Help Identify an Assault Suspect

We need your assistance in identifying the following Assault suspect. On October 24, 2017, a uniformed security guard contacted a female on the light rail due to taking her shoes off and causing an unpleasant odor. The suspect got loud and refused to leave when asked. When the light rail stopped again at the Sycamore Station, the suspect impact pushed the security guard, causing a bruise, and fled on foot eastbound along Main St.

Suspect:
Black female, black hair, 25-30 years old, Approximately 5'07" tall, 175-190lbs. Last seen wearing a red jersey style hoody with black sleeves, black pants and dark shoes.

If you recognize this female suspect, please contact the Mesa Police Department at 480-644-2211 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.

Homicide Arrest

Mesa Police Detectives have arrested Michael A. Abel for one count of First Degree Murder related to an October 18, 2017, homicide investigation. Abel was arrested on October 23, 2017. He is accused in the shooting death of Austin Parton at the Ramada Inn, 1666 S. Dobson, Mesa AZ. The investigation showed that Abel placed an ad online to sell a laptop computer. The victim responded to the ad and met Abel at the Ramada Inn. Abel declined to answer questions about why he shot the victim. This is another example of great detective work to take a violent criminal off the streets.

Suspicious Death Now Updated to Homicide

***Update***

Over the past week, Detectives have continued to work this death investigation.  Yesterday evening, October 10, 2017,  Allan Fredrick Lindstrom, age 51, was arrested and charged with one count of 2nd Degree Murder, ARS 13-1104.  The victim has been identified as Sharon Vaulding, age 50.

Lindstrom originally reported finding the victim not breathing on the evening of October 2, 2017.  When officers arrived at the scene, she was clearly deceased and the cause of death was undetermined.  The case was examined by the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office and ruled a homicide.  The information from the Medical Examiner indicated that victim had been stabbed and beaten.  Detectives linked physical and DNA evidence to Lindstrom leading to his arrest.

Lindstrom did not provide statements about the crime and has been booked for the listed charge.


Original post can be viewed here:
http://mesapd.blogspot.com/2017/10/suspicious-death-investigation.html

Cold Case Homicide Arrest

The Mesa Police Department is proud to announce an arrest in a 2002 homicide.  David Michael Vazquez, age 43, was arrested on September 28, 2017 in Houston Texas for the shooting death of Kelly Hammond in Mesa.  The shooting took place at a house party at 1246 S. Lesueur, Mesa on November 22, 2002 when it was reported that Vazquez and Hammond got into an altercation.  During the altercation, Vazquez produced a handgun and shot Hammond several times.

In 2014 the case was re-examined by Cold Case Detectives.  Previous witnesses and investigative leads were located and interviewed, ultimately leading to the arrest of Vazquez.  This is another example of the determination by Homicide Detectives to provide closure to families on any unsolved cases.

Vazquez is currently in custody in Texas awaiting extradition back to Arizona.

Suspect David Michael Vazquez

Stolen Backflow Valves

Businesses and commercial locations around the City of Mesa have seen an increase in Backflow valves being stolen.  The stolen valves cost between $1000-2000 each to replace.  The thieves often cut the valves out causing extensive damage and additional cost to repair.  Anyone with information on these thefts is encouraged to contact the Mesa Police Department at 480-644-2211 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.

Crime Stats - September 2017

The following are the top 5 calls for service and arrests for each patrol district -- 09/01/2017 through 09/30/2017.  To see which district you are in, click on each individual district listed at left to see their map.   FIESTA CENTRAL Call Type Frequency Call Type Frequency Check Welfare 446 Check Welfare 30 Subjects Disturbing 332 Subjects Disturbing 320 Other Agency Assist 230 Warrant Arrest 228 Civil Matter 191 Other Agency Assist 208 Burglary Alarm 173 Trespass 203 Arrests Frequency Arrests Frequency Homicide 0 Homicide 1 Rape 0 Rape 1 Robbery 8 Robbery 13 Aggravated Assault 10 Aggravated Assault 20 Breaking & Entering 13 Breaking & Entering 11 Theft 45 Theft 73 GTA 3 GTA 4 Alcohol/DUI 65 Alcohol/DUI 60 Other Assaults 48 Other Assaults 45 Disorderly Conduct 33 Disorderly Conduct 37 Drugs 95 Drugs 89 Fiscal/Forgery 7 Fiscal/Forgery 4 Loitering/Runaway 2 Loitering/Runaway 5 Sex Offenses 1 Sex Offenses 3 Vandalism 24 Vandalism 27 All Other 224 All Other 292  TOTAL 578 TOTAL 685 RED MOUNTAIN SUPERSTITION Call Type Frequency Call Type Frequency Check Welfare 382 Check Welfare 383 Subjects Disturbing 301 Burglary Alarm 243 Burglary Alarm 252 Other Agency Assist 207 Other Agency Assist 186 Subjects Disturbing 207 Civil Matter 170 Suspicious Activity 135 Arrests Frequency Arrests Frequency Homicide 0 Homicide 0 Rape 1 Rape 0 Robbery 2 Robbery 2 Aggravated Assault 14 Aggravated Assault 7 Breaking & Entering 2 Breaking & Entering 8 Theft 35 Theft 58 GTA 2 GTA 0 Alcohol/DUI 33 Alcohol/DUI 30 Other Assaults 21 Other Assaults 25 Disorderly Conduct 33 Disorderly Conduct 18 Drugs 63 Drugs 37 Fiscal/Forgery 12 Fiscal/Forgery 10 Loitering/Runaway 1 Loitering/Runaway 4 Sex Offenses 0 Sex Offenses 0 Vandalism 21 Vandalism 7 All Other 112 All Other 91 TOTAL 352 TOTAL 297

