Police Log

Globe Police arrested 30 year old Aaron Noriega at a traffic stop late last night for DUI.

47 year old Kelly Young was arrested yesterday for organized retail theft at a business on Highway 60.

51 year old Manuel Johnson was arrested for disorderly conduct at a business on Highway 60.

25 year old Kyle Hamlet was arrested on both Globe and Miami warrants for disorderly conduct.

21 year old Solomon Williams was contacted and arrested in connection with an organized retail theft case.

48 year old Leola Upshaw was arrested yesterday for criminal trespass.

47 year old Joseph Root was arrested on a warrant for criminal trespassing.

23 year old Kandy Antonio was arrested on a warrant for false reporting to law enforcement and for administering liquor to a minor.

Officers took reports of an assault at a residence on Main Street and a forged check at a business on North Broad Street.

Gila County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 80 year old Robert Cook of Casa Grande for assault/domestic violence after a disturbance on Albany Drive.

A theft was reported at a residence on Braley.

Mesa Police arrested 24 year old Adrian Canizales of Globe on a child support warrant.

Obituary

William Sturgeon of Miami passed away Wednesday. He was 91.

A graveside service for William Sturgeon will be held Tuesday (August 27) at Mountain Breeze Memorial Gardens.

Police Log

Nobody was hurt in a two vehicle accident yesterday morning on Highway 70.

No injuries were reported in a two vehicle collision yesterday on Third Street.

Globe Police arrested 31 year old Christopher Ash of Mesa for criminal damage/domestic violence yesterday evening at a busness on Highway 60.

Officers stopped 41 year old Oscar Fryer yesterday afternoon because he was known to have an outstanding child support warrant. Fryer also had a suspended drivers license. He was arrested on the warrant and for misconduct involving weapons, based on items found in his car.

31 year old Darcee Phillips was arrested on a failure to comply warrant for criminal trespass.

50 year old inmate Lyle Pahe was booked on a warrant for consuming alcohol in public.

Officers are investigating shoplifting at a business on Highway 60 and a theft at a residence on Vista Circle.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36 year old Michael Whipple of Safford at a residence on Pinal View for domestic violence/disorderly conduct, threats and intimidation, and assault.

33 year old Joshua Ensworth was arrested at a residence in Sunrise Mobile Home Park for criminal damage/disorderly conduct.

New Website for Finding Quality Child Care and Preschool

The organization First Things First has launched a new website to give families more information and tools for finding quality child care and preschool.

You’ll find the new website at QualityFirstAZ.com.

Low Cost Rabies Clinic This Saturday

The Gila County Rabies Control Department is having a low cost rabies clinic this Saturday (August 24) from 1:30 to 3:pm at the animal shelter.

The cost of the rabies shot is $10 plus the cost of a license. That’s $15 for an unaltered animal and $7 for a spayed or neutered animal.

If  you have any questions, call the Gila County Rabies Control Department at 425-5882.

Globe School Board Meets Tonight

The Globe School Board meets tonight (Wednesday) at 6:00 in the High Desert Middle School Auditorium.

The agenda includes a recommendation to paint Globe High School.

Man Who Started Little League Concession Stand Fire Pleads Guilty

The man who set fire to the Little League concession stand has pleaded guilty to that offense and two other separate cases that occurred in Payson.

The fire at the Pinal Mountain Little League fields on February 15 was originally ruled an accident and investigators had no leads as to its cause. Several weeks later, investigators learned from Gila County Detention Officers that 21 year old Taylor James Vance-Parker had been bragging that he started a fire at a baseball field near Walmart. An interview was conducted with officers in the jail and Vance-Parker admitted that he started the fire.

It is estimated that Vance-Parker caused more than  $40,000 in damage by starting the fire.

Vance-Parker is scheduled to be sentenced on September 3 in Globe.

Under a plea agreement, Vance-Parker will be sentenced  to 4.5 to six years in prison and will be placed on supervised probation following his discharge from custody. The plea agreement also requires Vance-Parker to reimburse the Pinal Mountain Little League for full economic restitution for the damage he caused.

Police Log

Globe Police arrested 27 year old Audrey Poeling early this morning for domestic violence/disorderly conduct after a disturbance on West Gillette Street.

Two people were arrested last night in an area of East Ash Street. 25 year old Orlando Tuffly was charged with disorderly conduct. 21 year old Ernest Victor  was arrested on warrants for providing liquor to a minor and for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

20 year old Jessica Duran was arrested yesterday for shoplifting at a business on Highway 60.

Officers are investigating criminal damage at a residence on Manzanita and shoplifting at a business on Highwy 60.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office served 53 year old inmate Herman Dosela with a failure to appeaear warrant for driving under the influence of drugs with a child present.

A School Resource Officer took a report of an assault that occurred at Miami High School.

A deputy took a theft report at a residence on McKinney Avenue.

Obituary

Joanne Quade Newton passed away Monday at Heritage Health Care Center.

The wake for Joanne Newton will be held in Bylas. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Donations will be appreciated. For information call 475-5173.

Police Log

Yesterday the Gila County Sheriff’s Office dive team and the Border Star dive team recovered the body of 26 year old Wyatt Althoff from Roosevelt Lake. Althoff was riding on a watercraft Saturday when he fell into the water and never resurfaced.

Nobody was hurt in a one vehicle accident yesterday morning in the area of Fourth and Oak Streets.

