male (45-50), turned into the path of a 1980 Honda motorcycle driven by a 45 y.o. Kingman man. The motorcycle collided into the right rear corner of the flat bed truck. The driver of the truck stopped briefly, but continued northbound on Fairgrounds Blvd. The driver of the motorcycle was transported to KRMC where he was pronounced dead at 3:04pm. The suspect vehicle is described as being a powder blue colored, 1960’s model flat bed truck, possibly a Dodge. The steel bed of the truck is described as having 2” high wooden slats. There is red reflector tape along the side of the bed. The right rear of the truck is possibly missing an after market red taillight. Anyone who has information about the crash or suspect vehicle is urged to contact KPD at 753-2191 or call Mohave Silent Witness at 753-1234. A reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and apprehension of the suspect hit and run driver in this case.

Monday December 21st. A motorcyclist was struck and killed today on Andy Devine by Fairgrounds. Hit by an older light blue dodge flatbed truck, that fled the scene.

If you see any truck fitting this description please call the Kingman Police Dept. 928-753-2191.