MOHAVE COUNTY

Monday,May 20, 2013

Restaurant Robbery

Bullhead City (Ariz.) –Bullhead City Police arrested two men for robbing a local restaurant.

     On Saturday, May 18^th at about 7:20 p.m., a man entered the Arby’s Restaurant wearing a hooded sweatshirt and a shirt wrapped around his face. He demanded all of the money in the register while holding his hands under his sweatshirt to simulate he had a weapon. The cashier gave the suspect $200 and he fled in a waiting vehicle where another male suspect was the “get-a-way” driver. A witness provided police with their license plate number.

     The vehicle was registered to a female, whose boyfriend, 24-year-old Nicholas Lynn Smith, was recently fired from the same Arby’s Restaurant.

     At 9:30 p.m., police stopped Nicholas Smith and another male, Todd Dale Stone, 20, in the vehicle on Highway 95 at Aztec Road in Fort Mohave. Officers found “Spice” (dangerous drug) and a burnt “Spice” cigarette in the vehicle. Both had some of the stolen money in their possession. Detectives learned that they used some of the stolen money to buy cigarettes, gas, “Spice” and food.

     Stone and Smith were interviewed and subsequently arrested. Police determined Smith was the get-a-way driver and Stone committed the robbery. They face charges of robbery, armed robbery, possession of dangerous drugs and drug paraphernalia, possession of stolen property and trafficking in stolen property. They were booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

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DEATH INVESTIGATION UPDATE – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the death of a Mohave County Adult Detention Facility inmate on

Saturday (5/18) morning. Approximately 5:00 am, deputies responded to the jail and contacted detention officers.

Detention officers reported the inmate, identified as Gilberto Alvarado Avila Jr., 28, of Bullhead City was found

unresponsive. Upon deputies arrival, medical staff was performing CPR on Avila. Avila was being housed in the

medical unit of the jail for possible existing medical issues. Avila was pronounced deceased a short time later. Avila

was initially taken into custody by Bullhead City Police Department and booked into the jail on Monday (5/13) for

domestic violence/assault, disorderly conduct and criminal damage, all misdemeanors. The investigation is on-going

and autopsy results are pending.

AGGRAVATED DUI – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested James Henry Duncan, 68, of Bend, OR., on Sunday (5/19) morning for two

charges of aggravated DUI, felonies. Approximately 8:30 am, deputies responded to a traffic accident in the area of

Camp Mohave Road and Cindy Road. Deputies contacted one of the driver’s involved in the accident, identified as

Duncan. Also inside the vehicle was a 7 year-old female passenger. While speaking with Duncan, deputies smelled

an odor of alcohol on Duncan. During conversations, Duncan admitted to drinking alcohol prior to driving. Following

field sobriety tests (FST’s), Duncan was taken into custody and transported to the Mohave County District II

Substation where an analysis revealed his blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be .103%. A record check also

showed Duncan to have a suspended driver’s license. Duncan was booked into the jail. The female passenger was

released to her parents.

BURGLARY – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Christopher Benton Dutcher, 24, of Golden Valley on Saturday (5/18) for

burglary and trafficking in stolen property, felonies. Approximately 9:00 pm, deputies responded to a call at a

residence in the 4600 block of Patsy Drive and contacted the victim. The victim reported that Dutcher had taken

several DVD’s from the residence and sold them, without permission. Deputies then responded to a residence in the

600 block of Simon and contacted Dutcher. Dutcher admitted to deputies he had sold the DVD’s but had the owner’s

permission. Dutcher was taken into custody without incident. Dutcher was transported and booked into the Mohave

County Jail.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Lester Charlie Campbell, 42, of Blythe, CA., on Saturday (5/18) evening for

disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. Approximately 8:30 pm, deputies responded to English Village and contacted the

tour boat driver. The driver advised that during a boat tour through Copper Canyon, Campbell had become

belligerent, using foul language and disrupting the tour. The tour guide attempted to calm Campbell before heading

back to the boat dock. Deputies contacted Campbell who advised he was talking loud but not causing a disturbance.

During conversations, deputies smelled a strong odor of alcohol on Campbell. Campbell was taken into custody

without incident. Campbell was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Isaias Avila Rivera, 44, of Sacramento, CA. and Robert Eugene Keller, 43,

of Clovis, CA., on Sunday (5/19) evening for disorderly conduct, misdemeanors. Approximately 11:00 pm, deputies

responded to a call at a residence in the 1400 block of Pearl Circle and contacted Rivera and Keller. During

conversations with deputies, they both advised they had been in a dispute over politics. Rivera and Keller advised

that during the incident, they began to push one another. A witness at the scene confirmed the statements and

advised he called law enforcement before separating Rivera and Keller. Both Rivera and Keller were taken into

custody without incident. Both were transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

FALSE REPORT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Eric Fay Lucas, 26, of Kingman on Friday (5/17) evening for false reporting

to law enforcement, a misdemeanor. Approximately 8:45 pm, deputies contacted Lucas during a traffic stop in the

area of Northern Avenue and Van Nuys Road. During conversations, Lucas initially gave deputies a false name. After

speaking further with Lucas, he admitted to lying to deputies. Lucas was taken into custody without incident. Lucas

was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Bridgett Marie Blodgett-Sweeney, 32, of Kingman on Saturday (5/18)

evening for an outstanding warrant. Approximately 8:00 pm, deputies contacted Blodgett-Sweeney at a residence in

the 1700 block of John L Avenue. A record check showed Blodgett-Sweeney to have a misdemeanor warrant for

failure to pay fines issued by Kingman Justice Court. Blodgett-Sweeney was taken into custody without incident.

Blodgett-Sweeney was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Dee Dee Ann Schank, 35, of Kingman on Sunday (5/19) afternoon for an

outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Approximately 4:00 pm, deputies contacted Schank in the 4000 block of Skylark

Street. A record check showed Schank to have a warrant for probation violation issued by Kingman Municipal Court.

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

 

Counterfeiter Arrested

On May 9^th, a victim listed her cell phone for sale on Craig’s List. A man offered to buy her phone for $100 and they met in a shopping center parking lot. The victim said the man handed her a $100 bill, but was acting very suspicious so she took down his license plate. Later, when the victim attempted to buy groceries with the $100 bill, she was informed that the currency was counterfeit.

     Through the license plate information, police and the victim were able to positively identify the suspect as 38-year-old Dean Everett Boyer of Bullhead City.

     On May 16^th, detectives conducted a search warrant into Boyer’s residence, located in the 400 block of Lee Avenue. Police located a number of forged items, including driver’s license, license plates, concealed weapons permit, handicapped placard and several counterfeited $100 and $10 bills.

     Boyer was arrested for forgery, fraudulent schemes and artifices, possession of a forged instrument and offering/presenting a forged instrument. He was booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

Boyer

Friday, May 17, 2013

CONTRABAND IN A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Ruben Pete Paul Vargas, 44, of Bullhead City on Thursday (5/16)

afternoon for promoting contraband in a correctional facility and possession of dangerous drugs, felonies.

Approximately 2:00 pm, deputies responded to a call at the Mohave County District II Substation regarding drugs

found on an inmate that had recently been booked into the facility. Deputies responded and spoke with detention

officers who advised that during a search of Vargas, they located a clear plastic bag containing a white crystal

substance. A field test confirmed the substance to be methamphetamine. Vargas refused to speak with deputies.

Vargas was booked on the additional charges.

WARRANT ARREST – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Samantha Jo Barry, 27, of Bullhead City on Friday (5/17) morning for an

outstanding felony warrant. Approximately 2:00 am, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 4800 block of Highway

95. Deputies contacted the passenger, identified as Barry. A record check showed Barry to have a warrant for

burglary issued by Bullhead City Justice Court. Barry was taken into custody without incident. Barry was transported

and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Timothy Randall Eaton Sr., 50, of Kingman on Thursday (5/16) afternoon

for an outstanding warrant. Approximately 2:30 pm, deputies contacted Eaton in the area of Melody Street and Neal

Avenue. A record check showed Eaton to have a misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear issued by Kingman

Municipal Court. Eaton was taken into custody without incident. Eaton was transported and booked into the Mohave

County Jail.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Recently Sergeant Stephen Padilla and Sergeant John Wilson started a class for MCSO certified officers

called Below 100. This is a four hour mandatory class and thereafter an annual one hour class.

Below 100 is a nationwide initiative. The goal is to get the line of duty deaths for police officers below 100

annually. Currently the line of duty deaths average is between 100 and 200 each year.

The Below 100 concept was born in 2010, when a group of law enforcement people were having

conversations with one another and friends when they thought it would be great to get their fellow law

enforcement officers to slow down and wear a vest.

Below 100 consist of 5 tenets:

Watch your speed

Wear your seat belt

Wear your vest

Having WIN (What’s Important Now) mindset

Complacency kills

Most law enforcement officers lose their lives to traffic related incidents (i.e. traffic accidents, traffic

collisions, being struck by vehicles).

The instructors also concentrate on the 3 S’s; Speed, seat belts and struck by vehicles, as these are the big

items that kill law enforcement. Obviously, law enforcement deaths are also caused by gunfire, heart

attacks, etc... The items that officers can control are the 5 tenets.

Sgt Wilson said, “This class is an overview of Officer Safety. Since, 1944 the line of duty deaths have not

been below 100. Eventually all agencies in Arizona will have their certified officers attend a Below 100

class”.

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kenneth Paul Cuppetelli, 45, of Lake Havasu City, on a felony warrant issued by

Mohave County Superior Court for a probation violation. Wednesday (5/15) morning, at about 7:40 a.m., deputies responded to

the Mohave County Jail in reference to a subject wanting to turn himself into authorities regarding his active warrant. Deputies

contacted the male subject identified as Cuppetelli. A record check confirmed his outstanding warrant. Cuppetelli was taken into

custody and booked into the jail without incident.

TRESPASSING/DISORDERLY CONDUCT – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Dwayne Jeffrey Moore, 53, of Kingman, Wednesday (5/15) evening for trespassing

and disorderly conduct, misdemeanors. Approximately 9:48 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a suspicious subject in the

2300 block of Hearne Avenue. Dispatch advised that the reporting party said that a male subject in his underwear and was

pounding on her residence. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the reporting party, a 52-year-old female victim. The victim advised

that she was alarmed when someone was pounding on the side her residence. The victim further advised that she opened the

front door and observed a male subject in his underwear. The victim said that she thought the male subject was highly intoxicated

as she told him to leave her property. The victim further said that the male subject finally stumbled off of her property after she let

her dogs out. Deputies observed a 4-foot fence surrounding the victim’s property. Deputies learned the male subject walked

across the street into a residence. Deputies contacted the male subject identified as Moore and determined he lived there.

Deputies smelled a strong odor of alcohol on Moore. During conversations with Moore, he said that he went to the neighbor’s

house and he didn’t go anywhere else. Moore was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the

Mohave County Jail.

WARRANTS ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Allen Dean Washburn, 32, of Golden Valley, late Tuesday (5/14) morning on two

fugitive from justice felony warrants issued out of Ness County in Kansas. Deputies learned the whereabouts of a wanted felon

identified as Washburn. Approximately 11:06 a.m., deputies contacted Washburn in the 1400 block of Andy Devine Avenue

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

*Wednesday, May 15th, 2013*

** Possession of Dangerous Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia **

On Tuesday, May 14^th the Kingman Police Department Flex / Detectives Division served a Search Warrant in the 400 block of Simon Ave. During the service of the Search Warrant; Robert Jones, (52) of Kingman, Donna Barboza, (56) of Kingman, and Jeri Wilson, (51) of Kingman were found to Possess Dangerous Drugs and charged with the following Felonious Crimes.      

Jones was subsequently booked in the Mohave County Jail for Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Dangerous Drugs (Methamphetamines), and Possession of Dangerous Drugs for Sale. Barboza and Wilson were also booked in the Mohave County Jail for Possession of Dangerous drugs (Methamphetamines) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Jones, Barboza, and Wilson each admitted their individual involvement during the investigation.

WEAPONS OFFENSE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael Anthony Cardinale, 63, of Golden Valley, Tuesday (5/14) evening for

aggravated assault with a deadly weapon per domestic violence and disorderly conduct with a weapon per domestic violence,

felonies. Approximately 10:53 p.m., deputies responded to a weapons offense call at a residence in the 3300 block of Malibu

Road. While enroute, dispatch advised that a male subject identified as Cardinale was threatening to shoot everyone with a gun

at the residence. Upon arrival, deputies utilized a public announcement system to have residents exit the house. Two female

subjects identified as Cardinale’s wife and daughter exited unharmed. Deputies learned that Cardinale’s wife had taken the

handgun from him and placed it outside. Deputies secured the 22 caliber handgun. Investigations determined that Cardinale

pointed a handgun at his wife’s chest and threatened to kill her. Cardinale also pointed the gun at his adult daughter. Deputies

entered the residence and took Cardinale into custody without incident. Deputies observed Cardinale to be intoxicated. Medical

responded due to Cardinale’s medical history. Cardinale was transported to Kingman Regional Medical Center where he was

evaluated and medically released. Cardinale was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Roxanne Lynn Mekeel, 29, of Tucson, Monday (5/13) afternoon for trespassing, felony,

along with assault per domestic violence and disorderly conduct per domestic violence, misdemeanors. Approximately 3:19 p.m.,

deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 4400 block of Calle Del Media. Dispatch advised that the reporting

party said that Mekeel, her daughter, is refusing to leave her residence. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the reporting party, a

59-year-old female victim. The victim said that Mekeel has been more verbally abusive towards her recently. The victim further

said that Mekeel has been staying at another residence while she has been visiting. The victim reported that Mekeel is refusing to

leave. Deputies contacted Mekeel. During conversations with Mekeel, she said that her mother hit her today. Deputies contacted

Mekeel’s mother, Diane Lynn Brown. Brown said that she became frustrated when Mekeel refused to leave her house and that’s

when she hit Mekeel’s hand in trying to knock a drink out of her hand. While deputies were speaking with Brown, Mekeel was

yelling profanities at her. Mekeel was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave

County District II Substation. Brown was cited and released for assault per domestic violence, a misdemeanor.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Police and Citizens Together

 

The P.A.C.T. (Police and Citizens Together) Academy is a nine month program that is designed to give citizens a working knowledge of the Bullhead City Police Department and its operations through class lectures as well as hand-on experiences. In May, the class was given the opportunity to shoot firearms at the Tri-State Shooting Park in Fort Mohave and see explosive demonstrations from the Police Department’s Bomb Team. Photo: PACT 13 081:Bullhead City Police Officer Doug Allen instructs P.A.C.T. Academy participant Janet Anderson on how to shoot a firearm at the Tri-State Shooting Park in Fort Mohave.

 

 

Animal Control Donation

 

On Saturday, May 11th, Bullhead City Fire Captain Duane Leisle was awarded Firefighter of the Year for the State of Arizona at the Elks Convention in Tempe, AZ. Cpt. Leisle was selected out of all the Elks Hometown Hero finalists in Arizona. In July 2012, Cpt. Leisle helped rescue a couple and their dogs from their burning home while off duty. The Elks also donated $500 to a charity of Cpt. Leisle’s choice, which was the Bullhead City Animal Control Shelter. “My wife and I are very passionate about animals, especially after adopting two rescue dogs,” said Cpt. Leisle. The donation money will go toward spay and neuter programs and veterinarian services for animals that go to PetSmart for another chance of adoption. “The Animal Control would really like to thank the Elks and Duane from the bottom of our hearts. Donations like this really save a lot of lives,” said Leah Rojas, Animal Control Bureau Manager. For more information on the Animal Shelter, please call (928) 763-6000. PHOTO: Bullhead City Fire Captain Duane Leisle (right) presents Bullhead City Animal Control Bureau Manager Leah Rojas with a $500 donation. Cpt. Leisle was awarded the Elks Firefighter of the Year for the State of Arizona. The Elks donated $500 to the charity of his choice.

 

 

** Injury Crash, Narcotic Drugs and Felony Warrant **

On Monday, May 13th, at 1:15pm, the Kingman Police Department arrested Robert Allen Eaton, 25 of Golden Valley, on a felony charge of Possession of Narcotic Drugs, misdemeanor charges of Leaving the Scene of an Injury Crash and Driving with a Suspended License, a felony arrest warrant and assorted misdemeanor warrants.  Eaton was arrested after officers responded to a minor injury crash in the 2200blk. Hualapai Mountain Rd.  It was being reported that Eaton, driver of the at fault vehicle, was attempting to flee the scene on foot.  An off-duty KPD officer was able to chase and detain Eaton until officers arrived.  It was then discovered that Eaton had the warrants for his arrest.  The investigation determined that Eaton failed to control the speed of the vehicle he was driving and ran into the back of a vehicle stopped at the intersection of Railroad Ave. and Hualapai Mountain Rd.  Eaton then fled on foot before being captured by the off-duty officer.  In his effort to flee Eaton had attempted to open the doors of two vehicles, asking them to drive him away from the scene.  Eaton was unable to enter these vehicles as the drivers had locked the doors.  Assorted prescription narcotic drugs were located in the vehicle Eaton had been driving. Eaton was booked into the Mohave County Jail.  The vehicle he was driving was impounded.

Eaton

SCAM – MOHAVE COUNTY

Mohave County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of a scam. An employee of Mohave County received a faxed letter

addressed to her in the Voter Registration Office. This letter is from an alleged manager from the Industrial and Commercial Bank

of China in Barcelona Spain.

The manager says that he is contacting you regarding a deceased client who was a victim of a car accident. The

manager further says that this prominent client happens to have the same surname as you.

The manager explains that this client has over twenty two million in his account and they have tried to make contact with

his family members and determined no link of any relatives. Unfortunately, he died with his wife and children and there was no

will.

The manager advises that a lot of reform has been made within the Spanish Financial system which includes the new law

on succession/claims of inheritance. Therefore, the manager is proposing you as the next of kin family representative for their

deceased customer.

In closing the manager says upon your acceptance to cooperate, you agree 40% of the money will be for you while 60%

will be for the manager and his colleagues.

The manager urges the recipient to act immediately by contacting him via the telephone number of +34 672521702 or fax

number of +34 961130991. The manager also guarantee’s that this process is a legitimate arrangement.

This incident is believed to be a scam and the Sheriff’s Office would like to caution residents. If you suspect fraud, contact

your local law enforcement office.

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – GOLDEN SHORES

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Tom Bruce McCannon, 68, of Golden Shores, Monday (5/13) evening for aggravated

assault – impede breathing per domestic violence, felony. Approximately 7:35 p.m., deputies responded to a delayed report of a

domestic violence incident at a residence in the 4900 block of East Shore Drive. Dispatch advised that the reporting party said

that McCannon choked his mother on Sunday (5/12). Upon arrival, deputies contacted the reporting party and his mother, a 65-

year-old female victim. Deputies observed bruises on the victim’s neck. The victim reported that McCannon, her husband,

started choking her while she was standing in the doorway to the bedroom. The victim further reported that McCannon eventually

released his grip and she screamed for help. Deputies contacted McCannon. During conversations with McCannon, he said that

he was trying to get the car keys from his wife. Further conversations with McCannon, he said that he grabbed her and put her on

the bed. McCannon was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II

Substation.

EXTREME DUI – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Aaron Lawrence Perlin, 31, of Mohave Valley, Monday (5/13) morning for DUI, DUI

with a blood alcohol concentration over .08% and extreme DUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .15%, misdemeanors.

Deputies observed a vehicle traveling 65 miles per hour in a posted 45 mph zone. Deputies further observed the vehicle swerve

to the left and then to the right almost colliding with parked vehicles in a residential area. Approximately 8:31 a.m., deputies

conducted a traffic stop on Evergreen Drive near Acacia Drive and contacted Perlin, the driver. Deputies smelled an odor of

alcohol on Perlin. During conversations with Perlin, he admitted to having two beers earlier. Following the field sobriety tests

(FST’s), Perlin was taken into custody and transported to the Mohave County District II Substation where an analysis revealed his

blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be .198%. He was booked into the jail without incident. The vehicle was towed from the

scene.

SUSPENDED LICENSE – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Clark Richard Shreves II, 42, of Mohave Valley, Monday (5/13) morning for driving with

a suspended license, misdemeanor. Approximately 9:00 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 1300 block of Levee Drive

and contacted Shreves, the driver. A record check showed Shreves to have a suspended license. Shreves 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.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Bank Robbery

Bullhead City (Ariz.) – May 13, 2013 – Bullhead City Police detectives are searching for a man who robbed the Chase Bank on Monday, and possibly Mission Bank back in March.

     On March 25^th, a man gave the Mission Bank teller a note demanding money. He fled with the cash in a red pick-up truck.

     On Monday, May 13^th at approximately 1 p.m., a man matching the same physical description as the Mission Bank robber, entered the Chase Bank, which is located right next to Mission Bank on Palma Way. He gave the bank teller a note demanding money. He then took the cash and fled in a jeep that was parked at the Salvation Army nearby.

     The jeep is described as white or silver in color, a possible CJ5 model, soft top with large tires and chrome rims.

     The suspect in both robberies is described as an older white male, possibly in his late 50s to early 70s, white hair, white mustache, and thin build.

     Mohave Silent Witness is offering a reward up to $500 for any information leading to the arrest of the bank robbery suspect. Please call Detective Brent Auman at (928) 763-9200 or (928) 763-1999. Or, Mohave Silent Witness at 1(888)-227-8780. Callers may remain anonymous.

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WARRANT ARREST/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Taylor Jordan Sankey, 21, of Fort Mohave, Friday (5/10) evening for possession of

drug paraphernalia and a failure to pay fines warrant issued by Bullhead City Justice Court, both misdemeanors. At about 10:17

p.m., deputies contacted Sankey during a traffic stop in the 1700 block of Hammer Lane. Sankey was taken into custody after a

record check showed him to have an active warrant. A search of the vehicle revealed a pipe with burnt marijuana residue. He

was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation without incident. The vehicle was towed from the

scene.

WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jennafer Alexis Zatezalo, 41, of Lake Havasu City, early Saturday (5/11) afternoon on

an active warrant. Approximately 12:01 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 3100 block of Joyce

Lane. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Zatezalo. A record check showed Zatezalo to have a failure to pay fines misdemeanor

warrant issued by Lake Havasu City Justice Court. Zatezalo was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and

booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

MARIJUANA/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Shawn Ronald Sharp, 32, and Marcia Jean Peterson, 28, both of Bullhead City,

Saturday (5/11) evening. Sharp was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies, and driving

with a suspended license, misdemeanor. Peterson was arrested on a contempt of court misdemeanor warrant issued by Bullhead

City Justice Court. Approximately 8:54 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 95 at Jerome Avenue. Deputies

contacted Sharp, the driver, and Peterson, the passenger. A record check showed Sharp to have a suspended driver’s license.

Sharp was taken into custody without incident. Deputies found Sharp to be in possession of a plastic bag containing marijuana

and a pipe with residue. A record check showed Peterson to have an active warrant. Peterson was taken into custody without

incident. They were transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation. The vehicle was towed from the

scene.

WARRANT ARREST – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Rhonda Fagan, 55, of Mohave Valley, early Sunday (5/12) morning on a failure to pay

fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Bullhead City Justice Court. At about 12:01 a.m., deputies observed a red Chevrolet

Silverado turn northbound onto Courtwright Road in front of them without coming to a full stop at the intersection. Deputies further

observed the vehicle traveling approximately 45 miles per hour in a posted 35 mph zone. Shortly thereafter, deputies conducted a

traffic stop in the 9800 block of Dike Road and contacted Fagan, the driver. A record check showed Fagan to have an

outstanding warrant. Fagan was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County

District II Substation without incident.

SUSPENDED LICENSE/WARRANT ARREST – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Gary Randal Moore, 49, of Mohave Valley, early Sunday (5/12) afternoon for driving

with a suspended license and a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Bullhead City Justice Court. Approximately

12:00 p.m., deputies contacted Moore during a traffic stop in the area of Highway 95 and Laguna Road. A record check showed

Moore to have a suspended driver’s license and an outstanding warrant. Moore was taken into custody without incident. He was

transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation without incident. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

WARRANT ARREST – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Aaron Wylan Freeman, 44, of Mohave Valley, Sunday (5/12) afternoon on a failure to

pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Bullhead City Justice Court. Approximately 2:30 p.m., deputies contacted Freeman

during a traffic stop on Highway 95 at Camino Colorado. A record check showed Freeman to have an outstanding warrant.

Freeman was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation

without incident.

Sunday May 12, 2013

ASSAULT/DISORDERLY CONDUCT, BULLHEAD CITY — Jessie Tatiana Turley, 25 was arrested after being pulled over for speeding in the 1600 block of Ramar Road. Turley reportedly was immediately uncooperative with police and refused to give the officer her driver license. When told that she was required by law to do so, she provided it, police spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said. The officer cited Turley for not wearing a seat belt, having no proof of insurance and speeding. Fromelt said Turley started arguing with the officer about not getting a warning, continued to act angry and threw the officer’s pen in her vehicle. When asked to give the pen back, Turley reportedly threw it at the officer. The officer told her she was under arrest, Fromelt said, and Turley fought and struggled with the officer, resisting arrest. Another officer was called to the scene to take her into custody. She was then arrested on charges of assault, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Turley was taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

BURGLARY, BULLHEAD CITY — It was reported to police Thursday that parents were having problems with their son, Michael Wayne Dial, 21. Dial reportedly wanted to take more property from their residence in the 1200 block of Riverview Drive after he moved out. His parents said that he had taken all of his property and couldn’t take anything else from the house, Fromelt said. Dial reportedly threatened to come back, break in and take stuff that he wanted and damage their vehicle. Dial’s brother later reported that two men had broken into his parents’ house by kicking in the door. Fromelt said the brother recognized one of the suspects as Dial’s friend, 21-year-old Jason Ali Lazos. She said that the victim reported hearing one of them on a cell phone saying “Mike, I’m in the house right now, where is the stuff you want?” He reportedly watched them load a 42-inch flat screen TV into their vehicle. Fromelt said the brother then heard Lazos and Shaun Patrick Medcalf, 25, come back into the house and go into his bedroom and say that “Michael said to take the TV and the Xbox 360.” The brother then confronted them and they ran out of the house, she said. Fromelt said officers spoke with Michael Dial on the phone and Dial lied about his knowing Lazos and being involved in the burglary. Lazos and Medcalf were located and arrested on charges of burglary and criminal damage. The stolen TV was recovered and returned to the victims, Fromelt said. Medcalf was taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman. Lazos was later released. Fromelt said several charges are pending against Michael Dial for his involvement in having his parents’ house burglarized, including hindering prosecution and lying to police.

WARRANT ARREST, BULLHEAD CITY — Walter Franklin Russell, 31, was arrested Friday on an outstanding felony warrant for failure to appear. He was taken to the Mohave County District II Substation.

 

Friday, May 10, 2013

Coconino County Grand Jury Returns Indictments For Eleven Suspects Arrested As Part Of “Operation Snowball”

On May 9, 2013, a Coconino County grand jury returned indictments against 11 suspects involved in a large and organized methamphetamine and cocaine distribution ring in Northern Arizona. The charges include sale of dangerous drugs, sale of narcotics and sale of prescription drugs. Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) detectives will be seeking additional indictments involving four suspects linked to the ring from the Maricopa County grand jury.

Last year, DPS detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division learned of a wide-ranging methamphetamine and cocaine ring in northern Arizona. Ten targets were identified as the main suppliers of those drugs. Much of this drug ring operated out of Williams. During the course of the investigation, detectives identified suspects in Maricopa County who supplied the Williams dealers. On May 1, nine search warrants were served in three counties and a total of $22,000 in cash was seized along with seven vehicles, 12 firearms, several residential surveillance systems, 10 ounces of methamphetamine, two ounces of cocaine, several ounces of marijuana, one marijuana growing operation inside a residence and one active methamphetamine laboratory. The suspects arrested during “Operation Snowball” face prison sentences ranging from five years to 15 years.

METH DEALER ARRESTED

Bullhead City (Ariz.) – After several months of investigation, MAGNET (Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team) detectives arrested a local methamphetamine dealer.

     On May 9^th at about 9 p.m., police contacted Mike Jack Keller, 49, to serve a narcotic search warrant into his car and his home. His vehicle was stopped at Highway 95 and King Street in Mohave Valley. He had about 3 grams of methamphetamine and a meth pipe in his possession.

     When police searched Keller’s residence in the 2700 block of Calle De Mercado, a hand gun, digital scale, baggies used in meth sales, meth & marijuana pipes, other drug paraphernalia and a usable amount of methamphetamine was located. Keller is a prohibited possessor of firearms.

     Keller was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs, possession of dangerous drugs for sale, possession of drug paraphernalia and two counts of misconduct involving weapons. Keller was booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

     James Anthony Salway Jr, 45 of Bullhead City, was arrested for driving on a suspended driver’s license. When Keller was initially contacted, Salway was driving his vehicle. The car was towed. Salway was cited and released.

VICTIM IDENTIFIED IN FATAL FIRE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a fatal fire that occurred at a residence in the 4500 block of Calle Ranchita

on Wednesday (5/8) afternoon. The Medical Examiner has identified the victim as 86-year-old Jack Dorwen Salley. Investigation

continues and autopsy results are pending.

ANIMAL CRUELTY/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Lana Renee Meadville, 47, of Kingman, Thursday (5/9) morning for cruelty to animals

and aggravated assault per domestic violence, both felonies. Approximately 7:44 a.m., deputies responded to a domestic

violence report at a residence in the 4200 block of North Skylark Road. While enroute, dispatch advised a female subject

identified as Meadville was inside the residence with a knife and she had killed a cat. Upon arrival, deputies detained Meadville

where she was sitting in a chair. Deputies observed a large knife next to the chair on the ground and a dead cat nearby.

Deputies contacted the reporting party, a 74-year-old female victim. The victim advised that Meadville, her daughter, threw a

dead cat at her after she had woken up. The victim reported that during an argument Meadville got her down on the ground and

hit her in the face numerous times. The victim said that she eventually got out of the house to call 911. Deputies observed the

victim’s eyes were severely swollen and bruised. Medical responded and treated the victim. Meadville was transported and

booked into the Mohave County Jail without incident.

Meadview

BURGLARY – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Brandon Gerald Fleminks, 26, of Bullhead City, late Thursday (5/9) morning for

burglary, felony. Approximately 11:10 a.m., deputies responded to an alarm call at a residence in the 4300 block of South Ranch

Vista Lane. While enroute, dispatch advised that another call came in from a subject advising that someone was trying to kick in

the front door at the same residence. Upon arrival, deputies located a male subject hiding inside a shed on the property. As the

male subject, later identified as Fleminks, fled the shed in an aggressive manner. A taser was eventually used to place Fleminks

into custody after he continued to ignore the deputy’s orders. Deputies contacted a 44-year-old male victim. The victim reported

a Hispanic male subject broke into his home by breaking the garage door. The victim further reported that his front door was also

damaged. Deputies observed the garage door was ripped up enough for someone to gain entry. Deputies contacted a neighbor.

The neighbor advised seeing a Hispanic male subject working in a neighbor’s yard earlier. The neighbor further advised that he

heard a loud banging sound and he observed the same male subject standing near a garage door of a different neighbor.

Fleminks was transported to Valley View Medical Center where he was treated and medically released. Fleminks was transported

and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

Fleminks

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Heroin Dealers Arrested

Bullhead City (Ariz.) – MAGNET (Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team) arrested a couple who were selling heroin in the community.

     On Wednesday afternoon, May 8^th, narcotic detectives were conducting surveillance outside the suspects’ motel room on Lee Avenue when Shawn Derrick Shaffer, 28, left in a vehicle. Police contacted him when he pulled into a gas station parking lot. In Shaffer’s car, officers located approximately 2 grams of heroin that was packaged in four separate baggies.

     MAGNET detectives then served a search warrant in their residence at a local motel where Shaffer’s wife, 20-year-old Katie Ann Hansen, was also arrested. Several drug paraphernalia items were located; including many used & loaded syringes, digital scale, marijuana pipes and approximately 7 grams of heroin.

     Police determined that both Shaffer and his wife are heroin users and sell heroin on a daily basis. They were both arrested for possession of narcotic drugs, narcotic drugs for sale and drug paraphernalia. Hansen was additionally arrested for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear. They were booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman, AZ.

          

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Tammy Sue Estes, 47, of Kingman on Wednesday (5/8)

morning for disorderly conduct per domestic violence, misdemeanor. Approximately 9:45 am,

deputies responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence in the 3500 block of E Butler Ave.

Upon arrival, deputies contacted subjects at the residence who advised that Estes had been in a

verbal altercation with a 68 year old female at the residence. The 68 year old female advised that

Estes, her daughter, had come to the residence un-invited and a verbal altercation ensued. Estes

was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

ASSAULT/CRIMINAL DAMAGE – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Cory Wayne Hill, 26, of Mohave Valley on Wednesday

(5/8) night for criminal damage, a felony, and assault, disorderly conduct, and failure to obey a police

officer – all misdemeanors. Approximately 10:45 pm, deputies responded to a report of a disturbance

at a business in the 5400 block of S Highway 95. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Hill who advised

he had been in an altercation with another subject and during that altercation he had struck the

subject and broken windows on the subject’s vehicle. While questioning Hill, he became belligerent

and combative and was placed in restraints in the patrol vehicle for officer safety. While in the patrol

vehicle, Hill continued to be combative kicking the vehicle door and causing damage. The victim, a

50 year old male, advised that he had given Hill a ride. During this time, the victim was assaulted by

Hill and his car damaged when Hill threw rocks through his windows. Hill was transported and

booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

FATAL FIRE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s detectives responded to a fire at a residence in the 4500 block of Calle

Ranchita on Wednesday (5/8). Approximately 2:00 pm, Mohave County Sheriff’s Fire Investigators

responded to the residence along with the Mohave Valley, Fort Mohave and Bullhead City Fire

Investigators. Upon speaking with neighbors, it was learned that an elderly gentleman resided alone

at the residence. The house was totally destroyed by the fire. During the investigation, a body was

discovered inside. Identification of the victim is being withheld until next of kin is notified. The fire is

still under investigation.

 

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

** Dangerous Drugs arrest **

On Wednesday, May 8th, at 12:00am, Kingman Police arrested James R. Porteous III, 22 of Kingman, on felony charges of Possession of Dangerous Drugs, Possession of Narcotic Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and misdemeanor Driving on a Suspended License.  Porteous was the driver of a vehicle stopped in the 2700blk. E. Andy Devine Ave. for a traffic offense when it was discovered that his driving privilege was suspended.  During his arrest Porteous was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, narcotic prescription medications and assorted drug paraphernalia.   Porteous's was booked into the Mohave County Jail, while his vehicle was impounded.

SEARCH AND RESCUE – HUALAPAI MOUNTAINS

Mohave County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Units responded late Sunday (5/5) afternoon to a missing person in the Hualapai

Mountains. The reporting party said that she received a phone call late Saturday (5/4) evening from her 75-year-old brother

Russell Carson, of Utah, that he was lost and his vehicle was stuck in a dry river bed. The RP further said that Russell never

meet up with Melvin, their brother, in the Hualapai Mountains as planned to search for minerals. The RP advised that Melvin

located signs of Russell being in area around 4:00 p.m. on Sunday (5/5) when she spoke with him. Approximately 4:30 p.m.

Search and Rescue Units responded to the area and setup a command post on the west side of Highway 93 at milepost 108, near

Cane Springs Ranch. Eight SAR volunteers were deployed to the Bull Canyon area. Early Sunday (5/6) morning, at about 3:10

a.m., SAR units located Russell in the area of Wagon Wheel wash, approximately 10 miles west of Highway 93. Russell was in

good health and transported to Kingman.

BURGLARY/ROBBERY/ELDER ABUSE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Roger Allen Neumann, 51, of Fort Mohave, Tuesday (5/7) evening for burglary,

robbery, elder abuse, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. At about 10:00 p.m., deputies

responded to a burglary at a residence in the 5500 block of South Chaparral Court. While enroute, deputies learned that a male

subject with a white beard entered a woman’s house and took money. Upon arrival, deputies started searching for the suspect. A

neighbor contacted a deputy and the neighbor advised that he observed a similar male subject in his yard and he asked him to

leave earlier. During the investigation, deputies had prior contacts with Neumann who matched the described suspect and he

lives in the area. Deputies contacted Neumann outside of his residence in the 5400 block of Ruby Street. Deputies contacted the

68-year-old female victim. The victim reported that she opened her back door to let her dog in the house and that’s when a male

subject with a white beard grabbed her by the wrists and forced her inside demanding money. The victim advised that she gave

the male subject a $100 bill and then he left. The victim identified Neumann as the male subject. Neumann was taken into

custody without incident. A search of Neumann revealed a $100 bill and a plastic bag containing approximately 2 grams of

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

2X’S THEFT/2X’S TRAFFICKING – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Courtnie Jo-Rose Navarro, 22, and Kevin Michael Ross Jr., 23, both of Kingman, late

Tuesday (5/7) morning. Navarro and Ross were arrested for theft and trafficking in stolen property, felonies. Investigations

began May 1st regarding a theft of jewelry. Deputies contacted a 42-year-old female victim at a residence in the 3200 block of

Leroy Avenue. The victim advised that she has allowed Navarro, her daughter, and her daughter’s boyfriend, Ross, live with her

until recently. The victim further advised that she found a pawn slip while she was cleaning up the room where they had been

staying. The victim reported that the pawn slip description described a ring she had owned. Upon further investigation, deputies

learned that Navarro and Ross had pawned 6 rings and multiple coins belonging to the victim. Deputies attempted to locate

Navarro and Ross numerous times without success. On Tuesday (5/7) deputies learned the whereabouts of Navarro and Ross.

At about 10:30 a.m., deputies contacted Navarro and Ross at a residence in the 3100 block of N Prescott Street where they were

taken into custody without incident. During conversations with Navarro, she said that she knew authorities were looking for she

for stealing her mother’s stuff. They were transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

DRUGS/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Julia Ann Arnold, 42, of Kingman, early Tuesday (5/7) afternoon for possession of

dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, a fugitive from justice warrant issued out of Missouri, felonies, and driving

with a suspended driver’s license, misdemeanor. Approximately 12:45 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop after observing a

gold four door sedan drive around road closure barricades, then cross a roadway that is under construction and around more

barricades. Deputies contacted the driver identified as Arnold in front of a business on Neal Street and Bank Street. A record

check showed Arnold to have an outstanding warrant and a suspended driver’s license. Arnold was taken into custody without

incident. A search of the vehicle revealed two syringes with liquid and a spoon with residue. She was transported and booked

into the Mohave County Jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

MARIJUANA/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Benjamin Cantu Lozano, 24, and Christa Jean Wood, 19, both of Kingman, late

Tuesday (5/7) morning. Lozano was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, felony, and false report to law enforcement,

misdemeanor. Wood was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies, along with false

report to law enforcement and a failure to pay fines warrant issued by Kingman Municipal Court, both misdemeanors. At about

11:05 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop at North Roosevelt Street and East Northfield Avenue. Deputies contacted Lozano,

the driver, and observed a female passenger and a toddler, in a car seat in the backseat. The female passenger falsely identified

herself. During conversations with Lozano, he also falsely identified his female passenger. Deputies knew the female

passenger’s identity to be Wood. Deputies observed Lozano and Wood to be nervous. Deputies found Wood to be in possession

of a wrapper containing marijuana. Wood was taken into custody without incident. A search of the vehicle revealed numerous

pieces of aluminum foil with burnt marks, a straw with residue, plastic bags containing a tan substance. Lozano was taken into

custody without incident. They were transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The vehicle was towed from the

scene. The toddler was released to Child Protective Services.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

WARRANT ARREST – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested John Carmine Gasbarro, 20, of Fort Mohave, late Monday (5/6) morning on an active

warrant. Approximately 11:58 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Camino Colorado and Highway 95.

