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Emergency road closure on W. Farrell Road
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Supervisor Snider to hold Maricopa office hours on September 7
CASA GRANDE – Supervisor David Snider will be holding his monthly office hours in Maricopa on Tuesday, September 7. Supervisor Snider read more...
   
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Better parent by Sunday
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High praise!
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CAC Visual Arts Gallery – Will Wilson
May 25th – Sept. 3rd, 8:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Student Services Center (Building M)
There is no admission charge.

Alcoholics Anonymous
August 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 6:30 P.M.
Maricopa Lutheran Church
16540 N. Porter Rd.
Call (602) 432-4960 or e-mail aathecopa@yahoo.com for directions.
Every Tuesday

Coffee at the Library with Friends
August 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 2:00 – 3:30 P.M.
Maricopa Public Library Meeting Room
Friends of the Maricopa Public Library host coffee and cookies. Stop by to meet and visit.
Every Tuesday

Maricopa Rotary Club
August 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 7:00 A.M.
Headquarters Restaurant
Every Tuesday morning

Optimist Club of Maricopa
August 3rd, September 7th, 7:00 – 8:00 P.M.
1st Baptist Church of Maricopa
18705 N. John Wayne Pkwy.
Guests are always welcome. For information about the Optimists, call (520) 568-4931.
1st Tuesday of the month

Parenting Classes
August 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Celebrate Life Family Support Center
18705 N. John Wayne Parkway
For appointment: (520) 568-0612
Tuesdays

Toastmasters Club of Maricopa
August 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 3:00 – 4:00 P.M.
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino in the Marketing Trailer in back of the Casino
15406 N. Maricopa Road
For more information, call Jane at (480) 802-5078.
Every Tuesday

Alcoholics Anonymous
August 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, 7:00 P.M.
Ak-Chin Housing Building
48277 W. Farrell Road
Every Wednesday

Al-Anon
August 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, 7:00 P.M.
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
43295 W. Honeycutt Avenue
Al-Anon provides help and support to the families of alcoholics. If you have questions, contact the East Valley Information Center at (480) 969-6144.
Every Friday

Alcoholics Anonymous
August 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, 7:00 P.M.
1st Baptist Church of Maricopa
18705 N. John Wayne Pkwy.
Every Friday

Alcoholics Anonymous
August 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, 7:00 P.M.
Maricopa Lutheran Church
16540 N. Porter Road
Every Friday

Farmer’s Market
August 6th, 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th, 15th
Friday, 2:00 - 6:00 P.M.
Sat. & Sun., 7:30 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
Outside of Stagestop Marketplace on Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy.
Fresh fruit and vegetables.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Maricopa Quilting Guild
August 6th, 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Sew-in -- 1st Friday
August 21st, 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Sew-in -- 3rd Saturday
August 24th, 6:30 – 7:30 P.M.
Business meeting -- 4th Tuesday
Membership in the Arizona Guild is required. Call (480) 528-0130 (evenings) for more information.

FREE Informational Seminar -- Is the HCG Diet right for you?
August 7th, 11:00 A.M.
Maricopa Public Library
Please RSVP to (520) 431-1080, or online at www.desertwellnesscenter.com/hcg.aspx.

City Planning & Zoning
August 9th, 23rd, 5:30 P.M.
Global Water Conference Center
22590 N. Powers Pkwy.
2nd & 4th Monday of the month

Friends of the Library
August 9th, September 13th, 6:00 P.M.
Maricopa Public Library
W. Smith-Enke & Porter (at Desert Greens Dr.)
2nd Monday of the month

Parks, Recreation, and Libraries (PRL)
August 10th, September 14th, 7:00 P.M.
City Hall
45145 W. Madison Ave.
2nd Tuesday of the month

Kiwanis Club of Maricopa
August 11th, 24th, 7:00 A.M.
Allstate Office
20928 N. John Wayne Parkway
Call (520) 868-6205 for more information.
2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month

MUSD Board Meeting
August 11th, 25th, 6:00 P.M.
Work Session, 5:00 P.M.
MUSD Administration Building
44150 W. Maricopa-CG Hwy.
(just east of Rotary Pool)
(520) 568-5100
www.musd20.org
2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month

Public Works Committee
August 11th, September 8th, 5:30 P.M.
City Hall
45145 W. Madison Ave.
2nd Wednesday of the month

'COPA Seniors
August 12th, 26th, 9:15 A.M.
'Copa Seniors is open to all seniors over 55 in the Maricopa area.
A brief meeting is followed by coffee, tea, and desserts. Members play a variety of cards, games, and dominoes or just enjoy socializing.
For information, visit the website at www.CopaSeniors.com or e-mail Carol at cj7444@orbitelcom.com.
2nd & 4th Thursday of the month

