Coconino County Sheriff Deputies and Coconino County Sherriff’s Search and Rescue Members, Search for an Overdue Out-Of-Bounds Snowboarder
Flagstaff, AZ – Coconino County Sheriff Deputies and 14 Search and Rescue Volunteers are on foot and in a snow cat looking for an overdue snowboarder who was last seen today at about 3:00 PM on the south side of the Arizona Snow Bowl. Investigation has revealed that the 19 year-old male is not an experienced backcountry hiker, skier or snowboarder. It is believed the individual left the confines of the Arizona Snow Bowl and entered the unimproved back country. Sheriff deputies and search and rescue members are being aided by members of the Arizona Snow Bowl Ski Patrol.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Coconino County Sheriff’s Office Requests Assistance in Locating a Missing Person
Flagstaff, AZ – Coconino County Sheriff’ Deputies, are attempting to locate missing person Jack Cody who is believed to be disoriented. Mr. Cody was last seen at the Winona Shell Service Station located off of Interstate Highway 40 at the Winona Interchange on Monday, January 18, 2010 at about 2:30 PM. Investigators believe it is possible that it was Mr. Cody’s intent to walk on back or dirt roads to his him home located in the area of Mile Post 5 on Leupp Road (Forest Service Road 505). Unfortunately Mr. Cody has not been seen or heard from since. Jack Cody is described as a 56 year-old Native American male, approximately 5’8” in height and weighing approximately 230 pounds. He has short gray hair and black eyes and was last seen wearing, white cotton roper style gloves, brown roper style boots, a blue hooded sweat shirt, a dark colored knit watch cap and is described as not having any teeth or dentures. Given the severe winter weather conditions in Northern Arizona since Monday, law enforcement officials and Mr. Cody’s family members are very concerned about his welfare. Anyone with information regarding Jack Cody’s whereabouts or his disappearance is urged to call the Coconino County Sherriff’s Office at (928) 774-4523 or toll free at 1-800-338-7888.
SAND AVAILABLE FROM PHOENIX FIRE
Citizens may pick up sand and/or sandbags from the following locations:
(Bags will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. To safeguard, it is recommended that individuals supply their own medium-sized garbage bags double bagged and their own shovels.)
Phoenix Fire Stations (For more information, call 602-495-5555):
Station 11: 2727 E. Roosevelt Street
Station 26: 3301 W. Rose Lane
Station 31: 5730 E. Thunderbird Road
Station 36: 21602 N. Ninth Avenue
Station 39: 2276 W. Southern Avenue
Station 40: 3838 N. 83rd Avenue
Station 43: 4110 E. Chandler Boulevard
Station 48: 5230 W. Happy Valley Road
Station 49: 3750 E. Dynamite Boulevard
Station 52: 21650 N. Tatum Boulevard
Sand is also available at Phoenix Streets Facilities (Hours of operation: 6:30a.m. - 3:30p.m.):
(Bags will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. To safeguard, it is recommended that individuals supply their own medium-sized garbage bags double bagged and their own shovels.)
Phoenix Fire Stations (For more information, call 602-495-5555):
Station 11: 2727 E. Roosevelt Street
Station 26: 3301 W. Rose Lane
Station 31: 5730 E. Thunderbird Road
Station 36: 21602 N. Ninth Avenue
Station 39: 2276 W. Southern Avenue
Station 40: 3838 N. 83rd Avenue
Station 43: 4110 E. Chandler Boulevard
Station 48: 5230 W. Happy Valley Road
Station 49: 3750 E. Dynamite Boulevard
Station 52: 21650 N. Tatum Boulevard
Sand is also available at Phoenix Streets Facilities (Hours of operation: 6:30a.m. - 3:30p.m.):
Coconino County Reminds Citizens To Be Prepared For Next Big Storm
Flagstaff, Az. – Coconino County officials met with several Northern Arizona public safety officials, governmental agencies and the media today to discuss the upcoming storm on Thursday and Friday. The National Weather Service predicts the storm could dump several feet of additional snow and heavy rains in the area.
The key message to citizens continues to be PREPAREDNESS AND SELF-RELIANCE. Every household should have an emergency plan and enough food, water, medications and supplies for a three-day period. Adequate heat sources, such as propane and wood, should be replenished. Vehicles should be winterized and contain necessary supplies and warm clothing in the event motorists become stranded. Gas tanks should be kept at least half-full.
Residents are encouraged to look out for their neighbors, particularly those who are elderly or disabled. Check on them regularly throughout the storm to ensure they have adequate supplies, communication during power outages, and that they are safe and warm. Help shovel their driveways if they need to get out or emergency services need to get to them.
Residents are also asked to plan for the care of their animals and livestock and to be sure they have hay, grain and other related necessities. Local hay and grain suppliers and have adequate supplies.
It is important that citizens call APS if they lose electrical power, and to not assume that someone else has notified them. For residential outages, call (800) 253-9405; for business outages, call (800) 253-9407.
County road crews are plowing County roads and will continue to do so throughout the storm. Citizens should be patient and drive safely, but are encouraged to stay off the roads as much as possible. Arterial, or main, roads are plowed first, and often, in order to allow access for emergency services and to keep traffic moving. With continuing heavy snow, it may take a while before they can get to the residential roads.
The County crews do not plow private driveways and, in heavy storms, it is necessary to dump snow in front of residences at the end of the driveways. Residents are encouraged to shovel the snow as often as possible to keep their access clear. If citizens live on a private road, they are advised to make arrangements with a private snow removal vendor ahead of time.
As a reminder, Coconino County Ordinance #86-6 prohibits parking on County roadways between November 1 and April 1 on a 24-hour basis. To avoid being towed, all motor vehicles should be kept clear of the streets. This will help expedite snow removal operations and prevent damage to County snowplows or private vehicles.
Heavy snow brings the potential for a flat roof to collapse under the weight of the snow. Keeping the snow cleared off the roof will prevent this from happening. The mixture of snow, ice and temperature changes can result in ice dams, so keeping the snow off roofs can prevent an ice dam from forming.
Vent pipes for fuel-fired appliances may become obstructed with snow and could cause a buildup of carbon monoxide inside a building. However, most vent pipes stay constantly warm and should remain relatively clear, even with large amounts of snow. If carbon monoxide is suspected, residents should call 911 immediately.
For more information on flat roof, vent pipe and ice dam issues, contact Coconino County Community Development at (928) 679-8850.
With the potential of heavy rain on Friday comes the possibility of localized flooding. County emergency management officials and local agencies are working together to provide sand bags and sand. Citizens should bring their own shovels; and they are responsible for filling and transporting the sand bags. County residents are advised to contact their local fire department for more information. The following locations have sand bags and sand available:
· Ft. Tuthill Grandstands, 3 miles south of Flagstaff, I-17 at Exit 337
· Summit Fire Department #36, 8015 W. Wing Mountain Road (Baderville)
· Summit Fire Department #32, 8905 Koch Field Road (Doney Park)
· City of Flagstaff Thorpe Park softball fields (available beginning 8:00 a.m. on Friday)
· Cities of Williams and Sedona have three locations each; check their local websites for specifics
The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office has set up a citizen call center where information is available on emergency preparedness and weather related issues. The hotline number is (888) 679-8393. Additional information on winter preparedness can be found at www.coconino.az.gov/emergencysvcs.aspx?id=598.