Deputies contacted Gasbarro, the driver. A record check showed Gasbarro to have a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant

issued by Bullhead City Justice Court. Gasbarro 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.

WARRANT ARREST/MARIJUANA/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Daren Wayne Proper, 26, of Dolan Springs, early Monday (5/6) evening for possession

of marijuana, three counts of possession of drug paraphernalia and a failure to pay fines warrant issued by Kingman Justice

Court, all misdemeanors. Approximately 7:27 p.m., deputies observed Proper as a passenger in a vehicle traveling southbound

on Stockton Hill Road near milepost 40. Deputies knew Proper to have an outstanding warrant. Deputies observed the vehicle

slow down and pull to the side of the road when Proper exited and started running. Deputies drove into the desert approximately

100 yards before Proper stopped running. Proper was taken into custody. Deputies found Proper to be in possession of a plastic

bag containing marijuana and three pipes with residue. A record check confirmed Proper’s active warrant. Proper was

transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail without further incident.

DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested David Leroy McCoy, 30, of Kingman, early Sunday (5/5) evening for possession of

drug paraphernalia, a felony. Approximately 5:25 p.m., deputies contacted McCoy at a residence in the 2800 block of Northfield

Avenue in an unrelated incident. While speaking with McCoy, deputies observed him to be nervous and fidgety as he could not

stand still. A consent search of McCoy revealed a spoon with burnt residue. During conversations with McCoy, he said that the

spoon had heroin in it. McCoy 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 Nicholas Adam Brown, 32, of Lake Havasu City, early Sunday (5/5) evening on an

active warrant. Approximately 6:34 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 2100 block of Tourmaline

Street. Deputies contacted Brown and a record check showed Brown to have a contempt of court misdemeanor warrant issued

by Lake Havasu City Justice Court. Brown was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the

Mohave County District III Substation.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested James Russell White II, 32, of Fort Mohave, early Monday (5/6) morning for disorderly

conduct per domestic violence, misdemeanor. Approximately 3:21 a.m., deputies responded to a disturbance in the 1600 block of

East Valencia Road. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the reporting party, a 27-year-old female victim. The victim reported that

White, her husband, threw a cell phone against the wall during an argument. Deputies contacted White. During conversations

with White, he admitted to throwing the cell phone. White was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and

booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

 

*  Monday, May 6, 2013  *

Multiple Burglary Suspects Arrested

On May 4, 2013, at approximately 11:58 a.m. officers of the Lake Havasu City Police Department Street Crimes Unit responded to the 1600 block of Countryshire Avenue after receiving a tip from a citizen that a vehicle, matching the description of a vehicle wanted for questioning in a recent burglary investigation, was seen at this location.

The responding officers made contact with four individuals and found three of them to be in possession of a firearm. The four men were detained for further questioning and taken to the Lake Havasu City Police Department where detectives from the Criminal Investigations Bureau and the Special Investigations Bureau were called in to assist with the investigation. During the investigation and subsequent interviews, 20-year old Joseph Roseli Jr., 28-year old Justin Atherton, 29-year old Chad Smith, 32-year old Richard Schopp, and 22-year old Ryan Francoeur were taken into custody. Atherton and Smith are residents of Buckeye, Arizona, while Roseli Jr., Schopp, and Francoeur all reside in Lake Havasu City.

Detectives and the Street Crimes Unit served search warrants at a residence in the 3900 block of Brookside Drive and the 2000 block of Swanson Avenue. Items located and seized during the search warrants were determined to have come from recently reported burglary investigations and included firearms, coins, and jewelry. The investigation is on-going at this time.

Roseli Jr., Atherton, Smith, and Schopp were all charged with two counts of burglary, and one count of criminal damage. Francoeur was charged with burglary, tampering with evidence, possession of stolen property, and hindering prosecution. They all received a $250,000 bond at their initial appearances and were transferred to the custody of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office.

Attachment: Booking Photos of Joseph Roseli Jr., Justin Atherton, Chad Smith, Richard Schopp, and Ryan Francoeur

STOLEN SIGN

REWARD INCREASED TO $1,000

The reward for information leading to an arrest of the person/s who stole a Harley Davidson sign during the Bike Fest has increased to $1,000.

     On April 27^th between 7 – 9 p.m., someone stole a 29-foot tall inflatable Harley Davidson sign (see photo attached) from Community Park, 1251 Highway 95. The sign is valued at approximately $6,000.

     Mohave Silent Witness offered a $500 reward and a Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce member offered an additional $500.

     If anyone has any information, please contact the Bullhead City Police Department at (928) 763-9200. Or, Mohave Silent Witness at (888) 227-8780. Callers may remain anonymous.

Wondering why Harley-Davidson is not putting up some of the reward???

 

 

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

 

Saturday May 11, 2013 in Kingman and Saturday May 18, 2013 in Bullhead City 8:00AM to 1:00PM Both Locations

Mohave County Public Works, Solid Waste Division, with the assistance of The City of Kingman and City of Bullhead Fire Departments, will be conducting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection events for the environmentally safe disposal of household hazardous waste. The County sponsored Household Hazardous Waste Event IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC.

The Kingman Event will be held 8:00 AM to 1:00PM on Saturday May 11, 2013 in the Parking Lot at The Old Hardy / Mohave County Public Works Building located at 3675 East Andy Devine Avenue in Kingman which is The Old Mohave County Public Works Parking Lot on the corner of Route 66 and Horizon across the street from the DMV, City of Kingman Public Works Building, and next door to the New Dollar Store.

The Bullhead City Event will be held from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday May 18th at the Bullhead City DMV just off of Marina located at 1325 Alona's Way at the Bullhead DMV.

Examples of household hazardous materials acceptable for disposal are old paint, antifreeze, motor oil, fertilizers, cleansers, pesticides, solvents, aerosol spray cans, and batteries. Items typically found under sinks, in garages and sheds, and in workshops are all potential hazardous materials. Please check products for labels such as “caution,” “warning,” “danger,” “toxic,” “flammable,” “combustible,” or “corrosive.” These labels are indicative of the product having hazardous properties. Residents may drop off these types of items at the collection site free of charge, and be assured they will be disposed of properly in an environmentally safe manner

There are a few restrictions on what may be brought to the hazardous waste collection event for disposal. No Commercial Waste, Explosives will be accepted. In addition, there is a limit of five gallons for paint and oil.

Mohave County Public Works would like to express its appreciation to the Kingman and Bullhead City Fire Departments for their valuable assistance at these events. Please contact the Mohave County Public Works Solid Waste Division with questions or inquiries. For information, call Linda La Porte or Cullin Pattillo at (928) 757-0910.

** Vehicle v Motorcycle Fatal traffic crash **

On Friday, May 3rd, at about 6:15pm, the Kingman Police Department investigated a fatal traffic crash on Louise Ave. at Monroe St.  Killed in the crash was Sky Christian Duey, 20 of Kingman.  The investigation revealed that a gold colored 1996 Chevrolet Caprice, driven by a 77 year old Kingman woman, was northbound on Monroe St. when she failed to stop at a posted stop sign into the path of Duey, who was driving a blue 2002 Yamaha off road motorcycle west bound on Louise Ave.  Duey, who was not wearing a helmet, was transported to Kingman Regional Medical Center where he died from his injuries.  Alcohol was not a factor in the crash.  Charges are pending completion of the on going investigation.

** Motorcycle v Motorcycle Fatal Crash **

On Sunday, May 5th, at about 2:20pm, the Kingman Police Department investigated a fatal collision between two off-road motorcycles in the desert area in East Kingman near Calumet Ave. and N. Sage St.  Killed in the collision was 13 year old Joshua Graffius of Kingman.  The investigation revealed that Joshua and his 15 year old brother were riding motorcycles with a group of friends.  At one point his brother  jumped his motorcycle off of a dirt berm and landed onto Joshua who had driven his motorcycle into the path of his brother.  The boys were wearing helmets and associated protective gear. Graffius was transported to Kingman Regional Medical Center where he died from his injuries.  The 15 year old was also transported to Kingman Regional Medical Center suffering from a broken leg.  Criminal charges are not being considered.  The cause of the collision is a tragic accident.

ARSON – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a fire that occurred Sunday (5/5) morning. Approximately 5:56 a.m., as

deputies were patrolling the area, they observed a large amount of black smoke coming from the north side of Northern Avenue.

As deputies moved closer, they observed a vehicle on fire in front of a business located in the 2000 block of Northern Avenue.

Northern Arizona Consolidated Fire District personnel responded and extinguished the fire. The vehicle caused minimal damage

to the building. Investigations determined that a male subject purposely set the vehicle on fire as he was traveling eastbound on

Northern Avenue. Witnesses said that a male subject was seen holding a lit object while he was driving. Witnesses further said

that the male subject threw the lit object onto the passenger floor while he drove the vehicle toward the building. The male

subject was seen running from the burning vehicle to an awaiting vehicle nearby. The vehicle, a 1990 Dodge four door sedan,

was reported stolen out of Glendale, Arizona. The male subject is described as approximately 6’00 between 200 to 210 pounds.

He was wearing a black hooded sweat shirt and a hat with dark jeans and dark shoes. This arson remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office at 928-753-0753 or Silent Witness at 928-753-1234.

Peace Officers' Memorial Service

May 15^th – 9 a.m.

 

The Bullhead City Police Department would like to invite members of the media and community to attend the Peace Officers' Memorial Service on Wednesday, May 15^th at 9 a.m. to pay respect to our fallen heroes.

     The Peace Officers' Memorial honors those law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community.

     The memorial service will be held in the Bullhead City Police Department parking lot, 1255 Marina Boulevard, in front of the flag poles. For more information please call (928) 763-9200.

 

WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Gary Steven Aldrich, 26, of Lake Havasu City, early Friday (5/3) afternoon on an active

warrant. Approximately 4:28 p.m., deputies contacted Aldrich in the 1700 block of Tradition Lane in an unrelated incident. A

record check showed Aldrich to have a failure to appear misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu City Municipal Court.

Aldrich was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman early Saturday (5/4) morning. On April 28th,

deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 1600 block of East Valencia Road. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a

45-year-old female victim. The victim reported that her boyfriend, James Edward Rich, 44, of Bullhead City, hit her with a beer

can. Deputies contacted a witness. The witness said that she responded from outside when she heard her female friend call her

name. The witness further said that when she came inside that Rich kept telling her to not get involved. The witness advised that

Rich punched a hole in the wall during the incident. Deputies learned that Rich left prior to their arrival. Deputies attempted to

locate Rich without success. Late Friday (5/3) evening, deputies learned that Rich was incarcerated. At about 2:00 a.m., deputies

contacted inmate Rich regarding the incident. During conversations with Rich, he said that he gently placed his girlfriend on the

bed. Further conversations with Rich, he admitted to punching a hole in the wall. Rich was charged with assault per domestic

violence and disorderly conduct per domestic violence, misdemeanors.

AGGRAVATED DUI – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Gino Rene Rea, 40, of Kingman, early Saturday (5/4) morning for aggravated DUI –

suspended driver’s license, felony. Deputies observed a vehicle continue to swerve as the vehicle was traveling. Approximately

1:45 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on North Glen Road at Sierra Vista Avenue and contacted Rea, the driver. Deputies

smelled a heavy odor similar to alcohol emitting from the vehicle. During conversations with Rea, he admitted to having been

drinking. Further conversations with Rea, he said that he has a suspended driver’s license. Following the field sobriety tests

(FST’s), Rea was taken into custody and transported to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office where an analysis revealed his blood

alcohol concentration (BAC) to be .102%. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail without incident. The

vehicle was towed from the scene.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ON LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Ronald Treolo, 67, of Lake Havasu City, Saturday (5/4) afternoon for aggravated

assault on a law enforcement officer, felony. MCSO K9 Handlers/Deputies were at the Mohave County Fairgrounds on Saturday

for K9 demonstrations. At about 3:50 p.m., deputies observed one of the vendors was displeased and he was causing a scene

with the festival coordinator. Deputies contacted the vendor, later identified as Treolo, in an attempt to calm him down. While,

Treolo was packing his items, he picked up a 4-foot stool and struck the deputy as he attempted to push his way through the

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

DRUGS/MARIJUANA/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – LITTLEFIELD (AZ STRIP)

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Juan Francisco Valencia, 19, and Cassandra Elizabeth Brooks, 29, both of Las Vegas,

NV, Sunday (5/6) morning. Valencia was arrested for driving without a valid license, misdemeanor. Brooks was arrested for

possession of dangerous drugs, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies, and false report to law

enforcement, misdemeanor. At about 6:50 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop southbound on Interstate 15 at milepost 14.

Deputies contacted Valencia, the driver. A record check showed Valencia did not have a valid driver’s license. Deputies

contacted the passenger. The passenger falsely identified herself. Deputies observed the female passenger also provide false

birth years such as 1986 then immediately correct herself and say 1978. Eventually, the female passenger identified herself as

Brooks. Brooks was taken into custody without incident. A search of Brooks backpack revealed a scale with residue, a plastic

bag containing marijuana and a plastic bag containing a white crystal residue. Brooks was transported and booked into the

Mesquite Jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene. Valencia was cited and released.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Tina Marie Artiglio, 25, of Mohave Valley, early Saturday (5/4) morning for disorderly

conduct per domestic violence, misdemeanor. Approximately 1:34 a.m., deputies responded to a disorderly female at a residence

in the 7200 block of Harquahala Drive. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the parents of the disorderly subject identified as Artiglio.

Both parents said that Artiglio, their daughter, arrived at their residence irate at them for not answering their phone when she

needed a ride home. Deputies observed Artiglio yelling and walking from room to room inside the residence as deputies were

speaking with her parents. Apparently Artiglio, threw items in the residence and threatened to hit her mother with a shoe.

Deputies contacted Artiglio. Artiglio advised that she did not want to speak about the incident. Artiglio was taken into custody

without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

SUSPENDED LICENSE – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Lyle Kevin Mishler, 54, of Mohave Valley, Saturday (5/4) morning for driving with a

suspended license, misdemeanor. Deputies observed an off-road vehicle with no visible license plate traveling west on Valley.

Deputies further observed the vehicle cross Highway 95 and proceeded traveling northbound on the Frontage Road. At about

9:20 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Willow Drive and Highway 95. Deputies contacted Mishler, the driver. A

record check showed Mishler to have a suspended driver’s license. A computer check showed the red 2005 Bombardier was

reported stolen in 2012 to the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office. During conversations with Mishler, he said he borrowed the vehicle

from his boss. Deputies contacted Mishler’s boss and he said that he loaned the vehicle to Mishler. Mishler was taken into

custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation. The vehicle was towed.

Deputies are investigating the theft of the vehicle.

FALSE REPORT/MARIJUANA – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Christopher Scott Graves, 31, of Laughlin, NV, and Andrew Gavin Stewart, 41, of Fort

Mohave, Saturday (5/4) afternoon. Graves was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia,

felonies. Stewart was arrested for false report to law enforcement officer, misdemeanor. Approximately 2:02 p.m., deputies

conducted a traffic stop on La Calzada Drive and Gran Circulo. Deputies contacted Graves, the driver. Deputies questioned

Graves and he said that he has a pipe in his possession. Deputies observed a pipe in the center console. Deputies retrieved the

pipe and observed burnt marijuana inside the bowl of the pipe. Graves was taken into custody without incident. Deputies

contacted the passenger who falsely identified himself. Eventually, the passenger correctly identified himself as Stewart.

Stewart was taken into custody without incident. Graves and Stewart were transported and booked into the Mohave County

District II Substation. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Friday, May 3, 2013

** Capt. Scott Wright is retiring from KPD after 25 years **

Captain Scott Wright is retiring after 25 years with the Kingman Police Department!  There will be a reception and celebration of his career at the Kingman Police Department on Tuesday, May 28th, at 11:00am.   Scott has been a valuable part of the KPD and he will be missed.

Captain Scott Wright

 

**  Click it or Ticket campaign **

Kingman Police Department will be participating in the National Click It or Ticket Campaign which will be running from May 20-June 3, 2013.  Enforcement officers will have a zero tolerance approach to seatbelt violations during this time.  In 2011 KPD found 150 seatbelt violation.  That number dropped to 130 in 2012.  It is hopped that the number will be even lower.  The purpose of this campaign is to raise awareness of the seat belt laws in Arizona and minimize the chances of being injured in a crash.

In Arizona, the 497 vehicle occupant (both drivers/passengers) fatalities in 2010, restraints not in use 47% of the time which resulted in 232 deaths.

In 2012, seat belt usage in Arizona reached nearly 82%, an increase of 2% since 2008. The noted increase is attributed partly to the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) funded statewide enforcement campaigns, enhanced earned media, and extensive outreach support of educational and public awareness activities. Last year the Kingman Police Department issued

 Seat belt and child safety seat use have a proven record of significantly reducing the chance of death and injuries of passengers in vehicles involved in traffic accidents.

 Arizona is both a secondary and primary enforcement state, those drivers and passengers who choose to not use their seatbelts will be cited when stopped for another violation. However, officers who observe vehicles on the roadway who are in violation the child restraint law can be stopped as a primary violation. In 2012 Arizona law changed for passengers between the ages of five and eight and who are not more than four feet nine inches tall are required to be in a child restraint system.

The purpose of the campaign is for the Kingman Police Department to engage in aggressive traffic enforcement with a “zero tolerance” approach to seat belt and child safety violations.

 

WEAPON OFFENSE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested William Nelson Lewis Jr., 35, of Kingman, Thursday (5/2) morning for possession of a

weapon by prohibited person, felony, along with assault per domestic violence and disorderly conduct per domestic violence,

misdemeanors. Approximately 5:07 a.m., deputies responded to a domestic violence incident at a residence in the 3900 block of

Northfield Avenue. Dispatch advised the reporting party was waiting for deputies at the corner of North Benton Street and

Northern Avenue. Deputies contacted the reporting party, a 26-year-old female victim. The victim said that she confronted her

husband, Lewis, about his activity on the computer. The victim further said that Lewis pulled her by her hair and dragged her into

the bedroom. Deputies contacted Lewis at their residence. During conversations with Lewis, he said that he got into a verbal

argument with his wife and she left. During the investigation, deputies learned that Lewis is a convicted felon and he has a

weapon inside the closet. Deputies confiscated a 12 gauge shotgun inside a rifle case. Lewis was taken into custody without

incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Lewis

 

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT/BURGLARY/CRIMINAL DAMAGE – LITTLEFIELD (ARIZONA STRIP)

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Edward Bert Hendrickson, 66, of Littlefield, early Thursday (5/2) evening for

aggravated assault, burglary and criminal damage, felonies. At about 6:30 p.m., deputies responded to a delayed burglary report

at a trailer park in the 3300 block of Stoddard Drive. While enroute, deputies learned the incident became physical involving two

neighbors and one of the neighbors suffered a bloody nose. Arizona Department of Public Safety Officer responded along with

Beaver Dam Fire Department personnel. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Hendrickson. Hendrickson said that he thought his

neighbors had stolen his dog so he kicked in his neighbor’s door looking for his dog. Deputies observed numerous windows and

the door frame broken at the neighbor’s house. Hendrickson further said that he broke a couple windows with a chair.

Hendrickson was taken into custody without incident. Deputies contacted the neighbor, an 18-year-old male victim. The victim

said that Hendrickson accused him of taking his dog which he did not. The victim further said that Hendrickson used a chair from

outside and started breaking his windows. The victim reported that Hendrickson kicked in his front door and started hitting him in

the face. The victim advised that he ran out of his residence and called law enforcement from his Uncle’s house nearby. BDFD

personnel treated and released the victim. Hendrickson was transported and booked into the Mesquite Jail.

 

Thursday, May 2, 2013

 

DANGEROUS DRUGS – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Tiffany Lee McConnell, 37, of Kingman on Wednesday (5/1)

morning for possession of dangerous drugs, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia,

felonies. Approximately 8:00 am, deputies contacted McConnell at a residence in the 2400 block of

Thompson Avenue. A record check showed McConnell to have a misdemeanor warrant for failure to pay

fines issued by Lake Havasu City Municipal Court. McConnell was taken into custody without incident. A

search revealed McConnell to be in possession of a small plastic bag containing a white crystal substance,

assorted pills, a plastic bag containing marijuana and a glass pipe with burnt marijuana residue. McConnell

was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Courtney Renee Aarons, 31, of Kingman on Wednesday (5/1) for

an outstanding warrant. Approximately 11:00 am, deputies contacted Aarons at a residence in the 2300

block of Lass Avenue. A record check showed Aarons to have a misdemeanor warrant for interfering with

judicial proceedings issued by Kingman Municipal Court. Aarons was taken into custody without incident.

Aarons was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

SHOPLIFTING – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Sheila Jean Munstenteiger, 47, of Cedar City, Utah on

Wednesday (5/1) afternoon for shoplifting, a misdemeanor. Approximately 3:00 pm, deputies responded to

a call at a business in the 4800 block of Highway 95. Deputies contacted the employee who advised he had

observed Munstenteiger place several items in her purse and exit through the front door. The employee

reported he stopped and confronted Munstenteiger. He advised he kept Munstenteiger at the business

while waiting for deputies to respond. The employee provided deputies with a video that confirmed his

statement. Deputies contacted Munstenteiger who refused to answer any questions. Munstenteiger was

taken into custody without incident. Munstenteiger was transported and booked into the Mohave County

District II Substation.

 

Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Bullhead City

 

Saturday May 11, 2013 in Kingman and Saturday May 18, 2013 in Bullhead City 8:00AM to 1:00PM Both Locations. Mohave County Public Works, Solid Waste Division, with the assistance of The City of Kingman and City of Bullhead Fire Departments, will be conducting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection events for the environmentally safe disposal of household hazardous waste. The County sponsored Household Hazardous Waste Event IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC. The Kingman Event will be held 8:00 AM to 1:00PM on Saturday May 11, 2013 in the Parking Lot at The Old Hardy / Mohave County Public Works Building located at 3675 East Andy Devine Avenue in Kingman which is The Old Mohave County Public Works Parking Lot on the corner of Route 66 and Horizon across the street from the DMV, City of Kingman Public Works Building, and next door to the New Dollar Store. The Bullhead City Event will be held from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday May 18th at the Bullhead City DMV just off of Marina located at 1325 Alona's Way at the Bullhead DMV. Examples of household hazardous materials acceptable for disposal are old paint, antifreeze, motor oil, fertilizers, cleansers, pesticides, solvents, aerosol spray cans, and batteries. Items typically found under sinks, in garages and sheds, and in workshops are all potential hazardous materials. Please check products for labels such as "caution," "warning," "danger," "toxic," "flammable," "combustible," or "corrosive." These labels are indicative of the product having hazardous properties. Residents may drop off these types of items at the collection site free of charge, and be assured they will be disposed of properly in an environmentally safe manner. There are a few restrictions on what may be brought to the hazardous waste collection event for disposal. No Commercial Waste, Explosives will be accepted. In addition, there is a limit of five gallons for paint and oil. Mohave County Public Works would like to express its appreciation to the Kingman and Bullhead City Fire Departments for their valuable assistance at these events. Please contact the Mohave County Public Works Solid Waste Division with questions or inquiries. For information, call Linda La Porte or Cullin Pattillo at (928) 757-0910.

Tuesday, May 1, 2013

WEAPON OFFENSE – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Zackary Steven Russell, 23, of Kingman, Tuesday (4/30) morning for possession of a

weapon by a prohibited person, felony, and driving with a suspended license, misdemeanor. Approximately 9:25 a.m., deputies

observed a silver 4-door Chevrolet traveling at a high rate of speed in a residential area on Able Drive near Sunhaven Lane.

Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the vehicle continued traveling. Deputies conducted a high risk traffic stop when

the vehicle stopped in the 3700 block of Diagonal Way. Deputies detained the driver, later identified as Russell, and the

passenger. A record check showed Russell to have a suspended driver’s license and to have a felony conviction for aggravated

robbery in 2008 when he was sentenced to prison by Mohave County Superior Court. A search of the vehicle revealed a 9mm

handgun with a 50 round magazine. Russell was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The vehicle was towed

from the scene. The female passenger was released at the scene.

Russell

AGGRAVATED DUI/RECKLESS DRIVING – TOPOCK

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Cora Marie Carrillo, 36, of Topock, late Tuesday (4/30) morning for aggravated DUI –

suspended driver’s license, felony, and reckless driving, misdemeanor. Deputies were traveling on Lake Powell Road

approaching Toreva Place when deputies observed a blue Smart Coup traveling north on Toreva Place approaching Lake Powell

Road. Deputies further observed the vehicle travel through the intersection without stopping at the posted stop sign at a high rate

of speed. Deputies then observed the vehicle turn right onto Lake Powell Road, making a wide turn into the oncoming traffic. The

vehicle was traveling head on with the deputies patrol vehicle until the vehicle abruptly turned back into its proper lane. The

vehicle overcorrected and ran off the road into the dirt. Deputies turned their patrol vehicle around and contacted the female

driver identified as Carrillo. Medical responded and medically released Carrillo. Deputies smelled an odor of alcohol on Carrillo.

A record check revealed Carrillo to have a suspended driver’s license. Following the field sobriety tests (FST’s), Carrillo was

taken into custody and transported to the Mohave County District II Substation where an analysis revealed her blood alcohol

concentration (BAC) to be .204%. She was booked into the jail without incident. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

WARRANT ARREST – TOPOCK

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested James Patrick Shirden, 54, of Lake Havasu City, late Friday (4/26) morning on a

contempt of court misdemeanor warrant issued by Bullhead City Justice Court. Approximately 10:55 a.m., deputies contacted

Shirden in the area of Powell Lake Road and Yuma Drive in an unrelated incident. A record check showed Shirden to have an

outstanding warrant. Shirden was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County

District II Substation.

OPERATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE – LAKE HAVASU

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested David Matthew Granville, 46, of Newport Beach, Calif., early Friday (4/26) evening for

OUI and OUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .08%, misdemeanors. Approximately 5:36 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic

stop in the Thompson Bay and contacted Granville, the operator of a boat. Deputies smelled an odor of alcohol on Granville.

Following the field sobriety tests (FST’s), Granville was taken into custody and transported to Contact Point where an analysis

revealed his blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be .142%. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail without

incident.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

DRUGS/MARIJUANA – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Nicole Janell Nelson, 28, of Kingman, late Monday (4/29) evening for possession of

dangerous drugs, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies, and driving on a suspended license,

misdemeanor. At about 10:13 p.m., as deputies were finishing with a traffic stop at Bond Street and John L Avenue, they heard a

ceramic type breaking noise. Deputies turned and observed a vehicle at the stop sign with a plant on the hood and orange pottery

broken in front of the vehicle. Deputies heard occupants in the gold color Chrysler yelling. Deputies then observed the vehicle

speed off onto Northfield Avenue traveling east. Deputies attempted to catch up with the vehicle. Eventually, the vehicle stopped

on John L Avenue near Lomita Street. Deputies observed the passenger door open and a male subject jumped out and started

running. Deputies attempted to locate the male subject without success. Deputies took the driver, identified as Nelson, into

custody. Deputies smelled an odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. A record check showed Nelson to have a

suspended driver’s license. A search of Nelson’s purse revealed two pipes with residue, a glass jar containing marijuana and a

plastic bag containing a white crystal substance which field tested positive for methamphetamine. Nelson was transported and

booked into the Mohave County Jail without incident. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Stephanie Lynn Schwab, 24, of Lake Havasu City, early Monday (4/29) morning for

assault per domestic violence, misdemeanor. Approximately 1:15 a.m., deputies contacted a female subject at the Mohave

County District III Substation. Deputies observed the female subject, identified as Schwab, to have a bloody nose. Desert Hills

Fire Department responded and treated Schwab. Schwab advised that she went to her ex-boyfriends house earlier in the 3100

block of Arthur Drive. Schwab said that her ex-boyfriend assaulted her. Schwab was transported to the Havasu Regional Medical

Center per her request. In the meantime, deputies responded to the 3100 block of Arthur Drive and contacted Schwab’s exboyfriend,

later identified as a 28-year-old victim. The victim said that Schwab texted him eleven times wishing to come over and

he told her not to come over. The victim further said that Schwab showed up at his house and she struck him above his left eye

as he was trying to get her to leave. Schwab was taken into custody at the Mohave County District III Substation after she was

released from HRMC and she returned to the substation. She was booked into the jail without incident.

TRESPASSING – YUCCA

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Richard Elliott Miller, 45, a transient, Monday (4/29) morning for criminal trespassing,

misdemeanor. Approximately 9:07 a.m., deputies responded to the Yucca rest area at milepost 23 off of Interstate 40 in reference

to a trespasser. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the reporting party, a maintenance worker. The reporting party said that a male

subject has been living and camping at the site for several days. The RP further said that camping is not allowed at the rest stop.

The RP did advise the male subject to leave several times for the past two days, but he has refused. Deputies contacted the male

subject identified as Miller. During conversations with Miller, he said that he was not leaving the property. Miller was taken into

custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested John Anthony Bisson, 41, of Mohave Valley, Saturday (4/27) evening for assault per

domestic violence and disorderly conduct per domestic violence, misdemeanors. Approximately 10:36 p.m., deputies responded

to a disturbance at a residence in the 9900 block of South Phoenix Drive. Upon arrival, deputies observed two female subjects

standing in the garage and a male subject, later identified as Bisson, standing near a vehicle. Deputies contacted the female

subjects. Deputies detained Bisson as he kept interrupting while deputies were speaking with the female subjects. Investigations

determined that Bisson was drunk and being belligerent toward his wife and their two adult children. Deputies learned that during

a combative situation that Bisson hit the back of his son’s head twice and he pushed his wife. Deputies contacted Bisson. During

conversations with Bisson, he said whatever my family said is good for me. He was transported and booked into the Mohave

County District II Substation.

Monday, April 29, 2013

2013 River Run Statistics

The Bullhead City Police Department has released its 2013 River Run statistics. The statistics are from Wednesday, April 24th through Sunday, April 28th, 2013 in comparison to the same period the previous year.

      2013  2012
Calls to Dispatch:    914  864    
Total Arrests:     41  47   
DUIs:      7  5   
Motor Vehicle Accidents:   14 total 9 total    
 Non-injury:    8  7   
 Injury:     6  2   
 Fatal:     0  0  
Traffic Citations:    57  83   
Narcotic Arrests:    2  2  
  

Bullhead City Police Officers were out in force during the River Run/Bike Fest weekend in an effort to deter criminal activity and to make the weekend as safe as possible.

Police Need Help Identifying Suspect

 

Bullhead City Police Detectives are hoping the public can help identify a fraud suspect pictured in surveillance photos.

     On March 21^st, a victim reported over $500 in unauthorized charges on her stolen credit card. The card was used at Home Depot in Bullhead City and McDonalds in Laughlin, NV.

     Home Depot provided detectives with surveillance video of the suspect making the fraudulent purchase. (Photos attached).

     The suspect appears to be a young white female adult with dark shoulder length hair.

     If anyone has any information, please contact Detective Brent Auman at (928) 763-9200 ext. 237 or by dialing (928) 763-1999.

     91 COUNTS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – BEAVER DAM (AZ STRIP)

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Shaundra Lynn Michelle Lange, 30, of Cedar Hills, Utah, and Kassandra Dawn

Dittmer, 25, of Ivins, Utah, Friday (4/26) afternoon. Lange was arrested on 91 counts of possession of drug paraphernalia,

felonies. Dittmer was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and tampering with

evidence, felonies. At about 2:55 p.m., deputies contacted subjects in two vehicles parked in a large dirt lot on Black Rock Road

near the Interstate 15. Deputies observed the subjects to be extremely nervous by their stuttering and their hands shaking.

Deputies questioned the subjects regarding their involvement with drugs and three of the subjects admitted to having a history

involving drugs. Deputies requested a K9 Unit from Washington County Sheriff’s Office to respond. During conversations with

one of the subjects identified as Lange, she admitted to having a scale in her purse. The K9 Handler deployed his K9 to conduct

a sniff of both vehicles. The K9 alerted his handler to the car and the truck. Further conversations with Lange, she said that she

used the scale when she sold drugs. Deputies confiscated the scale which had white crystalline residue. A further search of

Lange’s purse revealed a plastic bag with residue, 75 purple plastic bags and 15 empty clear pill capsules. While deputies were

speaking with Lange, they observed a female subject later identified as Dittmer exit the second vehicle and throw something onto

the ground and get back into the truck. Deputies retrieved a wooden pipe with residue and a plastic bag containing spice on the

ground. Lange and Dittmer were taken into custody without incident. They were transported and booked into the Mesquite Jail.

MARIJUANA/WARRANT ARREST – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Ashton John Riley, 26, of Dana Point, Calif., early Saturday (4/27) evening for

possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies, and a misdemeanor warrant. Approximately 7:57 p.m.,

deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Chaparral Road at Highway 95 and contacted Riley, the driver. A record check

showed Riley to have a failure to appear warrant issued by Bullhead City Justice Court. Riley was taken into custody without

incident. A search of the vehicle revealed a pipe with residue and a pink tube containing marijuana. He was transported and

booked into the Mohave County District II Substation. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

WARRANT ARREST – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Maricela Quijada, 20, of Parker, early Sunday (4/28) morning on an active warrant.

Approximately 12:54 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for having a cracked windshield and improper lane usage

on Highway 95 near King Street. Deputies contacted Quijada, the driver. Quijada was issued a citation as she was unable to

produce proof of insurance on the vehicle. A record check showed Quijada to have a failure to appear misdemeanor warrant

issued by Bullhead City Justice Court. Quijada was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the

Mohave County District II Substation. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

DRUGS/WARRANTS – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jack Taylor Lagerway, 43, of Kingman, early Monday (4/29) morning for possession of

dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies, along with two outstanding warrants. As deputies were patrolling

the airport area, they observed a suspicious 1980’s older model truck with four occupants in the cab. Approximately 1:26 a.m.,

deputies conducted a traffic stop on Industrial Boulevard near Santa Fe Drive. Deputies contacted the driver and she advised that

they were handing out and they were heading back home. A record check showed one of the passengers identified as Lagerway

to have two felony warrants for theft of an automobile, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, unlawful flight and criminal

damage issued by Mohave County Superior Court and Kingman Justice Court. Lagerway was taken into custody without incident.

A search of Lagerway revealed a plastic bag containing a white crystal substance and numerous plastic bags. He was

transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Animal Control Press Release

 

Dog Bite

 

The Bullhead City Animal Control is asking for the public’s help in locating a dog and its owner.

     On Saturday, April 27^th, Animal Control officers responded to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center for a dog bite. A one-year-old girl was being treated for a laceration and puncture wounds under her chin.

     A woman advised that at approximately 7:45 p.m., she was walking with her daughter at the corner of Clearwater and Harbor Dr when a stray dog came up and bit her child.

     The dog was described as a brown, short haired pitbull mix that did not appear to be fully grown.

     If anyone has any information regarding the whereabouts of this dog or its owner, please contact the Animal Control Shelter at (928) 763-6000.

Sunday, April 28, 2013

INJURY BOATING ACCIDENT – LAKE HAVASU

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an accident in the area of Windsor State Park Saturday (4/27)

afternoon. Approximately 2:34 p.m., deputies responded to the scene of an injury accident at the curiosity dock also

known as the north boat ramp. Lake Havasu City Fire Department personnel also responded. The boat operator,

Glenn Hatch, 63, of Anaheim Hills, Calif., was pulling up to the dock in his 42-foot twin engine Fountain Boat to drop

off some passengers when Stuart Boeg, 52, of Placentia, Calif., fell overboard. Apparently, Boeg stepped from inside

the boat onto the rear of the boat as they were pulling up. Boeg slipped into the water in the area of the propellers. A

propeller cut Boeg’s leg off at the shin. The onboard passengers pulled Boeg up into the boat and tied a dock line

around his leg for a tourniquet. Boeg was transported to Havasu Regional Medical Center where he was later airlifted

to University Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. LHCFD personnel dived into the water and retrieved Boeg’s

suffered leg. This accident remains under investigation and alcohol is believed not to be a factor.

 

INJURY BOAT ACCIDENT – LAKE HAVASU

Mohave County Sheriff’s Waterways deputies responded to a single boat accident in the South Basin near Havasu

Springs Saturday (4/27) morning. Approximately 8:30 a.m., deputies responded to the scene of where a 42-foot

Cigarette Boat experienced a mechanic problem where one of the engines locked-up causing the watercraft to flip

over and sink. All three passengers were ejected. No one was wearing a lifejacket. Good Samaritans in another boat

saved them. Deputies contacted the operator of the boat identified as Brian Kaufman, 25, of Colorado. One of the

passengers identified as Steven Volz, 35, of Huntington Beach, Calif., complained of shoulder pain. Volz refused to be

transported for medical attention. This accident remains under investigation.

WARRANT ARREST, BULLHEAD CITY — George Edward Williams Jr., 29, was arrested Friday near Thunderbird Lane and Riverbend Circle East on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for theft. He was taken to the Mohave County District II Substation.

ORDINANCE VIOLATION, BULLHEAD CITY — Casey Allen Wileman, 23, and Clay Michael Pryor 39, were arrested Saturday after they were reportedly seen removing trash from a commercial Dumpster in the 1000 block of Hancock Road. A city ordinance prohibits so-called “Dumpster diving.” The report had not been completed, police Sgt. Paul Holstine said, but the pair were cited and released.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, BULLHEAD CITY — Elizabeth Trevor, 45, was arrested Saturday in the 2200 block of Merrill Avenue after police received a report of an alleged domestic violence incident. Holstine said the reporting party told officer that her husband had tried to break her arm. Her estranged husband later called and said his wife was making up stories, Holstine said. When officers arrived, he said, Trevor told several stories concerning the incident. She was booked on charges of disorderly conduct per domestic violence and false reporting to law enforcement and taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

FORGERY/THEFT, FORT MOHAVE — Joseph Robert Worley, 19, was arrested Friday in connection with a Jan. 10 forgery report by a 59-year-old Fort Mohave man. The victim told responding Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies that three of his checks had been stolen and cashed without his permission. The total amount of the thefts was more than $1,000, sheriff’s office spokeswoman Trish Carter said. According to the victim, the incident occurred shortly after Worley stayed at his residence for a few days in late 2012. Deputies attempted to locate Worley numerous times, Carter said, without success until Friday, when he was contacted during a traffic stop at the entrance to Davis Camp. During conversation with deputies, Worley reportedly admitted to having forged the account holder’s signature on the checks. He was booked on felony forgery and theft charges and taken to the Mohave County District II Substation.