VFW Post #12043
August 12th, September 9th, 7:00 P.M.
Maricopa Veterans Center
44240 W. Maricopa-CG Hwy.
For information call Gene Wood at (602) 920-3933.
2nd Thursday of the month

M.A.S.H. Drug Coalition
August 16th, September 20th, 7:00 P.M.
CAASA Youth Center
Oasis Life Church
19756 N. John Wayne Parkway (behind Great Western Bank)
The Maricopa, Ak-Chin, Stanfield, Hidden Valley anti-substance abuse coalition urges parents, students, business people, and community members to participate to make Maricopa a safer community for all by working to curb underage drinking and drug use.
3rd Monday of the month

Public Safety Committee
August 16th, September 20th, 5:30 P.M.
City Hall
45145 W. Madison Ave.
3rd Monday of the month

Team Chances
August 17th, 6:00 P.M.
Maricopa Chamber of Commerce Bldg.
44870 W. Hathaway Avenue
Give back to Arizona children. Come to the information meeting to learn more. For more details, call Susan at (480) 558-6655 or e-mail susan@chancesforchildrenaz.com.


La Leche League of Pinal County West
August 18th, September 15th, 10:00 A.M.
Villages Clubhouse
20991 N. Butterfield Pkwy.
Pregnant women, mothers, and children are welcome. La Leche League is an international, non-profit, non-sectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.
For more information go to www.LLLofAZ.org or e-mail Kristin at kristin.has3girls@gmail.com.
3rd Wednesday of the month

American Legion, Maricopa Post 133
August 19th, September 16th
For more information, contact Fred A. Hisle at (520) 208-6914.
3rd Thursday of the month

MaricopaDems (Democrat Club)
August 21st, 9:00 A.M.
Headquarters Restaurant
3rd Saturday of the month

Maricopa Mamas (Red Hat Society)
August 21st, 9:00 A.M.
Southern Dunes Golf Club
48456 W. Highway 238
Contact Queen Mum Faith at (520) 568-7693 or Queen of Vice Sandra at (520) 568-4902.
3rd Saturday of the month

Friends of the Library Book Club
August 23rd, September 27th, 6:00 P.M.
Rancho El Dorado
Membership is open to all community members.
New members are welcome to join to discuss the current book and select next month’s book.
Call Gerry Ryan at (520) 568-3591 for more information and directions to the meeting in Rancho El Dorado.
4th Monday of the month

City Council
August 24th, 7:00 P.M.
MUSD Administrative Building, Board Room
44150 W. Maricopa-CG Hwy.
1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month
Summer dates could be subject to change.

CGRMC hosts Blood Drive August 24th, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Education Center across from the hospital cafeteria
Casa Grande Regional Medical Center invites you to participate in a life-saving blood drive. Help meet the critical blood shortage in Arizona. All blood donors are needed. To schedule an appointment, call Karen Pitman at (520) 381-6300 x5839 or online at www.bloodhero.com and use the sponsor code: casagranderegional. This drive is being conducted by United Blood Services, Arizona’s number one non-profit blood supplier. United Blood Services is the blood supplier for CGRMC.

Environmental Concerns Organization, Inc. (ECO) Board Meeting
August 26th, September 23rd, 6:00 P.M.
Maricopa Veterans Center (next to Rotary Pool on Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway)
Board meetings are open to the public. If you are interested in volunteering or becoming a member of ECO's Area Representative Board, call (520) 568-9428 or e-mail 1earth@cox.net.
4th Thursday of the month

Maricopa Republican Club
August 26th, September 23rd, 7:00 P.M.
Villages Clubhouse at Rancho El Dorado
4th Thursday of the month

1st Annual Maricopa Rams Football Golf Tournament
August 28th, 6:30 A.M. registration
The Duke at Rancho El Dorado
Register your foursome online at maricopafootball.com. Registration Deadline is Friday, August 21, 2010. If you would like to be a sponsor, make a donation, or get more information, please contact Mary Wilson at (602) 525-2494 or Marty Diehl at (520) 431-2485.
Thank you for supporting the Maricopa Rams Football team and making a difference in our community.

