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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 24
PCSO assisted Mammoth Police in the 200 block of N. Main St., Mammoth, with an uncooperative person.
PCSO assisted a stranded driver on S. Mt. Lemmon Rd., six miles north of the top. The person’s vehicle stalled on a narrow bridge and blocked the road. The vehicle was technically in Pima County and the call was initially turned over to Pima County Sheriff’s Office. Pima County deputies were unable to respond, so the Pinal County deputies assisted.
A male was arrested in the area of N. Rockliffe Blvd. and W. American Ave., Oracle, on a warrant. He posted bond and was released.
Theft was reported in the 99000 block of E. Cote Rd., San Manuel.
March 25
Andrew John Iverson, 39, Oracle, was arrested in the 1200 block of N. Rancho Robles, Oracle, and was charged with endangerment, disorderly conduct and reckless driving. He was transported and booked into the Pinal County Jail in Florence.
Thomas Albert Bayze, 29, Oracle, was arrested in the area of Calle Granada and El Paseo, Oracle, and was charged with threatening/intimidation, criminal damage and disorderly conduct. He was transported to the Pinal County Jail.
Desi Thomas Apodaca, 34, Oracle, was arrested in the area of Justice Dr., Oracle, on a failure to appear warrant. He was transported and booked into the Pinal County Jail.
Theft of jewelry was reported in the 60000 block of E. Eagle Heights Dr., SaddleBrooke.
Shoplifting was reported in the 400 block of S. Avenue A, San Manuel (Minit Market). A person was detained for taking Mike’s Hard Lemonade.
Counterfeit money was reported in the 28000 block of S. Veterans Memorial Blvd., San Manuel (Salt ’n Pepper). The money was not used at the store; a customer brought it into the store.
March 26
Vicente Ortiz Jr., 38, San Manuel, was arrested in the 400 block of San Carlos, San Manuel, on a probation violation warrant and two child support warrants. He was transported and booked into the Pinal County Jail.
Davina Marie Carbajal, 25, San Manuel, was arrested in the 100 block of Fifth Pl., San Manuel, on a failure to appear warrant. She was transported and booked into the Pinal County Jail.
An accident with injuries was reported in the 36000 block of S. Wind Crest Dr., SaddleBrooke. A vehicle backing out of a driveway struck and injured a passing bicyclist.
Emergency personnel were called to the 900 block of W. First Ave., San Manuel (First Avenue Elementary School), for a student who had passed out.
March 27
Burglary was reported in the 1300 block of E. Emilie Cir., Oracle.
Assault was reported in the 100 block of W. Sahuaro Dr., Queen Valley.
March 28
Burglary was reported in the 60000 block of E. Persian Dr., Oracle (SaddleBrooke Ranch West).
A concerned citizen in the Queen Valley area reported that a bus driver who transports local children to the Peralta Elementary School has been driving erratically. According to children on the bus, the driver slams on the brakes in an attempt to move the kids move around in the seats and fall out of their seats. The citizen reported the behavior to the school and a meeting was planned with school officials. The responding deputy advised the citizen to call the sheriff’s office back if he was unsatisfied with the outcome of the meeting with school officials.
March 29
Burglary was reported in the 76000 block of E. Indian Hills Dr., Dudleyville. A television was taken from the residence.
A missing person was reported in the 4400 block of S. Highway 77, Oracle. An elderly woman with dementia was reported missing. She left her residence without her companion dog. She was located later on Highway 77 at milepost 99.
An accident without injuries was reported on E. Highway 60, Top of the World. A person reported that she had pulled off the road at a jerky stand and another vehicle struck hers. The two drivers exchanged information, but the reporting person discovered that the other driver’s insurance had been suspended.
March 30
Criminal damage was reported in the 39000 block of S. Mountain Shadow Dr., SaddleBrooke. A window was shot with an unknown weapon.
PCSO assisted Superior Police with a combative subject in the 800 block of W. Highway 60, Superior.
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