Five Minutes with the Chief 2013-3

Chief Milstead talks about the Yberria investigation, Operation Main Line and the Fiesta Station Open House on October 10.

Theft on August 19

On August 19 at 7:49 pm, the suspect entered the Circle K at 330 East Broadway Road and asked the clerk to put a hot dog on the grill for him. The suspect then reached over the counter and took some items, did not pay for them, and left. The suspect was described as a Black male, 25-35 years old, 5' 10" to 6' 3" tall, 195-225 lbs. with black hair and a goatee. The suspect was wearing a gray hat with a white emblem, gray shirt, dark shorts, white socks and shoes. Please submit any information regarding the crime or identity of the suspect(s) through the “Submit a Tip” option at www.CrimeReports.com or text information to 274-637 (CRIMES). Begin your message with MESAPD. You can also call 480-644-2211 and select option 2. Refer to report number 20132310739.

Shoplift on August 16

On August 16 at 6:27 pm, the suspect entered the SuperPawn, located at 740 East Main Street, and asked to see an item from behind the counter. The suspect then took the item without paying for it and left the business. The suspect is described as a White or Hispanic male, 25-30 years old, 5' 10" - 6' tall, 150-165 lbs., black hair and a goatee. The suspect was wearing a black hat with a "B" on it and a black T-shirt. Please submit any information regarding the crime or identity of the suspect(s) through the “Submit a Tip” option at www.CrimeReports.com or text information to 274-637 (CRIMES). Begin your message with MESAPD. You can also call 480-644-2211 and select option 2. Refer to report number 20132310592.

Robbery on September 5

On September 5 at 8:20 pm, the suspect entered the Subway store at 1106 North Gilbert Road and made an order. When he went to pay for it, the suspect handed the employee a note demanding money. The employee handed the suspect some money and the suspect left, heading south on Gilbert Road. The suspect was described as a Black male, 5' 8" tall, 105 lbs. with facial hair. He was wearing a red baseball cap, sunglasses, a black shirt, black basketball shorts and white shoes. Please submit any information regarding the crime or identity of the suspect(s) through the “Submit a Tip” option at www.CrimeReports.com or text information to 274-637 (CRIMES). Begin your message with MESAPD. You can also call 480-644-2211 and select option 2. Refer to report number 20132480716.

Robbery on September 10

On September 10, the suspect entered the 7-Eleven at 1210 West Guadalupe, selected merchandise and approached the counter to pay for his items. When the cash drawer opened, the suspect leaned over the counter, attempting to take money from the register. The clerk tried to stop the suspect twice, but the suspect pushed the clerk away. The suspect gathered all he money he could and left the store. The suspect was described as a White male, 25-30 years old, 5'10" tall, 190-200 lbs. He was wearing a black baseball cap, grey T-shirt with black trim, blue and white plaid shorts and white sneakers. Please submit any information regarding the crime or identity of the suspect(s) through the “Submit a Tip” option at www.CrimeReports.com or text information to 274-637 (CRIMES). Begin your message with MESAPD. You can also call 480-644-2211 and select option 2. Refer to report number 20132530472.

Aggravated Assault

On September 7 at 3:45 pm, the suspect entered the Safeway at 1225 West Guadalupe, placed some items in his cart, paid for them then exited the store in a manner that stood out amongst other customers. An employee attempted to stop the suspect and the suspect attacked the employee with a large knife that was engraved on both sides. When the employee knocked the knife out of the suspect's hand, the suspect ran to a black Chevy Silverado pick-up truck. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male, 30-35 years old, shaved head, goatee, wearing jeans and a white T-shirt. 

Please submit any information regarding the crime or identity of the suspect(s) through the “Submit a Tip” option at www.CrimeReports.com or text information to 274-637 (CRIMES). Begin your message with MESAPD. You can also call 480-644-2211 and select option 2. Refer to report number 20132500417.

Robbery / Purse Theft on August 4

On August 4 at 12:43 pm, Suspect #1 approached the victim at Walmart (240 West Baseline) while she was putting purchases into her vehicle and took her purse from her arm. The victim followed Suspect #1 as he got into the passenger side of the suspect vehicle. She reached into the vehicle trying to grab her purse. Suspect #1 closed the door on the victim's arm, while Suspect #2 accelerated the vehicle. The victim was injured when she fell to the pavement. Suspect #1 was described as a Hispanic male, 30-40 years old, 5' 7" tall, 200-220 lbs., black hair and brown eyes. Suspect #2 was described as a Hispanic female with shoulder length black hair. The suspect vehicle was described as a white 4-door sedan, with a sub roof, tinted windows, 5 spoke chrome or alloy wheels and silver door handles. 