Southwest All-star Car Battle
August 28th, 4:00 P.M. – 4:00 A.M.
Firebird International Raceway
The Southwest All-Star Car Battle is a showcase for everything cars. From Import and Domestic Street Drags, to Drifting, Lowriders, Motorcycles, Wheel Hoppers, a huge surprise concert, and much more. The biggest one-day event ever held in Phoenix with over $40k in CASH PAYOUTS! See Drift Cars, Import and Domestic Cars, Nissan Show Vehicles, and Lowriders compete to become "Southwest Best." Cars from California, Las Vegas, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
General Admission is $25 -- Advance Tickets are only $20. Kids 12 and under free with a paid adult admission. For more info or to purchase tickets, visit the website atwww.allstarcarbattle.com!

Maricopa-Butterfield House Concert Series
September 25th
– Ted Ramirez
October 30th – Gary Allegretto
December 4th – Turkey Jam
January 29, 2011 – Chuck Pyle
Desert potluck -- 6:00 P.M.
Show starts at 7:00 P.M.
51654 W. Highway 84
Usually last Saturday of the month – no shows until fall

1st Annual Maricopa Home-Based Business EXPO
October 3rd – 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Rotary Park (on Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway just east of N. John Wayne Parkway)
Sponsored by the Maricopa Rotary Club, Rug Runner Carpet Cleaning, and Maricopa Seniors. Over 70 home-based vendors, many offering EXPO specials. Hot dogs, hamburgers, and beverages will be available. The Infinity Card – Maricopa Senior Discount Card -- will be available for $7 and is good through 2010. The EXPO is to benefit benefit Maricopa Seniors Inc., – a non-profit organization.
For EXPO or Infinity Card information, contact Therese Starkey at (520) 568- 8459.

Maricopa Mile & 5K
October 10th, 8:00 A.M.
Legacy Traditional School
A family fitness event. All proceeds to benefit Team Fit Kids Maricopa. For more information visit www.maricopamile.com.

Rotary Pool
Summer open swim hours:
Daily: Noon – 4:30 P.M.
Senior swim hours: Wed., 7:30 – 8:30 A.M.; Mon. & Thurs., 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.; Sat., 8:00 – 10:00 A.M.
Special themed swim activities will be scheduled on Tuesday and Friday nights from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
For information or to enroll in swim lessons or swim team, call (480) 961-SWIM (7946). All skill levels and ages are welcome.

F.O.R. Maricopa Food Bank & Resource Center
Every Monday, 10:00-11:30 A.M.
Every Thursday, 6:00-7:30 P.M.
19235 W. Gunsmoke (off of Honeycutt)
F – Providing Food to those in need
O – Providing Opportunities for the community to serve those in need
R – Providing Resources (referrals and tangibles) to those in need
F.O.R. is in constant need of donations of food items. For more information, call (520) 251-0226.

Bicycle group forming
Anyone interested in riding bicycles as a group and making new friends please call Jerry Bricker at (602) 263-6777 ext. 612176 days or (520) 568-2001 evenings (7:00 to 10:00 pm is OK). If not available, leave a message with the administrative assistant or answering machine and your call will be returned.

JoinCubScouting.org
Cub Scout Pack 983 wants you!
Join today.
For more information, call (520) 568-0898.

Maricopa Police Department
Secret Crime Free Text Line (anonymous):
Text the letters MPD and your crime information to 274637. The information is relayed via text to the Maricopa Police Department.
Silent Witness Hot Line (24-hour recorded): (520) 316-6900
During regular business hours: (520) 316-6882

Maricopa Public Library
41600 W. Smith-Enke Road
Sunday – closed
Mon. & Wed. – Noon to 8:00 P.M.
Tues., Thurs., Fri., & Sat. – 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Maricopa Public Library Story Time
Days and times for story time at Maricopa Public Library have changed:
Drop-in Story time - 2's, 3's & 4's
Tuesday, 10:00 – 10:30 A.M.
For toddlers and young children with a parent. Parents and toddlers will enjoy stories for their age group. This is a free program and no registration is required.
Drop-in Story time - 5's and up
Wednesday, 3:00 – 3:30 P.M.
Children will delight in listening to and participating in storytelling. This story time meets every Wednesday at 3:00 P.M. This is a free program and no registration is required.
(520) 568-2926 for information

AZ Suicide Prevention Coalition
Toll free Crisis Hotline:
1-866-205-5229
www.azspc.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Toll free Crisis Hotline:
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889)
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Hopeline
Toll free Crisis Hotline:
1-800-SUICIDE
www.hopeline.com
Teen Lifeline Crisis Resources
Toll free Crisis Hotline:
1-800-248-TEEN
www.teenlifeline.org
Youth Suicide Prevention Program
www.yspp.org

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The following information is from reports from the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office and the Maricopa Police Department. Information available is limited.