For 24-hour emergency related information, call the Sheriff’s Office at (928) 774-4523; toll-free (800) 338-7888. For more information on County road conditions, call the Public Works Snow Dispatch at (928) 526-2735.
The key message to citizens continues to be PREPAREDNESS AND SELF-RELIANCE. Every household should have an emergency plan and enough food, water, medications and supplies for a three-day period. Adequate heat sources, such as propane and wood, should be replenished. Vehicles should be winterized and contain necessary supplies and warm clothing in the event motorists become stranded. Gas tanks should be kept at least half-full.
Residents are encouraged to look out for their neighbors, particularly those who are elderly or disabled. Check on them regularly throughout the storm to ensure they have adequate supplies, communication during power outages, and that they are safe and warm. Help shovel their driveways if they need to get out or emergency services need to get to them.
Residents are also asked to plan for the care of their animals and livestock and to be sure they have hay, grain and other related necessities. Local hay and grain suppliers and have adequate supplies.
It is important that citizens call APS if they lose electrical power, and to not assume that someone else has notified them. For residential outages, call (800) 253-9405; for business outages, call (800) 253-9407.
County road crews are plowing County roads and will continue to do so throughout the storm. Citizens should be patient and drive safely, but are encouraged to stay off the roads as much as possible. Arterial, or main, roads are plowed first, and often, in order to allow access for emergency services and to keep traffic moving. With continuing heavy snow, it may take a while before they can get to the residential roads.
The County crews do not plow private driveways and, in heavy storms, it is necessary to dump snow in front of residences at the end of the driveways. Residents are encouraged to shovel the snow as often as possible to keep their access clear. If citizens live on a private road, they are advised to make arrangements with a private snow removal vendor ahead of time.
As a reminder, Coconino County Ordinance #86-6 prohibits parking on County roadways between November 1 and April 1 on a 24-hour basis. To avoid being towed, all motor vehicles should be kept clear of the streets. This will help expedite snow removal operations and prevent damage to County snowplows or private vehicles.
Heavy snow brings the potential for a flat roof to collapse under the weight of the snow. Keeping the snow cleared off the roof will prevent this from happening. The mixture of snow, ice and temperature changes can result in ice dams, so keeping the snow off roofs can prevent an ice dam from forming.
Vent pipes for fuel-fired appliances may become obstructed with snow and could cause a buildup of carbon monoxide inside a building. However, most vent pipes stay constantly warm and should remain relatively clear, even with large amounts of snow. If carbon monoxide is suspected, residents should call 911 immediately.
For more information on flat roof, vent pipe and ice dam issues, contact Coconino County Community Development at (928) 679-8850.
With the potential of heavy rain on Friday comes the possibility of localized flooding. County emergency management officials and local agencies are working together to provide sand bags and sand. Citizens should bring their own shovels; and they are responsible for filling and transporting the sand bags. County residents are advised to contact their local fire department for more information. The following locations have sand bags and sand available:
· Ft. Tuthill Grandstands, 3 miles south of Flagstaff, I-17 at Exit 337
· Summit Fire Department #36, 8015 W. Wing Mountain Road (Baderville)
· Summit Fire Department #32, 8905 Koch Field Road (Doney Park)
· City of Flagstaff Thorpe Park softball fields (available beginning 8:00 a.m. on Friday)
· Cities of Williams and Sedona have three locations each; check their local websites for specifics
The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office has set up a citizen call center where information is available on emergency preparedness and weather related issues. The hotline number is (888) 679-8393. Additional information on winter preparedness can be found at www.coconino.az.gov/emergencysvcs.aspx?id=598.
For 24-hour emergency related information, call the Sheriff’s Office at (928) 774-4523; toll-free (800) 338-7888. For more information on County road conditions, call the Public Works Snow Dispatch at (928) 526-2735.
Avanche Hazzard for Coconino County
Flagstaff. AZ- The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and the Coconino National Forest are warning backcountry mountain travelers to be alert for potential avalanche hazards on the San Francisco Peaks. Due to the predicted heavy snowfall dangerous avalanche conditions may exist and may remain potentially hazardous for long periods. It is important for backcountry travelers to be aware that no avalanche control is conducted in the backcountry outside of the Arizona Snowbowl Ski Area boundary.
People venturing into mountainous terrain should carry avalanche rescue equipment such as a shovel, avalanche rescue beacon, avalanche probe, and winter survival gear. Be prepared for travel and emergencies in the remote winter mountain environment where rescue is not immediate. Do not travel alone and leave a detailed trip plan with a responsible person. Your best chance for survival in an avalanche is companion rescue. It is important to review recent weather reports and forecasts as well as driving conditions prior to and during your trip. Carrying a cell phone is recommended, however, it may not always work in backcountry locations and should not substitute for good judgment and preparation. It is recommended that people who use the mountain backcountry receive formal avalanche safety education and winter survival skills. Free avalanche awareness clinics are offered by the Kachina Peaks Avalanche Center. More information about these clinics can be found at www.kachinapeaks.org.
Winter backcountry travel into the Kachina Peaks Wilderness Area from Arizona Snowbowl requires a free annual backcountry permit. This includes the parking areas at FR 522 and Lamar Haines Wildlife Area. Backcountry permits are available in Flagstaff at the Peaks Ranger Station, 5075 N. Highway 89, and the Coconino National Forest Supervisor’s Office, 1824 S Thompson St. Permits will also be available at Arizona Snowbowl’s Agassiz Lodge weekend mornings once the ski area opens.
People venturing into mountainous terrain should carry avalanche rescue equipment such as a shovel, avalanche rescue beacon, avalanche probe, and winter survival gear. Be prepared for travel and emergencies in the remote winter mountain environment where rescue is not immediate. Do not travel alone and leave a detailed trip plan with a responsible person. Your best chance for survival in an avalanche is companion rescue. It is important to review recent weather reports and forecasts as well as driving conditions prior to and during your trip. Carrying a cell phone is recommended, however, it may not always work in backcountry locations and should not substitute for good judgment and preparation. It is recommended that people who use the mountain backcountry receive formal avalanche safety education and winter survival skills. Free avalanche awareness clinics are offered by the Kachina Peaks Avalanche Center. More information about these clinics can be found at www.kachinapeaks.org.
Winter backcountry travel into the Kachina Peaks Wilderness Area from Arizona Snowbowl requires a free annual backcountry permit. This includes the parking areas at FR 522 and Lamar Haines Wildlife Area. Backcountry permits are available in Flagstaff at the Peaks Ranger Station, 5075 N. Highway 89, and the Coconino National Forest Supervisor’s Office, 1824 S Thompson St. Permits will also be available at Arizona Snowbowl’s Agassiz Lodge weekend mornings once the ski area opens.