Suspicious Death Investigation Now Updated to Homicide

Detectives have been working overnight on a suspicious death call at the Colonade Motel, 5440 E. Main St.  The Homicide Unit stated the investigation appears to be a homicide.  There are not many details at this point.  The victim is an adult female and the reporting party/investigative lead is an adult male.  The homicide appears drug related and isolated to the victim and investigative lead.  No arrests have been made at this time.  We will provide an update when new information is available.

***Update***

Over the past week, Detectives have continued to work this death investigation.  Yesterday evening, October 10, 2017,  Allan Fredrick Lindstrom, age 51, was arrested and charged with one count of 2nd Degree Murder, ARS 13-1104.  The victim has been identified as Sharon Vaulding, age 50.

Lindstrom originally reported finding the victim not breathing on the evening of October 2, 2017.  When officers arrived at the scene, she was clearly deceased and the cause of death was undetermined.  The case was examined by the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office and ruled a homicide.  The information from the Medical Examiner indicated that victim had been stabbed and beaten.  Detectives linked physical and DNA evidence to Lindstrom leading to his arrest.

Lindstrom did not provide statements about the crime and has been booked for the listed charge.

Crime Stats - August 2017

The following are the top 5 calls for service and arrests for each patrol district -- 08/01/2017 through 08/31/2017.  To see which district you are in, click on each individual district listed at left to see their map.   FIESTA CENTRAL Call Type Frequency Call Type Frequency Check Welfare 476 Check Welfare 407 Subjects Disturbing 361 Subjects Disturbing 318 Other Agency Assist 236 Other Agency Assist 260 Civil Matter 185 Warrant Arrest 231 Burglary Alarm 181 Trespass 208 Arrests Frequency Arrests Frequency Homicide 0 Homicide 0 Rape 0 Rape 2 Robbery 9 Robbery 8 Aggravated Assault 13 Aggravated Assault 13 Breaking & Entering 5 Breaking & Entering 10 Theft 32 Theft 61 GTA 1 GTA 2 Alcohol/DUI 96 Alcohol/DUI 74 Other Assaults 44 Other Assaults 53 Disorderly Conduct 28 Disorderly Conduct 21 Drugs 87 Drugs 92 Fiscal/Forgery 7 Fiscal/Forgery 13 Loitering/Runaway 8 Loitering/Runaway 6 Sex Offenses 0 Sex Offenses 4 Vandalism 26 Vandalism 21 All Other 207 All Other 365 TOTAL 0563 TOTAL 745 RED MOUNTAIN SUPERSTITION Call Type Frequency Call Type Frequency Check Welfare 403 Check Welfare 393 Subjects Disturbing 299 Burglary Alarm 280 Burglary Alarm 254 Subjects Disturbing 269 Other Agency Assist 206 Other Agency Assist 183 Civil Matter 173 Civil Matter 175 Arrests Frequency Arrests Frequency Homicide 0 Homicide 0 Rape 0 Rape 1 Robbery 4 Robbery 4 Aggravated Assault 13 Aggravated Assault 2 Breaking & Entering 4 Breaking & Entering 8 Theft 43 Theft 54 GTA 1 GTA 1 Alcohol/DUI 45 Alcohol/DUI 54 Other Assaults 37 Other Assaults 32 Disorderly Conduct 35 Disorderly Conduct 16 Drugs 64 Drugs 48 Fiscal/Forgery 10 Fiscal/Forgery 12 Loitering/Runaway 3 Loitering/Runaway 2 Sex Offenses 2 Sex Offenses 0 Vandalism 170 Vandalism 8 All Other 155 All Other 115 TOTAL 433 TOTAL 357