7/07/10 Hidden Valley

  • An unknown type of fire was reported north of the intersection of N. Amarillo Valley & W. Clayton Rds.
Maricopa

  • An erratic driver was reported after midnight in the area of Rancho El Dorado & Kennedy. After nearly striking the caller’s vehicle, the female driver stopped on the side of the road and cussed him out.
  • A 15-year-old juvenile was admitted to the hospital following an incident at Maricopa Groves & Honeycutt today. The hospital asked to have the mother contacted and come to the hospital since the medical facility needed a responsible adult with the juvenile.
  • A business on N. John Wayne Pkwy. reported a break-in overnight and the theft of a cash register.
  • A possible structure fire was reported on W. Parkhill Dr.
  • A caller in the Fry’s parking lot reported someone tried to break into her car while she was in the store. The bolts to the trunk were taken out.
  • A domestic dispute between parents and a 21-year-old was reported on W. Lindgren Dr.
  • An abandoned vehicle was reported in the area of Bowlin & Alterra. The vehicle was blocking the street.
  • Vandalism to a home on W. Zion Rd. was reported after someone shot a window with what looked like a BB gun.
  • Burglary to a home on N. Lousandra Dr. was reported. Miscellaneous items were taken.
  • A hit-and-run accident was reported on N. John Wayne Pkwy. No injuries were reported.
  • A vicious animal report was received from W. Coltin Way after a neighbor’s pit bull attempted to attack the caller’s wife.
  • A medical call was received from W. Smith-Enke Rd. in front of the school. An adult female fell of her bike and was conscious but woozy. EMS responded.
  • An unknown type of fire was reported on N. Castille Dr. The smoke alarm went off and the caller exited the house and saw and smelled smoke. No flames were visible.
  • A wife on W. Hayden Dr. reported being threatened by her husband. The man tried to hit her with the car and was being verbally abusive.
  • Suspicious activity was reported on W. Novak Ln. after someone threw a large rock at the back window of a home.
  • A brushfire was reported in the wash in the area of W. Peters and Nall & N. Ralston Rds.
Stanfield

  • Juan Gabriel Martinez, age 30, of Stanfield was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear and probation violation.
  • Pinal County Sheriff’s Deputies reported two undocumented aliens on I-8.
7/08/10 Maricopa

  • Burglary to a vehicle on N. Ryans Tr. was reported. The vehicle was ransacked and the spare set of keys was taken from the vehicle.
  • A theft of power in progress was reported on N. Riccardo Way.
  • Criminal damage was reported on W. Bello Ln. after someone squirted mayo, mustard, and ketchup on a vehicle overnight. A trashcan was also taken.
  • Theft of jewelry from a home on W. Wallner Dr. was reported. A number of contractors had been in the home.
  • A medical call was received from W. Farrell Rd. for a 1-year-old unconscious and having a seizure.
  • A parent on W. Bailey Dr. reported a runaway juvenile. The 16-year-old male had been gone for a week and refused to come home. The boy was angry because the mother took his cell phone away from him.
  • Burglary to a home on W. Nina St. was reported. It was thought the suspect came in through the doggy door.
  • Burglary to a vehicle on W. Knauss Dr. was reported. Items were taken.
  • A parent on W. Long Way reported a 5-year-old missing.
  • A medical call was received from W. Honeycutt Ave. for a 12-year-old female hit with a ball during a softball game.
  • A juvenile problem was reported on N. Dietz Dr. when two juveniles were going around the neighborhood looking into cars.
  • Gunshots were reported in the area of N. Donithan Way.
  • A complaint of a barking dog after 9:00 P.M. was received from the area of High Desert & Celtic Ave. The caller said the dog had been barking for several hours.
  • A complaint of kids making too much noise in the pool after 11:30 P.M. was received from W. Cartegna Ln.
7/09/10 Maricopa