DPS: In-between snow storms, DPS officers make drug busts along I-40 near Flagstaff
DPS Officers seize 100 pounds of high-grade marijuana worth about $700,000 dollars today along I-40 in the Flagstaff area. Seized: approximately 60 lbs or $420,000 street value. Also seized was $13,150 in U.S. Currency and a late model Toyota Corolla. Today, January, 19, 2010 at about 2:55 p.m., a Timothy John Hardaway Jr., 29, of Little Rock Ark. was traveling from Flagstaff back to Arkasas when he was stopped by a DPS Officer at milepost 208 on I-40 which is just east of Flastaff by about 10 miles for a traffic violation. Hardaway was the driver and single occupant of the vehicle. The DPS officer noted signs and indicators of criminal activity. The officer's narcotics canine alerted to the trunk and back of the vehicle. A subesquent probable cause search revealed two duffle bags in the trunk with vacum packaged and labeled hydroponic or high grade marijuana. A third duffle bag labeled "Firefighter" located on the rear seat was also loaded with similar packaged marijuana. The suspect's car which was paid off, was seized as well as the marijuana and $13,150 in U.S. Currency. Hardaway was booked into the Coconino County Jail on the charges of transportation of marijuana for sale. (Attached are photos of suspect John Hardaway and the marijuana seized from his vehicle) Not pictured: Today, January 19, 2010 at about 12:20 p.m. a DPS officer stopped a vehicle traveling east on I-40 at milepost 203 in Flagstaff for a traffic violation. The driver and lone occupant was identifed as Casey Lane, 26, of Northern California. A search of Lane's vehicle resulted in the seizure of about 40 pounds of vacum sealed and labeled hydroponic or high grade marijuana. The marijuana is valued at about $7,000 a pound or $280,000 in street value. Lane was booked into the Coconino county jail on the charges of transportation of marijuana for sale. * Note, I don't have photos or other specific details on this bust as the case officer was off-duty at the time I learned of the seizure. * I will be in Flagstaff for the remainder of this week to assist with snow storm as it pertains to public information and media requests. If any of your new's agencies need any informaton please email pio@azdps.gov. Or, you may call me directly if you don't recieve an answer. Sgt. Gary Phelps will also be assisting with public information as well. We will be posted at our moblie command post in front of the ADOT building at 801 S. Milton Ave. Flagstaff, just across from the Target. Robert Lee Bailey, Media Relations Officer CORE: Media Relations Arizona Department of Public Safety
SPD hosting a highly interactive Self Awareness class
SPD hosting a highly interactive Self Awareness class on Wed, Feb. 3 from 6-9 PM. 480-312-2594 for more.
Scottsdale Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit will be hosting the highly interactive Self Awareness class to help attendees know what to do if confronted with a potential crime in progress. The class will be held Wednesday, February 3rd from 6:00 – 9:00 PM at the SPD Tom Hontz Training Facility (911N. Stadem Drive). The class is free for Scottsdale residents or anyone who works in Scottsdale. The class participants must be at least 14 years of age though the course is formatted for adults. Students will be put in simulated, though safe, situations where they may become “victims” of crime. After each scenario Crime Prevention Officers will provide tips and suggestions to help attendees make the safest choices. For more information or to sign up call Officer Craig Abernethy at 480-312-2594 or email at CAbernethy@ScottsdaleAz.gov by January 25th as seating is limited.
For full details, go to http://local.nixle.com/alert/889924/
Scottsdale Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit will be hosting the highly interactive Self Awareness class to help attendees know what to do if confronted with a potential crime in progress. The class will be held Wednesday, February 3rd from 6:00 – 9:00 PM at the SPD Tom Hontz Training Facility (911N. Stadem Drive). The class is free for Scottsdale residents or anyone who works in Scottsdale. The class participants must be at least 14 years of age though the course is formatted for adults. Students will be put in simulated, though safe, situations where they may become “victims” of crime. After each scenario Crime Prevention Officers will provide tips and suggestions to help attendees make the safest choices. For more information or to sign up call Officer Craig Abernethy at 480-312-2594 or email at CAbernethy@ScottsdaleAz.gov by January 25th as seating is limited.
For full details, go to http://local.nixle.com/alert/889924/
Tubac Weather Alert
Alert Message has been issued by the Tubac Fire District.
Tuesday January 19, 2010 10:35 AM MST
Winter Storm Warning issued by the Weather Service for Santa Cruz County from 6pm this evening to 11am Wednesday.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TUCSON AZ
NORTHERN GREENLEE COUNTY-UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY-
TUCSON METRO/MARANA/GREEN VALLEY-SANTA CRUZ COUNTY-COCHISE COUNTY-
...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY...
THE WINTER STORM WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY.
* TIMING...SNOWFALL IS EXPECTED TO INCREASE THIS EVENING AND
BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES TONIGHT AND EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 12 TO
20 INCHES ARE EXPECTED ABOVE 6500 FEET.
* SNOW LEVELS...SNOW LEVELS THIS EVENING WILL START AROUND
7000 FEET THEN FALL TO 5500 TO 6500 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* WINDS...SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 55 MPH.
* TRAVEL CONDITIONS...ROADWAYS ABOVE 6500 FEET WILL BECOME SNOW
COVERED TUESDAY EVENING WITH DETERIORATING CONDITIONS OVERNIGHT AND
CONTINUING WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* OTHER IMPACTS...STRONG GUSTY WINDS WILL LIKELY CAUSE BLOWING
SNOW WITH LOW VISIBILITIES...NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS AT TIMES..
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS HEAVY SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED. GUSTY WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW IS ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE...ESPECIALLY IN THE MOUNTAINS.
For full details, go to http://local.nixle.com/alert/888165/
Contact Information:
Michael Lindsey
Tubac Fire District
Tuesday January 19, 2010 10:35 AM MST
Winter Storm Warning issued by the Weather Service for Santa Cruz County from 6pm this evening to 11am Wednesday.
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TUCSON AZ
NORTHERN GREENLEE COUNTY-UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY-
TUCSON METRO/MARANA/GREEN VALLEY-SANTA CRUZ COUNTY-COCHISE COUNTY-
...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY...
THE WINTER STORM WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY.
* TIMING...SNOWFALL IS EXPECTED TO INCREASE THIS EVENING AND
BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES TONIGHT AND EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 12 TO
20 INCHES ARE EXPECTED ABOVE 6500 FEET.
* SNOW LEVELS...SNOW LEVELS THIS EVENING WILL START AROUND
7000 FEET THEN FALL TO 5500 TO 6500 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* WINDS...SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 55 MPH.
* TRAVEL CONDITIONS...ROADWAYS ABOVE 6500 FEET WILL BECOME SNOW
COVERED TUESDAY EVENING WITH DETERIORATING CONDITIONS OVERNIGHT AND
CONTINUING WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* OTHER IMPACTS...STRONG GUSTY WINDS WILL LIKELY CAUSE BLOWING
SNOW WITH LOW VISIBILITIES...NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS AT TIMES..
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS HEAVY SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED. GUSTY WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW IS ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE...ESPECIALLY IN THE MOUNTAINS.