 

WARRANT ARREST, DAVIS CAMP — Kevin Albert Janovich, 51, of Bullhead City, was arrested Friday at Davis Camp on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for failure to pay fines. He was transported to the Mohave County District II Substation.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, BULLHEAD CITY — A 15-year-old girl was arrested after she was taken to the emergency room at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center. Police say the girl had been drinking and was highly intoxicated. She reportedly was being disruptive and disorderly at home. When police arrived, the girl reportedly continued to yell profanities at her mother. She was taken to WARMC. While at the hospital, police spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said, she kicked an ER technician and was yelling profanities, causing a disturbance in the ER. The girl was booked on charges of aggravated assault on medical staff, disorderly conduct per domestic violence, disorderly conduct and underage consumption of alcohol. She was medically cleared and taken to the Mohave County Juvenile Detention Center in Kingman.

 

Saturday, April 27, 2013

2 WATERWAY EVENTS – LAKE HAVASU

Mohave County Sheriff’s Waterways deputies assisted the US Coast Guard with two permitted events Friday (4/26)

and Saturday (4/27) on Lake Havasu. The Poker run on Friday had large increases of boat traffic participants and

spectators. During the event, one of the participants boat in the poker run flipped over after being caught up in a wake

of another participant’s boat, south of Lake Havasu in the area of Pilot Rock. No injuries were reported.

Saturday’s Desert Storm annual event ran smoothly is a closed course area in a secure location on the lake.

Overall, both events were exceptionally successful with no reported injuries.

 

*  Friday, April 26, 2013  *

** Dangerous Drugs Arrest **

On Wednesday, April 24th, at 4:00pm, Kingman Police arrested James Daniel Carter, 43, and Shannon Ahlm, 46, both of Kingman, on felony charges of Possession of Dangerous Drugs and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Officers were called to a residence in the 1700blk. Robinson Ave. to assist the Mohave County Probation Department.  Probation officers had located dangerous drugs and contraband in the home.  It was determined that Carter and Ahlm were in control of the contraband.  Both were arrested and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

 ** Shoplifting, Methamphetamine and Heroin arrest **

On Thursday, April 25th, at 6:45pm, Kingman Police arrested Amanda Lena James, 25 of Kingman, on felony charges of Possession of Dangerous Drugs, Possession of Narcotic Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and misdemeanor Shoplifting.  James was arrested at a business in the 3800blk Stockton Hill Rd. after store security observed her conceal merchandise.  Upon James' arrest officers located methamphetamine, heroin, narcotic prescription medications and assorted drug paraphernalia in her possession.  James was booked into the Mohave County Jail.

 ** Multiple Warrants and Jail Contraband **

On Thursday, April 25th, at 10:00pm, Kingman Police arrested Tiffany Marie Hill, 29 of Kingman, on five misdemeanor arrest warrants out of Kingman Municipal and Kingman Justice Courts and a felony charge of Promoting Prison Contraband.  Hill was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic offense.  She was taken into custody when it was discovered she had numerous warrants issued for her arrest.  While at the jail it was discovered that Hill was attempting to smuggle in a syringe.  Hill was booked into the Mohave County Jail.

DRUGS/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, BULLHEAD CITY — Michael Herbert Collins, 25, and Kristie Marie Dademasch, 24, were arrested after police contacted them while they were sitting in their vehicle, parked in the 2200 block of Rancho Colorado Boulevard. When the officer approached, police spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said, they started acting suspicious by appearing to hide things. K-9 Kaia reportedly alerted her handler to the presence of illegal drugs. Several small pieces of tinfoil containing burnt residue from Hydrocodone pills were located in the vehicle, Fromelt said. Each was booked on charges of possession of prescription-only drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. They were taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, BULLHEAD CITY — Gary Alan Anderson, 43, was arrested Wednesday after police were called to the 2400 block of Merrill Avenue for a domestic violence report. His wife reportedly told officers that he had grabbed her head and bit her on the head during an argument. Police observed minor injuries (redness, swelling) on her legs, Fromelt said. Anderson also reportedly hit her on the legs. He was booked on charges of assault per domestic violence and disorderly conduct per domestic violence and taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

FORGERY/THEFT – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Joseph Robert Worley, 19, a transient, early Friday (4/26) morning for forgery and

theft, felonies. Investigations began January 10, 2013, when a 59-year-old male victim of Fort Mohave reported that three checks

had been stolen and were cashed without his permission which totaled over $1,000. The incident occurred shortly after they

allowed Worley to stay at their residence for a few days in late 2012. Deputies attempted to locate Worley numerous times

without success. Approximately 12:20 a.m., deputies contacted Worley during a traffic stop at the entrance to Davis Camp, at

2251 Highway 68 in Bullhead City. During conversations with Worley, he admitted to forging the account holder’s signature on the

checks. Worley was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II

Substation.

Worley

WARRANT ARREST – DAVIS CAMP (BULLHEAD CITY)

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kevin Albert Janovich, 51, of Bullhead City, early Friday (4/26) morning on an

outstanding warrant. Approximately 3:10 a.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at Davis Camp. Dispatch advised that two

subjects were being loud. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a female and male subject at space 11. Deputies observed the male

subject, later identified as Janovich, had trouble walking as he exited their tent. Deputies smelled a strong odor of alcohol on

Janovich. A record check showed Janovich to have a misdemeanor warrant for failure to pay fines issued by Kingman Justice

Court. Janovich was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II

Substation.

THEFT – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Alejandro Rodriguez, 33, of Kingman, Thursday (4/25) afternoon for possession of

stolen property, felony. Approximately 3:05 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance outside of a residence in the 3500 block of

Cardinal Lane. Dispatch advised that a female subject was being forced outside of the residence at gunpoint. Upon arrival,

deputies observed a male subject holding a female subject around her waist from behind. Deputies separated them. Both

subjects advised that nothing was going on. Deputies observed the male subject to have a gun holstered at his hip. Deputies

took the pistol from the holster. A computer check showed the pistol was reported stolen to Peoria Police Department. The male

subject, identified as Rodriguez, said that he recently purchased the gun from an acquaintance. Rodriguez was taken into

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

AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Aaron Michael Roark, 25, of Kingman, Thursday (4/25) afternoon for aggravated

domestic violence, felony, and a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Kingman Municipal Court. Approximately

6:05 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 2100 block of Snavely Avenue. Dispatch advised that the

reporting party said that Roark was at her residence with a gun. Upon arrival, deputies detained Roark. The reporting party said

that Roark dropped off a truck that he borrowed from her husband. The RP further said that Roark became upset when she did

not allow him to visit his step-daughter which she has custody. The RP reported that Roark threatened to shoot her husband. A

record check showed Roark to have an outstanding warrant and he had been charged with three domestic violence charges in the

past. During conversations with Roark, he denied threatening them. Roark was transported and booked into the Mohave County

Jail without incident.

PERSONAL DAMAGE ACCIDENT TURNS INTO DUI – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Marina Sergeevna Chub, 37, of Golden Valley, Thursday (4/25) evening for

aggravated DUI – passenger under 15 years of age, felony. At about 8:13 p.m., deputies responded to a single vehicle accident

in front of a residence in the 2800 block of Papago Road. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the driver identified as Chub and a

passenger; Chub’s 13-year-old son. Chub advised that she swerved the vehicle to avoid hitting a rabbit.

No injuries were reported. Deputies smelled a strong odor of alcohol of Chub. During conversations with Chub, she admitted to

drinking earlier. Following the field sobriety tests (FST’s), Chub was taken into custody and transported to the Mohave County

Sheriff’s Office where an analysis revealed her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be .183%. She was transported and booked

into the Mohave County Jail without incident. The vehicle was towed from the scene. Chub’s son was released to a relative.

MARIJUANA/PROMOTING PRISON CONTRABAND – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report at the Mohave County Jail early Friday (4/26) morning regarding an

inmate in possession of contraband. Approximately 1:10 a.m., deputies contacted a Detention Officer at the Mohave County Jail

regarding inmate Sterwin Jay, 33, of Bullhead City, in possession of drugs. The Detention Officer reported that a plastic bag

containing a lighter and marijuana was located in Jay’s pocket as he was being booked into the jail. Deputies contacted Jay and

charged him with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and promoting prison contraband, felonies.

Thursday April 25, 2013

PROHIBITED POSSESSOR/TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Erin Griswold Hunt, 41, and Amber Fay Linn, 30, both of Kingman, late Wednesday

(4/24) morning. Hunt was arrested for possession of a weapon by a prohibited person, felony. Linn was arrested for tampering

with evidence, felony. Approximately 9:40 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a silver Hyundai in the 1900 block of John L

Avenue. Deputies contacted Hunt, the driver, and Linn, the passenger. A record check showed Hunt to have a suspended

driver’s license. Deputies had Hunt and Linn exit the vehicle. Hunt took off running, as deputies were preparing for the vehicle to

be towed. The deputy briefly followed Hunt until he looked back and observed Linn was frantically digging in the driver’s seat of

their vehicle. Deputies observed a black object in Linn’s hand. Linn started running around the vehicle, as deputies approached.

Deputies ordered Linn to the ground where she was taken into custody. Deputies observed Linn to no longer have anything in her

hands. Deputies observed a black and silver handgun in a black holster lying nearby on the ground. An ATL (Attempt to Locate)

was issued to local law enforcement for Hunt. A short time later, deputies located Hunt hiding in a yard in the 2000 block of

Hearne Avenue where he was taken into custody. During conversations with Hunt, he said that the gun was recently given to him.

A computer check showed Hunt to have numerous felony convictions. Hunt and Linn were transported and booked into the

Mohave County Jail without further incident.

Hunt

WARRANT ARREST – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Arthur Ruiz Verdugo Jr., 45, of Mohave Valley, late Wednesday (4/24) morning on an

outstanding warrant. Approximately 10:08 a.m., deputies contacted Verdugo in the 1400 block of Paseo Redondo. A record

check showed Verdugo to have a misdemeanor warrant for failure to pay fines issued by Bullhead City Justice Court. Verdugo

was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

ASSAULT – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report at the Mohave County Jail Wednesday (4/24) evening regarding an

inmate assaulting another inmate. Approximately 9:00 p.m., deputies contacted a Detention Officer. The Detention Officer

reported that inmate Craig Talieje, 30, of Kingman, assaulted another inmate, a 39-year-old male victim. Deputies contacted the

victim. The victim reported that another inmate in his cell punched him a couple times in the face. Deputies observed the victim

to have a swollen lip. Deputies contacted Talieje and he admitted to hitting the victim. Talieje was charged with assault, a

misdemeanor.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Theodore John Sanders III, 35, of Bullhead City, Wednesday (4/24) evening for

aggravated assault – health care professional, felony. Approximately 10:45 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at a

medical facility in the 5300 block of Highway 95. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a hospital security officer. The officer said that

there was a male subject, later identified as Sanders, causing a disturbance. Deputies learned that Sanders was threatening

hospital staff. Deputies contacted Sanders outside of the hospital where he was taken into custody without incident. He was

transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Annual Drug Take-Back Day in Lake Havasu City

On Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Lake Havasu City Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its sixth opportunity in three years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to the Lake Havasu City Police Department at 2360 McCulloch Boulevard North. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Last September, Americans turned in 244 tons of prescription drugs at over 5,200 sites operated by the DEA and its thousands of state and local law enforcement partners. In its five previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners took in over two million pounds—over a thousand tons—of pills.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. According to the DEA, medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.

If the public is not able to attend the Take Back event there is a full time drop box located just outside the main entrance doors of the police department.

Contact: Sergeant Troy Stirling 928-855-1171

Scam Warning

 

Several Bullhead City residents have reported being harassed via telephone by scam artists. They have received calls from people posing as law enforcement or from law firms threatening that they owe money and if they didn’t pay, there would be a warrant out for their arrest. This is a scam! Bullhead City Police believe these people receiving the calls may be connected to recently applying for an online loan, in which, the contract states the company can sell their personal contact information. Here are some common ‘red flags’ to help people identify scams: - You are asked to wire money to another country or state. - You are threatened something bad will happen if you do not send money or give personal information. - You are told there is an urgency to send money immediately. - You are asked to ‘fill in the blanks’ for people “phishing” for personal information. Never give any personal information over the phone, unless YOU initiated the call. Police advise you hand up and call the organization you know to be the correct phone number to verify what they are saying.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – DOLAN SPRINGS

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Herbert Martin Bales III, 37, of Dolan Springs, Tuesday (4/23) afternoon for aggravated

assault with a deadly weapon, felony. At about 3:19 p.m., deputies responded to an assault report in the 16000 block of Latigo

Circle. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a 50-year-old male victim. The victim said that Bales and his wife are living with him.

The victim reported that Bales hit him a couple times with a pipe as he was entering his property. The victim further said that he

called 911 after he walked to a nearby friend’s house. Deputies observed a large bump above the victims left eye. Medical

responded and transported the victim to Kingman Regional Medical Center. Deputies located Bales walking nearby on Pierce

Ferry Road. During conversations with Bales, he admitted to hitting the victim with a stick. Bales was taken into custody without

incident. A search of Bales revealed a metal pipe approximately 2-feet in length and dime size in diameter concealed in his waist

band. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

WARRANTS ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Dwayne Steven Bass, 43, of Kingman, early Tuesday (4/23) afternoon on a failure to

appear felony warrant issued by Mohave County Superior Court and two probation violation misdemeanor warrants issued by

Kingman Municipal Court. Approximately 1:00 p.m., deputies contacted Bass during a traffic stop in the 2300 block of Northern

Avenue. A record check showed Bass to have outstanding warrants. Bass was taken into custody without incident. He was

transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

WARRANTS ARREST – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Noah Shane Armstrong-Nagels, 29, of Fort Mohave, Tuesday (4/23) afternoon on two

failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrants issued by Bullhead City Justice Court and Lake Havasu City Municipal Court.

Approximately 3:45 p.m., deputies contacted Armstrong-Nagels at a residence in the 4500 block of Camino Ejercito in an

unrelated incident. A record check showed Armstrong-Nagels to have outstanding warrants. Armstrong-Nagels was taken into

custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Canyon Lee Moore, 20, of Mohave Valley, early Tuesday (4/23) evening for

aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, felony, and disorderly conduct, misdemeanor. Approximately 6:03 p.m., deputies

responded to the 1200 block of East Bermuda Avenue regarding a subject with a knife. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a 46-

year-old male victim. The victim reported that Moore was in his yard with a knife. Deputies located Moore nearby and took him

into custody. Deputies located a knife inside a backpack. The victim advised that Moore arrived at his residence and starting

banging on his door. The victim further advised that Moore starting hitting walls and slamming his gate after he told Moore to

leave. The victim said that he called 911 when Moore pulled a kitchen knife on him. He was transported and booked into the

Mohave County District II Substation without incident.

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Paul Vernon Swartz, 57, a transient, late Monday (4/22) morning on a fugitive from

justice felony warrant issued out of Santa Barbara County in California on original charge of probation violation. Approximately

11:45 a.m., deputies contacted Swartz at a residence in the 3500 block of Lark Lane where he was taken into custody without

incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

WARRANT ARREST, BULLHEAD CITY — Jeremy Allen Fullen, 28, was arrested in the 3000 block of Camino del Rio on outstanding warrants for failure to appear and probation violation. He was taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

DUI ARREST, BULLHEAD CITY — Joshua Wayne Fenster, 27, was arrested on a DUI charge after police dispatchers received a call from a concerned citizen reporting a driver “swerving all over the roadway.” The vehicle was located on Hancock Road. An officer observed the vehicle almost hit another car while making a turn, police spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said. Fenster was cited and released. The vehicle was towed.

THEFT, BULLHEAD CITY — Lanardo Emmanuel Louis, 22, was arrested near Community Park after he was reportedly found to be in possession of a bike that had been stolen in the 1100 block of Highway 95 a few minutes earlier. Louis was booked on a theft charge and taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman. The bike was returned to the owner.

Tuesday April 23, 2013

IDENTITY RELEASED OF BOATING FATALITY – LAKE HAVASU

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a fatal boat accident Monday (4/22) afternoon. The victim is identified as Sarah

Roderick, 8, of Cottonwood, Arizona.

At about 3:40 p.m., deputies contacted the operator of the rented 24-foot 2000 Premier Pontoon, a 43 year-old male from

Cottonwood, Arizona. Deputies discovered that the male, along with his wife and their 4 children had been in the South Basin

area traveling northbound at a slow rate of speed. The 8 year-old female victim was sitting in the bow of the boat when she fell off

and was struck by the propeller. The victim was wearing a life vest. The victim was transported to shore where she was

pronounced dead. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor. The accident is still under investigation.

SINGLE-VEHICLE ROLLOVER ACCIDENT – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies investigated a traffic accident that occurred east on Griffith Road near the Interstate 40 Monday

(4/22) afternoon. At about 2:12 p.m. deputies responded to the accident scene. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the driver,

Michelle Amanda Terry, 22, of Golden Valley. Terry was traveling in a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser when the vehicle veered off the

roadway to the right. Terry overcorrected and drove back onto the roadway where she proceeded to over correct again, sending

the vehicle off the roadway to the right. The vehicle rolled completely over and back onto its tires. Terry was wearing the installed

lap and shoulder belt which minimized her injuries. Golden Valley Fire Department and River medical responded. She was

transported to Kingman Regional Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene. This

investigation is on-going.

Chrysler PT Cruiser involved in rollover accident

 

RESISTING ARREST/AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kasandra Silvina Cruz, 22, of Fort Mohave, early Monday (4/22) evening for resisting

arrest, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, felonies, along with a failure to appear misdemeanor warrant issued by

Bullhead City Justice Court. Approximately 7:00 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance involving Cruz at a residence in the

5000 block of South Downey Road. While enroute, deputies were advised by dispatch that Cruz has an active warrant.

Upon arrival, deputies contacted Cruz. Cruz became combative toward a deputy as she was taken into custody. During the

struggle, Cruz kicked the deputy a few times. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation

without further incident.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT/FAILURE TO REGISTER – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael Joseph Pineda, 31, of Mohave Valley, late Monday (4/22) afternoon for

aggravated assault on School employee and failure to register as a sex offender, felonies. Thursday (4/18) afternoon, at about

3:15 p.m., deputies responded to an assault in progress in the area of 2200 block of Pescador Drive. Upon arrival, deputies

separated all parties. Deputies contacted the high school administrator, Edward Scully. Scully advised that he parked his vehicle

in the roadway in an attempt to stop the kids from traveling down Pescador at a high rate of speed. Scully further advised that he

stopped Ashley Dowdell, 18, as she was attempting to pass his vehicle. Scully said that Dowdell informed him that she was

dropping off a few kids further down the street when a nearby resident, later identified as Pineda started yelling at Dowdell.

Deputies learned that Dowdell jumped out of her vehicle while Pineda jumped his property fence and started coming at Dowdell.

Scully further said that he jumped between the parties and he tried to separate them, but Pineda hit him several times. Deputies

contacted Dowdell and she advised that she picked up a rock and threw it at Pineda, to stop him from attacking Scully. Deputies

contacted Pineda and he said that Dowdell was mouthing off and he then jumped the fence. Pineda further said that Scully

pinned him against the fence. Deputies contacted a couple neighbors and learned that the kids often race on the street.

Upon further investigation on Monday (4/22), Dowdell was cited for disorderly conduct while Scully was cited for obstructing a

public thoroughfare. Deputies learned that Pineda is a subject to sex offender registration. Deputies determined that Pineda has

never registered with MCSO. Deputies contacted Pineda in the 2200 block of Pescador Drive where he was taken into custody

without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

SUSPENDED LICENSE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Bernard Deshawn Douglas, 34, of Mohave Valley, late Monday (4/22) morning for

driving on a suspended license, misdemeanor. Deputies observed a gray Ford Taurus fail to stop at a posted stop sign at the

intersection of Camp Mohave and Calle Del Media. Approximately 9:15 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 4400 block

of Puerto Verde Drive and contacted Douglas, the driver. A record check showed Douglas to have a suspended driver’s license.

Douglas 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.

Plane Crash Caused by Suicide

Bullhead City (Ariz.) – On Saturday, April 20^th, emergency crews were called to the Laughlin Bullhead International Airport for a small aircraft that had crashed near the runway.
     At about 7:30 a.m., an airport firefighter discovered the wrecked single-engine aircraft. The pilot, Thomas Joseph, 44 of Yavapai County, was deceased on scene. There were no passengers onboard. Detectives believe the aircraft crashed between 6 a.m. – 7 a.m. Saturday.
     On Monday, an autopsy revealed that Thomas Joseph died from a self inflicted gunshot wound to the head, indicating that Joseph committed suicide moments before the plane crashed. 

Monday April 22, 2013

EXCESSIVE SPEED

A Mohave County Sheriff’s deputy who was traveling on Highway 93 observed 3 Porsche’s traveling at a high rate of

speed. The deputy attempted to catch up to the vehicles, who were traveling in excess of 110 miles per hour. The

deputy observed the driver’s passing on the right, weaving in and out of traffic and driving recklessly. The deputy was

able to catch up to the vehicles after quite some time and conducted a traffic stop on all 3 vehicles. Each driver was

issued a citation for speed in excess of 110 mph. While the deputy was conducting the traffic stop, deputies received

several “thumbs up” from passing motorists.

BOATING FATALITY – LAKE HAVASU

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a single boat accident on Monday (4/22) at approximately 3:40 pm.

Deputies contacted the operator of the rented 2000 Premier Pontoon, a 43 year-old male from Cottonwood, Arizona.

Deputies discovered that the male, along with his wife and their 4 children had been in the Salt Basin area traveling

northbound at a slow rate of speed. The 8 year-old female victim was sitting in the bow of the boat when she fell off

and was struck by the propeller. The victim was wearing a life vest. The victim was transported to shore where she

was pronounced dead. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor. The accident is still under investigation.

FATAL ACCIDENT – TOPOCK

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a motorcycle accident on Oatman Highway at milepost 17.7 on

Sunday (4/21) afternoon. Approximately 3:20 pm, deputies responded to an accident where the driver of a motorcycle

failed to negotiate a slight curve in the roadway and traveled off the road. The investigation shows the driver, Robert

Lee Paulson, 56, of Topock attempted to apply the brakes but slid off the dirt shoulder and over an eight to ten foot

embankment. Paulson was not wearing a helmet and suffered fatal head injuries. Paulson was pronounced

deceased at the scene. A female passenger, identified as Lisa Ann Whitaker, 48, of Bullhead City was also injured.

Whitaker suffered fractured ribs, spinal injury and a collapsed lung. She was transported by ambulance to Valley View

Medical Center and flown by Care Flight helicopter to University Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The

passenger was wearing a helmet. It was determined that alcohol may have been a factor. An autopsy is pending and

the accident remains under investigation.

FRAUD – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Eric Lenon Hart, 28, Kiwonna Shantaye Lee, 30, and Kimberly Yolanda

Gulley, 41, all of California on Saturday (4/20). Hart and Lee were arrested for trafficking in stolen property,

possession of stolen property and fraud, all felonies. Gulley was arrested for trafficking in stolen property and

possession of stolen property, felonies. Approximately 9:00 pm, deputies responded to a call at a business in the

3000 block of Northern Avenue. Deputies contacted the reporting party who advised that two individuals had

attempted to purchase several items. The RP told deputies that while the two were inside the business, the other

subject waited in the vehicle. The RP reported that when they tried to pay for the items, the credit cards returned as

stolen. The reporting party gave deputies descriptions of the suspects along with a description of the suspect vehicle.

A short time later, deputies observed a vehicle traveling in the 3900 block of Stockton Hill Road matching the suspect

vehicle. Deputies contacted the occupants of the vehicle, identified as Hart, Lee and Gulley. While speaking with

them, they admitted to being at the business and attempted to make a purchase. A search of the vehicle revealed a

gift card and a credit card along with receipts for items purchased using the cards. During the investigation, it was

confirmed the cards were stolen. All three denied attempting to use the stolen cards. Hart, Lee and Gulley were

taken into custody without incident. All three were transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kaitlynn Marie Gala, 28, of Mohave Valley on Sunday (4/21) evening for

aggravated assault/domestic violence, felonies. Approximately 8:30 pm, deputies responded to a call at a residence

in the 8300 block of Walnut Lane. Deputies contacted the 14 year-old male victim who reported that Gala had

attempted to take his bicycle. The victim told deputies that when he tried to stop Gala from taking the bike, she

pushed him and began hitting him. A witness confirmed the victim’s statement. Deputies observed bruising and red

marks on the victim. Deputies contacted Gala at the residence. Gala told deputies she was going to borrow the

bicycle but never assaulted the victim. A record check also showed Gala to have a misdemeanor warrant for

interfering with judicial proceedings issued by Kingman Municipal Court. Gala was taken into custody without incident.

Gala was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

MOHAVE COUNTY

Tom Sheahan Jim McCabe

SHERIFF CHIEF DEPUTY

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

600 West Beale Street
P.O. Box 1191
Kingman, Arizona 86402

PHONE: (928) 753-0753
FAX: (928) 753-0765

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THEFT OF SERVICES – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Christopher Michael Lineberry, 39, of Fort Mohave on Friday (4/19) for

theft of services, a felony. Approximately 4:00 pm, deputies responded to a call at a residence in the 4200 block of

Calle Viveza and contacted the report party. The RP stated that the electrical meter had been removed from the

property. The RP advised that he heard the air conditioner running and observed someone had tampered with the

electrical box. Deputies contacted the resident, identified as Lineberry. Lineberry admitted to the offense. Lineberry

was taken into custody without incident. Lineberry was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II

Substation.

WARRANT ARREST – LITTLEFIELD

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Cody Jess Davis, 36, of Beaver Dam on Saturday (4/20) afternoon for an

outstanding felony warrant. Approximately 1:00 pm, deputies contacted Davis in the 500 block of Manzanita Avenue.

A record check showed Davis to have a warrant for parole violation issued by Arizona Department of Corrections.

Davis was taken into custody without incident. Davis was transported and booked into the Mesquite Jail.

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Julie Anne Robinson, 50, of Kingman on Saturday (4/20) evening for

outstanding warrants. Approximately 6:00 pm, deputies contacted Robinson at a residence in the 3500 block of

Warbler Avenue. A record check showed Robinson to have a felony warrant for failure to appear and two

misdemeanor warrants for interfering with judicial proceedings issued by Kingman Justice Court and Kingman

Municipal Court. Robinson was taken into custody without incident. Robinson was transported and booked into the

Mohave County Jail.

POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Wendell Raymond Havatone Jr., 20, of Salt Lake City on Saturday (4/20)

for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and an outstanding warrant. Approximately 3:30 am,

deputies contacted Havatone in the 1700 block of Devlin Avenue. A record check showed Havatone to have a

misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear issued by Kingman Municipal Court. Havatone was taken into custody

without incident. A search revealed Havatone to be in possession of a small plastic bag containing marijuana and a

glass pipe with burnt marijuana residue. Havatone was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

DUI – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Marvin James Straley, 34, of Fort Mohave on Saturday (4/20) night for

DUI, a misdemeanor. Approximately 10:30 pm, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 4400 block of Highway 95.

Deputies contacted the driver, identified as Straley. Deputies smelled an odor of alcohol on Straley. During

conversations with Straley, he admitted to drinking. Following field sobriety tests (FST’s), Straley was taken into

custody and transported to the Mohave County District II Substation where he refused any further testing.

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Christina Marie Billieu, 26, of Kingman on Saturday (4/20) evening for an

outstanding warrant. Approximately 6:30 pm, deputies contacted Billieu in the 2000 block of Andy Devine Avenue. A

record check showed Billieu to have a misdemeanor warrant for probation violation issued by Kingman Municipal

Court. Billieu was taken into custody without incident. Billieu was transported and booked into the Mohave County

Jail.

MOHAVE COUNTY

Tom Sheahan Jim McCabe

SHERIFF CHIEF DEPUTY

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

600 West Beale Street
P.O. Box 1191
Kingman, Arizona 86402

PHONE: (928) 753-0753
FAX: (928) 753-0765

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WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Bryce Michael Nailor, 24, of Kingman on Friday (4/19) evening for an

outstanding warrant. Approximately 5:00 pm, deputies contacted Nailor at Site 6. A record check showed Nailor to

have a misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear issued by Kingman Justice Court. Nailor was taken into custody

without incident. Nailor was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Ladawn Michelle Ross, 44, of Lake Havasu City on Friday (4/19) evening

for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Approximately 7:30 pm, deputies contacted Ross during a traffic stop in the

area of Kenneth Lane and Lake Drive. A record check showed Ross to have a warrant for failure to pay fines issued

by Lake Havasu City Justice Court. Ross was taken into custody without incident. Ross was transported and booked

into the Mohave County District III Substation.

WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Tristan Michael Pinkston, 21, of Lake Havasu City on Sunday (4/21) for an

outstanding warrant. Approximately 3:30 pm, deputies contacted Pinkston during a traffic stop in the area of

Edgewater Blvd. and Vista. A record check showed Pinkston to have a misdemeanor warrant for failure to pay fines

issued by Lake Havasu City Municipal Court. Pinkston was taken into custody without incident. Pinkston was

transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

ASSAULT – DOLAN SPRINGS

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Leonard John Frisina, 55, of Dolan Springs on Saturday (4/20) afternoon

for assault/domestic violence, misdemeanors. Approximately 1:30 pm, deputies responded to a call at a residence in

the 17000 block of Ladera Drive. Deputies contacted the 31 year-old female victim who reported she had been

assaulted during a verbal argument with Frisina. The victim told deputies Frisina grabbed her by the hair and throat

and pushed her into a wall. Deputies observed the victim to have redness and bruising. Deputies contacted Frisina

who admitted to pushing the victim but denied any other assault had taken place. Frisina was taken into custody

without incident. Frisina was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

EXCESSIVE SPEED

A Mohave County Sheriff’s deputy who was traveling on Highway 93 observed 3 Porsche’s traveling at a high rate of

speed. The deputy attempted to catch up to the vehicles, who were traveling in excess of 110 miles per hour. The

deputy observed the driver’s passing on the right, weaving in and out of traffic and driving recklessly. The deputy was

able to catch up to the vehicles after quite some time and conducted a traffic stop on all 3 vehicles. Each driver was

issued a citation for speed in excess of 110 mph. While the deputy was conducting the traffic stop, deputies received

several “thumbs up” from passing motorists.

*  Friday, April 19, 2013* 

Armed Robbery
$500 REWARD

Bullhead City Police are asking for the public’s help in capturing an armed robbery suspect. Mohave Silent Witness is offering a reward up to $500 for any information leading to an arrest of the man who robbed Dockside Liquor, located in the 400 block of Hancock Road.

     On Tuesday, April 16^th at approximately 9:45 p.m., a store clerk reported that a male suspect entered the business, shot a gun in the direction of the clerk and demanded money. The suspect grabbed several hundred dollars out of the register drawer, threatening the clerk’s life and then fled on foot. The clerk was not injured.

     The suspect is still outstanding and is described as a possible Hispanic male, approximately 5’5” – 5’7”, 150 – 180 lbs, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, gloves, white shoes and a black and red bandana over his face.

     If anyone has any information, please contact Detective Brent Auman at (928) 763-1999. Or, call Mohave Silent Witness at 1-888-227-8780. Callers may remain anonymous.

 

Homicide Investigation

Bullhead City (Ariz.) – Friday, April 19, 2013 – Bullhead City Police Detectives are investigating the death of a 7-month-old baby boy.

     On April 9^th at approximately 8 p.m., emergency crews were called to a home in the 600 block of Palo Verde Drive for a report of a baby who wasn’t breathing. Responding officers immediately performed CPR until paramedics arrived to begin advanced life support measures. The child was rushed to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center and later flown to Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, NV where he was listed in extreme critical condition and placed on life support due to a severe brain bleed. Medical experts advised detectives that the baby’s injuries were non-accidental.

     On April 14^th, Richard Joshua Cromwell was taken off life support and died shortly thereafter.

     According to the medical examiner, baby Richard suffered a skull fracture and determined the cause of death as the blunt force trauma by assault.

     “The Bureau of Criminal Investigations has been vigorously working on this investigation,” said Detective Mary Garcia. “We have conducted countless interviews and served a search warrant into the home of the baby’s parents. Investigations like these can be very time consuming and every effort is being made to identify and collect the evidence necessary to arrest the person/s responsible for this heinous crime.”

     At the beginning of this investigation, Child Protective Services took custody of the parents’ two-year-old daughter and she is currently in foster care.

     After interviewing the father, Derek James Cromwell, 21, he was arrested on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for assault and disorderly conduct per domestic violence against his wife during a February 2013 incident.

     If anyone has any information they think would be beneficial to this investigation, please contact Bullhead City Police Detective Mary Garcia at (928) 763-1999.

     Additional details cannot be released at this time as detectives are actively working this homicide investigation.

 

DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Brandon James Rhys Stott, 18, of Kingman on Thursday (4/18) for

possession of drug paraphernalia, a felony, two outstanding warrants and driving on a suspended driver’s license.

Approximately 11:45 pm, deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the 3000 block of Packard Avenue when the

driver, later identified as Stott, exited the vehicle and began to run. Deputies followed Stott where he was taken into

custody a short time later. A record check showed Stott to have a suspended driver’s license. A further check

revealed a felony warrant for probation violation issued by Mohave County Superior Court and a misdemeanor

probation violation warrant issued by Kingman Municipal Court. A search of the vehicle prior to being towed revealed

several drug paraphernalia items used for smoke methamphetamine and marijuana. Deputies also located items that

were believed to have been stolen from homes and vehicles inside the Kingman City limits. Kingman Police

Department was contacted and responded to the scene. The items inside the vehicle were booked into evidence for

safekeeping.

AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Angel Lee Cope, 38, of Kingman on Thursday (4/18) for aggravated

domestic violence, a felony. Approximately 8:00 pm, deputies responded to a 911 call at a residence in the 3600

block of Diagonal Way. As deputies arrived, a female could be heard yelling. Deputies entered the residence and

contacted a male subject who was with Cope. The male subject advised Cope had been breaking items and cutting

herself. Deputies attempted to speak with Cope who was uncooperative. A record check showed Cope to have 5

prior domestic violence convictions in the last 3 years. Cope was taken into custody without incident. Cope was

transported to Kingman Regional Medical Center for treatment. She was then transported and booked into the

Mohave County Jail.

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Melinda Anne Dellaratta, 51, of Kingman on Thursday (4/18) morning for

driving with a suspended driver’s license and two outstanding warrants. Approximately 9:00 am, deputies conducted a

traffic stop in the area of Devlin Avenue and Bond Street. Deputies contacted the driver, identified as Dellaratta. A

record check showed Dellaratta to have a suspended driver’s license and two misdemeanor warrants for failure to pay

fines and interfering with judicial proceedings issued by Kingman Justice Court. Dellaratta was taken into custody

without incident. Dellaratta was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

 

** Dangerous Drugs, Warrants and Disorderly Conduct **

On Thursday, April 18, at about 12:15pm, Kingman Police arrested Phillip S. Krumwiede, 31 of Kingman, on felony charges of Possession of Dangerous Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct.  Also arrested was Samantha R. Thode, 20 of Kingman, on a felony charge of Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer and misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct.  Officers responded to a disturbance at a motel in the 3200blk E. Andy Devine Ave. involving Krumwiede and Thode.  Both were found to have warrants for their arrest on assorted offenses.  Krumwiede was found to be in possession of methamphetamine.  Thode was additionally wanted for an incident in March of 2012, where it is alleged that she had struck an KPD bicycle officer while driving a car.  The officer was not seriously injured.  Both were also charged with causing a disturbance at the motel.  Both were booked into the Mohave County Jail.

 

Thursday April 18, 2013

KINGMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT

 Captain Rusty Cooper attended the FBI National Academy at Quantico Virginia, and graduated on March 22^nd, 2013.  Two hundred and sixty eight law enforcement officers graduated from this program.  The 252^nd Session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from 49 states.  Included in this class are members of law enforcement agencies from the District of Columbia, 27 international countries, four military organizations and five federal civilian organizations.   The National Academy Program held at the FBI Academy, offers ten weeks of advanced investigative, management, and fitness training for selected officers having proven records as professionals within their agencies.  On the average, these officers have 19 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in the executive-level positions. 

 

Sheriff Tom Sheahan celebrated National Public Safety Telecommunications Week on Thursday, April 18,

2013, in Kingman. The dispatch center employee’s were recognized by Sheriff Tom Sheahan. “Everybody that gets

accolades is normally is uniform, working the streets. Enough is not said about the job that you dispatchers do each

day to help protect the citizens and our officers”, said Sheriff Sheahan.

Additionally, Sheriff Sheahan took the opportunity to recognize three dispatches that greatly assisted with the

plane crash incident that occurred on March 28th, south of Wikieup. “Gayle Dunseth, Anita Mathers, and Jason Ott did

a tremendous job with their communications with the victims and getting responders to the scene!” said Sheriff Sheahan.

(Pictured left to right): Gayle Dunseth and Anita Mathers (not pictured Jason Ott)

Were recognized with their assistance and communications with the plane crash incident on March 28th.

TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Matthew Scott Cadieux, 29, of Kingman, early Wednesday (4/17) afternoon for

possession of drug paraphernalia and tampering with evidence, felonies. Deputies observed a white and black Chevrolet Blazer

fail to stop at a posted stop sign at the intersection of Thompson Avenue and Marshall Drive. Approximately 12:15 p.m., deputies

conducted a traffic stop in the 3100 block of East Snavely Avenue and contacted Cadieu, the driver. A computer check showed

the vehicle’s registration had expired. Deputies detained Cadieux and placed him in the patrol unit while a search of the vehicle

was conducted. A short time later, deputies had Cadieux exit the patrol unit; he was seated behind the driver’s seat. Deputies

located a glass pipe with residue under the backside of the driver’s seat. Cadieux was taken into custody without incident. He

was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

AGGRAVATED DUI – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Dusty Olsen Stephens, 38, of Fort Mohave, late Wednesday (4/17) afternoon for

aggravated DUI – suspended license, felony, along with open container in the vehicle, DUI, DUI with a blood alcohol concentration

over .08%, extreme DUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .15% and super extreme DUI with a blood alcohol concentration

over .20%, all misdemeanors. At about 4:30 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a tan Toyota Corolla at Sterling Road and

Beverly Drive. Deputies contacted Stephens, the driver. Deputies smelled an odor of alcohol on Stephens and observed her

speech to be slurred. Following the field sobriety tests (FST’s), Stephens was taken into custody and transported to the Mohave

County District II Substation where an analysis revealed her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be .249%. A record check

revealed Stephens to have a suspended driver’s license. She was booked into the jail without incident. Prior to the vehicle being

towed, an open can of beer was located.

AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Dessiarae May Roark, 26, of Kingman, Tuesday (4/16) evening for aggravated

domestic violence, felony. Approximately 10:25 p.m., deputies responded to a domestic violence complaint at a residence in the

2100 block of Snavely Avenue. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a 59-year-old female victim. The victim said that Roark, her

daughter, barged into her residence and started arguing with her. The victim reported that the argument escalated when Roark

started pushing her. Deputies contacted a witness. The witness reported that Roark was told to leave three times before she

pushed the victim several times. Deputies contacted Roark at a residence in the 4700 block of North Van Nuys Road where she

was taken into custody without incident. A search of Roark revealed a syringe and a plastic bag containing a white residue. A

computer check showed Roark to have a history of domestic violence arrests. She was transported and booked into the Mohave

County Jail.