Please submit any information regarding the crime or identity of the suspect(s) through the “Submit a Tip” option at www.CrimeReports.com or text information to 274-637 (CRIMES). Begin your message with MESAPD. You can also call 480-644-2211 and select option 2. Refer to report number 20132160321.

Surveillance photos of vehicle and suspect.

 

Assault / Robbery Attempt on August 23

Composite drawing of suspect.

On August 23 at 3:30 pm, the suspect walked up to the victim outside a business in the 300 block of East Broadway Road and assaulted her, attempted to steal her purse and got into his vehicle. The suspect was described as a Black male, 40's, bald, approximately 5' 9" tall and 170 lbs. He was wearing a red shirt, jeans and black shoes. The suspect's vehicle was described as an older 4-door red Chevy Cavalier, lots of dents and scratches, no hubcaps, all black rims. 

Please submit any information regarding the crime or identity of the suspect(s) through the “Submit a Tip” option at www.CrimeReports.com or text information to 274-637 (CRIMES). Begin your message with MESAPD. You can also call 480-644-2211 and select option 2. Refer to report number 20132350570.

Robbery / Aggravated Assault on August 17

On August 17 at 2:30 pm, the suspect walked out of the Safeway store, located at 3662 East Southern, with merchandise that was not paid for. When asked to stop by an employee, the suspect assaulted the employee and left. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male, 5' 8" tall, 160 lbs., with a small goatee and multiple tattoos. The suspect was wearing a blue polo shirt, blue jeans, black baseball cap with Metal Mulisha design and black sunglasses.

Please submit any information regarding the crime or identity of the suspect(s) through the “Submit a Tip” option at www.CrimeReports.com or text information to 274-637 (CRIMES). Begin your message with MESAPD. You can also call 480-644-2211 and select option 2.

MISSING CHILDREN

Krissanna and Shayanna were last seen with their father, Christopher Creech, on May 26, 2013 in the area of Main and Extension. Mesa Police became aware of this situation on September 15, 2013. The three have not been seen or heard from since. They may be in Colorado where the family used to reside; however, investigation has shown the family may be in Northern Arizona or Mexico. Family members who have not heard from them for several months are concerned for their welfare. Christopher has a history of irregular behavior and may be emotionally unstable. Family may be traveling in a blue 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 AZ #AMX4983. Please contact Mesa Police at 480-644-2211, option 2, or your local law enforcement if you have any information regarding this case.

Krissanna (left) is an 11 year old White female, brown hair, hazel eyes, 4'4", 60 lbs. Wears glasses, space between front teeth.

Shayanna (center) is a 9 year old White female, brown hair, brown eyes, 4', 40 lbs.

Christopher (right) is a 38 year old White male, brown hair, brown eyes, 6', 180 lbs. Tattoo on chest of a lion. Active felony warrant out of MCSO. Believed to be driving truck described above.

Utilities Scam Alert!

We first reported this scam last week. Over the past week, there have been at least six known reports of this type of call/scam. In only one case did the victim actually provide the suspect with any funds. Several of the calls have been directed towards members of our Hispanic community. Please share this information with your friends and family, especially the elderly who are often targeted.

Original Scam Alert -- A Mesa resident recently received a phone call from a person saying they were from City of Mesa Utilities and SRP Electric. The caller told the victim that she was behind on her bill and unless she paid several hundred dollars, her utilities would be turned off. The victim obtained the payment that was requested and forwarded it to the suspect. After providing the payment, the victim decided to contact the City of Mesa Utilities about the issue. City officials informed her that they did not make the original call and did not take her payment.

If you ever receive a call that you think is suspicious, ask the caller to identify themselves and discontinue the conversation. Call the company or utilities office yourself and verify if you have been called or are behind on your payments. If you receive a call that seems suspicious, do not provide any personal or financial information over the phone. Lastly, contact the police department and provide as much detailed information about the call as possible. Your call to police might save someone else in the community from a costly scam! Mesa Police non-emergency -- 480-644-2211, option 2.

