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The Pinal County Sheriff’s Report is taken from the daily logs, based on the information provided by deputies. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
March 17
Theft of a vehicle was reported in the 82000 block of E. Vanessa Way, Oracle.
Theft of two vehicle batteries was reported at a construction site in the area of S. Eagle Crest Ranch Blvd. and E. SaddleBrooke Blvd., SaddleBrooke.
March 18
Anthony A. Benitez, 38, Tucson, was arrested at milepost 217 on Highway 60, Queen Valley, and was charged with carrying a concealed weapon without a permit, possession of dangerous drugs, possession of dangerous drugs for sale, transportation of dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was transported and booked into the Pinal County Jail in Florence.
Burglary was reported in the 85000 block of E. Hussey St., Mammoth. Six vehicles and five trailers were taken from the property and the home was ransacked.
A suspected assault was reported by personnel at Oro Valley Hospital. The assault allegedly occurred in the 100 block of S. McNab Pkwy., San Manuel. Deputies investigated and determined that no assault occurred.
Criminal damage was reported in the 900 block of W. Webb Dr., San Manuel. Windows in a vehicle and house were broken when shot with pellet or BB guns.
March 19
Criminal damage was reported in the 1200 block of W. Neal St., Oracle. Several vehicles had tires slashed.
Assault was reported in the 900 block of W. First St., San Manuel.
March 20
Nelson Paul West, 45, Oracle, was arrested in the 1500 block of Sunset Point Dr., Oracle, and was charged with theft and trafficking in stolen property. He was transported and booked into the Pinal County Jail.
Assault was reported in the 88000 block of E. River Ranch Rd., Mammoth.
Criminal damage was reported in the 1100 block of N. Rancho Robles Rd., Oracle. A cistern was damaged.
A medical emergency was reported in the area of E. Peppersauce Canyon Tr., Oracle. A person was reported laying on the side of the road with a broken leg. The victim said he fell and broke his leg. Oracle Fire and Tri-City Meds responded.
PCSO Search and Rescue responded to the 37000 block of E. Highway 60, Superior. An 18-year-old autistic male walked away from his guardian at the Arboretum. He was located at the Queen Creek Wash. He was dehydrated and had lost consciousness. He was transported by helicopter to a Phoenix-area hospital.
March 21
Stacy Ann Robinson, 27, Tucson, was arrested in the 63000 block of E. Quijoe St., SaddleBrooke, and was charged with assault. She was transported and booked into the Pinal County Jail.
A juvenile male, 14, was reported missing in the 36000 block of N. Mt. Lemmon Rd., Oracle.
March 22
A vehicle fire was reported in the area of N. Calle Futura and W. Camino Amigo, Oracle. Oracle Fire also responded to the scene.
Burglary in progress was reported in the area of W. Main St., San Manuel. PCSO investigated and determined that the three people were working for the business owner.
March 23
Vehicle theft was reported in the 3900 block of N. Dudleyville Rd., Dudleyville.
Theft of a horse trough was reported in the 32000 block of E. Hewitt Station Rd., Superior.
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