*  Wednesday, April 17, 2013  *

** Arrest for Burglaries and Sexual Conduct with Minor **

On Tuesday, April 16th, Kingman Police Detectives arrested Kenzie Ranelle Allison, 20 of Kingman, on felony charges of Burglary 2nd Degree, Burglary 3rd Degree, Criminal Damage and Sexual Conduct with a Minor.  The alleged victim of the sexual conduct is also a suspect in the felony charges of burglary and criminal damage.  The charges stem from a burglary to a residence in the 1000blk. Valley View Ave. on December 16, 2012, and a burglary to a business in the 200blk N. Fourth St., reported on December 17, 2012.  In both incidents entry was forced.  Investigators obtained evidence linking Allison and the 14 year old to the crimes.  Allison was booked into the Mohave County Jail, while the 14 year old is awaiting formal charges.

INJURY ACCIDENT TURNS FATAL – SCENIC (ARIZONA STRIP)

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a single vehicle injury accident that occurred on Chaparral Drive, east of Scenic

Boulevard Sunday (4/14) evening. At about 5:35 p.m. deputies and Beaver Dam Fire Department personnel responded to a one

vehicle rollover accident. Upon arrival, emergency crews located Shannon Hartley, 49, of Mesquite, Nevada, seriously injured.

Emergency crews quickly prepared Hartley for transport to the hospital. Hartley was airlifted by Mercy Air Helicopter to University

Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she later passed away on Tuesday (4/16) evening.

INJURY ACCIDENT – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an accident involving a vehicle and a quad Tuesday (4/16) evening.

Approximately 6:46 p.m., deputies responded to the intersection of West Shipp Drive and South Santa Cruz Road. Investigations

determined the operator of a quad failed to stop at the stop sign and crashed into a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle had no

injuries. The quad operator, a 12-year-old female, suffered a broken collar bone. She was transported to Kingman Regional

Medical Center where she was treated and released. An 18-year-old passenger on the quad was airlifted to Sunrise Medical

Center with a fracture. The quad was towed from the scene. This accident remains under investigation.

INJURY ACCIDENT – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a single vehicle rollover accident on Retail Center Boulevard, just before London

Bridge Road, Sunday (4/14) evening. At about 8:00 p.m., deputies responded to an accident where a driver of a 1999 Jeep

Cherokee lost control after the driver hit a curb and rolled his vehicle. Desert Hills Fire Department personnel responded and

attended to the driver identified as Charles Wayne Drake, 59, of Lake Havasu City. Drake was transported to Havasu Regional

Medical Center. Investigation continues and alcohol may be a factor.

SEX OFFENSES – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s detectives arrested Matthew James McDermott, 36, of Kingman, Tuesday (4/16) evening on two counts

of sexual abuse, felonies. At about 5:15 p.m., deputies responded to a sex offense report in the 300 block of 1st Street. Upon

arrival, deputies contacted staff members at an after school program. Staff members advised that a female student reported that

McDermott, her dad, inappropriately touched her. Deputies contacted a 14-year-old female victim. The victim reported that

McDermott inappropriately touched her on two separate occasions this week at their residence in the 3200 block of Thunderbird

Canyon Road. Shortly thereafter, deputies contacted McDermott when he responded to their location. McDermott was detained

and transported to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives contacted McDermott. During conversations with McDermott,

he admitted to inappropriately touching the victim. McDermott was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and

booked into the Mohave County Jail.

McDermott

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jade Erin Virgin, 20, of Bullhead City, late Monday (4/15) evening for kidnap –

apprehension of injury per domestic violence, aggravated assault – victim bound/restricted per domestic violence, robbery,

felonies, along with unlawful imprisonment per domestic violence and prevent phone use – emergency, misdemeanor.

Approximately 11:26 p.m., deputies responded to the Wal-Mart parking lot in the 2800 block of Highway 95 in Bullhead City

regarding an incident that started in Mohave Valley. Bullhead City Police were at the scene with the victim of domestic violence.

Upon arrival, deputies contacted an 18-year-old female victim. The victim advised that she was at a friends’ house earlier in the

2300 block of Allan Drive in Mohave Valley. The victim further advised that she and her boyfriend, Virgin, had an argument earlier

and he met up with her after he apologized to her on the phone. The victim said that she was standing outside when Virgin

arrived in his grey Ford Focus. The victim reported that Virgin approached her after he exited the vehicle and struck her of the left

side of her face, knocking her to the ground. The victim further reported that Virgin forced her into his vehicle and they started

95. The victim said that Virgin pulled into the parking lot where he proceeded to throw her

around in the interior of the vehicle after he grabbed her cellular phone from her. The victim further said that Virgin left the scene

after he kicked her out of his vehicle. Deputies proceeded to Virgin’s residence in the 2400 block of Decker Drive. Upon arrival,

Bullhead City Police Officers had Virgin detained. Deputies took Virgin into custody without incident. He was transported and

booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

Virgin

NARCOTICS, BULLHEAD CITY — Nina Kim Griffith, 31, of Golden Valley, was arrested early Saturday in the 1600 block of Highway 95 after police pulled over a vehicle in which she was a passenger. According to reports, around 1:40 a.m., police pulled over a vehicle that had a head light out. A routine check of the driver — Salvador Rodriguez Alvarez, 45, of Golden Valley — revealed he was driving on a revoked license and had an outstanding felony warrant for a probation violation referencing weapons and explosives. This made the traffic stop a high risk where the driver and passenger — Griffith — were removed from the vehicle. Dispatch advised that the warrant was out of California and was non-extraditable. Alvarez was cited and released for driving on a revoked driver’s license. During a search of the vehicle, police discovered drugs, which allegedly belonged to Griffith. A small amount of methamphetamine and marijuana were located in her backpack. Griffith was arrested, transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman for possession of dangerous drugs, drug paraphernalia and marijuana.

 
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, BULLHEAD CITY — Kristina Marie Bushhousen, 21, of Fort Mohave, was arrested early Saturday after police were dispatched to the 1600 block of Rio Vista Road for a domestic disturbance. Police responding learned that Bushhousen had been in an argument with her boyfriend and allegedly punched him in the face. Officers observed a black eye, bloody nose and a bloody lip on the victim. Bushhousen was taken into custody, transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman for disorderly conduct per domestic violence and assault per domestic violence.
 

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, BULLHEAD CITY — Kevin D. Bailey, 44, of Bullhead City, was cited and released after police were dispatched to an injury accident in the 1400 block of Bryan Drive. Reports state that a silver Jeep Cherokee, driven by Bailey, had crashed into a residence in the 1400 block of Bryan Drive and caused significant damage to the property. A water main was also broken and the Jeep had crashed through the gate and hit the side of the house. The driver had fled the scene. Police discovered that Bailey was the operator of the Jeep and he was later located. Officers cited him for failure to control speed to avoid a collision, no mandatory insurance and leaving the scene of an accident. Bailey told police that he was driving home when a dog jumped out in front of him and he swerved to avoid it and lost control.

 

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, BULLHEAD CITY — Emelyn A. Delacruz, 67 of Las Vegas, was cited and released by police at the intersection of North Oatman Road and Arcadia Boulevard after the vehicle she was driving collided with another vehicle. According to reports, Delacruz was westbound on North Oatman Road looking for “Oatman” to feed the burros. A witness to the accident reported seeing Delacruz run the stop sign at the intersection before crashing into the other vehicle. Police cited and released Delacruz for failure to stop at a stop sign.

 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, BULLHEAD CITY — Mark M. Morman, 50, of North Hollywood, Calif., was arrested Saturday in the 3300 block of Ridge Line Place after police were dispatched to a residence for a domestic disturbance. Reports state that Morman got into a verbal argument with his wife while at their vacation home. The victim told responding officers that Morman was yelling and screaming at her, then smashed a trash can and then threw trash outside. Morman was arrested, transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman for disorderly conduct per domestic violence and criminal damage per domestic violence.

WARRANT ARREST, FORT MOHAVE — Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Cory James Moxley, 19, of Bullhead City, Monday evening on an outstanding warrant. Approximately    5 p.m., deputies responded to a non-injury accident in the 4700 block of Highway 95. During the investigation, deputies contacted Moxley, a passenger in the vehicle.  A record check showed Moxley to have a contempt of court misdemeanor warrant issued out of Navajo County. Moxley was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

WARRANT ARREST, FORT MOHAVE — Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Danny W Kuhn, 59, of Fort Mohave, Sunday morning on a failure to appear misdemeanor warrant issued by Bullhead City Justice Court. Approximately 11:58 a.m., deputies contacted Kuhn at a residence in the 4300 block of Mountain View Road in an unrelated incident. A record check showed Kuhn to have an outstanding warrant. Kuhn was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

*  Tuesday, April 16, 2013  *

DRUGS/WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Sean Michael Moyle, 33, of Kingman, Monday (4/15) evening for possession of

dangerous drugs, felony, and a misdemeanor warrant for failure to pay fines issued by Kingman Justice Court. At about 9:20

p.m., deputies contacted Moyle and a female subject as they were occupants in a parked vehicle in in the desert, north of Edie

Drive. A record check showed Moyle to have an outstanding warrant. Moyle was taken into custody without incident. Deputies

found Moyle to be in possession of a white crystal substance weighing approximately 2 grams which field tested positive for

methamphetamine. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

WARRANT ARREST – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Cory James Moxley, 19, of Bullhead City, early Monday (4/15) evening on an

outstanding warrant. Approximately 5:00 p.m., deputies responded to a non-injury accident in the 4700 block of Highway 95.

During the investigation, deputies contacted Moxley, a passenger in the vehicle. A record check showed Moxley to have a

contempt of court misdemeanor warrant issued out of Navajo County. Moxley was taken into custody without incident. He was

transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – LITTLEFIELD (ARIZONA STRIP)

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jake J Wharton, 32, of Littlefield, early Saturday (4/13) afternoon for aggravated

assault domestic violence – impede breathing, felony. Approximately 1:16 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at a

residence in the 600 block of Arizona. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Wharton as he was walking away from the residence.

During conversations with Wharton, he said that he and his girlfriend were arguing. Deputies contacted Wharton’s girlfriend, a 29-

year-old female victim. The victim said that Wharton grabbed her throat which made it hard for her to breathe while they were

arguing. Beaver Dam Fire Department personnel responded and the victim refused medical attention. Wharton was taken into

custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mesquite Jail.

ALCOHOL OFFENSE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Keith Darnel Clowney, 30, of Cincinnati, OH, early Saturday (4/13) evening for

consuming alcohol in public, misdemeanor. Approximately 5:00 p.m., deputies responded to a suspicious intoxicated male

subject trying to sell cleaning products in the 4600 block of Highway 95. Upon arrival, deputies located a male subject, later

identified as Clowney, sitting on a curb of a business near the drive through area. Deputies observed Clowney pick up an object

and place it into a bush behind him. Deputies contacted Clowney. Deputies located a 24 ounce open beer in the bushes.

Clowney was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

OBSTRUCTING HIGHWAY – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Patrick Lyman O’Hara III, 27, of Mohave Valley, early Sunday (4/14) morning for

obstructing a highway, misdemeanor. Approximately 3:16 a.m., deputies observed a male subject walking in the southbound

number one lane of Highway 95 near Solano. Deputies further observed the male subject almost get hit by a passing southbound

vehicle. Deputies contacted the male subject identified as O’Hara. Deputies observed O’Hara to be extremely intoxicated and

having trouble maintaining his balance while standing. O’Hara was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and

booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

WARRANT ARREST – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Danny W Kuhn, 59, of Fort Mohave, late Sunday (4/14) morning on a failure to appear

misdemeanor warrant issued by Bullhead City Justice Court. Approximately 11:58 a.m., deputies contacted Kuhn at a residence

in the 4300 block of Mountain View Road in an unrelated incident. A record check showed Kuhn to have an outstanding warrant.

Kuhn was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

DRUGS/WARRANTS ARREST – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Steven Joseph Farmer, 29, of Bullhead City, early Sunday (4/14) evening for

possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of prescription only drugs, along with two warrants issued by Bullhead City Justice

Court for criminal damage and possession of drug paraphernalia, all misdemeanors. Approximately 5:36 p.m., deputies

responded to the area of Mountain View and Mustang regarding a suspicious male subject with no shirt on who was yelling at

cars. Upon arrival, deputies noticed a male subject without a shirt sitting as passenger inside a vehicle. Deputies contacted the

male subject identified as Farmer. A record check showed Farmer to have outstanding warrants. Farmer was taken into custody

without incident. A search of Farmer revealed two prescription pills in his pockets and a syringe located inside his shoe. He was

transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Rasheem Zachery Redd, 31, of Bullhead City, early Monday (4/15) morning for

disorderly conduct per domestic violence, misdemeanor. Approximately 1:02 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at a

residence in the 2500 block of Curtis Way. Dispatch advised a male subject may be armed with a knife and he was arguing with a

female subject. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a male subject, identified as Redd, in the front yard. During conversations with

Redd, he said that he got into an argument with his child’s mother. Deputies detained Redd. A search of Redd did not reveal any

weapons. Deputies contacted a 27-year-old female victim. The victim reported that Redd, her boyfriend, had been arguing over

her hiding alcohol. The victim further reported that they have had problems in the past each time involving alcohol. Deputies

contacted a witness. The witness said that she woke up to them arguing over the victim hiding the alcohol to prevent Redd from

consuming too much. Redd was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County

District II Substation.

** Shoplift, Drugs and Weapons Offense **

On Monday, April 15, at about 3:15pm Kingman Police arrested Joseph Riley Garner, 23 of Kingman, on felony charges of Possession of Dangerous Drugs, Misconduct Involving Weapons and two misdemeanor charges of Shoplifting.  Garner was arrested at a store in the 3300blk. Stockton Hill Rd. after store security observed Garner concealing merchandise.  During the investigation it was also discovered that Garner had shoplifted from another store nearby.  Garner was found to be in possession of a handgun, narcotic drugs and drug paraphernalia.  He was booked into the Mohave County Jail.

 

** Arrest for Child Molestation **

On Monday evening, April 15, Kingman Police Detectives, working in cooperation with School Resource Officers, arrested Craig Anthony Talieje, 30 of Kingman, on two felony charges of Child Molestation.  The arrest came after a KPD school resource officer received information that two sisters, 12 and 14 years old, may have been molested by their mother's boyfriend (Talieje).  The investigation resulted in Talieje's arrest.  He was booked into the Mohave County Jail.  The two victims and three other siblings were placed in temporary protective custody by AZ CPS.  The investigation is continuing.

Bullhead City Police arrested Robert Eugene Stout, 33, who was wanted for failing to appear at his sentencing hearing. Stout accepted a plea agreement to serve six years in prison for committing multiple felonies. Police received information Monday afternoon around 12:15 p.m. that Stout was in the area of Hancock Road and River Gardens Drive. Police saw Stout riding a bicycle and ordered him stop. Stout ran from police, refused to comply with officers’ commands and physically struggled with police. He was tased before climbing over a residential fence. In Stout’s backpack, police found several small bindles of methamphetamine packaged for sale (approximately 8.2 grams), a digital scale, brass knuckles, knife and a police scanner hooked up to earphones so he had the ability to hear police transmissions. Robert Stout was arrested for his outstanding felony warrant, misconduct involving weapons and possession of dangerous drugs for sale, dangerous drugs and drug paraphernalia. He was transported to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center for treatment of superficial lacerations from his struggle with police. He was medically cleared and transported to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

*  Monday, April 15, 2013 *

WANTED FELON ARRESTED

Bullhead City Police arrested Robert Eugene Stout, 33, who was wanted for failing to appear at his sentencing hearing. Stout accepted a plea agreement to serve six years in prison for committing multiple felonies. Police received information Monday afternoon around 12:15 p.m. that Stout was in the area of Hancock Road and River Gardens Drive. Police saw Stout riding a bicycle and ordered him stop. Stout ran from police, refused to comply with officers’ commands and physically struggled with police. He was tased before climbing over a residential fence. In Stout’s backpack, police found several small bindles of methamphetamine packaged for sale (approximately 8.2 grams), a digital scale, brass knuckles, knife and a police scanner hooked up to earphones so he had the ability to hear police transmissions. Robert Stout was arrested for his outstanding felony warrant, misconduct involving weapons and possession of dangerous drugs for sale, dangerous drugs and drug paraphernalia. He was transported to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center for treatment of superficial lacerations from his struggle with police. He was medically cleared and transported to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

Stout

** Fatal Crash - Motorcycle vs Truck **

On Saturday morning, April 13, at about 11:05am, the Kingman Police Department investigated a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a truck pulling a horse trailer.  The crash occurred in the 3200blk E. Andy Devine Ave. when a white pick-up truck, pulling a horse trailer, pulled onto E. Andy Devine Ave. from a business driveway, into the path of the eastbound motorcycle.  The truck was driven by a 71 year old Phoenix man.  The motorcycle was driven by Audie C. Farmer, 45 of Kingman.  Farmer was killed in the crash.  Farmer was not wearing a helmet.  Alcohol or otherwise is not suspect to be a factor.  No criminal charges are expected.  The cause of the crash is "Failure to Yield the Right of Way" by the driver of the pick-up truck.

** Dangerous Drugs Arrest **

On Saturday, April 13, at 1:45pm, Kingman Police arrested William David Green, 26 of Kingman, on felony charges of Possession of Dangerous Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and assorted warrants.  Green was arrested in the 1500blk Main St., when he was contacted by an officer in connection to another incident.  During this time it was discovered that Green had multiple arrest warrants out of MCSO and KPD.  Green was also found to be in possession of narcotic drugs, methamphetamine and associated drug paraphernalia.  Green was booked into the Mohave County Jail.

 ** Drug Related Arrests Made **

On Friday, April 12, at about 11:00am, the Kingman Police Department assisted the Mohave County Probation Department at a residence in the 2800blk. N. Alpha St.  During this time Cory J. Northrup, 21 of Kingman, was arrested for a felony probation violation warrant; Ryan Hardy, 18 of Kingman, was arrested fro Probation Violation and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Marlene Quasula, 22 of Valentine, AZ, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and warrant out of Kingman City Court.  Also arrested was a 16 year old Kingman teen, charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug paraphernalia.  All were booked into jail.

** Child Abuse, Drugs and Weapons **

On Friday, April 12, at about 10:00am, Kingman Police arrested Juston Ryan Bruce, 24, and Katherine Marie Lapenta, 25, both of Kingman, on felony charges of Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Child Neglect.  Both were contacted after officers responded to a residence in the 600blk. Mountain Shadow Dr. regarding check welfare.  Upon arrival officers contacted an elderly man living inside the home.  It was discovered that the home was uninhabitable, due to its extremely unsanitary condition.  It was learned that Bruce and Lapenta (boyfriend/girlfriend) lived in the home with Lapenta's two young children and her grandfather.  A marijuana grow was located, along with marijuana and assorted drug paraphernalia.  Also in the home were firearms, all accessible by the small children.  Both Bruce and Lapenta were booked into the Mohave County Jail.  The children where left in the custody of their father.

 ** Child Abuse **

On Sunday, April 14, at 4:00pm, Kingman Police arrested Jerrilyn Randall, 23 of Kingman, on a felony charge of Child Abuse.  Officers had responded to a store in the 3300blk E. Andy Devine Ave. when customers and store employees called reporting that an intoxicated female had dropped a baby on it's head while in the store.  Officers arrived to find customers holding the infant, while store employees where attempting to calm the mother and prevent her from physically assaulting them.  It was learned that Randall, who was heavily intoxicated, had almost dropped her infant several times while in the store.  At some point Randall is alleged to have picked up the infant from the shopping cart when she dropped the infant.  The infant landed head first on the floor.  The infant was treated at the scene by paramedics and later released to a grandparent.  Randall was booked into the Mohave County Jail.

EMERGENCY LANDING – LITTLEFIELD (ARIZONA STRIP)

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an emergency landing of an aircraft Sunday (4/14) morning approximately 3 miles

north of the Mesquite Airport and about 2 miles into Arizona. Beaver Dam Fire Department personnel said that they had

telephone contact with the pilot and the pilot advised he was not injured. The pilot further advised that he did not know his exact

location, but he was 3 miles north of the Mesquite Airport on top of a mesa.

At about 9:47 a.m., deputies responded along with Beaver Dam Fire Department personnel and Mercy Air. Shortly thereafter,

Mercy Air helicopter crew members located the crash site and directed Beaver Dam paramedics and deputies to the location,

approximately 2 miles north of the Nevada border into Arizona.

The pilot Charles Louis Rosenfeld, 66, of Sunriver, Oregon, sustained two minor lacerations on his forehead. No other occupants

were onboard. Rosenfeld advised about 3 miles into flying he noticed a vibration and then an engine surge. Rosenfeld further

advised that he reduced throttle and observed there was no longer a propeller on the aircraft.

The plane is a 1946 Engineering and Research 415-C fixed wing single engine.

The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) will be conducting an investigation.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Christopher Andrew Butler, 28, of Kingman, Friday (4/12) morning for aggravated

assault domestic violence – impede breathing, felony. Approximately 3:00 a.m., deputies responded to a domestic violence call at

a residence in the 3100 block of East Melody Street. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a 21-year-old female victim. The victim

said that Butler, her boyfriend, became irate with her and he started choking her after he pushed her down on a mattress. The

victim further said that Butler stopped choking her as her eye site was becoming blurred. The victim advised that Butler left the

residence walking. Deputies observed marks on the victim’s neck. Medical responded and transported the victim to Kingman

Regional Medical Center. Deputies located Butler walking in the area of Bank Street and Neal Avenue. Butler was taken into

custody without incident. During conversations with Butler, he said that he did throw items at his girlfriend, but he did not choke

her. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

TRESPASSING/THEFT – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Arthur David Desouza, 52, of Fort Mohave, Friday (4/12) morning for trespassing and

theft, misdemeanors. Investigations began April 9th, when a 68-year-old female victim reported a theft at her residence in the

1200 block of Valencia Road. The victim said that she recently noticed the following items missing from her property; a ladder,

eight rolls of roofing material, four Nissan wheels and tires along with one GMC Yukon wheel and tire. The victim advised that she

has had problems in the past with Desouza, her neighbor, taking her property. Deputies responded to Desouza’s residence in the

4200 block of Infrantry Road. Deputies contacted a relative at the residence and the relative advised that Desouza was not home.

A consent search of the garage revealed the Nissan and GMC wheels and tires. Approximately 8:30 a.m., deputies responded to

Desouza’s residence. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Desouza. During conversations with Desouza, he said that an

anonymous friend had found the wheels and tires and placed them near his house. Further conversations with Desouza, he said

that he took the items from the side of the roadway and placed them into his garage. Desouza was taken into custody without

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

SUSPENDED LICENSE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Lonnie Ray Day, 53, of Bullhead City, Friday (4/12) evening for driving with a

suspended license, misdemeanor. Approximately 10:40 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Aztec Road near Highway 95

and contacted Day, the driver. A record check showed Day’s driver’s license to be suspended. Day 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.

INJURY ACCIDENT – SCENIC (ARIZONA STRIP)

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a single vehicle injury accident that occurred on Chaparral Drive, east of Scenic

Boulevard Sunday (4/14) evening. At about 5:35 p.m. deputies and Beaver Dam Fire Department personnel responded to a one

vehicle rollover accident. Upon arrival, emergency crews located Shannon Hartley, 49, of Mesquite, Nevada, seriously injured.

Emergency crews quickly prepared Hartley for transport to the hospital. Hartley was airlifted by Mercy Air Helicopter to University

Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A preliminary investigation has revealed that Hartley had been traveling westbound on Chaparral Drive toward Scenic Boulevard

when she lost control. The vehicle, a 2005 Ford Focus, rolled several times covering a distance in excess of 150 feet. Speed

appears to be a contributing factor for the crash. Hartley, who was not restrained at the time of the collision, was ejected and

received serious injury. Late Sunday (4/14) evening, Hartley was listed in critical condition. This accident remains under

investigation.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – TOPOCK

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Tyler Raymond Perez, 43, of Topock, early Saturday (4/13) morning for disorderly

conduct per domestic violence and criminal damage per domestic violence, misdemeanors. Friday (4/12) evening at about 11:47

p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 12600 block of Pima Parkway. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a

35-year-old female victim. The victim advised that Perez, her former boyfriend, broke her cell phone during an argument.

Deputies contacted Perez. During conversations with Perez, he admitted to breaking the phone. Perez was taken into custody

without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

DRUGS – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Errin Thomas Fields, 28, of Mohave Valley, Saturday (4/13) morning for possession of

prescription only drugs, misdemeanor. Approximately 9:48 a.m., deputies contacted Fields as he was sitting inside a truck on the

side of the road in the area of Hammer Lane and Brett Canyon Drive. Fields advised that he left his residence earlier because he

was in an argument with his girlfriend. As deputies were speaking with Fields, they observed four pills in the center console of the

vehicle. The pills were prescription pills. Fields 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.

DRUGS/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Melissa Elizabeth Gobler, 28, of Kingman, late Saturday (4/13) morning for possession

of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies, along with driving with a suspended license and a failure to pay

fines warrant issued by Kingman Justice Court, both misdemeanors. Approximately 10:00 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop

on a vehicle speeding in the 4400 block of Stockton Hill Road. Deputies contacted Gobler, the driver. A record check showed

Gobler to have a suspended driver’s license and an outstanding warrant. Gobler was taken into custody without incident.

A search of the vehicle revealed a syringe containing a clear liquid. During conversations with Gobler, she said the syringe

contained methamphetamine. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The vehicle was towed from the

scene.

Friday April 12, 2013

TRANSPORTING DRUGS/MARIJUANA – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Sung Il Park, of Los Angeles, CA., Seo Joon Lee, 37, of Marina Del Rey, CA. and

Hyunsoo Choi, 30 of Bellevue, WA., Friday (4/12) morning. Park, Lee and Choi were arrested for possession of dangerous drugs

for transport and/or sell and possession of marijuana for transport and/or sell, felonies. Deputies observed a speeding vehicle

traveling eastbound on Interstate 40. Deputies determined the vehicle was traveling 85 miles per hour in a posted 75 mph zone.

Approximately 8:30 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on the black Mercedes vehicle on Interstate 40 at milepost 44, near the

exit of Shinarump Drive. Deputies contacted Park the driver, and the two passengers identified as Lee and Choi. During the

traffic stop, deputies smelled an odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed numerous plastic

pill containers containing marijuana, five small plastic bags containing a white crystal substance and a glass pipe with residue.

The white crystal substance field tested positive for methamphetamine. Park, Lee and Choi were taken into custody without

incident.

Upon further investigations, the vehicle was transported to the Mohave County Maintenance Yard where the vehicle was further

searched. Deputies located a plastic bag containing a pound of methamphetamine inside a suitcase in the trunk of the vehicle.

The street value of the methamphetamine is estimated at $46,000. Apparently, they were traveling from Korea town in Los

Angeles California to Korea town in New York. They were transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The vehicle was

towed from the scene. After a traffic stop, this Mercedes was transported with the Pill containers containing marijuana to

Mohave County Maintenance Yard where a pound of a pound of methamphetamine was located in the trunk.

DRUGS/EXTREME DUI – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Frankie Richard Gutierrez, 34, of Laughlin, NV, early Thursday (4/11) morning for

possession of narcotic drugs, felony, along with 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 3:38 a.m., deputies responded to the

1300 block of Aztec Road in reference to a stuck vehicle in the sand. Deputies observed a male subject, later identified as

Gutierrez, asleep in the driver’s seat. Deputies attempted to wake Gutierrez without success. Prior to the fire department

personnel arriving, Gutierrez was awoken. Deputies smelled a strong odor of alcohol on Gutierrez. Medical personnel cleared

Gutierrez. During conversations with Gutierrez, he admitted to consuming 6 beers prior to midnight. Following the field sobriety

tests (FST’s), Gutierrez was taken into custody and transported to the Mohave County District II Substation where an analysis

revealed his blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be .185%. A search of Gutierrez revealed pills in his pocket which were

identified as narcotics. He was booked into the jail without incident. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Gutierrez

 

SUSPENDED LICENSE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Gordon Anthony Green, 38, of Spooner, WI., Thursday (4/11) morning for driving with

a suspended license, misdemeanor. Approximately 7:54 a.m., deputies responded to a non-injury accident in the area of Camp

Mohave and Highway 95. During the investigation, deputies contacted Green, one of the driver’s. A record check showed

Green’s driver’s license to be suspended. Green 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.

FRAUD – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s detectives arrested Tonja Marie Pound, 42, of Golden Valley, early Thursday (4/11) afternoon for

fraudulent use of credit card, felony. Investigations began February 12 regarding a fraudulent credit card. A 58-year-old male

victim of Golden Valley reported that someone had established a new credit card in his name. Investigations determined over

$600 of items were charged at local businesses in Golden Valley and Bullhead City. The charged items included fast food,

gasoline and withdrawing cash. Upon further investigations, detectives identified a female subject as Pound in surveillance tapes

showing her make purchases with the credit card. Approximately 12:00 p.m., detectives contacted Pound at a residence in the

1200 block of South Cordes Road. During conversations with Pound, she admitted to making purchases with the credit card.

Pound was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Pound

SUSPENDED LICENSE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Charles Edward Neal II, 43, of Mohave Valley, Thursday (4/11) afternoon for driving

with a suspended license, misdemeanor. Approximately 2:30 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 4300 block of

Highway 95 and contacted Neal, the driver. A record check showed Neal’s driver’s license to be suspended. Neal 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.

ALCOHOL OFFENSE – GOLDEN SHORES

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Dane Charles Gaunt, 21, of Topock, early Thursday (4/11) evening for consuming

alcohol in public, misdemeanor. Approximately 5:40 p.m., deputies observed a male subject standing in the middle of the

intersection drinking a beer. Deputies contacted the male subject identified as Gaunt at the intersection of El Mirage Drive and

Cochise Drive. During conversations with Gaunt, he said that he was drinking a beer while he was walking to a friend’s house.

Gaunt was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

*  Thursday, April 11, 2013 *

** Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Train **

Early Thursday morning, April 11, at 12:50am, an elderly man was struck and killed by a train in the area of the 2500blk E. Andy Devine Ave. in Kingman.  Investigators believe that the 74 year old man was attempting to walk across the train tracks when he fell into the path of the westbound train.  Alcohol is believed to have been a factor.  The identity of the man is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.  The man is believed to have been homeless in the Kingman area for several weeks.

PROMOTING PRISON CONTRABAND – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report at the Mohave County Jail early Thursday (4/11) morning regarding an

inmate in possession of contraband. Approximately 3:10 a.m., deputies contacted a Detention Officer at the Mohave County Jail

regarding inmate Marion Lee Embrey, 43, of Needles California, in possession of drugs. The Detention Officer reported that a

plastic bag containing drugs fell out of Embrey’s shoe as he was being booked into the jail. Deputies observed the plastic bag to

contain a white substance which field tested positive for methamphetamine. Deputies contacted Embrey and charged him with

promoting prison contraband, a felony

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested David Joseph Stem, 31, of Kingman, Wednesday (4/10) evening on a failure to pay

fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Bullhead City Justice Court. Approximately 8:50 p.m., deputies contacted Stem at a

residence in the 2800 block of Northern Avenue in an unrelated incident. A record check showed Stem to have an outstanding

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

SUSPENDED LICENSE – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Ryan James McGuire, 21, of Needles, CA., Wednesday (4/10) evening for driving on a

suspended license, misdemeanor. Approximately 9:35 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop at Hulet Avenue and Highway 95.

Deputies contacted McGuire. A record check showed McGuire to have a suspended driver’s license. McGuire 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.

WARRANTS ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Christopher James Philmlee, 20, of Kingman, early Wednesday (4/10) morning on a

felony warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia and a misdemeanor warrant for failure to pay fines, both issued by Kingman

Justice Court. Deputies recognized Philmlee sitting as a passenger as a vehicle was driving through a drive through window at a

business located in the 4500 block of Stockton Hill Road. Deputies knew Philmlee to have outstanding warrants. Approximately

3:35 a.m., deputies exited their patrol unit and contacted Philmlee. Philmlee was taken into custody without incident. He was

transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Wednesday April 10, 2013

TRAFFIC OFFENSE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested William James Neilsen, 39, of Lake Havasu City, late Tuesday (4/9) morning for

displaying fictitious license plate, misdemeanor. Approximately 11:00 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a Ford Ranger

truck in the 1500 block of Pinion Road for having a cracked windshield. Deputies contacted Neilsen, the driver. A computer

check showed the license plate belonging to a Pontiac two-door vehicle. During conversations with Neilsen, he said that he did

not know how the license plate got onto his vehicle. Neilsen 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.

DRUGS – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested John Roy Brimlow, 61, of Mohave Valley, Tuesday (4/9) evening for possession of

dangerous drugs, felony. Deputies observed Brimlow walking in the area of Driftwood Circle and Oaktree. Deputies observed

Brimlow acting suspicious as he kept looking back and sped up his pace. Approximately 7:00 p.m., deputies contacted Brimlow in

the area of River Delta Road and Virginia Drive. Deputies observed Brimlow’s hands were shaking. A consent search of Brimlow

revealed a crystal shard in his shirt pocket which field tested positive for methamphetamine. Brimlow was taken into custody

without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

SUSPENDED LICENSE/WARRANT ARREST – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Vivanne Mavis Wilson, 52, of Mohave Valley, early Sunday (4/7) afternoon for driving

with a suspended license and an outstanding warrant. Approximately 12:56 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 1400

block of Hammer Lane and contacted Wilson, the driver. A record check showed Wilson to have a suspended driver’s license and

a contempt of court misdemeanor warrant issued by Bullhead City Municipal Court. Wilson was taken into custody without

incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Reginald Allen Johnson, 46, of Lake Havasu City, early Sunday (4/7) evening on a

misdemeanor warrant for nonpayment of child support issued by Mohave County Superior Court. Approximately 5:30 p.m.,

deputies responded to Mesquite Bay regarding an Officer from U.S. Wildlife had detained a male subject. Upon arrival, deputies

contacted the U.S. Wildlife Officer and he advised that he made contact with a male subject identified as Johnson after he

observed Johnson throw something on the ground. The Officer further advised that dispatch informed him that Johnson has an

outstanding warrant. Johnson was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County

District III Substation.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – BEAVER DAM (ARIZONA STRIP)

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jayson Lyle Smuin, 39, of Payson, UT, early Friday (4/5) evening for criminal damage

per domestic violence, misdemeanor. Approximately 5:45 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 900

block of North Chaparral Drive. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the reporting party, a 34-year-old female victim. The victim

reported that Smuin, her boyfriend, damaged a picture on the wall when he picked up the end of the couch and threw it against

the wall. Deputies contacted Smuin. Deputies smelled a strong odor of alcohol on Smuin. During conversations with Smuin, he

said that he knew that he was going to jail. Smuin was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into

the Mesquite Jail.

Tuesday April 9, 2013ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three illegal immigrants early Tuesday (4/9) morning. Monday (4/8) evening, at about

10:50 p.m., Hualapai Tribal Police broadcasted an attempt to locate regarding a vehicle their officers were pursuing in the area of

Highway 66 and milepost 94. The Hualapai Tribal Police cancelled the pursuit due to bad weather. The vehicle was described as

a red Chrysler Sebring with a black convertible top with an Arizona license plate. The occupants of the vehicle were suspected to

be illegal immigrants. Approximately 11:10 p.m., deputies observed the vehicle pull behind a trailer in the 3500 block of Gordon

Drive. Deputies further observed male and female Hispanics exiting the vehicle and fleeing. As deputies approached, they

observed a male subject run east and a group of others run south. A perimeter was setup with additional deputy’s responding. A

search was conducted without locating any subjects. A short time later, Kingman Police Department Officers located and

detained three subjects in the area of Airway and Andy Devine Avenue. Deputies responded to their location. The subjects were

transported to the Kingman Police Department. With the assistance of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the three subjects

were determined to be illegal immigrants. They were transported to the Mohave County Jail where ICE later took them into

custody. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

BURGLARY – SCENIC (ARIZONA STRIP)

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Paul Nutter, 60, of Littlefield, Monday (4/8) afternoon for burglary, felony. Sunday (4/7)

afternoon deputies took a burglary report at a residence in the 900 block of Lead Mine Road. The 61-year-old female victim

reported that appliances including a dishwasher, oven, microwave and a water softener were stolen from her residence. The

victim advised that Nutter, a friend, has been watching her house and he has a key. The victim said that she last visited her

residence about two weeks ago and everything was intact. Deputies did not observe any forced entry into the residence.

Deputies contacted a nearby neighbor. The neighbor advised that he has observed only Nutter’s vehicle come and go from the

residence. At about 2:18 p.m., deputies contacted Nutter at a residence in the 3900 block of Preston Way. During conversations

with Nutter, he denied taking appliance’s from the victim’s residence. Deputies further questioned Nutter and he admitted to

taking the items. Nutter was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mesquite Jail. Some of

the reported stolen items were later recovered.

WARRANT ARREST – EAST OF KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Charles Eugene Smith, 52, of Kingman, early Monday (4/8) evening on a felony

warrant issued by Mohave County Superior Court for possession of dangerous drugs, manufacturing dangerous drugs,

possession of drug paraphernalia and misconduct involving weapons along with knowingly displaying fictitious plates,

misdemeanor. Approximately 5:40 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a Dodge truck as it was entering the eastbound

onramp to the Interstate 40. Deputies contacted Smith, the driver. Deputies observed a shotgun sitting on the passenger seat. A

computer check showed the license plate on the Dodge belonging to a Ford vehicle. A record check revealed Smith to have an

outstanding warrant. Smith was taken into custody without incident. Deputies confiscated the shotgun, a pistol located under the

driver’s seat and a folding blade knife. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The vehicle was towed from

the scene.

SUSPENDED LICENSE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Lowell Finn Brown Jr., 44, of Mohave Valley, early Saturday (4/6) evening for driving

with a suspended license, misdemeanor. Approximately 4:55 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle in the

1800 block of Lipan Boulevard. A record check showed Brown‘s driver’s license to be suspended. Brown 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.

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, BULLHEAD CITY — Beatrice Morones, 60, of El Monte, Calif., was cited and released after she became involved in a two-vehicle accident in the 200 block of Highway 95. Morones reported she was northbound and stopped in the center left-turn median. She stated she began having problems with her air-conditioning so she decided to pull into Mid-Valley Auto. When Morones started making a right turn from the center left-turn median, she struck another northbound vehicle. Morones was cited and released for making an unsafe turn causing a collision.

TRAFFIC HAZARD, BULLHEAD CITY — Buck Michael Laramore, 46, of Kingman, was arrested in the area of First Street and Highway 95 after a patrol officer observed a male pedestrian walking in the traffic lane. Laramore was causing a hazard to motorists on the highway and obstructing the flow of traffic. The officer yelled for the male to get out of the roadway, but Laramore was uncooperative and continued to obstruct traffic. Laramore was arrested and held for court on the charge of obstructing a highway. Records showed that police issued Laramore the same verbal warning on April 2.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, BULLHEAD CITY — Carl Allen Walters, 33, of Bullhead City, was arrested in the 2000 block of Trinidad Drive after police responded to the residence for a report of a domestic disturbance. According to reports, the victim, Walters’ wife, was getting picked up by her mother and her mother’s boyfriend when Walters allegedly came out of the residence and began yelling at her. The victim stated he also became aggressive toward her, called her obscenities and proceeded to grab her arm. Walters allegedly yelled at the victim’s mother and her boyfriend. He was transported and booked into Mohave County Jail in Kingman for three counts of disorderly conduct per domestic violence.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY, BULLHEAD CITY — A 17-year-old male was cited and released in the area of River Gardens Drive and Citrus Street after police were called for a report of suspicious activity. Around 1:30 a.m., the responding officer noticed a pickup driving toward him and then turned around. The driver, who has had previous police contact, was identified as a 17-year-old male. A traffic stop was conducted and during the investigation police learned the juvenile had a suspended driver license, in addition to being out past curfew. A 16-year-old male passenger was cited for curfew violation and released to a parent. The 17-year-old was cited for driving on a suspended license and a curfew violation. He was released to his mother.