24 Hour Exceptional Incident Report

Shots Fired / Arrest
On September 18 at 8:12 pm, officers were dispatched to the 600 block of North May in reference to several subjects fighting in the parking lot and then gunshots were heard. The suspect then left in a black Chevy Impala. A witness was able to observe the license plate. Witness’s on scene stated that a physical fight began between a female in the black Impala and a female that lived at the above listed address. A male that was in the Impala pulled out a silver revolver and fired 2 rounds into the air and then left the scene in the Impala. Several witnesses were located at the scene.

The vehicle was located in the 500 block of South Dobson Road. Surveillance was set up on the vehicle. Several subjects were stopped and questioned because one of the subjects matched the witnesses description. The suspect admitted to shooting the gun 2 times into the air. Consent by the renter of the apartment was obtained and the gun was located inside the apartment on top of the refrigerator. Several witnesses identified the suspect as the subject that shot the gun. The suspect was booked on felony charges.

24 Hour Exceptional Incident Report

Aggravated Assault / Possession of Marijuana
On September 17 at 8:00 am, officers responded to a fight in the parking lot of the Circle K Store at 1810 S. Country Club. One subject left prior to officers arriving; the second subject, described as a Hispanic male dressed in black and riding a bicycle, was still on scene. When the first officer pulled into the parking lot from the north, the subject was looking over his shoulder and ran into the front push bars of officer’s patrol vehicle. The subject flew off his bike, over the hood of the patrol vehicle and landed on the ground. The subject then stood up and came at the officer swinging his fist. The backup officer who arrived on scene TASED the subject in the back as he was swinging. The suspect, Michael Leal (26) was taken into custody and booked into Mesa City Jail on aggravated assault and possession of marijuana charges. The subject had no injuries from force used by PD.

Brief Look Into A Day In The Life of a Police Officer

CRIME STATS - AUGUST

The following are the top 5 calls for service and arrests for each patrol district -- 8/01/2013 through 8/31/2013.

* Please note: With the opening of the new substation, the Dobson District is now the Fiesta District.

FIESTA (Dobson)		CENTRAL
Call Type	Frequency	Call Type	Frequency
Subjects Disturbing	437	Subjects Disturbing	421
Check Welfare	357	Check Welfare	351
Suspicious Activity	201	Other Agency Assist	222
Other Agency Assist	199	Burglary Alarm	159
Civil Matter	148	Suspicious Activity	158
Arrests	Frequency	Arrests	Frequency
Robbery	2	Homicide	2
Aggravated Assault	4	Rape	1
Breaking & Entering	4	Robbery	5
Theft	65	Aggravated Assault	14
GTA	3	Breaking & Entering	7
Alcohol/DUI	75	Theft	81
Other Assaults	45	GTA	3
Disorderly Conduct	16	Alcohol/DUI	72
Drugs	69	Other Assaults	38
Fiscal/Forgery	14	Disorderly Conduct	30
Loitering/Runaway	6	Drugs	51
Vandalism	11	Fiscal/Forgery	19
All Other	169	Loitering/Runaway	1
		Sex Offenses	4
		Vandalism	22
		All Other	276
TOTAL	483	TOTAL	626

RED MOUNTAIN		SUPERSTITION
Call Type	Frequency	Call Type	Frequency
Check Welfare	402	Check Welfare	282
Subjects Disturbing	356	Burglary Alarm	242
Burglary Alarm	251	Other Agency Assist	216
Suspicious Activity	216	Subjects Disturbing	205
Other Agency Assist	202	Suspicious Activity	152
Arrests	Frequency	Arrests	Frequency
Rape	1	Robbery	1
Robbery	5	Aggravated Assault	9
Aggravated Assault	6	Breaking & Entering	7
Breaking & Entering	8	Theft	87
Theft	73	GTA	6
GTA	1	Alcohol/DUI	59
Alcohol/DUI	57	Other Assaults	34
Other Assaults	56	Disorderly Conduct	15
Disorderly Conduct	39	Drugs	19
Drugs	51	Fiscal/Forgery	8
Fiscal/Forgery	13	Loitering/Runaway	8
Loitering/Runaway	16	Sex Offenses	2
Sex Offenses	3	Vandalism	13
Vandalism	35	All Other	82
All Other	132
TOTAL	496	TOTAL	350

