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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.
June 16
Gabriel Nathan Valdez, 31, San Manuel, was arrested in the 600 block of Fifth Ave., San Manuel, and was charged with assault. He was transported and booked into the Pinal County Jail in Florence.
Criminal damage was reported in the 37000 block of S. Golf Course Dr., SaddleBrooke. A sprinkler system was turned off and plants were destroyed.
A natural gas leak was reported in the 200 block of E. Fifth Pl., San Manuel. The call was turned over to Southwest Gas.
June 17
Adrian Joseph Marquez, 25, San Manuel, was arrested in the 400 block of S. Ladera Pl., San Manuel, on a warrant for failure to appear. He was transported and booked into the Pinal County Jail.
Engendaran Nln, 51, Oracle, was arrested in the 2300 block of W. Paseo Redondo, Oracle, and was charged with assault and fighting/disruptive behavior. He was transported and booked into the Pinal County Jail.
Lost explosives were reported in the 27000 block of N. Mineral Creek Rd., Kearny. An Asarco employee reported that there was a missing booster charge after a blast at Ray Mine. He explained that boosters come in a case of 36 but are sometimes short one. The booster was either never shipped or was placed in the blasting area and destroyed. A police report was needed so the proper paperwork could be filed with ATF (United States Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Bureau).
An accident without injuries was reported in the 28000 block of S. Veterans Memorial Blvd., San Manuel. A vehicle struck and killed a deer. The driver of the vehicle was uninjured.
June 18
An accident without injuries was reported in the area of E. Webb Rd. and S. Mt. Lemmon Rd., Oracle. A vehicle swerved to miss a deer and veered off the road.
Criminal damage was reported in the 900 block of W. First Ave., San Manuel. A window was broken.
Theft of rims and tires was reported in the 600 block of W. Fifth Ave., San Manuel. The reporting party located another individual installing the rims and tires on his vehicle. The property was returned and no charges were filed.
June 19
PCSO investigated a 911 hang up call that originated in the 200 block of W. Grant St., Oracle. A baby had been stung by a scorpion. The call was turned over to Oracle Fire Department.
June 20
Criminal damage was reported in the 76000 block of E. Indian Hills Dr., Dudleyville. Graffiti was painted on a water tank.
PCSO assisted Mammoth Police Department with a possible burglary in progress in the 100 block of N. Verdugo Pl., Mammoth.
Criminal damage was reported in the 60000 block of E. Eagle Ridge Dr., SaddleBrooke. Copper was cut and taken from the home and the insulation damaged.
Theft of a fire extinguisher was reported in the area of S. McNab Pkwy., San Manuel.
Criminal damage was reported in the 100 block of S. Avenue B, San Manuel. A cooler was damaged when it was struck by a golf cart.
June 21
A vehicle fire was reported in the 2000 block of W. American Ave., Oracle.
Criminal damage was reported in the area of E. Avenue G and E. Webb Dr., San Manuel. Political signs were damaged.
June 22
Arthur John Jimenez, 47, Superior, was arrested in the area of Hwy. 60 in Superior and was charged with failure to confirm online identifier of registered sex offender. He was transported and booked into the Pinal County Jail.
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