TRESPASSING, BULLHEAD CITY — A 16-year-old boys was arrested for trespassing in the 2800 block of Colibri Courte after police were dispatched for an investigation. According to reports, the victim reported a male juvenile described as a “neighbor boy” had been caught inside the victim’s residence and was now hiding. The victim told police they did not notice anything missing. The 16-year-old was arrested for trespassing, issued a juvenile referral and released to his mother. The boy reportedly told police he went inside to see if the boy who lived there wanted to play basketball with him.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, BULLHEAD CITY — Patrick Jerrold Lacy, 57, of Bullhead City, was taken into police custody in the 2300 block of Merrill Avenue after police were dispatched for a report of a domestic disturbance. According to reports, Lacy got into an argument with his live-in girlfriend and allegedly grabbed her around her neck and threw her on the bed, causing several scratches on her neck. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman on the charges of assault per domestic violence and disorderly conduct per domestic violence.

INDECENT EXPOSURE, BULLHEAD CITY — Joshua Thomas Villareal, 30, of Laughlin, was arrested in the 1700 block of Lakeside Drive after a mother, father and their 5-year-old daughter witnessed a man, later identified as Villareal, allegedly urinating in a public parking lot. The victims told police they saw the man’s genitals. Villareal was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman on the charge of indecent exposure.

SHOPLIFTING, FORT MOHAVE — Richard Joshua Scott Burleson, 18, of Bullhead City, was arrested by Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies early Saturday evening for shoplifting, a misdemeanor.  Deputies responded to a theft report at a grocery store in the 4800 block of Highway 95. Deputies contacted a loss prevention officer, who advised that he observed two men and a woman grab items and place them into a cart. The LP officer said that he recognized one of the male subjects to be Burleson. The suspects fled the scene in a gray vehicle. The stolen items were recovered from the shopping cart, which included alcohol, ice cream and chips. Deputies later made contact with Burleson at a residence in the 2800 block of Country Club Place. During conversations with Burleson, he reportedly admitted to the shoplifting incident.  Burleson was taken into custody, transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation. This case remains under investigation.

 

Monday April 8, 2013

ARSON – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Tanya Louise Craig, 32, of Mohave Valley, late Saturday (4/6) morning for arson of an

occupied structure, endangerment per domestic violence and criminal damage per domestic violence, felonies. Approximately

11:34 a.m., deputies responded to a disturbance with subjects verbally fighting and smoke coming from the residence. Upon

arrival, deputies observed smoke emitting from the west side of the residence while Mohave Valley Fire Department personnel

were extinguishing the fire. Deputies contacted a witness. The witness reported that Craig started the fire in a bedroom closet

and then left the residence. While deputies were speaking with the witness, Craig returned to the scene. Deputies contacted

Craig. During conversations with Craig, she said that she started the fire on purpose and she did not believe anyone else was

inside at the time. Craig was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County

District II Substation. Estimated damage is $10,000.

WARRANTS ARREST – TOPOCK

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Anthony Scott Sexton, 37, of Topock, Saturday (4/6) morning on outstanding warrants.

Approximately 4:24 a.m., deputies responded to a noise complaint in the 12500 block of Apache Parkway. Upon arrival, deputies

contact a male subject identified as Sexton. Deputies advised Sexton to turn down the loud music in which Sexton complied.

Deputies observed Sexton to be nervous. Deputies inquired and Sexton advised that he recently returned to the area from

Montana and he thought he may have warrants. A record check showed Sexton to have two failure to pay fine warrants issued by

Lake Havasu City Justice Court and Bullhead City Municipal Court. Sexton was taken into custody without incident. He was

transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

SHOPLIFTING – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Richard Joshua Scott Burleson, 18, of Bullhead City, early Saturday (4/6) evening for

shoplifting, misdemeanor. Friday (4/5) evening, at about 6:17 p.m., deputies responded to a theft report at a grocery store located

in the 4800 block of Highway 95. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the Loss Prevention Officer. The LP Officer advised that he

observed two male subjects and a female subject each grab items and place them into a cart. The LP Officer said that he

recognized one of the male subjects to be Burleson. The LP Officer further advised that as he approached all three subjects, they

fled the scene in a grey vehicle. The stolen items were recovered from the shopping cart. The items included alcohol, ice cream

and chips. At about 5:00 p.m., deputies contacted Burleson at a residence in the 2800 block of Country Club Place. During

conversations with Burleson, he admitted to the shoplifting incident. Burleson was taken into custody without incident. He was

transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation. This case remains under investigation.

FALSE REPORT – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Leroy Richard Fass, 23, of Mohave Valley, Sunday (4/7) morning for false report to law

enforcement officer, misdemeanor. Approximately 11:00 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Highway 95

and Laguna Road. Deputies contacted the driver identified as Stacey Babcock, 20, of Mohave Valley. A record check showed

Babcock to have a suspended driver’s license. Babcock was cited for driving with a suspended license and released at the scene.

Deputies contacted a male passenger who falsely identified himself. Eventually, deputies determined the male subject’s identity

to be Fass. Fass was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II

Substation without incident. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

2X’S TRESPASSING – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Brian Lee Aday, 37, of Golden Valley, Saturday (4/6) evening on two counts of

trespassing and attempted theft of means of transportation, felonies. Approximately 8:30 p.m., deputies responded to a

trespassing incident in the area of Bank Street and Sierra Vista. Dispatch advised a male subject wearing a white t-shirt with

pajama style pants was trespassing in yards. As deputies approached the area, deputies observed a male subject pointing to a

house in the 4200 block of Irving Street. Deputies observed a male subject matching the description in the front yard of the

residence. Deputies exited their vehicle and ordered the male subject, later identified as Aday, to stop. Deputies took Aday into

custody without incident. Deputies contacted the reporting party. The reporting party said that his wife informed him that a male

subject was in their back yard. The RP advised that he told the male subject to get off of his property a couple times which he

eventually did. The RP further advised the male subject walked across the street and he observed the male subject trying to open

his neighbor’s car door. During conversations with Aday, he said that he was lost and a long way from home. Aday was

transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kathleen Denise Meacham, 43, of Redondo Beach, CA, early Sunday (4/7) evening for

aggravated assault with a deadly weapon per domestic violence, felony, and three counts of disorderly conduct per domestic

violence, misdemeanors. Approximately 5:44 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 6100 block of South

Chauncey Boulevard. Dispatch advised that the reporting party said that Meacham pointed a gun at her sister. Upon arrival,

deputies contacted Meacham’s relatives sitting inside a vehicle. Investigations determined that Meacham pointed a handgun at

her 53-year-old sister during an argument inside the house. Deputies learned Meacham was the only person inside the

residence. Deputies contacted Meacham on the phone and she said that she did not have any weapons and she was not coming

out of the house. Shortly thereafter, Meacham exited the residence after deputies utilized a public announcement system.

Meacham was taken into custody without incident. Meacham advised the handgun was in a bedroom. The handgun was

confiscated. During conversations with Meacham, she said that she never pointed the gun at anyone. She was transported and

booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING – DOLAN SPRINGS

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Kingman Regional Medical Center Saturday (4/6) evening in reference to a

male subject suffering from a gunshot wound. At about 10:15 p.m., deputies contacted medical staff. Deputies learned that a

male subject was cleaning his gun at his residence in Dolan Springs. After setting the gun down, the male subject accidentally hit

the trigger and a .22 caliber round went through his arm. The wound was non-life threatening.

AGGRAVATED DUI – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Tony Rascon, 29, of Riverside, CA, early Saturday (4/6) morning for aggravated DUI –

suspended driver’s license, felony. Deputies observed a vehicle traveling 84 miles per hour in a posted 65 mph zone.

Approximately 1:30 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 95 at milepost 194 and contacted Rascon, the driver.

Deputies smelled an odor of alcohol on Rascon. A record check showed Rascon’s driver’s license to be suspended. Rascon was

taken into custody and transported to the Mohave County District III Substation where he refused to submit to a breath analysis.

A blood sample was taken from Rascon to be submitted to the DPS Crime Lab for further analysis. He was booked into the jail

without incident. The vehicle was towed from the scene. Two passengers were cited and released for consuming alcohol in a

vehicle being operated.

AGGRAVATED DUI – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Richard Jay Elkins, 27, of Golden Valley, late Friday (4/5) evening for aggravated DUI

– suspended driver’s license, felony, and three outstanding warrants. At about 10:51 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the

area on Estrella Road near Highway 68. Deputies contacted the driver, identified as Elkins. Deputies smelled a strong odor of

alcohol on Elkins. During conversations with Elkins, he admitted to have been drinking. Following the field sobriety tests (FST’s),

Elkins was taken into custody and transported to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office where an analysis revealed his blood alcohol

concentration (BAC) to be .194%. A record check showed Elkins driver’s license to be suspended along with the following

warrants; a failure to appear issued by Kingman Justice Court, a probation violation and shoplifting both issued by Kingman

Municipal Court. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail without incident. The vehicle was towed from the

scene.

RESISTING ARREST/WARRANT ARREST – SCENIC (ARIZONA STRIP)

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Mario Uribe, 19, of Scenic, Sunday (4/7) evening for resisting arrest and a failure to

appear warrant issued by North Canyon Justice Court, misdemeanors. Approximately 7:41 p.m., deputies contacted Uribe at a

residence in the 3600 block of South Lake Mead Drive regarding his outstanding warrant. As deputies were taking Uribe into

custody, he resisted orders and would not comply with their commands. Deputies further restrained Uribe and took him into

custody. He was transported and booked into the Mesquite Jail without further incident.

DRUGS – BEAVER DAM (ARIZONA STRIP)

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jairo Hermosillo, 19, of Scenic, Friday (4/5) morning for possession of drugs in a drug

free school zone, felony. At about 7:35 a.m., deputies responded to the Beaver Dam High School regarding a student with drugs.

Upon arrival, deputies contacted school personnel. Investigations determined that Hermosillo was in possession of a plastic bag

containing marijuana. Deputies contacted Hermosillo. During conversations with Hermosillo, he admitted to brining the marijuana

to school. Hermosillo was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mesquite Jail.

** Coffee with Cops **

The next Coffee with Cops event will be held on Wednesday, April 10^th, at 5:30pm in the parking lot of Safeway, at the corner of Stockton Hill Rd. and Detroit Ave.  Members of the Kingman Police Department will be on hand to answer questions and speak to members of the community.  Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.

AGGRAVATED DUI – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Tony Rascon, 29, of Riverside, CA, early Saturday (4/6) morning for aggravated DUI –

suspended driver’s license, felony. Deputies observed a vehicle traveling 84 miles per hour in a posted 65 mph zone.

Approximately 1:30 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 95 at milepost 194 and contacted Rascon, the driver.

Deputies smelled an odor of alcohol on Rascon. A record check showed Rascon’s driver’s license to be suspended. Rascon was

taken into custody and transported to the Mohave County District III Substation where he refused to submit to a breath analysis.

A blood sample was taken from Rascon to be submitted to the DPS Crime Lab for further analysis. He was booked into the jail

without incident. The vehicle was towed from the scene. Two passengers were cited and released for consuming alcohol in a

vehicle being operated.

AGGRAVATED DUI – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Richard Jay Elkins, 27, of Golden Valley, late Friday (4/5) evening for aggravated DUI

– suspended driver’s license, felony, and three outstanding warrants. At about 10:51 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the

area on Estrella Road near Highway 68. Deputies contacted the driver, identified as Elkins. Deputies smelled a strong odor of

alcohol on Elkins. During conversations with Elkins, he admitted to have been drinking. Following the field sobriety tests (FST’s),

Elkins was taken into custody and transported to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office where an analysis revealed his blood alcohol

concentration (BAC) to be .194%. A record check showed Elkins driver’s license to be suspended along with the following

warrants; a failure to appear issued by Kingman Justice Court, a probation violation and shoplifting both issued by Kingman

Municipal Court. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail without incident. The vehicle was towed from the

scene.

RESISTING ARREST/WARRANT ARREST – SCENIC (ARIZONA STRIP)

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Mario Uribe, 19, of Scenic, Sunday (4/7) evening for resisting arrest and a failure to

appear warrant issued by North Canyon Justice Court, misdemeanors. Approximately 7:41 p.m., deputies contacted Uribe at a

residence in the 3600 block of South Lake Mead Drive regarding his outstanding warrant. As deputies were taking Uribe into

custody, he resisted orders and would not comply with their commands. Deputies further restrained Uribe and took him into

custody. He was transported and booked into the Mesquite Jail without further incident.

DRUGS – BEAVER DAM (ARIZONA STRIP)

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jairo Hermosillo, 19, of Scenic, Friday (4/5) morning for possession of drugs in a drug

free school zone, felony. At about 7:35 a.m., deputies responded to the Beaver Dam High School regarding a student with drugs.

Upon arrival, deputies contacted school personnel. Investigations determined that Hermosillo was in possession of a plastic bag

containing marijuana. Deputies contacted Hermosillo. During conversations with Hermosillo, he admitted to brining the marijuana

to school. Hermosillo was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mesquite Jail.

Sunday April 7, 2013

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, BULLHEAD CITY — Police responded to a non-injury single vehicle accident on Highway 68 Wednesday after the driver, Richard Alvarado Jr., 30, of Kingman, over-corrected and lost control of his vehicle. Alvarado told officers that he dropped his phone and when he went to grab it, he over-corrected and lost control. He ran over the median and came to rest in the dirt ditch on the opposite side of the road. No injuries were reported at the scene and no citations were issued.

THEFT, BULLHEAD CITY — George Edward Hamblin Sr, 59, of Bullhead City, was arrested Wednesday afternoon at Gretchen’s Inn after police were dispatched to the location for a theft report. Motel staff advised that a cabinet, which was screwed into a wall in a community room, was stolen about an hour after it was installed. The motel staff said tenants told them that Hamblin stole the cabinet, valued at around $120. Hamblin told officers during the investigation that since it was in the community room, he thought it was free. Hamblin was arrested, transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman on a charge of theft.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT, BULLHEAD CITY — Joseph Clayton Knight, 64, of Bullhead City, was taken into custody Wednesday in the 1000 block of Highway 95 after police responded to the Circle K for a report of a disorderly man. It was reported that Knight got into a verbal altercation with a cab driver. Knight then returned and demanded that the store clerk call police. The clerk said she told Knight to wait while she helped customers and he started to yell and cursed at her several times. Knight also refused to leave the property. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman on the charges of trespassing and disorderly conduct.

WARRANT, BULLHEAD CITY — Ryan Valente Acosta, 22, of Bullhead City, was arrested for outstanding warrants Wednesday after police responded to the 1300 block of Zircon Avenue for a 911 misdial. According to reports, Acosta told police that he accidently dialed 911 and there was no emergency. A routine records check showed that he had two outstanding misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear and failure to comply with a court order. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman on those warrant charges.

WARRANT, BULLHEAD CITY — Jeni Angelina Sifuentes, 41, of Bullhead City, was arrested in the 1200 block of Marina Boulevard after Sifuentes went into the Bullhead City Police Department’s lobby to collect some property. A records check showed she had a warrant for her arrest for failure to pay fines. Sifuentes was arrested on the misdemeanor warrant, seen by a judge and released.

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, BULLHEAD CITY — Police responded to a vehicle accident in the 2400 block of Adobe Road Thursday afternoon after a vehicle driven by Gloria Jean Lynch, 65, of Bullhead City, jumped the curb at the Circle K. According to reports, Lynch’s vehicle then crashed into the front of the store where her vehicle struck a newspaper rack and some piles of wood, pushing the items through the window. An ATM machine inside and other merchandise were damaged in the accident. No injuries were reported at the scene.

CRIMINAL DAMAGE, BULLHEAD CITY — Brenda Lynn Kinnee, 45, of Bullhead City, was arrested Wednesday after police were dispatched to a residence in the 2100 block of Merrill Avenue for a domestic disturbance. The victim, Kinnee’s live-in-boyfriend, told police she became involved in an argument with him and then poured bleach over several items of his clothing. He also reported Kinnee threw away all his prescription medication and tossed other items inside the residence, causing a mess. Kinnee was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman on charges of criminal damage per domestic violence and disorderly conduct per domestic violence.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, BULLHEAD CITY — Shelby Jayne Delory, 19, of Bullhead City, was taken into custody late Wednesday night in the 1700 block of Talc Road after police were notified of a man and a woman fighting in the street. Officers investigating the report determined that the couple got into a verbal fight and the man attempted to leave. The woman, identified as Delory, did not want him to leave and kept grabbing him. The man said he just wanted to get away from the fighting and the situation. Police observed several scratches on his body from Delory. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman for disorderly conduct per domestic violence and assault per domestic violence.

NOISE COMPLAINT, BULLHEAD CITY — Jose Robles Cervantes, 47, of Bullhead City, was cited and released by police late Wednesday night after police were called to the 1500 block of Emerald Road for a loud music complaint. Police observed a vehicle parked in the driveway with extremely loud music playing. Police made contact with Cervantes and asked him to turn the music down. Cervantes refused the officer’s request and said he would turn the music down in two hours. The officer advised that he was disturbing the peace in the neighborhood and there was a complaint. The officer also informed Cervantes he was violating a city code ordinance. Cervantes did not want to comply and he was cited and released for noise/loud music city violation

Friday April 5, 2013

Marijuana Plants Seized During a Search Warrant

On April 4, 2013, at approximately 11:06 a.m., detectives from the Lake Havasu City Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Bureau served a search warrant at a residence in the 2600 block of Plaza Hermosa Drive in regards to an unrelated criminal investigation when they came across marijuana plants growing inside the residence.

Detectives from the Special Investigations Bureau responded to the residence and obtained an additional search warrant to search for drugs. Detectives seized approximately 61 marijuana plants, in various stages of their growth cycle that were located in a spare bedroom and the garage. In addition, detectives seized approximately 12.5 grams of marijuana.

The resident, 43-year-old Craig Schoonover, and his son, 18-year old Tyler Schoonover were arrested during the investigation. Craig Schoonover was charged with production of marijuana, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Tyler was charged with possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. All charges are felonies. Craig was held on a $20,000 bond while Tyler was held with no bond due to being out on bond stemming from a March 21, 2013 arrest for a sexual conduct investigation. Craig and Tyler were transferred to the custody of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office.

Contact: Sergeant Troy Stirling, (928)855-1171

            

Craig Schoonover                                              Tyler Schoonover

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Leah Shari Reyes, 32, and Jane Frances Dylewicz, 51, both of Fort Mohave, early

Thursday (4/4) morning. Reyes was arrested for failure to comply with a court order and disorderly conduct per domestic

violence, both misdemeanors. Dylewicz was arrested for disorderly conduct per domestic violence, misdemeanor.

Approximately 3:06 a.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 2000 block of Amber Drive. Upon arrival,

deputies contacted Reyes and Dylewicz. Deputies learned that Reyes is a defendant in an order of protection against Dylewicz.

Reyes advised that she thought the order was no longer valid. Investigations determined that Reyes and Dylewicz were arguing

after they arrived home from a bar. The argument escalated into them pushing one another. Reyes and Dylewicz were taken into

custody without incident. They were transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Ruben Cesar Lopez, 30, of Kingman, Thursday (4/4) evening on an outstanding

warrant. Approximately 10:20 p.m., deputies contacted Lopez at a residence in the 2600 block of Devlin Avenue in an unrelated

incident. A record check showed Lopez to have a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Kingman Justice Court.

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

MARIJUANA/SUSPENDED LICENSE – LITTLEFIELD (AZ STRIP)

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Carlos Hernandez, 20, of Los Angeles, CA, Wednesday (4/3) morning for possession

of marijuana and driving with a suspended license, misdemeanors. Deputies observed a vehicle speeding and almost sideswipe

another vehicle on the road. At about 10:12 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop northbound on Interstate 15 near milepost 18

and contacted Hernandez, the driver. A record check showed Hernandez’s driver’s license to be suspended. Hernandez was

taken into custody without incident. A search of Hernandez’s wallet revealed a plastic bag containing marijuana. He was

transported and booked into the Mesquite Jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

EXTREME OPERATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE – LAKE HAVASU

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested David Lee Forshee, 50, of Lake Havasu City, early Saturday (3/30) evening for OUI,

OUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .08%, extreme OUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .15% and extreme OUI

with a blood alcohol concentration over .20%, misdemeanors. Approximately 7:30 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the

Thompson Bay and contacted Forshee, the operator. Deputies smelled an odor of alcohol on Forshee. Forshee was taken into

custody and transported to Contact Point where an analysis revealed his blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be .274%. He was

transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation without incident.

OPERATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE – LAKE HAVASU

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Cellie Diane Bensch, 51, of Kettle Falls, WA, early Saturday (3/30) evening for OUI,

OUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .08% and extreme OUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .15%, misdemeanors.

Approximately 4:57 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the South Basin and contacted Bensch, the operator. Deputies

smelled an odor of alcohol on Bensch. During conversations with Bensch, she admitted to have been drinking. Bensch was

taken into custody and transported to Contact Point where an analysis revealed her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be

.167%. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation without incident.

 

Search Warrant Nets Heroin

 

On April 4, 2013, at approximately 5:30 a.m., the SWAT team and detectives from the Lake Havasu City Police Department's Special Investigations Bureau served a drug-related search warrant at a residence in the 800 block of Chalon Lane. Detectives seized approximately 12 grams of heroin and 20 grams of marijuana. In addition, detectives seized a 1995 Chevy Camaro, a 1997 Chevy truck, and an 18' Sea Ray boat. Arrested during the search warrant were Lake Havasu City residents 31-year-old Ryan Keller, 51-year old Mark Bailey, and 31-year old Kaleb Price. Keller was charged with possession of narcotic drugs for sale, possession of narcotic drugs, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bailey was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Price was charged with possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Keller was held with no bond due to already being out on bond on a possession of drug paraphernalia charge stemming from a February 28, 2013 arrest. Both Bailey and Price were held on a $1,500 bond at their initial appearances. All three were transferred to the custody of the Mohave County Sheriff's Office.

Booking Photos of Ryan Keller, Mark Bailey, and Kaleb Price

  

 

Thursday April 4, 2013

CRIMINAL DAMAGE, BULLHEAD CITY — Police were called to the area of Canyon Drive and Adobe Road for a report of criminal damage to a utility pole. Reports state that a subject cut the wires to the light pole and is suspected to have stolen the copper wires to sell for scrap metal. Police have no suspects or leads. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police department.

 

SHOPLIFTING, BULLHEAD CITY — Linda Diane Moon, 55, of Bullhead City, was cited and released Tuesday afternoon by police after they were dispatched to Walmart for a shoplifter in custody. According to police, store officials reported that Moon was seen putting two pairs of underwear down her pants to conceal them. She then took a chicken from the deli section and walked out of the business without paying for the items, which totaled around $9. Moon was cited and released for shoplifting.

 

NOISE COMPLAINT, BULLHEAD CITY — Brian Scott Smith, 55, of Bullhead City, was cited and released by police Tuesday night after officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Coronado Drive for a complaint of extremely loud music. When the officer arrived in the area, the music was very loud, unreasonable and could be heard from more than a block away. The officer arrived on scene and proceeded to ask a woman near the stereo, which was on top of a vehicle’s hood, to turn it down. The woman ignored the officer, at which point the officer turned the loud music off. The male resident, identified as Smith, then came out of the house and told the officer he wanted to attract people to his yard sale by playing the loud music. Smith was cited and released for the city code violation of loud music/unreasonable noise.

 

FALSE REPORTING, BULLHEAD CITY — Amber Danielle Castro, 20, and Codi Michelle Duncan, 20, both of Fort Mohave, were arrested late Tuesday night in the 400 block of Emery Drive after police were dispatched for theft. Both women reported that a male subject, who they gave a ride to, had stolen money from them. The women stated that while they used the bathroom, the male stole some money from their vehicle. After police interviewed the male subject, police discovered that both women had lied about details during the investigation. According to police, the two women were trying to purchase pills from the male and contacted police to get their money back. The male stated he was not going to provide them with any pills, but the women did owe him money. Castro and Duncan were arrested for providing false information to law enforcement, transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

WARRANT ARREST, MOHAVE VALLEY — Stacey Joan Babcock, 20, of Mohave Valley, was arrested by Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies Monday morning on an outstanding warrant. At 9:34 a.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 10000 block of Pamela Street. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Babcock and a records check showed Babcock to have a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued out of Kingman Municipal Court. Babcock was taken into custody, transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

Undercover Operation Results in Multiple Arrests

 

On April 2, 2013, detectives from the Lake Havasu City Police Department Special Investigations Bureau and the Street Crimes Unit concluded a two week long undercover operation that was focused on the sale of dangerous drugs known as ecstasy and "mollies". The operation came about after the Lake Havasu City Police Department received complaints from concerned citizens that these drugs were being bought and sold at a local rave party occurring in the 1300 block of McCulloch Boulevard North. Ecstasy and mollies are commonly associated with rave parties due to the intense state of euphoria and heightened senses caused by the drugs which is intensified by the electronic dance music and light displays used during the rave. The undercover operation was focused on catching those individuals responsible for selling the illegal drugs. During the operation a total of 64 ecstasy pills, 109 molly capsules, and 7 grams of molly powder were recovered which led to the arrests of 20-year old Nathan Thomas of Henderson, NV., 25-year old Davide Gabriele of Vista, CA., 20-year old Robert Lewis of San Marcos, CA., 20-year old Christopher Szymanski of Stafford, VA., 19-year old Danny Campos-Arellano and 19-year old Rodolfo Garcia both of Lake Havasu City, 22-year old Nicholas Chico of Covina, CA., 28-year old David Chin and 24-year old Duane Blanchard both of Las Vegas, NV. Thomas was charged with the sale of dangerous drugs, and possession of dangerous drugs for sale. Gabriele and Campos-Arellano were charged with conspiracy to sell dangerous drugs. Lewis was charged with the sale of dangerous drugs, and possession for dangerous drugs for sale. Szymanski and Garcia were charged with the sale of dangerous drugs. Chico was charged with the sale of dangerous drugs, and possession of dangerous drugs for sale. Chin was charged with the transfer of dangerous drugs, and possession of dangerous drugs for sale. Blanchard was charged with conspiracy to transfer dangerous drugs. Chico, Chin, and Blanchard were arrested as part of the operation on March 27, 2013. Thomas was held on a $250,000 bond, Gabriele was held on a $100,000 bond, Lewis was held on a $100,000 bond, Szymanski was held on a $50,000 bond, Campos-Arellano was held on a $10,000 bond, and Garcia was held on a $25,000 bond at their initial appearances. All six were transferred to the custody of the Mohave County Sheriff's Office.

 

 

Dangerous Drug Arrests

 

On April 2, 2013, at approximately 5:00 p.m., detectives from the Lake Havasu City Police Department's Special Investigations Bureau and Criminal Investigations Bureau served a drug-related search warrant at a residence in the 200 block of Comanche Lane. Detectives seized approximately 92 grams of methamphetamine and 53 grams of marijuana. Arrested during the search warrant were Lake Havasu City residents 34-year-old Michael Stang and 55-year old Patricia Keller. Stang was charged with possession of dangerous drugs for sale, possession of dangerous drugs, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Keller was charged with possession of dangerous drugs, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. While detectives were serving the search warrant 23-year old Taylor Vanderlinden arrived at the residence and was taken into custody for having a warrant for her arrest on a failure to appear charge. Stang was held on a $100,000 bond, Keller was held on a $50,000 bond, and Vanderlinden was remanded into custody for two days at their initial appearances. All three were transferred to the custody of the Mohave County Sheriff's Office.

BURGLARY/THEFT/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Ryan Joshua Garcia, 28, of Kingman, Wednesday (4/3) morning for burglary, theft and

possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Investigations began Monday (4/1) morning regarding a burglary report at a business

located in the 4300 block of North Highway 66. The reporting party, the owner, advised that a four foot tall radiator was stolen

from his property sometime over the weekend. Deputies had information about a large radiator on a truck that had been towed

after a traffic stop. Early Sunday (3/31) morning, at about 3:30 a.m., deputies contacted Garcia in the area of Angelina Drive and

Anthony Avenue during the traffic stop and learned his driver’s license was suspended. Garcia was cited and released for driving

on a suspended license. The vehicle, a truck with a large radiator in the flatbed, was towed from the scene. Investigations

determined that the tow truck driver gave Garcia a ride to a residence on Devlin Avenue. The tow truck driver said that Garcia

unloaded the large radiator into a yard. Deputies responded to the residence in the 3100 block of Devlin Avenue. Deputies

contacted the property owner and he advised that there are no permanent tenants. The property owner further advised that

Garcia stays at the residence on and off. Deputies located the radiator on the side of the house. Deputies observed cut marks on

the radiator, perhaps to be scraped for profit. Wednesday (4/3) morning, deputies learned the whereabouts of Garcia. At about

9:00 a.m., deputies responded to the 2900 block of Ames Avenue. After a consent search of the residence, deputies located

Garcia hiding in a bedroom closet where he was taken into custody. A search of Garcia revealed a glass pipe with burnt residue.

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

DRUGS/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jared David Rundell, 21, of Kingman, late Wednesday (4/3) afternoon for possession

of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies, along with false report to law enforcement and a failure to appear

warrant issued by Kingman Justice Court, both misdemeanors. As deputies were patrolling a neighborhood, they observed a

male subject attempting to avoid contact. Deputies initially observed the male subject sitting outside on a couch, until the male

subject noticed the deputies. The male subject immediately got up and took off on a bicycle toward a wash. Shortly thereafter,

the male subject returned to the residence located in the 3100 block of Devlin Avenue. At about 4:25 p.m., deputies contacted the

male subject. The male subject falsely identified himself as another person. Deputies took the male subject into custody without

incident. The male subject then identified himself as Rundell and he said that he has a warrant. A record check confirmed his

active warrant. A search of Rundell revealed a syringe with liquid. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Bruce Laine Sevier, 57, of Kingman, early Wednesday (4/3) evening on a failure to pay

fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Kingman Justice Court on original charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and driving

on suspended license. Approximately 5:00 p.m., deputies contacted Sevier at a residence in the 3500 block of Hearne Avenue.

Deputies knew Sevier to have an outstanding warrant. Sevier was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and

booked into the Mohave County Jail.

SHOPLIFTING – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Gabriel Javier Vargas, 21, of Mohave Valley, late Tuesday (4/2) afternoon for

shoplifting, misdemeanor. Approximately 4:37 p.m., deputies responded to a theft report at a grocery store located in the 4800

block of Highway 95. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the Loss Prevention Officer. The LP Officer advised that he has a male

subject detained for taking a case of beer without paying. Deputies contacted the male subject identified as Vargas. Vargas

answered yes when he was asked about taking a case of beer without attempting to pay. Vargas was taken into custody without

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

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Mohave County Sheriff Tom Sheahan acknowledged Wayne Wissinger recently with a certificate of

appreciation for his efforts in a criminal case. According to Jace Zack, Chief Deputy of Mohave County

Attorney’s Office, Wissinger greatly assisted in the prosecution and trial of a burglary suspect.

Sheriff Tom Sheahan presented Wayne Wissinger with a certificate of appreciation.

DRUGS/WARRANTS ARRESTS – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jenny Louise Newton, 29, and Timothy James Lynch, 23, both of Kingman, Tuesday

(4/2) afternoon. Newton was arrested on two misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear issued by Kingman Municipal Court and

failure to pay fines issued by Kingman Justice Court. Lynch was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs, possession of

marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, along with two warrants issued by a Kingman Justice Court for failure to appear and

possession of drug paraphernalia, all felonies. Approximately 1:40 p.m., deputies contacted Newton and Lynch outside of a

residence in the 3100 block of Devlin Avenue while deputies were conducting a follow-up investigation regarding a burglary

incident. A record check showed Newton and Lynch to each have outstanding warrants. Newton and Lynch were taken into

custody without incident. Deputies found Lynch to be in possession of a plastic bag containing marijuana, numerous syringes, a

digital scale and a plastic bag containing a white crystal substance. They were transported and booked into the Mohave County

Jail.

WARRANT ARREST – GOLDEN SHORES

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Marin Delgado, 39, of Bullhead City, Tuesday (4/2) morning on an outstanding

warrant. Approximately 8:10 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Route 1 at milepost 5 and contacted Delgado, the

driver. A record check showed Delgado to have a contempt of court misdemeanor warrant issued by Kingman Justice Court on

original charge of driving on a suspended license. Delgado 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.

WARRANT ARREST – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Stacey Joan Babcock, 20, of Mohave Valley, Monday (4/1) morning on an outstanding

warrant. Approximately 9:34 a.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 10000 block of Pamela Street. Upon

arrival, deputies contacted Babcock. A record check showed Babcock to have a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued

by Kingman Municipal Court. Babcock was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the

Mohave County District II Substation.

DRUG PARAPHERNALIA/WEAPON OFFENSE – LITTLEFIELD (AZ STRIP)

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Randolph Ronald Schmitz, 50, of St George, Utah, early Sunday (3/31) morning for

possession of drug paraphernalia, misconduct with a weapon, felonies, and trespassing, misdemeanor. Approximately 12:31

a.m., deputies responded to a trespasser on Arizona State Trust Land near BLM road 1069. As deputies approached the area,

they observed multiple no trespassing signs indicating “STATE TRUST LAND NO TRESPASSING PERMIT REQUIRED”. Upon

arrival, deputies contacted an Officer from Bureau of Land Management who detained a male subject. The BLM Officer reported

that he observed a vehicle with a spotlight trespassing on Arizona State Trust Land. Deputies contacted the male subject

identified as Schmitz. During conversations with Schmitz, he said that he drove to the area to pick up brass as many people are

known to shoot in the area. Further conversations with Schmitz, he advised that he saw the no trespassing signs. Schmitz was

taken into custody without incident. A search of the vehicle revealed a glass pipe with residue, a fixed blade knife and a machete.

He was transported and booked into the Mesquite Jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Tuesday April 2, 2013

SHOPLIFTING, BULLHEAD CITY — Samantha A. Byler, 45, was arrested in the 1700 block of Highway 95 on two counts of shoplifting. She was cited and released.

SUSPENDED LICENSE, BULLHEAD CITY — Jerald Herschel Scott Walker, 25, was arrested after a traffic stop at Clearwater Drive and Seafair Drive. He was cited and released for driving on a suspended license. His passenger, 19-year-old Alexis Lynn Baud, was arrested on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear. She was taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

SHOPLIFTING, BULLHEAD CITY — Cynthia Lyn Trotman, 53, was arrested after she reportedly concealed merchandise (including loose jewelry) in her purse at Walmart and switched price tags on a pair of jean shorts, priced at $11, then paid $5. Police reportedly found on her person prescription-only pills for which she had no prescription. She was booked on charges of shoplifting and possession of prescription-only drugs and taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

WARRANT ARREST, BULLHEAD CITY — Bryan Steven Wible, 53, was arrested near Gemstone Avenue and River Gardens Drive on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. He was taken to the Mohave County District II Substation.

TRESPASSING, BULLHEAD CITY — Joseph Timothy Allen Jr. was arrested after reportedly going to McDonald’s, 2250 Highway 95. He had previously been banned from the restaurant, Smith said. Allen was booked on a trespassing charge and taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

SHOPLIFTING, BULLHEAD CITY — George Edward Hamblin, 59, and Kathryn Marie Mott, 42, were arrested after they reportedly attempted to steal DVDs at Family Dollar, 1127 Highway 95. Hamblin was cited for shoplifting and released at the scene. Police caught up with Mott in the 1000 block of Highway 95. She was booked on a shoplifting charge and taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT, BULLHEAD CITY — Christopher Don Hert-Tiger, 36, was arrested after he reportedly was found sleeping inside a van parked in the Riverside Resort parking lot on the Arizona side of the river. The van had been reported stolen out of Riverside County, Calif., Smith said. Hert-Tiger was booked on a charge of theft of means of transportation and taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

NARCOTICS, BULLHEAD CITY — Juan Manuel Berrelleza, 19, of Bullhead City, was arrested early Saturday after he was pulled over for a traffic violation in the area of Marina Boulevard and Clearwater Drive. Reports state that around 12:30 a.m. police conducted a traffic stop for a stop sign violation. The investigating officer smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle and located two jars containing marijuana, one with approximately 30 grams and the other approximately 31 grams, in a backpack. Alejandro Chavolla, 19, of Bullhead City, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was also found to be in possession of a small usable amount of marijuana. He was cited and released at the scene for possession of marijuana. Berrelleza transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman on the charges of possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana for sale. He was cited for the stop sign violation.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT, BULLHEAD CITY — Candice Christine Holland, 25, of Bullhead City, was arrested Saturday afternoon in the 1900 block of Artesia Drive after police were dispatched for a domestic disturbance report. According to police, Holland went to her grandmother’s residence and asked to use the restroom. The victim, her grandmother, told Holland, who was already inside the house, that she couldn’t use it because she was allegedly stealing items from the house. At that point, according to reports, Holland began ripping food out of the fridge while calling the victim vulgar names. When the grandmother started to call 911, Holland allegedly grabbed the phone and ripped the cord out, causing damage to the phone. The victim also told the responding officer Holland threw items inside the house, kicked and threw rocks at the screen door. During the investigation, Holland provided false information to the officer. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman for disorderly conduct per domestic violence, criminal damage per domestic violence, preventing the use of a phone in an emergency per domestic violence and false reporting to police.

BURGLARY, BULLHEAD CITY — Police are investigating a burglary report that occurred between March 29 and March 30 on several storage units located in the 3400 block of McCormick Boulevard. The reporting party stated that several storage units were damaged and one of the units had items removed. If anyone has any information regarding this incident contact the Bullhead City Police Department.

SUSPENDED LICENSE, BULLHEAD CITY — Rocky Everett Daggy, 31, of Yucca Valley, Calif., was cited and released early Sunday after an officer observed a vehicle speeding and accelerating in a 25 mph zone. A traffic stop was conducted and officers made contact with the driver, Daggy, who had a suspended driver’s license and no proof of insurance. He was cited for both offenses and released.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, BULLHEAD CITY — Frisco Edwin Martinez, 26, of Kingman, was taken into custody early Sunday after a traffic stop in the area of Highway 95 and Bullhead Parkway led to a driving under the influence charge. According to reports, officers made contact with Martinez during the traffic stop for suspicion of DUI. During a routine records check, it showed Martinez had an outstanding warrant issued out of Kingman for contempt of court. A small amount of methamphetamine was found in Martinez’s possession. After further investigation, Martinez was arrested, transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman for driving under the influence, possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and the misdemeanor warrant.