For full details, go to http://local.nixle.com/alert/888165/
Contact Information:
Michael Lindsey
Tubac Fire District
Armed Robbery/Officer Involved Shooting
Date: 01-18-10 approximately 0400 hours
Location: 2828 W. Weldon/Lacey’s Gentlemen’s Club
Victim: White, female, 25 years of age
Victim: Hispanic, female, 26 years of age
Victim: White, male, 40 years of age
Suspect: White male, 33 years of age (deceased/NOK not notified)
At approximately 4:00 a.m., on January 18th 20010, Phoenix Police officers were called to Lacey’s Gentlemen’s Club in response to an armed robbery. Two officers arrived at the front of the business while two others took positions near a wall on the northeast corner of the club. The officers to the front observed the club’s manager exiting the front of the club with the suspect who appeared armed with a handgun. The suspect pulled the manager back inside the building upon seeing police.
The officers at the rear of the building observed the female victims on the roof and assisted them to safety. Moments later, the manager was observed running on the roof, followed by the suspect. The suspect fired guns shots at the manager and one Phoenix Police officer fired his service weapon at the suspect. The suspect disappeared from the roof and the manager was removed to safety. The three victims were the only persons inside the club at the time of this incident.
Officers learned from the victims that the suspect had entered the club and requested a private dance. The victim (#1) provided the service and the suspect solicited sex from the victim. When the victim refused, the suspect became extremely angry. The victim and the manager attempted to appease the suspect but he left the club. Moments later the suspect returned with a handgun and demanded money from the victims. The female victim fled the area to the roof and was able to call for police assistance.
Officers secured the perimeter of the building and a short while later smoke could be seen coming from the building, the result of a fire which had started inside. The fire did not spread and was apparently extinguished by a sprinkler system.
The Phoenix Police Special Assignments Unit arrived on scene and, after failing to make contact with the suspect inside, entered the building. The club was still smoke filled and, after a careful search, SAU was able to locate the suspect in the manager’s office. The suspect was lying on the floor and unresponsive. Phoenix Fire paramedics were called in and, at around 0710 a.m., the suspect was pronounced deceased.
The investigation reveals the suspect died from a self inflicted gunshot wound. There is no evidence at this time that the suspect was struck by gunfire from the police officer. None of the victims involved were injured.
This investigation is continuing and I will provide updates as they are received.
Thanks you for your attention.
Detective James Holmes
Phoenix Police Department
Location: 2828 W. Weldon/Lacey’s Gentlemen’s Club
Victim: White, female, 25 years of age
Victim: Hispanic, female, 26 years of age
Victim: White, male, 40 years of age
Suspect: White male, 33 years of age (deceased/NOK not notified)
At approximately 4:00 a.m., on January 18th 20010, Phoenix Police officers were called to Lacey’s Gentlemen’s Club in response to an armed robbery. Two officers arrived at the front of the business while two others took positions near a wall on the northeast corner of the club. The officers to the front observed the club’s manager exiting the front of the club with the suspect who appeared armed with a handgun. The suspect pulled the manager back inside the building upon seeing police.
The officers at the rear of the building observed the female victims on the roof and assisted them to safety. Moments later, the manager was observed running on the roof, followed by the suspect. The suspect fired guns shots at the manager and one Phoenix Police officer fired his service weapon at the suspect. The suspect disappeared from the roof and the manager was removed to safety. The three victims were the only persons inside the club at the time of this incident.
Officers learned from the victims that the suspect had entered the club and requested a private dance. The victim (#1) provided the service and the suspect solicited sex from the victim. When the victim refused, the suspect became extremely angry. The victim and the manager attempted to appease the suspect but he left the club. Moments later the suspect returned with a handgun and demanded money from the victims. The female victim fled the area to the roof and was able to call for police assistance.
Officers secured the perimeter of the building and a short while later smoke could be seen coming from the building, the result of a fire which had started inside. The fire did not spread and was apparently extinguished by a sprinkler system.
The Phoenix Police Special Assignments Unit arrived on scene and, after failing to make contact with the suspect inside, entered the building. The club was still smoke filled and, after a careful search, SAU was able to locate the suspect in the manager’s office. The suspect was lying on the floor and unresponsive. Phoenix Fire paramedics were called in and, at around 0710 a.m., the suspect was pronounced deceased.
The investigation reveals the suspect died from a self inflicted gunshot wound. There is no evidence at this time that the suspect was struck by gunfire from the police officer. None of the victims involved were injured.
This investigation is continuing and I will provide updates as they are received.
Thanks you for your attention.
Detective James Holmes
Phoenix Police Department
Bullhead FIRE DEPARTMENTS PREPARE FOR RAIN STORMS
The National Weather Service is predicting a large amount of rainfall for the Colorado River Valley this week. The area fire departments and a few local business owners are preparing for the worst. The Bullhead City Fire Department, Fort Mojave Mesa Fire Department, and the Mohave Valley Fire Department are getting a stock of sand bags Tuesday mid-day from the Mohave County Emergency Services Division. “I’ll be picking up 600 bags Tuesday morning. 200 bags for each department should be available shortly after lunch”, said Larry Tunforss, Public Information Officer with the Bullhead City Fire Department. “All three departments are going to do whatever it takes to assist our citizens during time of emergencies. We will all plan for the worst and hope for the best.”
Sand is currently available at Bullhead Fire Station Two located on Highway 95. Bob Swartzman, owner of S and S Concrete, is donating an additional load of sand that will be delivered by Paul Annella of Code 3 Hauling. Both are donating their products and time.
Fort Mojave Mesa residents can also get sand at Fort Mojave Mesa Station 91 located on Camp Mohave Road. “We have sand available now and more on the way”, said Battalion Chief Jody Hall.
The free 200 bags for each community will not last long. Residents that need sand bags are asked to only take what they need and will use. If you get back to your home and don’t use all the sand and bags; please return them to the fire departments for others to use.
Mike Paul, owner of Tri State Building Materials, is making an emergency order of sand bags that will be available by Wednesday at the stores in Fort Mojave located on Highway 95 and on Hancock Road in Bullhead City.
Fast moving storms can drop a lot of water in a short period of time. There several things residents should think about and plan for:
FLOOD PREVENTION AND PREPAREDNESS TIPS:
* Ensure that all drains, gutters and downspouts are functioning properly. This is especially important for flat-roofed buildings!! (yes, one tennis ball can ruin a home or business!)
* Keep ground-level drains and drainage areas (ditches, swales, small channels) free of debris.
* Move valuable or easily damaged items away from low-lying areas that may be prone to flooding.
* Identify and collect important documents that you may require in case of evacuation.
* Contact your insurance agent to assure that your flood and storm coverage is adequate and in effect.
* Review your Family Emergency Plan and prepare an Emergency Supply Kit (http://www.ready.gov) that includes food, water, medications, flashlight, battery-powered radio, rain gear and first aid supplies
* Plan for the needs of pets at home and if you are evacuated.
* Keep your vehicle fueled in case power is cutoff to local fueling stations.
* Identify the safe routes from your home or workplace to high ground.
* Establish out-of-state family contacts so that friends and relatives can determine your location and status.
* If necessary, consult an engineer or licensed contractor to design or build permanent water and debris control systems for your property.
* Landscape slope areas with plants that are fire retardant and suitable for erosion control.
TIPS FOR PERSONAL SAFETY DURING A FLOOD:
* Avoid the urge to sightsee. Remind all household members not to play or linger near flood control channels, washes and storm drains.