No injuries were reported in a two vehicle collision on East Ash Street. During the investigation 19 year old Manuel Perez was contacted and arrested for hit and run.

Last night 24 year old Andrea Allen was arrested for disorderly conduct and criminal trespass at a business on East Ash Street.

48 year old Leola Upshaw and 29 year old Nadine Belknap were arrested yesterday for trespassing at a business on South Broad Street.

Officers are investigating an assault report taken at a business on North Braod Street; shoplifting at a business on North Broad Street; and a report of indecent exposure taken at the Highway 60 and 188 junction.

Miami Police arrested 64 year old Domingo Gonzales on a warrant from the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office.

Yesterday 52 year old Patricia Hunter  was charged with resisting arrest.

Superior Police arrested 56 year old Randy Kinnard on a contempt of court warrant for assault.

Obituary

Jane Johnson Eck  passed away August 17. She was 60. She is survived by her husband Robert; her daughter; 3 sons; 3 brothers and sisters; and 8 grandchildren.

A Memorial Mass for Jane Eck will be held Friday at 10:am at Holy Angels Church. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Jane J. Eck Memorial Fund. The family will be applying funds to the Globe Meals on Wheels Program.

Ernest D. Culpepper passed away August 16 at his home in Globe. He was 86. He is survived by his wife Jo; his daughter; 2 sons; his sister; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Services for “Buddy” Culpepper will be private.

Grants Workshop

Grants Specialist Cathy Melvin will have a workshop on Tuesday to teach you about what it takes to get a grant.

She’ll be sharing her tips from 1:30 to 3:30pm in Room 522 at the Gila Pueblo campus.

RSVP by calling 402-4318.

Preschool Story Hour Returns to Globe Library

Preschool Story Hour has returned to the Globe Public Library at a new day and time.

Story Hour for 3 to 5 year olds is a good way to introduce your child to the library and early literacy. It’s on Wednesdays at 11:am.

Baby Time with Rebecca is on Wednesdays at 1:pm for children 2 years old and younger.

Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive Tuesday at First Christian Church.

Donations will be accepted from 1 to 6:pm.

Lightning Causes 11 Fires on the Tonto National Forest

Lightning caused 11 fires on the Tonto National Forest over the weekend. At last report five were still active or being monitored.

The White Fire south of Superior grew to 1,000 acres yesterday but it is not spreading.

The Picket Fire southwest of Superior has been stopped at two acres. As of last night, one engine was on the scene.

Police Log

Yesterday afternoon the Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested three people involved in a fight near the Claypool Circle K. 38 year old Crystal Cox, 22 year old Chantell West and 33 year old Valerie Zupanic were cited for disorderly conduct.

On Friday, deputies arrested 29 year old Jesse Olivas for possesion of a dangerous drug for sale, possession of drug paraphernalia, and a failure to comply wrarrant for driving with a suspended license.

36 year old inmate Raynell Pizano was arrested on a failure to comply warrant for disorderly conduct/fighting.

A deputy took a report of threats from an inmate at the Gila County Jail.

A generator was reported stolen from a contractor at Charles Bejerano School.

Miami Police arrested 29 year old Nadine Belknap for disorderly conduct.

The U.S. Forest Service arrested 33 year old Travis Ben-Horta for aggravated DUI.

Last night Globe Police arrested 32 year old Chad Splane on a contempt of court warrant for assault.

53 year old Herman Dosela was arrested for public consumption, and a contempt of court warrant for criminal trespassing and public consumption.

61 year old Franklin Reede was arrested yesterday on failure to comply warrants for theft, criminal trespass, public consumption, shoplifting and attempted shoplifting.

Saturday night Globe Police arrested 47 year old Andrew Walsh of Gilbert for disorderly conduct after a disturbance at a business on East Ash Street.

51 year old Manuel Johnson was arrested Saturday for criminal trespass at a business on South Hill Street.

Officers responded to a call about a pedestrian obstructing the roadway in the area of Hill Street. 48 year old William Salter was arrested for obstructing a public highway and a warrant for shoplifting.

25 year old Orlando Tuffly was also arrested at that time for disorderly conduct. Tuffly was arrested earlier in the day for shoplifting at a business on East Ash Street.

Friday afternoon Globe Police arrested 52 year old Sandra Armendarez for shoplifting at a business on Highway 60.

24 year old Danielle Nash was arrested  Friday night on a failure to appear warrant for aggravated assault.

24 year old Vincent Doss  was arrested on a failure to comply warrant  for obstruction.

Officers are investigating a delayed report of a domestic disturbance; a report of shoplifting at a business on East Ash; a burglary at a business on Highway 60; a burglary at a residence on North Sutherland; a burglary at a residence on South Sutherland; and a burglary on Euclid;

Woman Dies After Shots Fired at Six Shooter Canyon Residence

A 60 year old woman died late Friday night after shots were fired at a residence on Six Shooter Canyon Road.

Residents called 911 about a suspicious vehicle which left  and then returned a short time later. A man who was later identified as 42 year old Scott Laman fired several shots and then fled the scene.One of the rounds struck and killed a woman inside the residence.

Gila County Deputies located the suspect vehicle traveling north on Six Shooter Canyon Road and pursued the suspect onto Ice House Canyon Road. Lamon pulled into a residential area and fled on foot. Lamon fought with the deputies and was flown to a Valley hospital to be treated for injuries sustained while resisting arrest.

Scott Lamon is charged with second degree murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, misconduct involving weapons and unlawful flight.