THREATS, BULLHEAD CITY —Larry Dennis Rich, 61, of Bullhead City, was arrested for disorderly conduct in the 200 block of Long Avenue after police took a report from a female victim that Rich was allegedly threatening to do harm to her. Reports state that Rich kept calling the victim’s phone in the early morning hours and then yelled outside her motel room at Gretchen’s Inn, causing a disturbance. The victim went to the management office to complain and Rich continued to yell and curse at her. The victim reported that she felt threatened because he kept yelling at her to fight him. Rich was arrested at the Lee Avenue location for disorderly conduct and booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

TRESPASSING, BULLHEAD CITY — Fernando Lozoya Jr., 21, of Bullhead City, was taken into custody early Sunday after police were dispatched to a residence in the 1300 block of Palma Place for suspicious activity. According to reports, police received the report of a suspicious male around 6 a.m. and responding officers discovered a male, later identified as Lozoya, sleeping inside. Officers learned that no one was to be staying in the house because it was under construction. Lozoya did not have permission to be on the property and was unknown to the homeowner. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman for trespassing.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT, BULLHEAD CITY — William Horace Weisbart, 49, of Bullhead City, was arrested Sunday night after police were dispatched to a residence in the 1100 block of Zircon Avenue for a report of a disorderly subject. Police reports state that officers were called to that residence after Weisbart allegedly went to the neighbor’s house asking for money to buy tobacco. Weisbart reportedly was pounding on the victim’s door begging for $2 then became disorderly by yelling and using vulgar language after being asked to leave the property. During the investigation officers learned that his neighbors have had ongoing problems with him and he had been told previously to leave the neighbors alone. Weisbart was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman on charges of disorderly conduct, trespassing, dog at large — Weisbart had his dog outside of his fenced yard without a leash — and aggressive begging.

HOMICIDE/SUICIDE – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies and detectives responded to a shooting Monday (4/1) evening. Dispatch advised that they

received many calls stating that John Phillips had shot his wife and he planned to shoot himself. Approximately 8:41 p.m.,

deputies responded to a residence in the 1600 block of East Ironwood Drive. Upon arrival, deputies located two deceased

subjects, inside the residence, identified as John Terry Phillips, 55, and Valerie Ann Corti-Phillips, 56. John Phillips died of a

possible gunshot wound to his head. It appears Valerie, his wife, died of several gunshot wounds to her head. The handgun was

recovered at the scene. This investigation continues and autopsy results are pending.

DRUGS/WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Melissa Renee Walls, 34, of Kingman, Monday (4/1) morning for possession of

dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies, and failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Kingman

Municipal Court. Approximately 9:51 a.m., deputies contacted a female subject hiding in a pile of weeds along a fence line while

deputies were investigating a burglary at a residence in the 3800 block of East Sunhaven Lane. The female subject was identified

as Walls. During conversations with Walls, she said that she was hiding because she has a warrant. A record check showed

Walls to have an outstanding warrant. Walls was taken into custody without incident. A search of Walls revealed a piece of

plastic containing crystalline substance and a syringe. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

WARRANT ARREST – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Brandon John Slay, 19, of Mohave Valley, Monday (4/1) morning on a felony warrant

for burglary and trafficking in stolen property issued by Mohave County Superior Court. Deputies learned the whereabouts of a

wanted felon identified as Slay. Approximately 9:00 a.m., deputies contacted Slay at a residence in the 4400 block of South Calle

Viveza where he was taken into custody. Slay was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation without

incident.

BURGLARY/FALSE REPORT – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested James Arthur McIntosh, 24, of Mohave Valley, late Monday (4/1) evening for burglary,

felony, along with criminal damage and false report to law enforcement, misdemeanors. Approximately 12:55 a.m., deputies

responded to a burglary report of a vehicle at a residence in the 5800 block of South Tableau Drive. Upon arrival, deputies

contacted the reporting party, later identified as McIntosh. McIntosh said that he is borrowing his stepdad’s vehicle. McIntosh

advised that he observed the vehicle had been burglarized after he heard loud noises outside. Deputies observed the back

passenger window was shattered and the battery was removed. Deputies attempted to contact the victim, the owner of the

vehicle. Later that morning, the victim contacted deputies. The victim said that he found it to be odd that he had just been in an

argument with McIntosh and now his car is damaged. Late Monday (4/1) evening, at about 11:00 p.m., the victim advised that a

neighbor had found his car battery. Deputies responded to the 5800 block of South Tableau Drive and contacted the neighbor.

The neighbor advised the battery was found sitting near the street in his front yard. Deputies contacted McIntosh and questioned

him further. McIntosh advised that he was upset when he picked up a rock and threw it. During conversations with McIntosh, he

said that he did not mean to break the window. Further conversations with McIntosh, he said that he made it look like someone

burglarized the car. McIntosh was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County

District II Substation.

Monday, April 1, 2013

JUVENILE OFFENSE, BULLHEAD CITY — A 12-year-old boy was arrested Friday at Walmart, 2840 Highway 95, after store employees reported seeing him huffing duster cleaner in the store. The product contains compressed air and difluoroethane, police Lt. Jerry Duke said. The boy was booked on a charge of knowingly inhaling a vapor-releasing substance containing a toxic substance. He was issued a juvenile referral and released to his grandmother.

SHOPLIFTING, BULLHEAD CITY — Desiree Ann Brooks, 28, was arrested Friday after a reported shoplifting incident at Walmart. Police say she concealed items worth a total of about $146 in a diaper bag. As she was being booked, Brooks reportedly told officers that she had two used syringes in her bra. They were recovered, Duke said, along with cotton balls containing Dilantin residue. She was booked on charges of shoplifting and possession of drug paraphernalia and taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

WARRANT ARREST/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, BULLHEAD CITY — Michael Edward Chavez, 34, was arrested Friday in the 2100 block of Sutter Way on an outstanding felony warrant for trafficking in stolen property. He was taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman. While taking Chavez into custody, Duke said, officers contacted 31-year-old Megan Lucille Jennings, who had drug paraphernalia and trace amounts of methamphetamine in her possession. She was cited and released for possession of drug paraphernalia.

WARRANT ARREST, BULLHEAD CITY — Robert Ajhar, 31, was arrested after a female employee at a hotel in the 300 block of Lee Avenue reported that he was being disorderly. Ajhar was reportedly making rude comments and “claimed that he was the new Jesus and had come to save everybody,” police Lt. Steve Smith said. A check showed him to have an outstanding Florida fugitive from justice felony warrant. Ajhar was taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

THREATS/DISORDERLY CONDUCT, BULLHEAD CITY — Lisa Marie Jamison, 32, was arrested after she reportedly got into verbal fight in a parking lot with a postal carrier attempting to deliver mail and threatened to beat her. Smith said Jamison told officers she has had an “ongoing problem with the victim over vehicle and mail issues.” Thursday, she reportedly approached the mail carrier in a threatening manner, preventing her from performing her duties. Jamison was booked on two counts of disorderly conduct and a single count of threatening and intimidating. She was taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

JUVENILE OFFENSE, BULLHEAD CITY — A 16-year-old female was arrested in the 1300 block of Terrace Drive on charges of delinquent acts, being a delinquent child and being a habitual runaway. She was issued a juvenile referral and released to a parent.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, BULLHEAD CITY — Antonio Cardenas Sanchez, 24, was arrested after he reportedly drove a truck into the driveway at a residence in the 500 block of Riverview Drive, and struck a parked vehicle, causing damage to the rear bumper and right side. Police say Sanchez, at the residence to visit his child, pounded on the door so hard he broke the door from its latch. He was booked on charges of damage per domestic violence and disorderly conduct per domestic violence and taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

SHOPLIFTING, BULLHEAD CITY — Maria Saunders, 39, was arrested after a reported shoplifting incident at Goodwill, 2670 Highway 95. She was cited and released.

 

FELONY TRESPASSING, BULLHEAD CITY — Matthew Dyllon Richards, 24, was arrested after police were called to a residence in the 1400 block of Colina Drive, after the homeowner heard noises at nearly 11 p.m. Officers reportedly found Richards in the crawl space of the home. He was booked on a felony charge of first-degree trespassing and taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

AGGRAVATED DUI – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Toby Eugene Kerley, 40, of Kingman on Saturday (3/30) evening for aggravated DUI, a felony and for an outstanding warrant. Approximately 9:00 pm, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 3900 block of John L Avenue. Deputies contacted the driver, identified as Kerley. A record check showed Kerley to have an expired driver’s license. While speaking with Kerley, deputies smelled an odor associated with an alcoholic beverage. Following field sobriety tests (FST’s), Kerley was taken into custody. Kerley was transported to the Mohave County Jail where an analysis revealed his blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be .138%. A further check showed Kerley to have two prior DUI convictions and a misdemeanor warrant for failure to pay fines issued by Kingman Justice Court. Kerley was booked into the jail.

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested David Joe Concepcion Jr., 37, of Kingman on Sunday (3/31) morning for outstanding warrants. Approximately 1:30 am, deputies contacted Concepcion in the 3800 block of Stockton Hill Road. A record check showed Concepcion to have two misdemeanor warrants for probation violation issued by Kingman Municipal Court and a misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear issued by Kingman Justice Court. Concepcion was taken into custody. Concepcion was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Shunda Louise Catalano, 33, of Kingman on Friday (3/29) afternoon for an outstanding warrant. Approximately 2:30 pm, deputies contacted Catalano at a residence in the 2400 block of Lass Avenue. A record check showed Catalano to have a misdemeanor warrant for failure to pay fines issued by Kingman Justice Court. Catalano was taken into custody without incident. Catalano was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

WARRANT ARREST – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Donald Lee Smith, 41, of Centennial, Colorado on Friday (3/29) evening for driving with a suspended driver’s license and an outstanding warrant. Approximately 5:30 pm, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Highway 95 and Jerome Avenue. Deputies contacted the driver, identified as Smith. A record check showed Smith to have a suspended driver’s license and a misdemeanor warrant for failure to pay child support issued by Mohave County Superior Court. Smith was taken into custody without incident. Smith was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. 

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Brittany Leann Davis, 22, of Kingman on Friday (3/29) evening for two outstanding misdemeanor warrants. Approximately 5:30 pm, deputies contacted Davis at a residence in the 3100 block of Suffock Avenue. A record check showed Davis to have a warrant for threatening issued by Kingman Justice Court and a warrant for failure to pay fines issued by Kingman Municipal Court. Davis was taken into custody without incident. Davis was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

WARRANT ARREST – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Morgan Tonette Johnson, 25, of Kingman on Saturday (3/30) morning for an outstanding warrant. Approximately 4:30 am, deputies contacted Johnson during a traffic stop in the area of Highway 68 near milepost 19. A record check showed Johnson to have a misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear issued by Kingman Municipal Court. Johnson was taken into custody without incident. Johnson was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Scott Alan Smith, 48, of Kingman on Sunday (3/31) night for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Approximately 9:30 pm, deputies contacted Smith at a residence in the 2400 block of Hearne Avenue. A record check showed Smith to have a warrant for failure to appear issued by Kingman Justice Court. Smith was taken into custody without incident. Smith was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Cristina Stephanie Havatone, 33, of Peach Springs on Sunday (3/31) morning for an outstanding warrant. Approximately 4:30 am, deputies contacted Havatone during a traffic stop in the area of Thompson Avenue and Norrie. A record check showed Havatone to have a misdemeanor warrant for failure to pay fines issued by Kingman Justice Court. Havatone was taken into custody without incident. Havatone was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Friday, March 29, 2013

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, BULLHEAD CITY — James Scott Verner, 53, was arrested after he reportedly went to the residence in the 1700 block of Georgia Lane of a woman with whom he’d had a relationship. Police say he entered the residence and grabbed the victim by her hair, tearing some out, then yelled at her and demanded her jewelry. Verner reportedly threatened to kill her if she did not give him her jewelry. After a male neighbor came to see whether everything was all right, police Lt. Jerry Duke said, the victim asked him call police. Verner then took off, Duke said, and was later apprehended in the 400 block of Moser Avenue. He was booked on charges of attempted robbery, burglary, threatening and intimidating per domestic violence and disorderly conduct per domestic violence. Verner was taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, BULLHEAD CITY — Jeffrey Paul Zygarlicke, 37, was arrested in the 1800 block of Coronado Drive, after a probation officer reportedly marijuana and possession drug paraphernalia in his home. He was booked on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia and taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

DUI ARREST, BULLHEAD CITY — Reginald Dale Guinn, 70, was arrested after officers reportedly observed his vehicle, while southbound on Highway 95, accelerate rapidly from a red light, weaving in the roadway and traveling at inconsistent speeds. He was booked on a felony aggravated DUI charge, because his Washington driver license was suspended. Guinn was taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

SHOPLIFTING, BULLHEAD CITY — Kelly Leigh Swain, 52, was arrested after she reportedly attempted to steal a bottle of vodka at Safeway, 1751 Highway 95. She was cited and released on a shoplifting charge.

PLANE CRASH UPDATE – SOUTH OF WIKIEUP

Mohave County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Units responded to a plane crash late Thursday (3/28) morning, approximately 40 miles southeast of Kingman. At about 11:30 a.m., dispatch received a call from a young male subject calling from a plane crash site. The young male subject said their plane crashed with his mom, dad and himself onboard. Search and Rescue Units, Deputies, Department of Public Safety ground and aerial responded.

The crash site was located east of Burro Creek Crossing, near milepost 32 on Highway 93 and about 11 miles east of Highway 93. Guardian Air, River Medical, Bagdad Fire Department and Pinion Pines Fire Department personnel responded to the scene.

The pilot, Vidson Yaukong Chan, 48, of Bakersfield, California, was traveling with his wife Josephine Simos Chan, 49, and their 13-year-old son Cody William Chan.

Josephine Simos Chan did not survive the crash.

Both Vidson Chan and Cody Chan suffered broken bones. Vidson Chan was airlifted by Guardian Air to University Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cody Chan was airlifted to the Children’s Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona.

The plane is a 1960 Mooney M20A fixed wing single engine.

The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) will be conducting an investigation.

MARIJUANA/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Montana Dalton Lancaster, 21, a transient, and Cameo Lynn Blake, 36, of Kingman, late Thursday (3/28) morning. Lancaster was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Blake was arrested for failure to show driver’s license or identification, misdemeanor. Approximately 10:19 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 3900 block of Melody Street. Deputies contacted Blake, the driver, and Lancaster, the passenger. Blake advised that she did not have any identification on her. Blake was taken into custody without incident. A consent search of Lancaster revealed a plastic bag containing marijuana. Lancaster was taken into custody without incident. They were transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

WARRANT ARREST – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Donald William Carter, 47, of Mohave Valley, Thursday (3/28) evening on an outstanding warrant. Approximately 9:30 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 1400 block of East Pearl Circle. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Carter. A record check showed Carter to have a failure to appear misdemeanor warrant issued by Bullhead City Justice Court. Carter was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

Thursday, March 28, 2013

PLANE CRASH – SOUTH OF WIKIEUP

Mohave County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Units responded to a plane crash late Thursday (3/28) morning, approximately 40

miles southwest of Kingman. At about 11:30 a.m., dispatch received a call from a young male subject calling from a plane crash

site. The young male subject said their plane crashed with his mom, dad and himself onboard. Search and Rescue Units,

Deputies, Department of Public Safety ground and aerial responded.

The crash site was located east of Burro Creek Crossing, near milepost 32 on Highway 93 and about 11 miles east of Highway

93. Guardian Air and River Medical responded to the scene.

The adult female passenger did not survive the crash. The adult male subject was airlifted to a medical facility in Las Vegas,

Nevada. The 13-year-old boy was airlifted to a medical facility in Phoenix, Arizona. The aircraft, a single engine  Mooney M20, registered in Bakersfield, Ca. was substantially damaged.

The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) will be conducting an investigation.

MARIJUANA/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jack Daniels McEwen, 36, of Kingman, late Wednesday (3/27) morning for possession

of marijuana, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies, and consuming liquor in public, misdemeanor.

Deputies observed a male subject drinking a beer while riding a bicycle on Roosevelt Street towards Devlin Avenue.

Approximately 9:00 a.m., deputies contacted the male subject identified as McEwen at Devlin Avenue. McEwen was taken into

custody after he was instructed to pour the beer out. A search of McEwen revealed two plastic bags containing marijuana and a

glass pipe with burnt white residue. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail without incident.

DRUG PARAPHERNALIA/ALCOHOL OFFENSE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Richard Thomas Cook, 46, of Fort Mohave, Wednesday (3/27) afternoon for

possession of drug paraphernalia, felony, and consuming liquor in public, misdemeanor. Deputies observed a male subject

walking with a can of beer in his hand. Approximately 2:15 p.m., deputies contacted the male subject identified as Cook in the

area of Camp Mohave Road and Camino Ejercito. Cook was taken into custody without incident. A search of Cook revealed a

pipe with burnt residue. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

MARIJUANA/DISORDERLY CONDUCT – LITTLEFIELD (AZ STRIP)

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Anna Marie Hemstock, 21, of Marquette, MI, early Tuesday (3/26) afternoon for

disorderly conduct, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, misdemeanors. Approximately 12:12 p.m.,

deputies were dispatched to the Interstate 15 at milepost 12 regarding a disturbance on the side of the road. Dispatch advised

two subjects were arguing. Upon arrival, deputies observed a vehicle parked on the side of the highway. Deputies observed a

female subject later identified as Hemstock standing outside of the passenger door while a male subject sat in the driver’s seat.

Deputies observed Hemstock crying and screaming at the driver. As deputies approached the vehicle, Hemstock started arguing

with the deputy. As deputies attempted to speak with the driver, Hemstock kept interrupting and continued screaming at the

driver. Deputies detained Hemstock. Deputies observed the driver to have a bloody nose. Deputies contacted the driver, a 22-

year-old male victim. The victim reported that he pulled to the side of the road as they were arguing. The victim declined medical

treatment. Hemstock was transported to the Mesquite Jail. A search of Hemstock’s purse revealed marijuana and rolling papers.

She was booked into the jail without incident.

RESISTING ARREST/TRESPASSING – PIPE SPRINGS (AZ STRIP)

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Miriam Martinez, 50, of Pipe Springs, AZ, early Monday (3/25) evening for resisting

arrest and trespassing, felonies. Approximately 5:42 p.m., deputies responded to assist the Bureau of Indian Affairs Police with a

female subject who had resisted arrest and was trespassing at a residence on the reservation. Upon arrival, deputies contacted

the BIA Officer at the BIA Police Station at 250 North Pipe Springs Road. The BIA Officer advised that Miriam Martinez had

trespassed from a tribal residence by the tribal housing authority. The BIA Officer further advised that Martinez had been asked to

leave as she is not a tribal member and she refused. The BIA Officer reported that Martinez resisted and pulled away as they

were taking her into custody. Deputies contacted Martinez and took her into custody without incident. She was transported and

booked into the Kane County Jail.

Wedesday, March 27, 2013

RECOVERED BODY – LAKE HAVASU

Mohave County Sheriff’s Waterways deputies located the body of a missing adult male Wednesday (3/27) morning.

A search had been conducted for Stesan Fowler, 25, of Campbell, California.

At about 10:02 a.m., Fowler’s body was recovered from the Thompson Bay. Utilizing sonar equipment, Fowler was located in the

mid-area of Thompson Bay, about 300 yards from the Nautical Inn. Lake Havasu Police Department officers assisted MCSO.

Fowler failed to resurface after falling from a pontoon boat in the Thompson Bay late Tuesday (3/26) afternoon.

An autopsy will be conducted. This investigation remains on-going.

MISSING PERSON ON THE LAKE – LAKE HAVASU

Mohave County Sheriff’s Waterways deputies responded to a reported missing person in the water in the Thompson Bay area late

Tuesday (3/26) afternoon. Approximately 4:53 p.m., deputies responded to the scene of where a male subject failed to resurface

after falling overboard from a pontoon boat. Apparently, the male subject fell off the bow of boat and it is presumed that he was

injured after falling. The male subject, a visitor to Lake Havasu City, was not wearing a lifejacket when the accident occurred.

Deputies conducted an immediate search of the waterways including the shoreline. Dive teams of Lake Havasu City Police

Department officers and the Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a search without locating the male subject. Lake Havasu City Fire

Department also assisted at the scene. An aerial search was also conducted. Wednesday (3/27) morning, Dive teams from

LHCPD and MCSO are continuing their search. This investigation will remain active until the male subject is located.

ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Valley View Medical Center early Monday (3/25) evening in reference to a

male subject who had a gun shot wound. At about 7:15 p.m., deputies contacted medical staff. Deputies learned that a male

subject’s hand had been grazed by a bullet when he was out shooting at the rock quarry in the desert. Deputies contacted

Benjamin Haney, 68, of Fort Mohave, after he was treated and released. Haney advised that he was in the process of letting

down the hammer of his single action revolver when it went off on him.

WARRANT ARREST – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jennifer Erin Frenya, 37, of Mohave Valley, Tuesday (3/26) morning on an outstanding

warrant. Approximately 9:37 a.m., deputies contacted Frenya at a residence in the 5600 block of Flint Street in an unrelated

incident. A record check showed Frenya to have a failure to appear misdemeanor warrant issued by Bullhead City Justice Court.

Frenya was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

DRUGS – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael J Johansen, 36, of Kingman, Tuesday (3/26) evening for possession of

narcotic drugs, felony, and driving with a suspended license, misdemeanor. At about 10:22 p.m., deputies observed a male

subject riding a motorcycle pulled into the driveway of a residence which appeared abandoned. Deputies contacted the male

subject and he advised that he was there to visit his girlfriend. Deputies observed no lights on inside or outside of the residence.

Deputies further observed the male subject knock on the front door of the residence a few times without a response. Deputies

peered through windows of the residence and did not observe any furniture. Deputies re-contacted the male subject who

identified himself as Johansen from his Arizona identification card. A record check showed Johansen to have a suspended

driver’s license. Johansen was taken into custody without incident. A search of Johansen revealed four Xanax pills inside his

pocket. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Theft, Golden Valley

A woman hired to clean the home of a 90-year-old Golden Valley man was arrested Wednesday and charged with felony theft.

Vivian Lee Corwin, 55, of Kingman allegedly withdrew nearly $10,000 from the man's bank account without his consent.

Family members of the alleged victim contacted the Mohave County Sheriff's Office in February, when the investigation began.

Detectives contacted Corwin at her Wallapai Avenue home on Wednesday. She reportedly admitted to the crime.

Corwin was arrested and taken into custody without incident.

 

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

 Lake Havasu City Police arrested two Mesa residents, 20-year-old Dorene Evans and 18-year-old Jalen D. Rogers, after investigations into counterfeit money transactions determined their alleged involvement.

According to police reports, two counterfeit $20 bills were passed at a service station in the 60 block of North Lake Havasu Avenue and another at a motel 100 block of London Bridge Road.

At the service station, one of the men allegedly purchased a pack of gum with a counterfeit $20 bill. Shortly after, the second man allegedly entered the business and purchased candy with a counterfeit $20.

The business employee thought something was strange and examined the bills more closely, leading to the discovery the fake bills.

The men separately told police the money they used to buy the candy was change from a business in Phoenix, according to police reports.

After contacting Evans and Rogers at the motel, it was determined the duo also allegedly provided a fake $20 to pay for their portion of the room in which others, too, were lodged.

Authorities obtained a search warrant and served it at the motel room, during which $2,000 worth of counterfeit $20s were found.

Evans and Rogers were arrested and each was charged with alleged forgery and fraudulent schemes and artifices. Both charges are felonies.

 Evans        Rogers

MAGNET EXECUTES SEARCH WARRANT – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested David Brian Brawner, 51, of Golden Valley, late Friday (3/22) morning for disorderly

conduct with a weapon, felony. Approximately 10:06 a.m., deputies responded to a residence in the 5000 block of Bali Hi Drive in

reference to shots fired. Dispatch advised that Brawner, the reporting party advised that there were several people outside of his

residence early this morning trying to shoot him and he returned fire throughout the morning hours. Upon arrival, deputies

contacted Brawner as he stepped outside of his residence. Deputies observed Brawner to have an empty gun holster and a

handful of ammunition. Brawner advised that he had been shooting at a subject in the backyard of his residence. Deputies

checked the surrounding area and did not locate anyone. Deputies performed a safety sweep of his residence and observed two

windows had been shot out from the inside. Deputies further observed marijuana plants throughout the residence. Deputies did

not locate any evidence showing that anyone was shooting at the residence. Deputies confiscated a shotgun, a rifle and a .40

caliber handgun. Brawner was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET) detectives obtained a search warrant. At about 1:22 p.m.,

MAGNET detectives responded and executed the search warrant with the assistance of MCSO. The search revealed an active

marijuana grow operation in progress inside the residence. Numerous plastic bags containing marijuana seeds were located and

multiple jars containing marijuana. Approximately $170,000 of marijuana was confiscated which included 40 plants and over four

pounds of marijuana. Brawner was additionally charged by MAGNET detectives for production of marijuana, possession of

marijuana for sale, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies.

Marijuana grow inside one of the bedrooms

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Matthew Gomes, 22, of Mohave Valley, early Monday (3/25) morning for assault per

domestic violence and criminal damage per domestic violence, misdemeanors. Early Sunday (3/24) morning, at about 12:29 a.m.,

deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 1900 block of East Arditto Place. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the

reporting party, a 20-year-old female victim. The victim reported that Gomes, her boyfriend, broke the front door of the residence

and punched her in the face during an argument. The victim advised that they were at a friend’s house earlier in the evening

when the argument began. The victim further reported that Gomes kicked the front door and broke the frame. Deputies observed

the victim to have a swollen lip. Deputies observed the broken frame to the door. The victim said that Gomes left the residence

prior to the deputy’s arrival. Approximately 2:44 a.m., deputies contacted Gomes at a residence in the 1900 block of East Arditto

Place. During conversations with Gomes, he said that he kicked the door after he had been locked out of the house. Gomes was

taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

WARRANT ARREST – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Martin Wayne Covington, 53, of Fort Mohave, Monday (3/25) morning on a failure to

pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Bullhead City Justice Court. Approximately 8:45 a.m., deputies contacted Covington

during a traffic stop on Highway 95 and Joy Lane. A record check showed Covington to have an outstanding warrant. Covington

was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT/CRIMIAL DAMAGE/THREATENING – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested William Andrew Meldrum III, 59, of Mohave Valley, late Monday (3/25) afternoon on

two counts of disorderly conduct, criminal damage and threatening, misdemeanors. Approximately 4:43 p.m., deputies responded

to a disturbance involving neighbors arguing in the 5600 block of South Pearl Street. Upon arrival, deputies learned from two

neighbors that Meldrum was causing a disturbance and threatening them. One of the neighbors said that Meldrum had damaged

her fence. Deputies contacted Meldrum. During conversations with Meldrum, he said that he can’t be arrested because he never

left his property. Meldrum was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County

District II Substation.

WARRANT ARREST – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Steven Cory Wheeler, 38, of Fort Mohave, early Saturday (3/23) evening on a failure

to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Kingman Justice Court. Approximately 7:00 p.m., deputies responded to a

disturbance at a residence in the 1600 block of East Luna Media. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Wheeler. A record check

showed Wheeler to have an outstanding warrant. Wheeler was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and

booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Matthew Gomes, 22, of Mohave Valley, early Monday (3/25) morning for assault per

domestic violence and criminal damage per domestic violence, misdemeanors. Early Sunday (3/24) morning, at about 12:29 a.m.,

deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 1900 block of East Arditto Place. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the

reporting party, a 20-year-old female victim. The victim reported that Gomes, her boyfriend, broke the front door of the residence

and punched her in the face during an argument. The victim advised that they were at a friend’s house earlier in the evening

when the argument began. The victim further reported that Gomes kicked the front door and broke the frame. Deputies observed

the victim to have a swollen lip. Deputies observed the broken frame to the door. The victim said that Gomes left the residence

prior to the deputy’s arrival. Approximately 2:44 a.m., deputies contacted Gomes at a residence in the 1900 block of East Arditto

Place. During conversations with Gomes, he said that he kicked the door after he had been locked out of the house. Gomes was

taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

WARRANT ARREST – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Martin Wayne Covington, 53, of Fort Mohave, Monday (3/25) morning on a failure to

pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Bullhead City Justice Court. Approximately 8:45 a.m., deputies contacted Covington

during a traffic stop on Highway 95 and Joy Lane. A record check showed Covington to have an outstanding warrant. Covington

was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT/CRIMIAL DAMAGE/THREATENING – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested William Andrew Meldrum III, 59, of Mohave Valley, late Monday (3/25) afternoon on

two counts of disorderly conduct, criminal damage and threatening, misdemeanors. Approximately 4:43 p.m., deputies responded

to a disturbance involving neighbors arguing in the 5600 block of South Pearl Street. Upon arrival, deputies learned from two

neighbors that Meldrum was causing a disturbance and threatening them. One of the neighbors said that Meldrum had damaged

her fence. Deputies contacted Meldrum. During conversations with Meldrum, he said that he can’t be arrested because he never

left his property. Meldrum was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County

District II Substation.

WARRANT ARREST – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Steven Cory Wheeler, 38, of Fort Mohave, early Saturday (3/23) evening on a failure

to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Kingman Justice Court. Approximately 7:00 p.m., deputies responded to a

disturbance at a residence in the 1600 block of East Luna Media. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Wheeler. A record check

showed Wheeler to have an outstanding warrant. Wheeler was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and

booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

Monday, March 25, 2013

COURT ARRESTS, BULLHEAD CITY — Anthony Ray Gonzales, 20, Rene Martinez, 37, and 34-year-old Tamarra Anne Poole, were each arrested on the orders of a judge at Bullhead City Municipal Court, and taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

WARRANT ARREST, BULLHEAD CITY — Patrick Kevin Ployer, 51, was arrested at Highway 95 and Bullhead Parkway on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for violation of promise to appear. He was taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT, BULLHEAD CITY — Christina Marie Mecolick, 36, was arrested Friday after police responded to a report of a disorderly female at Walmart, 2840 Highway 95, screaming and yelling profanities at a 5-year-old. Several witnesses could hear Mecolick verbally abusing the child, Duke said. The girl, Mecolick’s daughter, was reportedly afraid to get her ears pierced, because an older child told her it was going to hurt. Police say Mecolick became irate and threatened to beat the 5-year-old. She reportedly ordered the crying child to “be quiet before someone calls the police.” Officers arrived and found that they had left the store and gone to a bus stop. They could reportedly hear Mecolick screaming obscenities before they could see her. She reportedly seemed agitated and acted as if on drugs. Mecolick was booked on two counts of disorderly conduct per domestic violence and taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman. The children were released to an adult.

BURGLARIES – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested AnnMarie Bowers, 43, James Edward Samons, 31, Scott Alan Burkett, 48 and Neil

James Huther, 49, all of Lake Havasu City on Friday (3/22) at approximately 10:30 a.m. Bowers was arrested on 6 counts of

burglary, 6 counts of theft, 6 counts of possession of stolen property, possession of marijuana and possession of drug

paraphernalia, felonies. Samons was arrested on 6 counts of burglary, 6 counts of theft, 6 counts of possession of stolen

property, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Burkett was arrested for an outstanding

warrant. Huther was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, a felony.

After conducting follow up investigations on six burglaries in the Desert Hills area from January, February and March, deputies

issued two search warrants for two residences in the 3100 block of Joyce Lane. While at the residences, deputies contacted

Bowers, Samons, Burkett and Huther. All four individuals were taken into custody without incident. Deputies located a glass pipe

and a plastic bag containing a white residue. The items located belonged to Huther. Also recovered were several stolen items

from the recent burglaries. A record check on all suspects showed that Burkett had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for

failure to pay fines issued by Lake Havasu City Municipal Court. Bowers, Samons, Burkett and Huther were transported and

booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Francisco Manuel Morales-Ruiz, 33, of Bullhead City, Saturday (3/23) morning.

Deputies observed a vehicle traveling northbound on Fort Beale Drive approaching Lawrence Way at 35 miles per hour in a

posted 25 mph zone. Approximately 6:51 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Fort Beale Drive and Clack Canyon Road.

The driver identified himself as Morales-Ruiz. With the assistance of Border Patrol, Morales-Ruiz was determined to be an illegal

immigrant. Morales-Ruiz was taken into custody without incident. He was transported to the Mohave County Jail where Border

Patrol later took him into custody. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

WARRANT ARREST – LITTLEFIELD (AZ STRIP)

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Tylor Stylvan Connor, 29, of St George, Utah, Sunday (3/24) morning on a failure to

appear misdemeanor warrant issued by North Canyon Justice Court. Approximately 7:42 a.m., deputies contacted Connor in the

area of Country Route 5 near milepost 3. A record check showed Connor to have an outstanding warrant. Connor was taken into

custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mesquite Jail.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report at the Mohave County Jail Sunday (3/24) evening regarding an assault

on a Detention Officer by an inmate. Approximately 7:45 p.m., deputies contacted the victim, a Detention Officer. The DO

reported that Billy Joe Helbert, 18, of Lake Havasu City, assaulted him. The DO further reported that he was in Helbert’s cell

resolving a plumbing problem when inmate Helbert punched him in the face. Deputies contacted Helbert and charged him with

aggravated assault on detention officer, felony.

MARIJUANA/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – LITTLEFIELD (AZ STRIP)

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Dylan John Irving, 22, of Coronado, CA, Sunday (3/24) evening for possession of

marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, false report to law enforcement and exceeding 85 miles per hour, misdemeanors.

Deputies observed a vehicle traveling 88 miles per hour in a posted 75 mph zone. At about 9:00 p.m., deputies conducted a

traffic stop northbound on Interstate 15 near milepost 9 and contacted Irving, the driver. Deputies smelled an odor of raw

marijuana inside the vehicle. Irving denied having any marijuana. Deputies had Irving exit his vehicle. While speaking with Irving,

deputies noticed green flakes all over the back of his pants. Irving still advised that he did not have any marijuana. Deputies

detained Irving. A search of Irving’s vehicle revealed a glass pipe with burnt residue and a plastic bag containing marijuana. He

was transported and booked into the Mesquite Jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

AGGRAVATED DUI – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Narciso Martinez Rivera, 74, of Kingman, Friday (3/22) evening for aggravated DUI,

felony, and a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Bullhead City Municipal Court. Deputies had to maneuver their

patrol vehicle out of the way of a white van which almost sideswiped them. Approximately 8:37 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic

stop in the 3000 block of Northern Avenue and contacted Rivera, the driver. Deputies smelled an odor of alcohol on Rivera.

During conversations with Rivera, he admitted to having been drinking. A record check revealed Rivera to have a suspended

driver’s license and an outstanding warrant. Following the field sobriety tests (FST’s), Rivera was taken into custody and

transported to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office where an analysis revealed his blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be .158%.

He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail without incident. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Tyler Patrick Tubbs, 32, of Fort Mohave, Friday (3/22) evening for disorderly conduct

per domestic violence and criminal damage per domestic violence, misdemeanors. Approximately 8:10 p.m., deputies responded

to a domestic violence incident at a residence in the 4800 block of South Castilla Drive. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a 27-

year-old female victim. The victim reported that Tubbs, her boyfriend, had been argumentative with her throughout the day. The

victim further reported that Tubbs broke items in the house. Deputies observed smashed flower pots. Deputies contacted a

witness. The witness confirmed the victim’s statements. Deputies contacted Tubbs. During conversations with Tubbs, he denied

breaking the flower pots. Further conversations with Tubbs, he said that his girlfriend hit him on the side of his face with a beer

can. Deputies did not observe any visible injuries. Tubbs was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and

booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Matthew Michael Herndon, 30, of Fort Mohave, early Saturday (3/23) evening for

aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon per domestic violence, aggravated assault per domestic violence and kidnapping

per domestic violence, felonies. Approximately 3:50 p.m., deputies responded to an assault report in the 5100 block of Highway

95. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the reporting party. The reporting party said that he observed his female friend to have a

black eye and some bruises. The RP further said that his friend told him that Herndon had assaulted her. Deputies contacted a

31-year-old female victim. Deputies observed the victim to have bruises on her arm and marks on her forehead and under her

chin along with red marks around her right eye. While deputies were speaking with the victim, Herndon arrived. The victim

advised that the incident happened on March 16th at their residence in the 1600 block of Segovia Way. The victim further advised

that she remembers Herndon, her boyfriend, was grabbing her arms and slamming her against a wall. The victim said that she

remembers being on the floor a couple times while they were in their garage. The victim reported that she blacked eye while

Herndon was choking her. The victim further reported that Herndon head a gun underneath her chin. Deputies contacted

Herndon and took him into custody without incident. A search of Herndon’s vehicle revealed a 9mm gun. During conversations

with Herndon, he said that his girlfriend was involved in a car accident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County

District II Substation.

DUI/SUSPENDED LICENSE – BEAVER DAM (ARIZONA STRIP)

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Miguel Acuna-Valenzuela, 37, of Clayton, CO, early Saturday (3/23) evening for DUI,

failure to show identification, driving with a suspended driver’s license and possession of open liquor container in vehicle,

misdemeanors. Approximately 5:45 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 15 near milepost 6 and contacted Acuna-

Valenzuela, the driver. Deputies smelled an odor of alcohol on Acuna-Valenzuela. A Department of Public Safety Officer

responded. The DPS Officer observed an open can of beer in the vehicle. A portable breath test revealed Acuna-Valenzuela’s

blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be .221%. Acuna-Valenzuela was taken into custody and transported to the Mesquite Jail.

A record check showed Acuna-Valenzuela’s driver’s license to be suspended. He was booked into the jail without incident.

Friday, March 22, 2013

DUI – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Gary James Cameron, 64, of Lake Havasu City, early Thursday (3/21) evening for DUI

and DUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .08%, misdemeanors. Approximately 6:11 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop

on a vehicle that almost caused an accident in the area of Oro Grande Boulevard and Highway 95. Deputies contacted Cameron,

the driver. During conversations with Cameron, he admitted to have been drinking. Following the field sobriety tests (FST’s),

Cameron was taken into custody and transported to the Mohave County District III Substation where an analysis revealed his

blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be .130%. He was booked into the jail without incident. The vehicle was towed from the

scene.

WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Taara Ann Kuik, 44, of Lake Havasu City, Thursday (3/21) evening on an outstanding

warrant. Approximately 9:07 p.m., deputies responded to a loud music complaint at a storage facility located in the 4700 block of

London Bridge Road. As deputies approached the area, they heard the loud music. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Kuik.

Deputies learned that Kuik was working at the facility and was assisting with the concert. Deputies advised Kuik of the loud music

complaint and she conveyed to the band stop to stop playing. A record check showed Kuik to have a failure to pay fines

misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu City Justice Court. Kuik was taken into custody without incident. She was

transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

DRUGS/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – LITTLEFIELD (AZ STRIP)

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael James Neilson, 51, of Salt Lake, Utah, late Thursday (3/21) morning. Neilson

was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs, possession of prescription only pills and possession of drug paraphernalia,

felonies. At about 11:40 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle traveling northbound on Interstate 15 near

milepost 14. Deputies contacted Neilson, the driver. Deputies observed Neilson’s hands to be trembling. Deputies had Neilson

exit the vehicle. During conversations with Neilson, he said that he had been to prison for cooking methamphetamine.