* Do not walk through flowing water. Drowning is the number-one cause of flood deaths, mostly during flash floods. Currents can be deceptive; six inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.
* Do not drive through a flooded area. More people drown in their car than anywhere else. Do not drive around road barriers; the road or bridge may be washed out.
* Stay away from power lines and electrical wires. The number-two flood killer after drowning is electrocution. Electrical currents can travel through water.
* Report downed power lines by calling 911.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU FALL IN MOVING WATER?
* Avoid getting into this dangerous situation.
* Remain calm. Don't waste energy yelling for help after someone has spotted you.
* Get ready to be rescued.
* Try to float on your back with your legs straight and your feet pointed downstream.
* Use your legs to shove yourself away from obstructions.
* Keep your head up so that you can see where you are going.
* Watch for obstacles and debris! If a tree or other stationary object is blocking the channel, forcing water over it, try to flip over on your stomach and approach the obstacle head-on, crawling over the top of it.
* Most victims in swift water die when they get pinned against obstacles, or get trapped in submerged debris and vegetation.
WHAT IF YOU SEE SOMEONE FALL INTO MOVING WATER?
* Do not go into the water after the victim.
* Do not try to pull the victim out with your hands, rope, or similar device. Do not attach anything to yourself and toss it to a victim in the water. The force of the current will pull you in.
* If possible, throw a floatation device to the victim, such as a boogie board, Styrofoam ice chest, basketball, or other unattached object.
* Immediately call 9-1-1.
* Tell the 9-1-1 operator that someone fell into the channel and is being swept downstream. Say that swift water rescue teams need to respond.
* Give accurate information about where and when you saw the victim and what the victim was wearing.
* Though members of your our local Fire Department are specially trained and equipped to respond to water rescues, not every victim survives. We therefore remind you that when it comes to swift moving water: 'Stay Away and Stay Alive!'
Sand is currently available at Bullhead Fire Station Two located on Highway 95. Bob Swartzman, owner of S and S Concrete, is donating an additional load of sand that will be delivered by Paul Annella of Code 3 Hauling. Both are donating their products and time.
Fort Mojave Mesa residents can also get sand at Fort Mojave Mesa Station 91 located on Camp Mohave Road. “We have sand available now and more on the way”, said Battalion Chief Jody Hall.
The free 200 bags for each community will not last long. Residents that need sand bags are asked to only take what they need and will use. If you get back to your home and don’t use all the sand and bags; please return them to the fire departments for others to use.
Mike Paul, owner of Tri State Building Materials, is making an emergency order of sand bags that will be available by Wednesday at the stores in Fort Mojave located on Highway 95 and on Hancock Road in Bullhead City.
Fast moving storms can drop a lot of water in a short period of time. There several things residents should think about and plan for:
FLOOD PREVENTION AND PREPAREDNESS TIPS:
* Ensure that all drains, gutters and downspouts are functioning properly. This is especially important for flat-roofed buildings!! (yes, one tennis ball can ruin a home or business!)
* Keep ground-level drains and drainage areas (ditches, swales, small channels) free of debris.
* Move valuable or easily damaged items away from low-lying areas that may be prone to flooding.
* Identify and collect important documents that you may require in case of evacuation.
* Contact your insurance agent to assure that your flood and storm coverage is adequate and in effect.
* Review your Family Emergency Plan and prepare an Emergency Supply Kit (http://www.ready.gov) that includes food, water, medications, flashlight, battery-powered radio, rain gear and first aid supplies
* Plan for the needs of pets at home and if you are evacuated.
* Keep your vehicle fueled in case power is cutoff to local fueling stations.
* Identify the safe routes from your home or workplace to high ground.
* Establish out-of-state family contacts so that friends and relatives can determine your location and status.
* If necessary, consult an engineer or licensed contractor to design or build permanent water and debris control systems for your property.
* Landscape slope areas with plants that are fire retardant and suitable for erosion control.
TIPS FOR PERSONAL SAFETY DURING A FLOOD:
* Avoid the urge to sightsee. Remind all household members not to play or linger near flood control channels, washes and storm drains.
* Do not walk through flowing water. Drowning is the number-one cause of flood deaths, mostly during flash floods. Currents can be deceptive; six inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.
* Do not drive through a flooded area. More people drown in their car than anywhere else. Do not drive around road barriers; the road or bridge may be washed out.
* Stay away from power lines and electrical wires. The number-two flood killer after drowning is electrocution. Electrical currents can travel through water.
* Report downed power lines by calling 911.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU FALL IN MOVING WATER?
* Avoid getting into this dangerous situation.
* Remain calm. Don't waste energy yelling for help after someone has spotted you.
* Get ready to be rescued.
* Try to float on your back with your legs straight and your feet pointed downstream.
* Use your legs to shove yourself away from obstructions.
* Keep your head up so that you can see where you are going.
* Watch for obstacles and debris! If a tree or other stationary object is blocking the channel, forcing water over it, try to flip over on your stomach and approach the obstacle head-on, crawling over the top of it.
* Most victims in swift water die when they get pinned against obstacles, or get trapped in submerged debris and vegetation.
WHAT IF YOU SEE SOMEONE FALL INTO MOVING WATER?
* Do not go into the water after the victim.
* Do not try to pull the victim out with your hands, rope, or similar device. Do not attach anything to yourself and toss it to a victim in the water. The force of the current will pull you in.
* If possible, throw a floatation device to the victim, such as a boogie board, Styrofoam ice chest, basketball, or other unattached object.
* Immediately call 9-1-1.
* Tell the 9-1-1 operator that someone fell into the channel and is being swept downstream. Say that swift water rescue teams need to respond.
* Give accurate information about where and when you saw the victim and what the victim was wearing.
* Though members of your our local Fire Department are specially trained and equipped to respond to water rescues, not every victim survives. We therefore remind you that when it comes to swift moving water: 'Stay Away and Stay Alive!'
Valley Storm Information
Traffic Message has been issued by the Scottsdale Police Department.
Monday January 18, 2010 13:42 PM MST
Rainy weather driving tips: Give yourself more time and more space to the car ahead. Never enter a flooded roadway.
With the anticipated rain this week please use common sense and these tips to arrive at your destination safely. Give yourself more time to get where you are going. As you drive slower and follow vehicles at a greater distance, other safe drivers will be doing the same. This will cause your arrival time to be longer than usual.
Know an alternate route to get to your destination. Closed roadways along your normal commute may cause additional delays. Obey signs that inform you of closed or flooded roadways. Washes that may be flowing across the road are deceptive and dangerous. If there are no signs up, use common sense and chose an alternate route.
Signals not working due to power outages may be staffed by emergency personnel directing traffic. Pay attention for everyone’s safety. If no one is directing traffic at one of these locations you must treat the intersection as a four-way stop. Use headlights and check your vehicle’s equipment to ensure safe motoring. Remember, safe arrival is your number one priority.
Monday January 18, 2010 13:42 PM MST
Rainy weather driving tips: Give yourself more time and more space to the car ahead. Never enter a flooded roadway.