Exceptional Incident Report

Assault / Arrest

On September 7 at 3:20 am, Mesa PD officers respond to the 2000 block of East Hampton reference a female bleeding and screaming for help.Upon arrival officers followed a blood trail to an apartment where female could be heard crying inside.  A subject, later identified as S/Enrique Carrillo Jr. (26), could be seen barricading the door. Officers gave several commends to open the door and Carrillo stated he did not do anything. Officers began kicking the door and Carrillo eventually opened the door and was detained. The female victim had a significant laceration to her left eye as well as swelling. Carrillo had thrown an item, striking the victim causing the laceration, then took the cell phone from her and broke it when she attempted to call 911. Carrillo was arrested for Assault/DV and preventing the use of a phone during an emergency. During the search incident to arrest, Carrillo began kicking at officers, striking officers in the lower legs. Carrillo was taken to the ground to get under control and sustained a small cut on his chin. Carrillo was booked on Unlawful Imprisonment, Assault DV, Disorderly Conduct DV, and Intentionally Preventing or Interfering with the Use of a Telephone in an Emergency.

Aggravated Assault / Aggravated DUI / Arrest 
On September 8 at 7:38 pm, the air unit observed a red convertible sports car traveling at a high rate of speed in the area of 22nd Street and Southern Ave. The air unit observed the vehicle make several other traffic violations and started to direct patrol units into the area. The vehicle entered an apartment complex in the 2100 block of East Southern and drove through exiting on Hampton. A Mesa PD Officer was in the area and observed the vehicle drive past him at a high rate of speed. He attempted a traffic stop and the vehicle failed to yield. The officer did not pursue, but did observe the vehicle run the stop sign at 24th and Holmes. The vehicle then turned north and ran over several bushes on the east side of the road and crashed into the stop sign on the south side of 24th and Hampton. The driver threw an open beer can out of the car and started running southbound. Our officer caught up to the suspect and deployed his Taser. The Taser had limited affect, therefore a physical struggle ensued. As our officer was taking the suspect to the ground they landed on the officer’s hand, causing injuries to his hand. The suspect, Jose Montiel (31),  was charged with Aggravated Assault, Aggravated DUI, Unlawful Flight, Driving on a Revoked License, Reckless Driving, Endangerment and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.

Exceptional Incident Report

Stolen Patrol Vehicle / Arrest
On September 1 at 1:05 am, officers were at an apartment complex in the 500 block of North Mesa Drive concluding an investigation of a loud party involving several underage persons suspect of consuming alcohol. Several juveniles and one adult were cited. One juvenile was extremely intoxicated and unresponsive requiring treatment by Mesa Fire and was transported to hospital. The 15-year-old suspect seen running earlier from the loud party jumped into the driver’s side of a patrol vehicle in the parking lot, stealing it. The suspect quickly backed up striking a parked car causing minor damage. An officer ran around to the driver’s side and attempted to stop the suspect from stealing the vehicle by opening the driver’s door and ordering the suspect to stop, then attempted to physically pull the suspect from behind the wheel and out of the vehicle. The suspect accelerated quickly breaking the officer's grip and struck a parked Southwest Ambulance causing minor damage. The suspect continued out of the parking lot onto Mesa Drive. Officers converged to the area locating the stolen patrol vehicle a few blocks away at 2nd Street and Mesa Drive and saw the suspect fleeing the vehicle on foot. A perimeter was established and the suspect was quickly apprehended. When the suspect fled the patrol car, he left it in reverse rolling towards Mesa Drive. Thankfully, an arriving officer using his vehicle push bars, stopped the abandoned patrol car before it reached the intersection. The suspect was booked on numerous felony charges to include theft of the vehicle, aggravated assault, driving under the influence, endangerment, hit-and-run and other criminal and civil charges.

Armed Robbery / Arrest

On August 30 at 12:00 pm, patrol units responded to an armed robbery call at the Safety in the 3600 block of East Southern. The suspect had just robbed the pharmacy of some prescription only meds and fled in a silver passenger car. The reporting party was able to get the license plate of the suspect vehicle as it fled the lot.  Mesa PD detectives responded to the registered owner’s address in Gilbert and detained the suspect as he arrived with the stolen prescription meds. The suspect was identified by witnesses and arrested.  During the interview the suspect admitted the meds were for self-medication.  In addition, he was in possession of Heroin.  The suspect, Francisco Robledo (27), was booked for the robbery, a possession of drugs charges.