Deputies requested a K9 unit to respond. A short time later, a K9 Officer from the Mesquite Police Department arrived. The

Officer had his K9 conduct a sniff of the vehicle. The K9 alerted his handler to the vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed

several prescription medications mixed together. Four of the pills are listed as dangerous drugs. Neilson was taken into custody

without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mesquite Jail.

WARRANTS ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Joseph Edmund Tyree, 58, of Kingman, late Monday (3/18) afternoon on a felony

warrant for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia issued by Kingman Justice Court along with three

misdemeanor warrants for contempt of court issued by Kingman Municipal Court. Approximately 4:07 p.m., deputies contacted

Tyree at a residence in the 2000 block of East John L Avenue regarding his outstanding warrants. Tyree was taken into custody

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

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Police Arrest Kidnapping Suspect

 

On March 19, 2013, at approximately 10:45 a.m. Lake Havasu City Police Department officers responded to the Department of Economic Services (D.E.S.) building, in the 200 block of London Bridge Road, after receiving a 9-1-1 call from an employee advising that a father had kidnapped his 5-year old son and had fled the area in an unknown vehicle. The initial responding officers learned that Child Protective Services (C.P.S.) had temporary custody of the young boy and the parents were granted supervised visitations that take place at the D.E.S. building. The child's mother and father had separate visitation times and, at the time of this incident, the mother was attending her scheduled visitation when the father, 29-year old Sean Hoover, arrived at the visitation, grabbed the boy, and left with him when the parent aide had their back turned. An immediate search of the building was completed by employees before a call to the 9-1-1 dispatch center was made. The responding officers worked with C.P.S. staff to obtain a vehicle description that was provided to the Lake Havasu City Police Department dispatch center. Dispatchers disseminated vehicle and physical description information to surrounding law enforcement agencies. A Mohave County Sheriff's Office deputy located the suspect's vehicle on Route 1, just North of Golden Shores, at about 11:36 a.m. The 5-year old boy was located in the vehicle unharmed and Hoover was taken into custody without incident. Hoover was turned over to the Lake Havasu City Police Department while C.P.S. took custody of the young boy. Hoover was charged with Custodial Interference and Kidnapping and was transferred to the custody of the Mohave County Sheriff's Office after receiving a $100,000 bond at his initial appearance.

Hoover

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, BULLHEAD CITY — Adam Michael Rettig, 36, was arrested after he reportedly smashed the side mirror on his ex-girlfriend’s vehicle after they got into an argument in the 700 block of Mimosa Trail. The victim also reportedly said that Rettig grabbed her by the arm and threw her to the ground. He was booked on charges of criminal damage per domestic violence and disorderly conduct per domestic violence. Rettig was taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

 
PUBLIC NUISANCE/LOITERING, BULLHEAD CITY — Bryan Thomas Rouse, 49, was arrested after paramedics were called to 1000 block of Highway 95 for a report a man who was passed out in the street in front of Circle K. Customers had to walk around him in order to get into the store, police spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said, and vehicles had to maneuver around him to avoid hitting him. He reportedly told paramedics that he had been drinking alcohol. In the preceding 24 hours, she said, police and paramedics had been dispatched to respond to reports of Rouse being intoxicated and passed out several other times. He was booked on public nuisance and loitering charges and taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, FORT MOHAVE — Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Rasheem Zachery Redd, 31, Bullhead City, on a charge of aggravated assault per domestic violence. Deputies went to the 2500 block of East Curtis Way after receiving a call concerning a possible domestic dispute in progress. Upon the deputy’s arrival, sheriff’s office spokeswoman Trish Carter said, it was learned that Redd had assaulted his girlfriend and her 12-year-old son and left the area prior to the deputy’s arrival. Redd was later contacted and placed under arrest after being stopped by another deputy who conducted a DUI investigation. Redd was taken to the Mohave County District II Substation.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE, BULLHEAD CITY — Atdom Mikels Patsalis, 20, of Fort Mohave, was arrested after police responded to a report of a hit-and-run accident on Lakeside Drive. It was reported that a van ran into a wall and then drove off. Police located the van on Coral Isle Drive and contacted the two males in the van, Fromelt said. The driver, Patsalis, reportedly said that he had been texting on his phone and lost control of the vehicle, crashing into the wall and causing damage.  Patsalis was cited and released for failure to remain at the scene of an accident and having no proof of insurance.

SEARCH WARRANT – GOLDEN SHORES

Mohave County Sheriff’s detectives arrested Paul Dean Jackman, 59, of Golden Shores, Wednesday (3/20) afternoon for

interfering with judicial proceedings, misdemeanor. Mohave County Sheriff's Office was made aware that Paul Jackman was

currently under a domestic violence related order of protection and required to surrender any firearms to the Mohave County

Sheriff's Office. MCSO was advised that Jackman had not surrendered any of his firearms. After an investigation was conducted,

a search warrant was executed at his residence in Golden Shores in the 5000 block of Aravaipa Drive. Subsequent to the Search

Warrant, 17 firearms were recovered. Jackman was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the

Mohave County Jail.

ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two illegal immigrants Wednesday (3/20) evening. Approximately 9:10 p.m., deputies

conducted a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle in the area of Unkar Drive and Aztec Road. As the vehicle came to a stop, several

subjects exited the vehicle and ran into the desert. Two subjects were detained. With the assistance of the Border Patrol, the two

subjects were determined to be illegal immigrants. They were transported to the Mohave County Jail where Border Patrol later

took them into custody. The vehicle was towed from the scene. A search of the desert was conducted by MCSO, Border Patrol

and Arizona Department of Public Safety Air Rescue Ranger out of Kingman. The subjects were not located.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Matthew Scott Jarc, 31, of Topock, Wednesday (3/20) evening for disorderly conduct

per domestic violence and criminal damage per domestic violence, misdemeanors. Approximately 9:58 p.m., deputies responded

to a disturbance at a residence in the 12700 block of South Pima Parkway. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a 31-year-old female

victim. The victim advised that Jarc use to live with her at the residence. The victim reported that Jarc kicked the front door and

started yelling at her. Deputies observed damage to the door frame. Deputies contacted Jarc. Jarc was taken into custody

without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

BURGLARY/BURGLARY TOOLS – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested William Donald Hooper, 55, of Kingman, late Tuesday (3/19) morning for burglary and

possession of burglary tools, felonies. Approximately 10:15 a.m., deputies responded to a suspicious incident at a residence in

the 1800 block of Calle Muerlos. Dispatch advised that the reporting party observed a male subject in a white truck removing

items from her property. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the reporting party, a 53-year-old female victim. The victim advised that

on March 7th she reported two male subjects in a white truck were on her property taking scrap metal. The victim further advised

that one of the subjects returned today in his white truck. Deputies contacted the male subject, later identified as Hooper.

Deputies observed a winch attached to the white truck which was pulling a large piece of metal from the ground. During

conversations with Hooper, he said that his friend Paul had permission for him to take the scrap metal. Hooper was taken into

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

 

William Donald Hooper                                   

                  

WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Charles Robert Davis, 24, of Lake Havasu City, late Sunday (3/17) morning on an

outstanding warrant. Approximately 10:15 a.m., deputies contacted Davis at a residence in the 3700 block of Challenger Drive in

an unrelated incident. A record check showed Davis to have a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu

City Justice Court. Davis was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County

District III Substation.

TRESPASSING – COLORADO CITY (ARIZONA STRIP)

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Enrique Lorenz Lebaron-Stubbs, 18, of Cedar City, Saturday (3/16) evening for

trespassing, felony. Approximately 8:30 p.m., deputies responded to a burglary at a residence in the 400 block of Garden

Avenue. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a 37-year-old male victim. The victim said that when he arrived home he observed a

white Ford Taurus parked in his yard and he observed some lights on inside his house. The victim reported that he walked into

his house and observed an unknown male subject, later identified as Lebaron-Stubbs, in his dining room. The victim told

Lebaron-Stubbs not to leave. Deputies contacted Lebaron-Stubbs. Deputies learned that Lebaron-Stubbs use to live at this

residence. Lebaron-Stubbs was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mesquite Jail. The

vehicle was towed from the scene.

4X’S AGGRAVATED DUI – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Odin Staffan Thunstrom, 42, of Kingman, early Sunday (3/17) evening for aggravated

DUI (with a child), aggravated DUI (with a child) with a blood alcohol concentration over .08%, aggravated extreme DUI (with a

child) with a blood alcohol concentration over .15% and aggravated super extreme DUI (with a child) with a blood alcohol

concentration over .20%, felonies, along with driving with a suspended license. At about 4:40 p.m., deputies observed

a white Ford truck drive past a road closure area at North Adams Street and Northern Avenue. Deputies attempted to make a

traffic stop but the vehicle continued travelling until it came to a stop at North Roosevelt Street and Thompson Avenue. Deputies

contacted the driver identified as Thunstrom. Deputies smelled an odor of alcohol on Thunstrom. During conversations with

Thunstrom, he said that he consumed alcohol the night before. Deputies observed three children, ages 11, 8, and 7, inside the

vehicle. Following the field sobriety tests (FST’s), Thunstrom was taken into custody. The children were released to a relative

who responded to the scene. Thunstrom was transported to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office where an analysis revealed his

blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be .221%. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail without incident.

The vehicle was towed from the scene.

 

Wednesday March 20, 2013

AZ LETR TO BENEFIT SPECIAL OLYMPICS AZ

The annual Arizona Law Enforcement Torch Run (AZLETR) to benefit Special Olympics Arizona will be held the week of April 20-26^th, throughout the state of Arizona.

AZLETR Mission Statement: The mission of the Arizona Law Enforcement Torch Run is to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Arizona statewide. We carry the Torch representing the Flame of Hope and dedicate ourselves to helping Special Olympics Arizona throughout the state.

There are seven legs of the AZLETR throughout the state. The Kingman Police Department (KPD) will once again be hosting Leg #1 on Saturday, April 20^th. Leg #1 of the AZLETR will begin at 9AM at Centennial Park, Burbank Street side. The route has changed from previous years. The route has been broken down into two separate routes. Participants will have a choice of a 1.8 mile walk or a 2.9 mile run. Participants are welcome to walk, run or bicycle. Children and strollers are welcome, however pets are not.

 The cost is $20 per person. Children 12 years or under are free. Pre-registration is required to receive a 2013 AZLETR Special Olympics t-shirt. Pre-registration deadline is April 8, 2013. Pre-register by contacting KPD Officer Finney at 928-753-2191. Checks can be made payable to Special Olympics AZ. Credit cards will be accepted with pre-registration.

 We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday, April 20^th at Centennial Park. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Officer Finney at 928-753-2191.

WATERWAYS ARRESTS – LAKE HAVASU

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested the following people on Lake Havasu on Saturday (3/16) and Sunday (3/17):

• The following minors were arrested for underage consumption of alcohol, a misdemeanor:

o Ruth Mayra Gallegos, 20, of Phoenix, AZ

o Kylie Bocskay, 20 of Gold Canyon, AZ

o Max Dreager, 20, of Lake Havasu City, AZ

o Christopher May, 20, of Scottsdale, AZ

o Jennifer Veatch, 19, of Tempe, AZ

o Julia Buffkin, 20, of Mesa, AZ

o Jennifer Kinkade, 18, of Fort Collins, CO

o Madison Hale, 19, of Fort Collins, CO

o Emily Faron, 19, of Fort Collins, CO

o Jacquelyn Picerno, 20, of Fort Collins, CO

o Lisa Parker, 19, of Colorado Springs, CO

o Elizabeth Staszewski, 19, of Colorado Springs, CO

• The following person was arrested for Operating Under the Influence (OUI) – Watercraft, OUI – Watercraft with a BAC of .08%

or more, Extreme OUI – Watercraft with a BAC of .15% or more and Super Extreme OUI – Watercraft with a BAC of .20% or

more (all misdemeanors):

o Michael Edwards, 28, of Warrenton, OR

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – DOLAN SPRINGS

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Adina Rose Hunter, 22, of Dolan Springs, Tuesday (3/19) afternoon for aggravated

assault on a law enforcement officer, felony. Approximately 1:40 p.m., deputies contacted Hunter in the area of 17th Street and

Mariposa in reference to suspicious activity. The deputy was advising Hunter to go home as she was intoxicated. Hunter became

upset and started throwing dirt and rocks in the deputy’s face. Hunter was taken into custody without incident. She was

transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

WARRANTS ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Sandra Kay Davis, 42, of Kingman, Tuesday (3/19) evening on four misdemeanor

warrants. Approximately 7:54 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance in the area of East Leroy Avenue and North Roosevelt

Street. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Davis. A record check showed Davis to have two warrants issued by Kingman Justice

Court for issuing a bad check and failure to pay fines along with two warrants issued by Kingman Municipal Court for probation

violations. Davis was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

SCRAP METAL THIEVES CAUGHT IN THE ACT TODAY

 

About 2 weeks ago a pickup with 2 thieves were stealing scrap metal from a ranch on north Stockton Hill road in broad daylight. (They do this in the daylight because no one suspects they are stealing.)

They were confronted by the homeowner, asked why they were taking steel from their property; they said; "they thought no one owned it and that it was free". They were told otherwise. The homeowner told them that they needed to talk to their "other half" and went back into the house to do so. Meanwhile they left and took it to the scrap yard.

One of them decided to come back for more today, and was caught in the act of winching up a big piece of steel to put in their truck. This was actually their third trip.

Deputies responded in record time and arrested William Hooper and towed the truck. We have a strong feeling that more arrests are forth coming. We will post a video later.

Photos courtesy of CAT.

 

            William Hooper

  

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INJURY ACCIDENT – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a single vehicle injury accident that occurred in the 4000 block of Window Rock

Road late Sunday (3/17) evening. At about 11:10 p.m. deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident. When emergency

crews arrived, they discovered that two subjects had been injured when the off-road Razor they had been operating rolled over.

The 2011 Polaris Razor had been driven by Cole Hamil, 30, westbound on Window Rock Road approaching Lakeside when he

lost control and the ATV rolled over. Hamil and his passenger, Darryl Maggard, 30, both Lake Havasu City residents, were

transported to Havasu Regional Medical Center. Later, Maggard was airlifted by Native Air to University Medical Center in Las

Vegas, Nevada, due to a serious leg injury. Hamil also received a leg injury. Alcohol is suspected as a factor in the crash and this

investigation in ongoing. Lake Havasu City Police Department assisted with the investigation. The vehicle was towed from the

scene.

DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Dawn Cloette Turnbull, 34, of Lake Havasu City, Monday (3/18) afternoon for

possession of drug paraphernalia, felony. Approximately 3:15 p.m., deputies responded to the 3300 block of London Bridge Road

regarding an agency assist with the Mohave County Probation Department. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the Probation

Officer. The Probation Officer reported that during a probationary search a glass pipe with residue was located in a nightstand.

Turnbull, the person on probation, admitted the pipe is used for smoking methamphetamine. Further conversations with Turnbull,

she said the pipe belonged to her boyfriend. Turnbull was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked

into the Mohave County District III Substation.

FALSE REPORT – TOPOCK

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Robert Alan Terhune, 55, of Topock, Monday (3/18) evening for false report to law

enforcement and disorderly conduct per domestic violence, misdemeanors. Approximately 8:30 p.m., deputies responded to the

intersection of Powell Lake Road and Cove Parkway in reference to a single vehicle accident. Upon arrival, deputies observed a

1979 Jeep facing northbound on Powell Lake Road lying on its passenger side with no one present. A record check showed the

vehicle registered to Terhune with a nearby local address. A short time later, Terhune arrived at the scene. Terhune advised that

he was driving alone when he swerved to avoid hitting a coyote from crossing in his path. During the investigation, deputies

learned that Terhune’s girlfriend, a 41-year-old victim, was riding as passenger when the accident occurred. The victim

responded to the scene and advised that Terhune had become irate during an argument with her and he began driving erratically.

The victim further advised that Terhune had overcorrected after he had driven off the roadway and the vehicle flipped over. The

victim complained of being nauseated and having a headache. The victim was transported to Valley View Medical Center by a

relative. Terhune 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.

DRUGS/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kayla Wyant, 21, of Kingman, late Monday (3/18) evening for possession of dangerous

drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies, along with two misdemeanor warrants issued by Kingman Justice Court for

assault and contempt of court. Approximately 11:52 p.m., deputies contacted Wyant during a traffic stop in the area of Marshall

Drive and Thompson Avenue. A record check showed Wyant to have outstanding warrants. Wyant was taken into custody

without incident. A search of Wyant’s purse revealed a Percocet pill in foil and a piece of foil with burnt residue. She was

transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The driver was issued a repair order for the vehicle’s cracked windshield.

WARRANTS ARREST – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jacob Robert Monahan, 31, a transient, early Tuesday (3/19) morning on two

misdemeanor warrants for contempt of court issued by Kingman Justice Court and Bullhead City Justice Court. Approximately

4:00 a.m., deputies contacted Monahan as he was walking on the side of the road, northbound on Highway 95 at Valley Drive. A

record check showed Monahan to have outstanding warrants. Monahan was taken into custody without incident. He was

transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

 

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests

 

 

On March 16, 2013,

at approximately 3:30 a.m., officers of the Lake Havasu City Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a civil traffic violation in the 40 block of Acoma Boulevard South. During the contact a baggie of marijuana was observed in plain view inside the vehicle. The owner of the vehicle, Cantenese Anderson, granted consent for the officers to search her vehicle leading to the discovery of additional baggies of marijuana, cocaine, and counterfeit money. Detectives from the Special Investigations Bureau were called in to assist with the investigation which resulted in the seizure of approximately 4.8 ounces of individually packaged marijuana, one gram of cocaine, a firearm, and several counterfeit $20 and $5 bills. Arrested during the investigation were 32-year-old Frenchi Lonnie, 25-year old Cantenese Anderson, 25-year old Daryl Johnson, and 22-year old Edward Campbell Jr. All four are residents of the Phoenix, Arizona area and were charged with possession of narcotics, possession of narcotics for sale, possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana for sale, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Anderson and Johnson were additionally charged with forgery and possession of a firearm during a drug offense, while Frenchi was additionally charged with forgery and false information to a police officer. Each of the four people were held on a $100,000 cash only bond at their initial appearance and were transferred to the custody of the Mohave County Sheriff's Office.

Attachment: Booking Photos of Cantenese Anderson, Daryl Johnson, Frenchi Lonnie, and Edward Campbell Jr.

* March 18^th, 2013*

            The Kingman Police Department Jr. Police Academy is NOW accepting applications.  Eligible grade levels are 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grade for this school year.

 There will be two different academy’s, with the first one starting June 3^rd- June 27^th. The second academy will be from July 8^th- August 1^st.  There is a $35.00 registration fee to cover uniform shirts and Academy book.  Selection for the Academy is done through a lottery process and all applications must be in by Friday, May 3^rd, 2013.  Applications can be picked up from school, or from your school Resource Officer.  This will be a fun time for all and some of the classes that will be taught are Crime Scene Investigation, The use of the K-9, Trial and Court Procedure.  There will also be field trips to the Western Arizona Law Enforcement Academy (WALETA), the Mohave County Juvenile Detention Center, Mohave Community Challenge Course, the Aquatic Center in Lake Havasu and the Department of Public Safety Crime Lab.  Be sure to get your applications in and if you have any questions you can contact School Resource Officer Stacey Mayo at 928 753-2191.

WARRANT ARREST, BULLHEAD CITY — Paul Clayton Smith, 28, was arrested Friday at Artesia Drive and Coral Reef Drive on an outstanding felony warrant for aggravated assault per domestic violence. He was taken to jail.

WARRANT ARREST, BULLHEAD CITY — Michael David Kern, 38, was arrested Friday in the 2100 block of Lakeside Drive n an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for driving on a suspended license. He was taken to jail.

WARRANT ARREST, BULLHEAD CITY — A 17-year-old male was arrested Friday in the 800 block of Hancock Road after contacting police about turning himself in. He was taken into custody on an outstanding felony warrant for probation violation and booked into the Mohave County Juvenile Detention Center in Kingman.

DUI – DOLAN SPRINGS

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael Morreira, 50, of Dolan Springs, late Saturday (03/16) evening for possession

of a dangerous drug, warrant arrest and driving on a suspended drivers license. While on routine patrol in the area of Pierce Ferry

Rd and 11th St., deputies observed a vehicle cross the road without stopping and also running without lights. Deputies conducted

a traffic stop. During the traffic stop a wants check was conducted and the driver, Morreira, was found to have an active warrant

from the Mohave County Sheriffs Office as well as a suspended driver’s license. Morreira was placed into custody and during a

precursory search a small bag was located containing a substance identified as methamphetamine. Morreira was placed under

arrest and transported to Kingman where he was booked into the Mohave County Adult Detention Facility without incident. The

vehicle was towed from the scene.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT PER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Rasheem Zachery Redd, 31, Bullhead City, late Saturday (3/16) evening for

aggravated assault per domestic violence. Deputies responded to a call in the 2500 block of E Curtis Way, Fort Mohave at

approximately 11:00 p.m. after receiving a call of possible domestic dispute in progress. Upon the deputy’s arrival it was learned

that Redd assaulted his girlfriend and her 12 year old son. The suspect, Redd, had left the area prior to the deputy’s arrival.

Redd was later contacted and placed under arrest due to being stopped by another deputy for driving under the influence. Redd

was taken into custody and transported to the Mohave Valley substation where he was booked in without incident on the

aforementioned charges.

POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA/MARIJUANA/NARCOTICS - KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Lew Harris Julian, 53, of Kingman, late Saturday (3/16) evening on possession of drug

paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and possession of narcotics. During routine patrol in the area of Bond and Hearne

deputies made contact with Julian. Julian was riding his bicycle without proper lighting after sunset. During the stop Lew advised

that he was on probation for possession of marijuana. Lew admitted that he was in possession of illegal substances. During a

precursory search a baggie of marijuana was located as well as a small baggie containing narcotics. Julian was placed under

arrest and transported to the Kingman Adult Detention Facility and booked on the aforementioned charges without incident.

ENDANGERMENT/CRIMINAL DAMAGE – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested James Loyd Ada, 44, of Lake Havasu City, early Sunday (3/17 morning for

endangerment, criminal damage per domestic violence. At approximately 1:00 a.m. Mohave County Sheriff’s Office received a

call from the Lake Havasu City Medical Center emergency room advising that they had a female subject there who was 23 weeks

pregnant advising that she had been assaulted. Upon their arrival it was learned that the suspect Ada, had physically assaulted

the victim by pushing her and at one point jumping on her back as she was attempting to leave the house and placing her into a

choke hold. Deputies responded to the residence in the 4000 block of Little Finger Dr where they made contact with the suspect

Ada. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Mohave County Substation and booked under the above mentioned

charges without further incident.

Sunday March 17, 2013

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, BULLHEAD CITY — Richard Steven Brunt, 60, was arrested Friday after he reportedly followed his girlfriend to her friend’s house in the 1400 block of Plata Drive. Brunt and his girlfriend got into a loud verbal argument in front of the house, police spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said. Witnesses reported seeing Brunt hitting the victim, she said, and he continued to hit her as he dragged her down the driveway, then left the area. Police were later able to locate Brunt the next morning in the 1300 block of Terrace Drive. He was booked on charges of assault per domestic violence and disorderly conduct per domestic violence. Brunt was taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT, BULLHEAD CITY — Joshua Daniel Winkler, 29, was arrested Saturday after police went to the Riverfront R.V. Park, 1691 Highway 95 for a report of a father and son fighting. Winkler reportedly knocked over a chair, broke a mobile phone and struck a refrigerator and a dining room table. When officers arrived, police Sgt. Paul Holstine said, they could hear an argument taking place. Winkler was booked on a charge of disorderly conduct per domestic violence and taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

TRESPASSING, BULLHEAD CITY — Michael Duane Swanson, 46, was arrested Friday after police were called to Circle K, 1062 Highway 95 for a report of an intoxicated man. Police contacted Swanson, Fromelt said, and learned that he had previously been banned from Circle K. He was booked on a trespassing charge and taken to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center due to his level of intoxication, Fromelt said. He was released from the hospital.


MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT, BULLHEAD CITY — Clinton Andrew Morris, 19, was taken to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center after an accident Friday in the 1700 block of Highway 95. According to witnesses at the scene, a white minivan that was turning left onto Plata Drive off Highway 95 drove in front of a Morris’ Kawasaki motorcycle, causing a collision. The driver of the mini van, 56-year-old Marianne Demille Stock, of Utah, reportedly told officers that she did not see the motorcyclist because the sun was in her eyes. She was cited and released for having no proof of insurance and failure to control to avoid an accident. A hospital spokeswoman said Saturday that Morris had been treated and released.

COURT ARREST, BULLHEAD CITY — John Denny Graham, 42, was arrested Friday when a judge at Bullhead City Municipal Court ordered him taken into custody. He was taken to jail.

WARRANT ARREST, BULLHEAD CITY — Clay Michael Pryor, 39, was arrested Friday in the 1100 block of Hancock Road on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear. He was taken to jail.

Saturday March 16, 2013

On March 6, Lake Havasu City Police Department received a report from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office that it had obtained information from Havasu Landing Resort and Casino management about discrepancies in deposits from ferryboat rides.

The ensuing investigation revealed that money collected for ferryboat fares had been replaced with coupons cut out from newspapers and fictitious daily logs were created to hide the theft. The estimated loss is in excess of $4,000.

Thursday, Lake Havasu City Police Department detectives arrested 51-year-old boat captain, Russell Couch, 38-year-old deck hand, Todd Mason and 45-year-old casino card dealer, Sharon Day for their alleged involvement in the ongoing investigation. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Bureau, Special Investigations Bureau and the Street Crimes Unit worked together on the weeklong investigation that culminated with the execution of two search warrants at local residences. Additional people are believed to be involved and the case is still under investigation.

Couch and Day were charged with committing fraudulent schemes and theft. Mason was charged with committing fraudulent schemes, theft and forgery. All charges are felonies. Couch, Mason and Day were all held on $25,000 bond at their initial court appearance. All three were transferred to the custody of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office.

             

Russell Couch                                                  Todd Mason                                                       Sharon Day

Friday March 15, 2013

SPEEDING/SUSPENDED LICENSE, BULLHEAD CITY — Nathan Robert Diaz, 40,  was arrested Wednesday after pulled over for speeding in the 1600 block of Ramar Road. He was reportedly traveling at about 40 mph in a 25 mph zone. He was cited for driving on a suspended license and speeding and released to a family member. His vehicle was towed for a mandatory 30-day impound.

RACING, BULLHEAD CITY — Police received a report of five vehicles racing on the Bullhead Parkway near Desert Foothills Boulevard. While in the area, an officer reportedly could hear several loud engines. The officer then saw four vehicles, side by side, racing on Desert Foothills, police spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said. The vehicles were all speeding in the posted 35 mph zone, she said. The four vehicles were stopped and drivers Alexandro Ledezma Orozco, 24; Brian Michael Boisclair, 23; and Calvin Wright Evans, 32 were each arrested on charges of reckless driving and racing. The fourth driver, 23-year-old Dustin Lee Burt, was booked on those charges and also driving on a suspended license. Fromelt said Burt’s license is suspended because of a previous highway racing incident. They were taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

WARRANT ARREST, BULLHEAD CITY — Jennifer Maylinda Sparks, 32, was arrested Wednesday in the 800 block of Hancock Road on two outstanding misdemeanor warrants, for failure to pay fines. She was taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

RECKLESS DRIVING, BULLHEAD CITY — Bryan Alexander Avellaneda, 24, was arrested Wednesday after police received a report of a vehicle driving recklessly on Holly Street. Three witnesses said that a silver Honda was speeding (they estimated at about 90 mph) down the street, skidded and ran through a stop sign, Fromelt said. One witness reported being almost hit by the reckless driver, she said. Another witness said she asked the driver, Avellaneda, to slow down after the vehicle stopped near her house, but he used foul language and said he could drive however he wanted to. Police were able to identify the suspect through a check of the vehicle’s license plate and other interviews. Avellaneda was cited and released for endangerment and reckless driving.

 

SHOPLIFTING, BULLHEAD CITY — Maricela Quijada, 20, was arrested Wednesday after she reportedly took some shopping bags from a closed register at Walmart, 2840 Highway 95, and tried to put unpaid merchandise in the bags at the self checkout. An employee confronted her, Fromelt said, and Quijada said it was an accident and that she was going to another register. Quijada then reportedly got a car seat from a shelf and concealed the merchandise in the bags with the car seat and tried to walk out without paying for the items. She was confronted by loss prevention employees. Quijada was cited and released for shoplifting. The total value of the items taken was $354.36.

ALCOHOL OFFENSE, BULLHEAD CITY — Jeffrey Scott Caswell, 44, was arrested Wednesday after officers reportedly spotted him sitting near the front door of a vacant commercial business in the 1300 block of Ramar Road, drinking out of a bottle of beer. He was booked on a charge of public consumption of alcohol and taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

WARRANT ARREST, FORT MOHAVE — Carl John Petersen, 56, of Topock, was arrested Wednesday in the lobby of the Mohave County District II Substation on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for failure to pay fines. Petersen was taken into custody and booked into the jail without incident.

 

WARRANT ARREST, FORT MOHAVE — Patrick Ray Lebleu, 26, of Fort Mohave, was arrested Wednesday in the 2100 block of Camp Mohave Road on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for contempt of court/failure to pay fines. He was taken to the Mohave County District II Substation.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

The Mohave County Sheriffs Office is looking for citizens who are interested in becoming a Volunteer Posse

Member. The Posse is a team of trained citizens who volunteer their time to assist the Sheriff’s Office with nonenforcement

duties and services. The volunteer work performed by Posse members allow deputies the time to focus

on crime prevention and enforcement of state and county laws. Posse members do not take law enforcement action,

carry weapons, or make arrest.

As a member of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Posse you will take pride in knowing that you are making a

difference in your community by assisting in reducing crime and helping to create a positive relationship with members

of the community and the Sheriff’s Office.

Posse members receive training in crime prevention, introduction to law, driver awareness, patrol procedures,

traffic control and radio communications.

Interested citizens must meet the following qualifications; 18 years of age or older, have a positive attitude

towards law enforcement, possess good moral character, have a good driving record, must have no felony

convictions, must be a current U.S. citizen, have a valid Arizona driver’s license, pass a background check and pass

an oral board.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Volunteer Posse you may

stop by the Sheriff’s Office in Kingman at 600 W. Beale Street and pick-up an application. Applications are also

available at the Mohave Valley Substation at 9880 Vanderslice Road or at the Lake Havasu City Substation at 3500

Highway 95. Please contact Deputy Troy Schmotzer or Deputy Ryan Bridges at (928) 753-0756 for any questions.

SCAMS – MOHAVE COUNTY

Mohave County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of scams which appear to be targeting elderly folks.

The ongoing and frequent scam of being notified of winning some type of lottery, inheritance and even the Publisher’s Clearing

House. In most cases, these scammers are using the same method by requesting you to send them money in order to receive

your winnings. At times, these scammers will pressure and even threaten the person into sending them money.

The second scam is where people are attempting to open accounts utilizing their personal information.

For instance, a person in Fort Mohave received an email from Wal-Mart in Bullhead City declining her application for a credit card

in 2012. The person did not submit an application. The same person said most recently she received another email from Wal-

Mart online store saying that her order for a rice cooker and two $50 gift cards had been canceled. The person said the order was

in her name, but the credit card information was her boyfriends. The order indicated that the product would be picked up from a

Wal-Mart store in Indiana. Lastly, a person in Mohave Valley reported that he received a call from a credit card company asking him to verify some information for an application. The person advised that he did not apply for a credit card. The person further advised that the

caller was trying to get his personal information which he did not supply.

These incidents are believed to be attempted scams and the Sheriff’s Office would like to caution residents. Always be cautious

when it comes to giving personal information or sending money. If you suspect fraud, contact your local law enforcement office.

WARRANT ARREST – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Carl John Petersen, 56, of Topock, Wednesday (3/13) afternoon on an outstanding

warrant. Approximately 2:10 p.m., deputies contacted Petersen in the lobby of the Mohave County District II Substation. A record

check showed Petersen to have a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Bullhead City Justice Court. Petersen was

taken into custody and booked into the jail without incident.

WARRANT ARREST – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Patrick Ray Lebleu, 26, of Fort Mohave, Wednesday (3/13) evening on an outstanding

warrant. Approximately 10:40 p.m., deputies contacted Lebleu during a traffic stop in the 2100 block of Camp Mohave Road. A

record check showed Lebleu to have a contempt of court for failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Bullhead City

Municipal Court. Lebleu was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District

II Substation.

Accident on Northern puts one in hospital

A silver minivan rear-ended another car in the 1900 block of Northern. Several individuals responded to help, since it was evident something was wrong in the minivan, the elderly male driver was unresponsive and the engine was still running. No one could get him to open the door, and evidently no one wanted to break the window to get him out. Sheriff deputy arrived and broke the right rear window, but for some reason did not go to the drivers window. Fireman arrived about 7 minutes after accident and broke drivers window to extricate the driver and immediately started CPR. They were still giving CPR when he left in the ambulance. The drivers condition is unknown at this time.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Mohave County Probation Department
Most Wanted

 As of March 13, 2013,   there is an outstanding warrant for each individual listed below.

Northrup, Cory Joseph
DOB: 04/17/91 White Male 5’7   160 lbs
Eyes:  Bro   Hair:  Bro
Offense:  Theft, Class 6 Undesignated Offense
DOW:  02/26/13

Northrup

Pena, Michelle Elena
DOB:  08/27/80 White Male 5’4 225 Lbs
Eyes: Bro  Hair: Bro
Offense:  Child/Vulnerable Adult Abuse, Class 6 Felony
DOW: 2/27/13

Pena

The following individuals have been apprehended:

Horton, Tracy Lee
Offense:  Child/Vul Adult Abuse and Poss Drug Paraphernalia,  both Class 6 Undesignated Offenses
DOW:  02/15/13   DOC: 03/06/13

Horton

Dietze-Racher, Stephanie Kay
Offense:  Criminal Trespass in the 1st Degree, Class 6 Undesignated Offense
DOW:  02/05/13   DOC: 03/05/13

Dietze-Racher

Swinney, Justin Sunshine Blue
Offense: Possession of Marijuana for Sale, Class 6 Undesignated Offense
DOW:  02/08/13   DOC:  03/05/13

Swinney

McCarty, Thomas Allen
Offense:  Possess Use Drug Paraphernalia, Class 1 Misdemeanor
DOW:  11/09/12   DOC:  03/04/13

McCarty

 

If you have any information on any of the individuals listed, DO NOT approach or attempt to apprehend.  Please contact the Mohave County Probation Department Absconder Apprehension Unit at 928-716-4402, Silent Witness at  888-227-8780 or any area law enforcement agency.

TRESPASSING – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Timothy Scott Roberts, 52, of Fort Mohave, Tuesday (3/12) morning for trespassing,

misdemeanor. Approximately 7:38 a.m., deputies responded to a trespasser in the 1500 block of Courtney Place. Upon arrival,

deputies contacted the reporting party, the landlord of the apartment complex. The reporting party advised that Roberts was

trespassed by deputies on Monday (3/11). Deputies confirmed that Roberts was trespassed from the complex. Deputies

contacted Roberts and took him into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II

Substation.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Robert William May, 46, of Lake Havasu City, Tuesday (3/12) morning for assault per

domestic violence, misdemeanor. Approximately 8:50 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the area of Craggy Wash in reference to

a delayed domestic violence report per a Ranger with Bureau of Land Management. Upon arrival, the BLM Ranger showed

deputies the campsite location, about two miles into the desert. Deputies observed a 2000 Chevy Van. Deputies contacted a 51-

year-old female victim. The victim said that while drinking alcohol Monday (3/11) evening with May, her friend, that he became

irate. The victim reported that May grabbed her by her hair and threw her out of the van. Deputies observed the victim to have a

bruise under her left eye. Deputies contacted May. May was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and

booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Daniel Vincent Ortiz, 43, of Kingman, early Tuesday (3/12) evening an outstanding

warrant. Approximately 6:00 p.m., deputies contacted Ortiz in the 1900 block of Suffock Avenue in an unrelated incident. A

record check showed Ortiz to have a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Kingman Justice Court. Ortiz was taken

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

EXTREME DUI/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Dean Arthur Stratton, 51, of Kingman, early Tuesday (3/12) evening for DUI, DUI with

a blood alcohol concentration over .08%, extreme DUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .15% and less than 20% and

possession of drug paraphernalia, all misdemeanors. Deputies observed a Cadillac traveling 50 miles per hour in a posted 25

mph zone. Approximately 6:20 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Northern Avenue at Baker Drive and contacted Stratton,

the driver. Deputies smelled an odor of alcohol on Stratton. During conversations with Stratton, he admitted to have been

drinking. Following the field sobriety tests (FST’s), Stratton was taken into custody and transported to the Mohave County

Sheriff’s Office where an analysis revealed his blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be .196%. A search of Stratton revealed a

pipe with burnt residue. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail without incident. The vehicle was towed

from the scene.

WARRANT ARREST – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Dana Boren, 39, of Golden Valley, late Monday (3/11) afternoon on an outstanding

warrant. Approximately 4:28 p.m., deputies contacted Boren in the 3600 block of Amado Road in an unrelated incident. A record

check showed Boren to have a failure to appear felony warrant issued by Mohave County Superior Court. Boren was taken into

custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

The body of Parker resident Phillip Forbis, 39, who had been missing since the late evening of Feb. 28, was recovered Monday morning off the shoreline of the Colorado River near Patria Flats Park, approximately six miles north of Parker.

La Paz County Sheriff’s spokesman Lt. William Poindexter said the cause of death is under investigation.

 Forbis was last seen at approximately 11:30 p.m. Feb. 28 heading toward the parking lot at the Roadrunner Bar.

A friend had dropped Forbis off at the bar at 6:30 p.m. that evening. Forbis was employed at the Sundance Saloon, doing clean-up work.

Sheriff’s spokesman Sgt. Donald Schlecht said the sheriff’s office and the Buckskin Fire Department had searched the shoreline between the Sundance Saloon and Moovalya Keys. They also used divers around the docks at Roadrunner, as there were reports he had earlier been seen around the docks. They also walked Riverside Drive between Sundance and Moovalya Keys, as well as searched areas along the highway.

Schlecht said they also contacted his cell phone carrier in an attempt to locate him by his phone, but were told this could not be done as the phone was either turned off or broken.

Persons with any information about this case whereabouts are asked to call the La Paz County Sheriff’s Office at 928-669-6141.

THEFT/WEAPONS OFFENSE – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Joseph Thomas Smith, 46, of Golden Valley, late Monday (3/11) morning for theft of

means of transportation and possession of a weapon by prohibited person, felonies. At about 8:00 a.m., deputies located a

reported stolen Lincoln Town car parked at a residence in the 4100 block of Canelo Road. Deputies had knowledge that Smith

was seen driving a Lincoln Town car to this residence a few days prior. Deputies contacted the homeowner. The homeowner

advised that Smith does not live at this residence but Smith was last seen driving the vehicle. Approximately 11:00 a.m., deputies

contacted Smith in the 600 block of Tonto Road. During conversations with Smith, he admitted to taking the vehicle after he

worked to get it started. Smith was taken into custody without incident. Deputies found Smith to be in possession of a weapon. A

record check showed Smith to have been convicted of felony charges. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County

Jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Smith

2X’S AGGRAVATED ASSAULT/2X’S ENDANGERMENT – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Robert Wesley Cowan, 36, of Golden Valley, Monday (3/11) morning for aggravated

assault per domestic violence, endangerment per domestic violence, aggravated assault and endangerment, felonies.