With the anticipated rain this week please use common sense and these tips to arrive at your destination safely. Give yourself more time to get where you are going. As you drive slower and follow vehicles at a greater distance, other safe drivers will be doing the same. This will cause your arrival time to be longer than usual.
Know an alternate route to get to your destination. Closed roadways along your normal commute may cause additional delays. Obey signs that inform you of closed or flooded roadways. Washes that may be flowing across the road are deceptive and dangerous. If there are no signs up, use common sense and chose an alternate route.
Signals not working due to power outages may be staffed by emergency personnel directing traffic. Pay attention for everyone’s safety. If no one is directing traffic at one of these locations you must treat the intersection as a four-way stop. Use headlights and check your vehicle’s equipment to ensure safe motoring. Remember, safe arrival is your number one priority.
Potential for Oak Creek Flooding...Fw: Approaching Storm Warning
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SEDONA – (January 14, 2010) – The Sedona Fire District has been made aware of a series of approaching storms that are anticipated to affect Northern Arizona, including the Oak Creek Canyon and Sedona, beginning Monday, January 18, 2010 through Friday, January 22, 2010.
The National Weather Service has advised of the potential for hazardous weather including snow and rain at higher elevations, a wind advisory and rainfall in the lower elevations throughout the week that may cause localized flooding in Oak Creek and the Verde River basin.
The first system, slated to hit Monday evening, is predicted to bring rain at elevations below 6000 feet, 2-6” of snow from 6000-7000 feet, and 6-10” of snow above 7000 feet. This storm is predicted to move out by mid-day Tuesday.
The second system is predicted to arrive late Tuesday evening and last until mid Wednesday. With a colder air mass, this storm is predicted to produce rain below 5500 feet, 4-10” of snow from 5500 to 6500 feet, and 8- 12” of snow above 6500 feet.
The third system is due to arrive by late next week (Thursday evening). This is a warmer, more prolonged, windier and wetter system. At this point, the forecasts are slightly “fuzzy”, but this storm is predicted to bring rain early to the higher elevations, resulting in the potential to melt the snow deposited by the first two storms. This storm is then expected to cool, and produce snow again over the higher elevations. Preliminary predictions indicate this storm could produce 2-4” of rain over the higher elevations, however, before this cooling occurs, it will likely produce serious flooding in the Oak Creek and Verde River drainages. Additionally, this storm has the potential to produce wind gusts of up to 50 mph. Localized small stream flooding is also a potential, within Sedona/VOC.
For weather updates visit http://weather.gov/Flastaff.
Updates will be posted to the Sedona Fire District website www.Sedonafire.org for. For additional information contact the Sedona Fire District at (928) 282-6800.
SEDONA – (January 14, 2010) – The Sedona Fire District has been made aware of a series of approaching storms that are anticipated to affect Northern Arizona, including the Oak Creek Canyon and Sedona, beginning Monday, January 18, 2010 through Friday, January 22, 2010.
The National Weather Service has advised of the potential for hazardous weather including snow and rain at higher elevations, a wind advisory and rainfall in the lower elevations throughout the week that may cause localized flooding in Oak Creek and the Verde River basin.
The first system, slated to hit Monday evening, is predicted to bring rain at elevations below 6000 feet, 2-6” of snow from 6000-7000 feet, and 6-10” of snow above 7000 feet. This storm is predicted to move out by mid-day Tuesday.
The second system is predicted to arrive late Tuesday evening and last until mid Wednesday. With a colder air mass, this storm is predicted to produce rain below 5500 feet, 4-10” of snow from 5500 to 6500 feet, and 8- 12” of snow above 6500 feet.
The third system is due to arrive by late next week (Thursday evening). This is a warmer, more prolonged, windier and wetter system. At this point, the forecasts are slightly “fuzzy”, but this storm is predicted to bring rain early to the higher elevations, resulting in the potential to melt the snow deposited by the first two storms. This storm is then expected to cool, and produce snow again over the higher elevations. Preliminary predictions indicate this storm could produce 2-4” of rain over the higher elevations, however, before this cooling occurs, it will likely produce serious flooding in the Oak Creek and Verde River drainages. Additionally, this storm has the potential to produce wind gusts of up to 50 mph. Localized small stream flooding is also a potential, within Sedona/VOC.
For weather updates visit http://weather.gov/Flastaff.
Updates will be posted to the Sedona Fire District website www.Sedonafire.org for. For additional information contact the Sedona Fire District at (928) 282-6800.
DPS and US Border Patrol joint effort yields 163 pounds of marijuana
It began at about 11:00 a.m. on January 15, when a black Toyota Camry approached the US Border Patrol checkpoint on SR 90, about 12 miles north of Sierra Vista. A drug sniffing K-9 alerted to the vehicle and the agent instructed the driver to move the vehicle into a designated area. The driver chose instead to continue north on SR 90 and a US Border Patrol agent began chasing the vehicle. An Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) officer was traveling southbound on SR 90 just south of Benson, when he observed a black Toyota Camry traveling northbound on SR 90 at over 110 mph, being pursued by a US Border Patrol Agent. The vehicle turned into the residential area of Cochise Terrace RV Park where the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot, with the DPS Officer and US Border Patrol Agent engaging in a foot chase through backyards and over fences. The suspect was taken into custody as he attempted to crouch near a bush.
Thomas Paul Baker, 36 of Kingman, was booked into the Cochise County Jail for possession/transportation of marijuana and felony flight.
Northern AZ winter storms
Hi all, I just got a detailed message from the weather service in Bellemont. Our Law Enforcement Officer for the forest had a conference call with the head meteorologist. We have heard anything from 3 to 7 feet and when I spoke with the weather service this morning, they did not like all of the rumors going around! So here you go, straight from the Weather Service in northern Arizona.
The weather service is still discouraging travel and ask that you bring needed supplies to your home as needed. Whatever or wherever you may be please be careful and don't drive unless you ABSOLUTELY have to.
P.S. For your information our office will be CLOSED on Monday, January 18, 2010 in honor of Martin Luther King day.
Be safe everyone and pay close attention to the weather, Jeannie
Jean Gilbertson
Mogollon Rim Ranger District
- There is going to be three systems that will bring snow AND rain next week, with the third system being the most problematic.
- The first storm will start Monday evening and last until Tuesday mid-day, this will bring snow above 7000 feet (6-10 inches); 6000-7000 feet (2-6 inches); below 6000 feet (rain).
- Second storm starting on Tuesday night will last until mid-day Wednesday, 6500 feet (8-12 inches snow); 5500-6500 feet (4-10 inches); below 5500 feet (rain).
- Third storm starting Wednesday until Friday is warmer and will be the longest bringing wide spread RAIN across our area. The models for this storm are unpredictable at this time with rain, snow or a combination of both. This storm is being described as being intense for the amount precipitation that could fall (one estimate is 2-4 inches of rain). One inch of rain is equivalent to 10 inches of snow so, do the math! This storm will bring strong possible winds 40-50 mph. Flash flooding is possible in Gila and Yavapai County (Oak Creek and Verde rive tributaries).
The weather service is still discouraging travel and ask that you bring needed supplies to your home as needed. Whatever or wherever you may be please be careful and don't drive unless you ABSOLUTELY have to.
P.S. For your information our office will be CLOSED on Monday, January 18, 2010 in honor of Martin Luther King day.
Be safe everyone and pay close attention to the weather, Jeannie
Jean Gilbertson
Mogollon Rim Ranger District
Suspects arrested near Kingman with help from DPS Air Rescue
http://www.azdps.gov/Media/News/View/?p=178
Prescribed Burning Scheduled for Oak Creek Canyon
Prescribed Burning Scheduled for Oak Creek Canyon
Sedona, AZ – Pending favorable weather conditions, fire specialists plan to conduct prescribed pile burns near Pine Flat Campground and Pine Flat Subdivision in Oak Creek Canyon beginning Tuesday January 19 through Friday January 22. Approximately 20 acres of piles will be burned as part of an on-going fuels reduction treatment in Oak Creek Canyon.
Smoke is expected to be noticeable in the upper reaches of Oak Creek Canyon and along Highway 89A during ignition, although smoke is expected to disperse quickly.
All prescribed fire activity is dependent upon weather and approval from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (www.azdeq.gov).
The public can obtain prescribed fire information via the following:
Prescribed Fire Hotline: 928-226-4607
Sedona, AZ – Pending favorable weather conditions, fire specialists plan to conduct prescribed pile burns near Pine Flat Campground and Pine Flat Subdivision in Oak Creek Canyon beginning Tuesday January 19 through Friday January 22. Approximately 20 acres of piles will be burned as part of an on-going fuels reduction treatment in Oak Creek Canyon.
Smoke is expected to be noticeable in the upper reaches of Oak Creek Canyon and along Highway 89A during ignition, although smoke is expected to disperse quickly.
All prescribed fire activity is dependent upon weather and approval from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (www.azdeq.gov).
The public can obtain prescribed fire information via the following:
Prescribed Fire Hotline: 928-226-4607
Police see increase in questionable door to door sales
Peoria Police have seen a steady number of calls in north Peoria regarding door to door salesman. Their selling cleaning products, vacuums, magazines....you name it.
To help keep you from becoming a victim here’s some simple tips:
· Never let anyone inside your house.
· Ask them for information about the company, you’ll look it over and if interested you’ll call and set up an appointment.
· Ask for a permit from the city, each solicitor is required by Peoria City Code to have a permit issued by the Police Department in their possession.
· If someone claims to be from a utility or the city, they will always be in a uniform, have a photo ID and will be in a marked vehicle.
· Have a security door installed on your front door. This way you can talk a sales person and do so through a locked door.
If you are concerned about solicitors in your neighborhood please call the Peoria Police non-emergency number at 623-773-8311.
Mike Tellef
Media Relations Office
To help keep you from becoming a victim here’s some simple tips:
· Never let anyone inside your house.
· Ask them for information about the company, you’ll look it over and if interested you’ll call and set up an appointment.
· Ask for a permit from the city, each solicitor is required by Peoria City Code to have a permit issued by the Police Department in their possession.
· If someone claims to be from a utility or the city, they will always be in a uniform, have a photo ID and will be in a marked vehicle.
· Have a security door installed on your front door. This way you can talk a sales person and do so through a locked door.
If you are concerned about solicitors in your neighborhood please call the Peoria Police non-emergency number at 623-773-8311.
Mike Tellef
Media Relations Office
Ring involved in burglaries steeling Pool Vacuums arrested 27 pool vacuums recovered
Suspects
Elie Haddad, 47 years
Patricia Ann Haddad, 42 years
Dominic Randall Haddad, 19 years old
Sean Michael Ryan, 21 years old
All booked on 19 felony counts to include trafficking in stolen property, possession of a forged instrument, possession of stolen property, drug violations.
Between June 1, 2009 and December 28, 2009 the suspects were burglarizing homes in Peoria and Glendale and stole numerous pool vacuums. They would then sell them on Craig’s list for ¼ of the retail price, to date in Peoria approximately 60 pool vacuums have been stolen for a total of over $27,000.00.
After an undercover purchase of a pool vacuum a search warrant was conducted at a house in the 7800 block of West Boca Raton by Peoria Police Properly Crimes Unit, Street Crimes Unit, Special Assignments Unit and the US Secret Service and evidence items consisting of several thousand of dollars in counterfeit US currency, narcotics and dangerous drugs, marijuana and 27 pool vacuums.
What can you do to help protect you pool vacuum:
Get an engraver and engrave your home address on it so if we find someone with a pool vacuum, we can run the drivers license number on it and contact that person.
This might sound weird but paint the head with a bright color and then take a photo of it. The photo would help with identifying it in case it’s stolen, but more importantly how is the bad guy going to be able to sell it on Craig’s List if it doesn’t look normal.
Mike Tellef
Media Relations Office
Elie Haddad, 47 years
Patricia Ann Haddad, 42 years
Dominic Randall Haddad, 19 years old
Sean Michael Ryan, 21 years old
All booked on 19 felony counts to include trafficking in stolen property, possession of a forged instrument, possession of stolen property, drug violations.
Between June 1, 2009 and December 28, 2009 the suspects were burglarizing homes in Peoria and Glendale and stole numerous pool vacuums. They would then sell them on Craig’s list for ¼ of the retail price, to date in Peoria approximately 60 pool vacuums have been stolen for a total of over $27,000.00.
After an undercover purchase of a pool vacuum a search warrant was conducted at a house in the 7800 block of West Boca Raton by Peoria Police Properly Crimes Unit, Street Crimes Unit, Special Assignments Unit and the US Secret Service and evidence items consisting of several thousand of dollars in counterfeit US currency, narcotics and dangerous drugs, marijuana and 27 pool vacuums.
What can you do to help protect you pool vacuum:
Get an engraver and engrave your home address on it so if we find someone with a pool vacuum, we can run the drivers license number on it and contact that person.
This might sound weird but paint the head with a bright color and then take a photo of it. The photo would help with identifying it in case it’s stolen, but more importantly how is the bad guy going to be able to sell it on Craig’s List if it doesn’t look normal.
Mike Tellef
Media Relations Office
ICAC search warrant and arrest - John Michael Fredrickson
Report Number: 2010-00058965
Date: 01-13-10
Location: 5700 E. Orange Blossom La.
Phoenix PD / AZ ICAC Task Force
On September 3, 2009, a proactive Internet crimes against children investigation began that subsequently led to the identification of 45 year old John Christopher Fredrickson. During the investigation Frederickson sent sexual images of himself to a person whom he believed was a minor in violation of Arizona law (13-3506.01.A. - class 4 felony). As the four-month investigation progressed, Fredrickson used a web camera attached to a computer to also commit aggravated luring of a minor for sexual exploitation in violation of 13-3560, a class 2 felony.
It was also learned that Fredrickson had similar on-line contacts with others and that Fredrickson has used several on-line screen identities to communicate with others.
Fredrickson’s whereabouts and computer usage were traced to two locations, his Phoenix residence and his business, also in Phoenix. Affidavits and search warrants for both locations were prepared and subsequently served on January 13, 2010. The Phoenix Police Department Special Assignment Unit served the warrant at the residence without incident. Suspect John Fredrickson was at home with his wife and son. Evidence was seized from the residence. The search warrant for the business was served by ICAC detectives at 1000 hours and evidence was also seized there.