Saturday (3/9) deputies responded to the area of Boundary Cone Road. The reporting party advised dispatch that she and a

friend were traveling in a blue Jeep on Boundary Cone Road. The reporting party further advised that Cowan, her boyfriend, was

driving aggressively as he followed them in his white Hyundai Santa Fe. The reporting party said that Cowan rammed his vehicle

twice into their vehicle. Deputies contacted the reporting party, a 29-year-old female victim, on Boundary Cone Road near

milepost 12. The victim said that she was passenger while the jeep was being driven by a friend, a 42-year-old male victim. Both

victims were not injured. Deputies observed damage to the rear bumper and the driver side rear passenger door of the jeep.

An Attempt to Locate was issued for Cowan and his vehicle to local law enforcement. Deputies attempted to locate Cowan

without success. Monday (3/11) morning, at about 10:15 a.m., deputies observed Cowan traveling in a white Hyundai. Deputies

conducted a traffic stop in the 1300 block of Aztec Road where he was taken into custody without incident. Deputies observed

blue paint on the front bumper of Cowan’s vehicle. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Cowen

WARRANT ARREST – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Ray Eugene Periandri, 48, of Bullhead City, Monday (3/11) afternoon on a parole

violation felony warrant issued out of Arizona Department of Corrections. Approximately 4:00 p.m., a citizen flagged down

deputies as they were patrolling the area of Camp Mohave and Andrew Street. The citizen was concerned about a possible

disturbance near a parked white vehicle, south of their location. Deputies responded and observed a male subject walking east,

away from the vehicle. Deputies contacted the male subject identified as Periandri in the 1400 block of Camino Oro. Periandri

advised that he was involved in an argument with his girlfriend regarding problems with their vehicle. A record check showed

Periandri to have an outstanding warrant. Periandri was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into

the Mohave County District II Substation.

RESISTING ARREST/FALSE REPORT – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Cheryl Ann Dodson-Hickle, 29, of Kingman, Monday (3/11) evening for resisting arrest,

a warrant issued by Mohave County Superior Court for unlawful means of transportation, burglary and theft, both felonies, and

false report to law enforcement, misdemeanor. Approximately 8:10 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 3500 block of

Ryan Avenue. Deputies contacted four male occupants and a female occupant. The female passenger falsely identified herself.

Deputies repeatedly asked the female subject for her identity, but she refused. As deputies were taking the female subject into

custody, she pulled her hand away and began to walk away. After a brief struggle, deputies restrained the female subject.

Eventually, deputies determined the female subject to be Dodson-Hickle. A record check showed Dodson-Hickle to have an

outstanding warrant. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Dodson-Hickle

WARRANTS ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Steven Michael Normoyle, 30, of Kingman, late Monday (3/11) morning on two

misdemeanor warrants for contempt of court issued by Kingman Justice Court and Lake Havasu City Municipal Court.

Approximately 11:07 a.m., deputies contacted Normoyle in the 3900 block of Northfield Avenue regarding his outstanding

warrants where he was taken into custody without incident. Normoyle was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

WARRANTS ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Brett James Pinnell, 19, of Kingman, early Monday (3/11) morning on outstanding

warrants. Approximately 5:03 a.m., deputies contacted Pinnell during a traffic stop in the 3000 block of Northern Avenue. A

record check showed Pinnell to have a failure to appear felony warrant issued by Mohave County Superior Court and a failure to

pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Kingman Justice Court. Pinnell was taken into custody without incident. He was

transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Monday, March 11, 2013

Lake Havasu City police and SWAT team recently arrested six citizens for an array of alleged drug crimes near a local elementary school.

According to police reports, 31-year-old Michael A. Nichols; 22-year-old Sara R. Reid; 31-year-old Brandon K. Meek; 24-year-old Jeremiah A. Nichols; 27-year-old Amber N. Nichols; and 31-year-old Ryan D. Keller, all of Havasu, were arrested after police served a search warrant at a residence in the 3400 block of Oro Grande Boulevard about 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28.

Investigations determined Meek, Michael Nichols and Reid, all whom shared a bedroom at the residence, possessed methamphetamines and heroin and syringes loaded separately with liquid heroin and liquid methamphetamines. Four cellphones, two digital scales, two drug ledgers also were seized from the trio’s room.

Meek and Michael Nichols each were charged with alleged possession of dangerous drugs, possession of narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of dangerous drugs in a drug-free school zone. All are felony charges.

Keller, Jeremiah Nichols and Amber Nichols each were charged with alleged possession of drug paraphernalia.

Measurements determined the residence to be a distance of 260 feet from Oro Grande Elementary School, at 1250 Pawnee Drive; and 225 feet from New Day Daycare/school, at 3438 Oro Grande Boulevard. The distances are within the 300 feet of a designated drug-free school zone.

Bullhead City Police Auxiliary Member

 and Booking Officer Robert Sheridan (left) fingerprints children during the 26th Annual National Night Out at Mohave Electric Cooperative. (Bullhead City Police Image)

 

A boy asked this officer, who was taking a routine vandalism report at an elementary school, if he was a cop, because his mother told him a cop would always help him when he needed it.  When the cop replied, yes, I am a cop, the boy asked him to help tie his shoe. 

 

EXTREME DUI – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Rebecca Ford Longaker, 62, of Lake Havasu City, early Friday (3/8) evening for DUI,

DUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .08%, extreme DUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .15% and less than 20%,

and a failure to appear warrant on a prior DUI issued by Lake Havasu City Justice Court, all misdemeanors. Approximately 6:02

p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Price Drive and London Bridge Road. Deputies contacted Longaker, the

driver, and smelled a heavy odor of alcohol on her. During conversations with Longaker, she admitted to having six beers earlier.

Following the field sobriety tests (FST’s), Longaker was taken into custody and transported to the Mohave County District III

Substation where an analysis revealed her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be .170%. She was booked into the jail without

incident. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

 

Officer Mike Hill of the Jennings, La. Police Department  with his favorite ‘back-up’ Blaize Richards, who was given a uniform for his 18^th birthday. Blaize, who is menatally disabled, has always aspired to be an officer, so Hill did everything to make that dream a reality, even bringing him by the department and visiting to show off his new squad.  (Facebook Image) Full Story

 

WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Anthony Paul Lopez, 29, of Sun City, early Saturday (3/9) afternoon on an outstanding

warrant. At about 1:30 p.m., deputies observed a white pontoon boat traveling southbound in Thompson Bay with an excessive

wake in a posted no wake zone. The watercraft was traveling approximately 20 miles per hour and towing a subject on a

wakeboard. Deputies conducted a traffic stop and contacted the operator identified as Lopez. A record check showed Lopez to

have a failure to appear misdemeanor warrant issued out of Maricopa County. Lopez was taken into custody without incident. He

was transported to Contact Point and later transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation. He was also

cited for a wake violation.

WARRANT ARREST – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested David Marshall Roden, 41, of Chino Hills, CA, late Saturday (3/9) evening on a failure

to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu City Justice Court. Approximately 11:30 p.m., deputies conducted a

traffic stop at the intersection of Highway 95 and Laguna Road. A record check showed Roden to have an outstanding warrant.

Roden was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT/CRIMINAL DAMAGE – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Cory James Moore, 25, of Kingman, late Sunday (3/10) morning for aggravated

assault on a law enforcement officer, felony, and criminal damage per domestic violence, misdemeanor. Approximately 11:44

a.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 3100 block of Snavely Avenue. Upon arrival, deputies contacted

a 24-year-old female victim. The victim advised that she and Moore, her boyfriend, had gotten into an argument the night before

and she left the residence. The victim further advised that she returned to the residence this morning with her brother to gather

her property. The victim reported that Moore went outside and disabled the vehicle they were driving. Deputies contacted Moore.

During conversations with Moore, he admitted to disabling the vehicle by pulling the starter and fuel pump from the fuse box.

As deputies were taking Moore into custody, he resisted their orders and he would not comply with their commands. Deputies

further restrained Moore and took him into custody. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail without further

incident.

Moore

Friday, March 8, 2013

DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Dauine James Hanson, 43, of Kingman on Thursday (3/7) evening for

possession of drug paraphernalia and taking contraband into a correctional facility, felonies and a misdemeanor

warrant. Approximately 8:00 pm, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Butler Way and Butler Avenue.

Deputies contacted the driver, identified as Hanson. A record check showed Hanson to have a warrant for failure to

pay child support issued out of Yavapai County. Hanson was taken into custody without incident. Hanson was

transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. While at the jail, detention officers discovered Hanson to be in

possession of a plastic bag containing a white residue.

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael Wayne Fox, 45, of Kingman on Thursday (3/7) for outstanding

misdemeanor warrants. Approximately 8:20 pm, deputies contacted Fox in the 1600 block of Devlin Avenue. A

record check showed Fox to have a warrant for failure to pay fines issued by Kingman Justice Court and contributing

to the delinquency of a minor issued by Kingman Municipal Court. Fox was taken into custody without incident. Fox

was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Patricia Ann West, 52, of Kingman on Tuesday (3/5) morning for an

outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Approximately 11:30 am, deputies contacted West in the area of College Drive

and Sierra Lane. A record check showed West to have a warrant for issuing a bad check issued by Kingman Justice

Court. West was taken into custody without incident. West was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

TRESPASSING/ORDINANCE VIOLATION, BULLHEAD CITY — Robert Bruce Hickerson, 59, was arrested Tuesday after police responded to a trespassing report at Terrible Herbst, 1815 Highway 95. Hickerson was reportedly going through trash receptacles near the vacuum cleaning units. A Terrible Herbst employee had asked Hickerson to leave the area, police spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said, but he refused. Hickerson was cited and released for trespassing and violating city code concerning unauthorized use of a waste receptacle.
 

WARRANT ARREST/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, BULLHEAD CITY — Tracey Lee Horton, 30, was arrested Wednesday after a traffic stop at Coral Reef Drive and Clearwater Drive on a vehicle in which she was a passenger. The driver and passengers were checked for warrants, Fromelt said, and Horton had an outstanding felony warrant for a probation violation. Some baggies containing methamphetamine residue were reportedly located in Horton’s purse. She was booked on the warrant and a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia and taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman. The driver was given a verbal warning for no tail lights.

AGGRAVATED DUI, BULLHEAD CITY — John Charles Ellison, 61, was arrested after police reportedly observed his vehicle weaving on the roadway and suspected that he was under the influence of alcohol. he was pulled over near Bryan Drive and Baseline Road and showed signs of intoxication, Fromelt said. Ellison reportedly told police that he had taken some prescription medication before driving. The officer reportedly could also smell alcohol on him. A check revealed that Ellison has a suspended driver license because of a previous DUI, with an interlock device required. The vehicle he was driving did not have an interlock device installed, Fromelt said. Ellison was taken to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center for a blood draw, then booked on a felony aggravated DUI charge and taken to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

WEAPONS OFFENSE – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call on Tuesday (3/5) afternoon at a residence in the 4000 block of

Irving Avenue. Approximately 3:00 pm, deputies spoke with the reporting party who advised they could hear a verbal

argument at the residence. The reporting party told deputies that during the incident, shots were fired. The reporting

party advised that shortly after, two vehicles were observed leaving the scene. A description of the two vehicles

involved were given to deputies. Deputies checked the residence and located blood at the front door. After a search

of the residence, deputies could not locate anyone inside. On Wednesday (3/6), deputies responded to the residence

to conduct follow-up. Deputies located a vehicle in the back yard, matching the description of one of the vehicles

involved in Tuesday’s incident. A record check showed the vehicle to have been reported stolen. Deputies spoke

with two occupants inside the residence and discovered that Nolan Gene Martin, 36, and Manuel Ricardo Duvall Jr.,

19, of Kingman were also inside and both had outstanding arrest warrants. Deputies also were advised that Martin

was armed with a sawed-off shotgun. Deputies then spoke with Gina Maria Denubilo, 32, of Kingman who was inside

the residence. During conversations with Denubilo, she lied to deputies about Martin and Duvall being inside the

home. Deputies learned that Denubilo had left two children inside the residence. Denubilo was taken into custody for

child abuse, child endangerment and hindering prosecution, all felonies. Deputies received a search warrant for the

residence and it was determined that Duvall, Martin and the two 4 year-old children were inside. Mohave County

Sheriff’s Office Tactical Operations Unit was called out along with hostage negotiators. The children were able to be

removed from the residence through a window. Efforts to communicate with the Martin and Duvall were continued

with the subjects still inside. After conversations, Duvall exited the residence and was taken into custody. A record

check showed Duvall to have three outstanding warrants for failure to pay fines issued by Kingman Municipal Court.

Duvall was also charged with endangerment and child abuse, both felonies for remaining inside the barricaded

residence and not assisting the two children. After confirming that Martin was still inside the residence, the Tactical

Operations Unit continued communication with him. The TOU team deployed tear gas into the home causing Martin

to exit the residence through a broken window. Martin was taken into custody with further incident. Martin was

arrested for a felony fugitive from justice warrant issued out of Nevada. Martin was also arrested for child abuse and

endangerment, felonies. Investigations are on-going regarding the stolen vehicle.

After the arrests, Jimmy Lee Clouse, 58, of Kingman entered the scene and began to yell and cause a disturbance.

When Clouse was approached by law enforcement, he struck a detective in the face breaking his glasses. Clouse

was taken into custody for aggravated assault on a peace officer, a felony and criminal damage, a misdemeanor.

Denubilo, Duvall, Martin and Clouse were all transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

   

Gina Maria Denubilo                    Manual Ricardo Duvall Jr.                     Nolan Gene Martin                           Jimmy Lee Clouse

DRUGS – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Julia Kristine Rowe, 43, of Kingman on Wednesday (3/6) morning for

possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies and knowingly displaying a false license

plate, a misdemeanor. Approximately 8:30 am, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 3000 block of Northern

Avenue. A record check of the license plate showed it belonging to a different vehicle. Rowe was taken into custody

without incident. A search revealed Rowe to be in possession of a pipe with burnt marijuana residue. After speaking

with Rowe, she advised deputies that another pipe and a plastic bag containing a white substance where inside the

center console of the vehicle. Deputies located the items and a field test showed the white powder substance to be

methamphetamine. The vehicle was towed from the scene. Rowe was transported and booked into the Mohave

County Jail.

WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Debra Louise Effinger, 49, of Kingman on Wednesday (3/6) afternoon for

an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Deputies contacted Effinger at a residence in the 3700 block of Neal Avenue.

A record check showed Effinger to have a warrant for probation violation issued by Kingman Municipal Court.

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

*Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 *

Kingman Municipal Warrant Program

 In an effort to reduce the number of active warrants, The Kingman Municipal Court will be publishing all warrants during the months of March and April.  During those months, any person with an active warrant will not be taken to jail if they voluntarily appear.  A spokesperson for the Court indicates there are 1,500 plus warrants currently on file.  Most of the warrants are from the years 2007 to present for various offenses to include failure to appear, failure to pay fines, fees and restitution, and failure to comply with court orders.  “We want to encourage individuals who may be in fear of arrest and jail to come in during these months so they will no longer be looking over their shoulders.  This is the opportunity to make a new commitment to taking care of business.” the Court spokesperson said.   The warrants will be published daily as of March 11, 2013 at the City of Kingman website cityofkingman.gov and the Mohave County Courts website mohavecourts.az.gov

KINGMAN MUNICIPAL COURT WALK-IN WARRANTS

During the months of March and April you may appear at the KINGMAN MUNICIPAL COURT, 219 N. 4^TH STREET as follows:

Wednesdays                      1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

        Thursdays                           10:00 am – 11:30 am

 Fridays                                  9:00 am – 11:00 am

 YOU WILL NOT GO TO JAIL IF YOU WALK-IN ON YOUR WARRANT

 New warrants will be added to the lists daily.

The warrant lists can be accessed online at mohavecourts.az.gov or cityofkingman.gov.

The lists will also be published in the weekly Dollar Saver.

FAILURE TO APPEAR WARRANTS 

FAILURE TO COMPLY WARRANTS

FAILURE TO PAY WARRANTS

Lowther 

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Emily Jordan Turnbow, 19, of Kingman on Friday (3/1) evening for

resisting arrest, a felony, domestic violence/assault and disorderly conduct, misdemeanors. Approximately 9:00 pm,

deputies responded to a call at a residence in the 3500 block of Northfield Avenue. As deputies arrived at the

residence, a female could be heard yelling. Deputies entered the home and observed a male subject restraining a

female, identified as Turnbow. The male advised Turnbow had arrived at the residence intoxicated and began to

become belligerent. The male subject reported that Turnbow attempted to assault him. The male advised he had to

restrain Turnbow until deputies arrived. Deputies attempted to speak with Turnbow who was still belligerent. As

deputies attempted to handcuff Turnbow, she became combative and began to kick deputies. During the incident,

Turnbow also bit a deputy. After a short struggle, Turnbow was taken into custody. Turnbow was transported and

booked into the Mohave County Jail.

TRESPASSING – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Zechariah Alexander Bell, 25 and Scott Allen Bell, 50, both of Kingman on

Saturday (3/2) afternoon for trespassing, a felony. Approximately 1:00 pm, deputies responded to a residence in the

3600 block of Ryan Avenue. Deputies contacted Z. Bell who advised that he lived at the residence. Deputies then

contacted S. Bell who advised he did not live at the residence but was there during the day to look at the property.

Also inside the residence were two small children. Deputies observed the residence had no running water and no

electricity. Deputies observed the conditions of the residence to be extremely unsanitary. The children also appeared

to be dirty and were hungry. After supplying the children with food, Child Protective Services was contacted and took

custody of the children. After speaking further with the Bell’s, deputies contacted the property owner. The property

owner advised that neither of them had permission to be at the residence. Z. Bell and S. Bell were taken into

custody without incident. Z. Bell and S. Bell were transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

CRIMINAL DAMAGE – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Daniel Ray Burns II, 25, of Mohave Valley on Sunday (3/3) for criminal

damage, a misdemeanor. Approximately 7:30 pm, deputies responded to a call at a business in the 10200 block of

Harbor Avenue. Deputies contacted an employee of the business who reported that customers had advised her of a

suspicious person in the parking lot. The employee advised she went outside and observed a male subject on the

side of the building near the air conditioning units before he took off running. After receiving a description of the male

subject, deputies identified him as Burns. Deputies contacted Burns at a residence in the 10300 block of Empire

Road. After speaking with Burns, he admitted to damaging the air conditioning units. Burns was taken into custody

without incident. Burns was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

DUI – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested John Patrick Loughman, 72, of Indianapolis, Ind., on Saturday (3/2)

morning for DUI and DUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .08%, misdemeanors. Approximately 1:00 am,

deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 68 at Adobe Road. Deputies contacted the driver, identified as

Loughman. Deputies smelled an odor of alcohol on Loughman. During conversations with Loughman, he admitted to

drinking. Following field sobriety tests (FST’s), Loughman was taken into custody and transported to the Mohave

County Jail an analysis revealed his blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be .114%. Loughman was booked into the

jail without incident. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

CRIMINAL DAMAGE – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Caroline M. Gaston, 44, of Kingman on Sunday (3/3) for criminal damage

and trespassing, misdemeanors. On Saturday (3/2), deputies responded to a call at a residence in the 600 block of

Salt Road and contacted the victim. The victim reported that he arrived home and discovered his motorcycle had

been pushed over, receiving approximately $900.00 in damages. The victim told deputies he checked his surveillance

cameras and observed Gaston knocking over the motorcycle. Deputies contacted Gaston at her residence in the

2400 block of Karen Avenue. Gaston told deputies she knocked the motorcycle over accidentally. Gaston was taken

into custody without incident. Gaston was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

BURGLARY/WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested James Walter Adcock, 30, and Kasey Lee Hanks, 29, both of Kingman, early Thursday

(2/28) afternoon. Adcock was arrested for burglary, felony. Hanks was arrested on a felony warrant for failure to appear issued

by Mohave County Superior Court. At about 11:22 a.m., deputies responded to a theft report at a residence in the 4000 block of

Lum Avenue. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the reporting party, a homeowner. The homeowner reported that someone had

stolen her outdoor house air conditioner. During the investigation, deputies received a tip that the unit was inside a neighbor’s

shed. Deputies contacted the neighbor and got consent to search the shed. Deputies observed a ground unit air conditioner

which had been torn apart to be scraped. Deputies contacted Adcock and Hanks inside the residence. A record check showed

Hanks to have an outstanding warrant. Hanks was taken into custody with incident. Adcock initially denied any involvement with

the unit in the shed. During conversations with Adcock, he said that as he was walking in the alley he observed a male subject in

the yard. Further conversations with Adcock, he said that he asked the male subject if he could have the air conditioning unit and

the male subject advised that he could. Adcock was taken into custody with incident. They were transported and booked into the

Mohave County Jail.

RESISTING ARREST/WARRANT ARREST – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Matthew Michael Herndon, 30, of Fort Mohave, early Thursday (2/28) evening on a

felony warrant issued by for Bullhead City Justice Court for criminal trespassing and two counts of aggravated assault along with a

misdemeanor charge for resisting arrest. Deputies received a tip regarding the whereabouts of a wanted person identified as

Herndon. Approximately 5:38 p.m., deputies responded to a residence in the 1600 block of Segovia Way. As deputies

approached the residence, they observed two male subjects inside the garage and someone hiding in the shadows of the north

side of the property. Deputies further observed the subject, matching Herndon’s description, running behind the property towards

Rinaldi Way. Deputies followed the subject in their patrol unit. Shortly thereafter, deputies caught up with the subject at the

intersection of Rinaldi Way and Rinaldi Circle. Deputies exited their vehicle and ordered the subject to stop which he complied.

The subject was identified as Herndon. Herndon was taken into custody without further incident. He was transported and booked

into the Mohave County District II Substation.

WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kevin Glen Hughes, 52, of Lake Havasu City, Thursday (2/28) morning on an

outstanding warrant. Approximately 7:35 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop at London Bridge Road and Showplace Avenue.

Deputies contacted Hughes, the driver. A record check showed Hughes to have a contempt of court misdemeanor warrant for

possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia issued by Lake Havasu City Justice Court. Hughes was taken into custody

without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation. The vehicle was towed from the

scene.

WARRANT ARREST – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Melvin William Olson, 62, of Fort Mohave, Wednesday (2/27) morning on an

outstanding warrant. Approximately 6:35 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop at Highway 95 and Camino Colorado. Deputies

contacted Olson, the driver. A record check showed Olson to have a misdemeanor warrant for assault issued by Bullhead City

Justice Court. Olson 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.

THEFT – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kristopher Allen Pazolt, 25, of Kingman, early Wednesday (2/27) afternoon for theft of

a credit card, felony. Investigations began Monday (2/25) when a 19-year-old female victim came into the Sheriff’s Office to report

that her wallet and her bank card had been stolen from her vehicle last week. The victim further reported that her bank card was

illegally used three times at a convenience store in Kingman on Friday (2/22). Further investigations with store employee’s and

video surveillance tape determined that Pazolt used the victims’ bank card to purchase energy drinks, a soda and cigarettes.

Approximately 12:34 p.m., deputies contacted Pazolt in the 4300 block of Stockton Hill Road. During conversations with Pazolt,

he said that a friend of his asked him to go to the store and make purchases using the bank card. Further conversations with

Pazolt, he said that he didn’t realize until later that day that the bank card belonged to someone else besides his friend. Pazolt

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

Pazolt

MARIJUANA/WARRANT ARREST – CEDAR HILLS (EAST OF KINGMAN)

Mohave County Sheriff’s detectives arrested Morris Bradford Lyster, 42, of Kingman, Wednesday (2/27) afternoon for possession

of marijuana and a contempt of court warrant issued by Kingman Municipal Court, both misdemeanors. At about 2:15 p.m.,

detectives observed two subjects with a broken down vehicle in the middle of Dog Leg Road near Four Wheel Drive Road. Upon

contact, detectives observed the male subject trying to conceal something in his front pocket. Detectives contacted both subjects

identified as Lyster and Kris Leonore Madson, 52, of Kingman. Detectives found Lyster to be in possession of marijuana and

Madson to be in possession of a pipe with burnt residue. During conversations with Lyster and Madson, they both admitted to

smoking marijuana earlier. A record check showed Lyster to have an outstanding warrant. Lyster was taken into custody without

incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. Madson was cited and released on a misdemeanor

charge for possession of drug paraphernalia.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Garrick Edmund Gartner, 19, of Fort Mohave, Wednesday (2/27) afternoon for criminal

damage per domestic violence and disorderly conduct per domestic violence, misdemeanors. Approximately 3:14 p.m., deputies

responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 2300 block of East River Valley Road. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Gartner.

Gartner advised that his sister called the Sheriff’s Office because they were in an argument. Gartner further advised that his sister

and his father left the residence. Gartner said that the argument started because his dog had gotten out of the fence and ran

away. Gartner further said that he broke a door in the residence out of frustration and his dad owns the residence.

Deputies contacted Gartner’s father, a 57-year-old male victim, via the telephone. The victim reported that Gartner lost control

when his sister refused to help him find his dog. The victim further reported that Gartner put his body through a bedroom door

after he punched the door. Gartner was taken into custody without incident. The victim responded to the residence. Deputies

observed the bedroom door was completely destroyed with pieces on the bedroom floor. Gartner was transported and booked

into the Mohave County District II Substation.

SHOPLIFTING/SUSPENDED LICENSE/WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested James Lonnie Sowder, 37, of Kingman, late Wednesday (2/27) evening for driving with

a suspended license and a probation violation warrant issued by Kingman Justice Court on original charge of purse snatching –

no force. Deputies observed a dark blue Chevrolet Blazer traveling northbound on Stockton Hill Road from Northern Avenue.

Deputies recognized the vehicle from an attempt to locate in reference to a shoplifting incident that occurred on Friday (2/22) at an

outlet store located in the 2100 block of Gordon Drive. Deputies determined the vehicle was traveling 44 miles per hour in a

posted 35 mph zone. Approximately 11:45 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop at Stockton Hill Road and College Drive.

Deputies contacted Sowder, the driver. A record check showed Sowder to have a suspended driver’s license and an active

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

The vehicle was towed from the scene. Further investigations determined Sowder to be the same person as seen in the video

surveillance tape that took a pair of shoes from the store without paying for them. In reviewing Sowder’s property, deputies

located the reported stolen shoes with stickers still affixed to the inside of the shoe. Deputies compared the number of the shoe

on the tag of the tongue which matched the shoplifting report. Deputies contacted Sowder. During conversations with Sowder, he

said that he was in the store, but that doesn’t mean anything. Sowder was additionally charged with shoplifting, a misdemeanor.

ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE:   

UPDATE

Suspects Identified

Jewelry Store Robbery

Bullhead City Police have identified the two suspects in the recent jewelry store robbery.
     On January 8^th, two male suspects robbed Feil Jewelers, located in the 2100 block of Highway 95, by grabbing a display tray full of rings out of the store owner’s grasp. Photos of surveillance video were released to the media. After seeing the suspects in the local newspaper, Mohave Eye Center reported that the same two males had shoplifted some sunglasses just hours before they committed the jewelry store robbery. Detectives also received tips from the public assisting police in identifying the suspects as Robert Wayne Hill, 42, and William Jack Ward, 40, both of Lake Havasu City.

     Further investigation revealed that Ward and Hill had sold the stolen rings to a second-hand dealer in Laughlin, NV on the same date as the robbery. Police also discovered that on the following day, Ward’s girlfriend, Krysta Ann Martinez, 28, of Lake Havasu City, also sold some of the stolen jewelry in Laughlin. Police seized a total of ten rings, valued at approximately $8,500, and the jewelry was returned back to the victim.

     Hill and Ward are still outstanding and are wanted on charges of burglary, robbery and possession of stolen property. Martinez also faces charges in this investigation.

    If anyone has any information on their whereabouts, please contact the Bullhead City Police Department at (928) 763-9200 or (928) 763-1999 and ask for Detective Charles English. If spotted in Laughlin, please call the Las Vegas Metro substation at (702) 298-2223.

INJURY ACCIDENT – YUCCA

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a two vehicle injury accident that occurred in the area of South Apache Road and

West Alamo Road late Tuesday (2/26) morning. At about 10:36 a.m. deputies responded to the scene of where two vehicles

collided head-on. Yucca Fire Department personnel responded. Each vehicle had a driver only and both drivers were transported

to Kingman Regional Medical Center by River Medical ambulance. Initial investigations determined that one vehicle was in the

opposing lane of traffic at the crest of a hill. This accident remains under investigation.

2X’S TRESPASSING/2X’S DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – BEAVER DAM (AZ STRIP)

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Sheldon Keane Beagles, 24, and Heather Marie Glass, 32, both of Cedar City, Utah,

Tuesday (2/26) morning. Lemley and Glass were arrested for trespassing and possession of drug paraphernalia, misdemeanors.

At about 6:30 a.m., deputies responded to a burglary in progress at a residence in the 800 block of North Lake Mead. An Officer

from Arizona Department of Public Safety responded and assisted. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the reporting party, a

homeowner. Investigations determined the homeowner was informed by neighbors that numerous people were breaking into his

residence. The homeowner said that he responded to his house and confronted four people. The homeowner further said that

two suspects stayed while two fled in a truck. Deputies contacted the two suspects identified as Beagles and Glass. Beagles and

Glass were taken into custody without incident. Deputies found them both to be in possession of syringes and a spoon rolled in a

washcloth. They were transported and booked into the Mesquite Jail.

SUSPENDED LICENSE – TOPOCK

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Virginia Ellen Fuller, 38, of Topock, Tuesday (2/26) morning for driving with a

suspended license, misdemeanor. Approximately 9:05 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of East Powell Lake

Road and South Cove Parkway. Deputies contacted Fuller, the driver. A record check showed Fuller to have a suspended

driver’s license. Fuller 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 Kylee Kay McFadyen, 19, of Kingman, early Tuesday (2/26) evening on a failure to

appear misdemeanor warrant issued by Kingman Municipal Court. Deputies received information of the whereabouts of a wanted

person identified as McFadyen. Approximately 5:50 p.m., deputies contacted McFadyen outside of a business located in the 3100

block of Harrison Street where she was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave

County Jail.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Thomas David Tontillo, 28, of Fort Mohave, Sunday (2/24) morning for assault per

domestic violence, misdemeanor. Approximately 8:43 a.m., deputies responded to a domestic violence call at a residence in the

4000 block of South Nicholas Drive. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a 40-year-old female victim. The victim advised that Tontillo

got upset when she confronted him about text messages from other women on his cell phone. The victim further advised that

Tontillo grabbed her and started choking her after she told him to leave. Deputies observed red marks on the victims’ neck.

Deputies contacted Tontillo. Tontillo was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave

County District II Substation.

MAGNET EXECUTES SEARCH WARRANT – GOLDEN VALLEY

Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET) detectives and Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies served a search

warrant in the 1100 block of South Concho Road early Friday (2/22) evening. MAGNET received information that the residence

may have a marijuana grow operation.

The search revealed an active marijuana grow operation in progress where the garage had been converted into a grow room.

The area was equipped with lighting, a water system with timers and a cooling system. Also, a smaller marijuana grow operation

existed in the residence.

Over 500 marijuana plants were seized. Plastic bags and a vacuum sealing system were located. In addition, hashish and

marijuana was packaged for sales. The packaged marijuana weighed approximately 28 pounds. Weapons were confiscated.

Michael Anthony Lozano, 23, and Kristina Lynn Pineda, 20, both of Golden Valley, were arrested on produce marijuana,

possession of marijuana for sale, possession of narcotic drug for sale, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a

weapon during a drug offense, all felonies.

This case remains under investigation.

Marijuana operation grow in the garage

SEX OFFENDER – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s Sex Offender Registration Officer arrested Thomas Lee Jolly, 42, of Kingman, late Monday (2/25)

morning on an outstanding warrant. Approximately 11:00 a.m., Jolly responded to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office to complete

an updated sex offender change of address registration. A record check showed Jolly to have a felony warrant for failure to

comply with sex offender registration requirements issued by Mohave County Superior Court. Jolly was taken into custody without

incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

Thomas Lee Jolly

WARRANT ARREST/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Craig Michael Newman, 42, of Kingman, Monday (2/25) evening on a felony warrant

issued by Mohave County Superior Court for theft and burglary along with possession of drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor.

Approximately 9:37 p.m., deputies contacted Newman during a traffic stop in the area of Stockton Hill Road and Northern Avenue.

A record check showed Newman to have an outstanding warrant. Newman was taken into custody without incident. A search of

Newman revealed a pipe with burnt residue. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – TOPOCK

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Paul Dean Jackman, 59, of Golden Shores, Saturday (2/23) afternoon for vulnerable

adult abuse per domestic violence, felony. Approximately 11:00 a.m., deputies responded to a threatening incident at a

residence in the 5100 block of Chiricahua Drive. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a 93-year-old male victim. The victim reported

that Jackman, his son, has been threatening him. The victim further reported that Jackman had threatened to slit his throat with a

knife in the past. Deputies reviewed the saved phones messages. Deputies observed one of the messages instructed the victim

to leave town if he wanted to live. Deputies contacted Jackman at a residence in the 5000 block of Aravaipa Drive in Golden

Shores. Jackman was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II

Substation.

Jackman

WARRANT ARREST – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Shawn Michael Jackson, 23, a transient, Saturday (2/23) evening on a failure to

appear felony warrant issued by Mohave County Superior Court. Approximately 9:50 p.m., deputies contacted Jackson during a

traffic stop on Highway 95 near Joy Lane. A record check showed Jackson to have an outstanding warrant. Jackson was taken

into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

2X’S DRUG PARAPHERNALIA/FALSE REPORT – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Chantel B Courtney, 24, and Nicholas Dean Miller, 22, both of Kingman, Saturday

(2/23) evening. Courtney was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, felony. Miller was arrested for possession of drug

paraphernalia, felony, and false report to law enforcement, misdemeanor. Approximately 10:30 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic

stop on a tan Nissan Pathfinder on Northern Avenue at Bank Street. Deputies contacted the driver identified as Courtney.

Deputies also contacted the male passenger who falsely identified himself. Eventually, the male subject correctly identified

himself as Miller. Miller was taken into custody without incident. During conversations with Courtney, she provided deputies with

a pipe with burnt residue. Courtney was taken into custody without incident. A search of the vehicle revealed a syringe and a

pipe with burnt residue. They were transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.

THEFT – FORT MOHAVE

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Rasheem Zachery Redd, 31, of Bullhead City, early Sunday (2/24) morning for theft,

misdemeanor. Approximately 2:05 a.m., deputies responded to a theft report at a residence in the 2500 block of East Curtis Way.

Upon arrival, deputies contacted a 27-year-old female victim. The victim reported that Redd, her ex-boyfriend, came into her

house and stole her cell phone, car keys and a bank card. Deputies contacted Redd at a residence in the 1700 block of

Greenfield Drive in Bullhead City. Initial conversations with Redd, he denied taking the property. Further conversations with

Redd, he admitted to taking the cell phone and throwing it in some bushes. Redd was taken into custody without incident. He

was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – LITTLEFIELD (AZ STRIP)

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jamie Curt Duty, 23, of Littlefield, early Sunday (2/24) morning for assault per

domestic violence and criminal damage per domestic violence, misdemeanors. Approximately 6:00 a.m., deputies responded to a

domestic violence call at a residence in the 1100 block of East Peppermill Palms Boulevard. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a

24-year-old female victim. The victim said that Duty, her boyfriend, came home this morning around 5am very intoxicated and got

into an argument with her. The victim reported that Duty gave her a bloody nose. The victim further said that he left the house

carrying a steak knife. Deputies searched the area and found Duty lying on the ground camouflaged with tumbleweeds and other

vegetation. Duty was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mesquite Jail.

TRESPASSING – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Mario Saldana Gonzales Jr., 46, of Mohave Valley, Friday (2/22) morning for

trespassing, misdemeanor. At about 8:50 a.m., deputies responded to a convenience store located in the 10000 block of Harbor

Avenue in reference to a trespasser. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the suspect identified as Gonzales in the parking lot.

Gonzales advised that an incident occurred over 2 years ago where he was trespassed, but he didn’t think it was still in effect.

informed Gonzales that he was not allowed back on his business property. Gonzales was taken into custody without incident. He

was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

WARRANT ARREST – MOHAVE VALLEY

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Robert William Ulch Jr., 42, of Mohave Valley, late Friday (2/22) morning on a

misdemeanor warrant issued by Bullhead City Justice Court for theft and criminal damage. Approximately 11:00 a.m., deputies

contacted Ulch in the area of Aqua View Road and Fremont Road regarding his outstanding warrant. A record check confirmed

Ulch’s active warrant. Ulch was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County

District II Substation.

DRUG PARAPHERNALIA/RESISTING ARREST – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested George Robert Pratt III, 59, of Kingman, late Friday (2/22) evening for possession of

drug paraphernalia, felony, along with resisting arrest, driving with a suspended license and criminal speed (exceeding 20 mph),

misdemeanors. At about 11:20 p.m., deputies observed a white Lincoln vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed northbound on

Stockton Hill Road. Deputies observed the vehicle driving erratically as they attempted to catch up. Deputies followed the vehicle

as it turned eastbound onto Airway Avenue. Deputies determined the vehicle was traveling 55 miles per hour in a posted 35 mph

zone. As deputies were reducing their speed, they observed the vehicle start to brake hard and attempted to turn in the 2800

block of Airway Avenue. The vehicle missed the turn and was able to make a hard stop with the front-end almost striking the

corner of a fence. The driver, later identified as Pratt, attempted to drive away, but the deputy commanded him to stop. As

deputies were taking Pratt into custody, he attempted to pull away. During a brief struggle, Pratt obtained abrasions on his

forehead. Medical responded and Pratt requested to be transported to Kingman Regional Medical Center where he was medially

released. A record check showed Pratt to have a suspended driver’s license. Pratt was transported and booked into the Mohave

County Jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Pratt

DRUGS/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – KINGMAN

Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Shawn Maxwell Marcus, 20, of Kingman, Saturday (2/23) morning for possession of

narcotic drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Approximately 9:34 a.m., deputies responded to the 4200 block of

Arizona Street in reference to a male subject passed out behind the wheel of a white Ford Ranger. Upon arrival, deputies

observed a male subject, later identified as Marcus, sitting in the driver’s seat with his head resting on the steering wheel.

Deputies had difficulty waking Marcus up. Medical responded and treated Marcus. Deputies observed a plastic bag containing a

white residue located on the passenger side dashboard. During conversations with Marcus, he said the plastic bag contains

cocaine. Marcus was taken into custody without incident. He was transported to the Mohave County Jail where medical staff at

the jail requested a medical clearance from the hospital. Marcus was transported to Kingman Regional Medical Center where he

was evaluated and medically released. Marcus was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The vehicle was towed

from the scene.

Marcus