Fredrickson was arrested on probable cause for the crimes. He did not make statements. Fredrickson was booked into the Maricopa County Jail and charged with one count of aggravated luring a minor for sexual exploitation and three counts of furnishing harmful items to minors.
Assisting in the investigation and warrant were detectives and special agents from Phoenix PD/AZ ICAC Task Force, Scottsdale PD, Tempe PD, FBI, and U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
The case will be submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for charging.
The investigation is continuing. Because the case involves ongoing investigative activities, further information cannot be released at this time.
Detectives are seeking additional information about John Michael Fredrickson. Anyone with additional information about Fredrickson may contact Det. Chris Curley of the Phoenix Police Department at 602-650-3179.
Arizona Revised Statute 13-3560, Aggravated luring a minor for sexual exploitation, was first enacted in 2008 for the purpose of combating the growing threat from offenders who use electronically trafficked images and web cameras to contact and groom minors towards unlawful sex acts.
Man Drowns in Yuma
Date: January 13, 2010
Subject: Drowning
Contact: Mike Erfert, Public Information Officer
Release: For Immediate Release
On January 13, 2010 at 2:15 pm, Yuma Fire Department personnel responded to the river area under the Ocean to Ocean bridge regarding a possibly drowning. The call for assistance came from the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office, who was also responding to the area. Rescue personnel were told that an adult male had been swimming, went under water, and did not come back to the surface.
Firefighters in water rescue gear began searching in the immediate area and were joined by additional YFD swift water rescue team members a short time later. As YFD dive team members were preparing to enter the water, a YCSO observer on the Ocean to Ocean bridge saw the victim in approximately five feet of water and directed YFD team members to the location.
The victim, who had been underwater for approximately 45 minutes, was removed from the river and transported to Yuma Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The name of the victim has not been released. The drowning is being investigated by the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office.
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Mike Erfert
Public Information Officer
Subject: Drowning
Contact: Mike Erfert, Public Information Officer
Release: For Immediate Release
On January 13, 2010 at 2:15 pm, Yuma Fire Department personnel responded to the river area under the Ocean to Ocean bridge regarding a possibly drowning. The call for assistance came from the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office, who was also responding to the area. Rescue personnel were told that an adult male had been swimming, went under water, and did not come back to the surface.
Firefighters in water rescue gear began searching in the immediate area and were joined by additional YFD swift water rescue team members a short time later. As YFD dive team members were preparing to enter the water, a YCSO observer on the Ocean to Ocean bridge saw the victim in approximately five feet of water and directed YFD team members to the location.
The victim, who had been underwater for approximately 45 minutes, was removed from the river and transported to Yuma Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The name of the victim has not been released. The drowning is being investigated by the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office.
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Mike Erfert
Public Information Officer
PHOENIX FIRE INVESTIGATIONS’ CLEARANCE RATE IS MORE THAN THREE TIMES THE NATIONAL AVERAGE
Phoenix, AZ. — Over the past three years, the Phoenix Fire Department’s Fire Investigations Section has seen a dramatic increase in the number of cases it has cleared. For 2009, the section cleared 55% of its cases – over three times the national average of 18%!
Ask the man in charge, Jack Ballentine, how they accomplished this impressive feat and he’ll tell you that in the past three years the Phoenix Fire Department has focused extensively on continuous education, worked closely with the Phoenix Police Department’s crime laboratory, sent all the fire investigators to detective school, and even groomed their own criminal analyst.
“It comes down to the fact that we’ve built up the fire investigators’ skills and given them the tools to do the job,” says Jack Ballentine. “Fire Chief Bob Khan had a vision three years ago. He understood that there needed to be a change and he supported our section all the way.”
For more information about the successes of the Phoenix Fire Department’s Fire Investigations Section, contact Jack Ballentine at 602-908-7074.
Phoenix Fire Online: www.phoenix.gov/fire
Follow us on Twitter at PHXFire
Ask the man in charge, Jack Ballentine, how they accomplished this impressive feat and he’ll tell you that in the past three years the Phoenix Fire Department has focused extensively on continuous education, worked closely with the Phoenix Police Department’s crime laboratory, sent all the fire investigators to detective school, and even groomed their own criminal analyst.
“It comes down to the fact that we’ve built up the fire investigators’ skills and given them the tools to do the job,” says Jack Ballentine. “Fire Chief Bob Khan had a vision three years ago. He understood that there needed to be a change and he supported our section all the way.”
For more information about the successes of the Phoenix Fire Department’s Fire Investigations Section, contact Jack Ballentine at 602-908-7074.
Phoenix Fire Online: www.phoenix.gov/fire
Follow us on Twitter at PHXFire
Peoria Police and New Life Community Church to provide a Merrier Christmas for about 100 kids on Christmas Day
The Peoria Police Department in partnership with New Life Community Church delivered Christmas toys to approximately 100 disadvantaged children in the City of Peoria. This joint endeavor furthers the police department’s effort to get out into the community and provide a helping hand to our citizens. New Life Community Church and the Peoria Police Department understand that some families are having a difficult time making ends meet and this was an opportunity to give a lift to those families by providing them Christmas gifts on Christmas Day. One of the volunteers who was delivering the Christmas gifts stated “All the hard work in putting this project together was worth it—seeing the tears of joy as we brought children Christmas toys warmed my heart—this was a gift to me.” Another parent told one of our police officers “thank you for putting hope in my heart and a smile on my child’s face.”
The response to this project was so overwhelming that the Peoria Police Department and New Life Community Church plan on trying to expand this venture next Christmas.
Mike Tellef
Media Relations Office
Peoria Police and Fire Departments
The response to this project was so overwhelming that the Peoria Police Department and New Life Community Church plan on trying to expand this venture next Christmas.
Mike Tellef
Media Relations Office
Peoria Police and Fire Departments
DANGERS OF USING IMPROVISED HEATING DEVICES IN YOUR HOME
With the cooler temperatures coming later this week, the Phoenix Fire Department would like to warn people about using space heaters or barbecues to heat their homes. Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires during the months of December, January and February.
The latest statistics from the National Fire Protection Association say that in 2006 heating equipment was involved in an estimated 64,100 reported U.S. home structure fires. Those fires amounted to 540 civilian deaths, 1,400 civilian injuries, and $943 million in direct property damage.
Space heaters are the main culprit. Whether portable or stationary, they accounted for 73% of home heating fire deaths in 2006. One of the most dangerous things you can do is put a space heater too close to things that can burn (such as upholstered furniture, clothing, mattresses and bedding).
The latest statistics from the National Fire Protection Association say that in 2006 heating equipment was involved in an estimated 64,100 reported U.S. home structure fires. Those fires amounted to 540 civilian deaths, 1,400 civilian injuries, and $943 million in direct property damage.
Space heaters are the main culprit. Whether portable or stationary, they accounted for 73% of home heating fire deaths in 2006. One of the most dangerous things you can do is put a space heater too close to things that can burn (such as upholstered furniture, clothing, mattresses and bedding).
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