  • A medical call was received from Hwy. 347 & W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy. that a woman was in labor and stuck at Amtrak.
  • Criminal damage was reported on N. Gunsmoke Rd. While the caller was at the hospital with a child, someone destroyed her chicken coop. The caller was pretty sure who did it.
  • A complaint of a barking dog after 5:30 A.M. was received from High Desert Tr. & Celtic. The caller said the barking dog “won’t stop.”
  • A vehicle fire to brakes on a tractor-trailer was reported on Hwy. 238. Everyone was out of the vehicle. Maricopa Fire Department responded.
  • A traffic hazard was reported on W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy. & White and Parker when a tractor-trailer was blocking the entire roadway. The truck appeared to be stuck.
  • Threatening was reported on N. Ibiza Ln. when a male caller was threatening to show the woman “what he is about.” The woman is pregnant with the man’s son.
  • A found child was reported on W. Palo Cedro Rd. when a 10-year-old was banging on a neighbor’s door. The boy was very upset, said his dog was injured, and his parents were not home.
  • An animal problem was reported at Fry’s parking lot when a dog was locked in a car. The windows were cracked.
  • A welfare check was requested for a woman on W. Sagebrush Tr. The woman was a cancer patient on chemotherapy. She would answer the phone but only said “hello” and nothing else.
  • A refrigerator was reported stolen from N. Santa Cruz Dr. The caller was out of town.
  • Domestic violence was reported on W. Cary Dr. A boyfriend hit the girlfriend in the face.
  • A hit-and-run accident was reported on W. McClelland Dr. No injuries were reported.
  • Threatening was reported on W. Ranch Rd. The caller was a process server trying to serve papers.
  • Theft of a bicycle was reported on W. Cheyenne Dr. The caller saw the juveniles leaving with the bike.
  • A complaint of animal noise after 10:00 P.M. was received from W. Picasso St.
  • Ak-Chin Police requested agency assistance to N. Jose St. for a domestic call.
  • A medical call was received from W. Edward Ave. for a 10-year-old with bleeding from a cut on the head. It was unknown how the injury occurred. EMS responded.
  • Possible gunshots were reported in the area of W. Ranch Rd.
  • Ak-Chin requested an agency assist at the Casino for a male who matched the description of an earlier armed robbery suspect in Phoenix. The money being used also matched the description.
Hidden Valley

  • Suspicious activity was reported in the 2100 block of N. Green Rd. when someone dumped three garbage bags in front of a workshop. The caller said the bags smelled really bad.
Stanfield

  • An owner of rental property in the 38000 block of W. Apache Dr. reported a burglary to the property. The caller said every time they return to the property they find food and other items in the home.
7/10/10 Maricopa

  • A runaway juvenile report was received from W. Blazen Tr. The girl did not return from a party and did not answer her phone.
  • A parent on W. Rhea Rd. reported a runaway juvenile.
  • A medical call was received from W. Venture Rd. for a male with a gash on his nose and on the back of his head. Dispatch could not determine a cause for the injuries because the caller’s story kept changing.
  • A female with a head injury on N. Smith Dr. called for assistance.
  • Criminal damage was reported on W. Santa Fe St. when a company vehicle and a personal vehicle were keyed.
  • Theft of appliances was reported on W. Dutchman Dr.
  • Suspicious activity was reported when a male subject on a ladder was looking in the windows of Great Western Bank.
  • A medical call was received from W. Chambers Ct. for a baby throwing up. EMS responded.
  • A request for agency assistance was received from Ak-Chin Police Department. The responding officer was alone with a disturbed patient.
  • A caller on W. Rosalia Dr. reported “huge fireworks” behind the house.
  • Gunshots were heard in the area of N. Ventana Ln.
  • A report of fireworks in the area of Goles Dr. & Ann was reported.
  • Burglary was reported on W. Edwards Cir. The window was open, but no items appeared to be taken.
  • A domestic dispute not in progress was reported on N. Carmen Ave. between a parent and stepson. There were no injuries.
  • A caller on N. Avelino Dr. reported missing persons near Buckeye. Several people from Maricopa went riding quads in the Buckeye area. The caller received a text message that they were lost.
Stanfield

  • A report was received of a truck broken into in the 36000 block of W. Hwy. 84.
7/11/10 Hidden Valley

  • An undocumented alien went to the front door of a home in the 1800 block of N. Brower Ln. and said he wanted to turn himself in.
Maricopa

  • A domestic dispute was reported on W. Merced St. when subjects were screaming outside a home.
  • Burglary to a vehicle on N. Reis Dr. was reported. A GPS was taken.
  • Burglary to a vehicle on N. Vargas Dr. was reported.
  • A utility problem was reported on W. Cahterine Dr. when water was coming out from under a plate in the ground and flooding the area.
  • A possible burglary-in-progress was reported on Wade Dr. after a neighbor heard glass break.
  • An unsecure premise was reported on N. Jones Dr. when a vacant home had the door wide open and the lock broken off.
  • Burglary to a vehicle on W. Windmill Dr. was reported. The satellite was taken.
  • Burglary to the pool on W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy. was reported. The door was broken down.
  • Burglary to a home on W. Hopper Dr. was reported. The homeowner just got home and was not sure if anyone was still in the house.
  • An unwanted person was reported on W. Neely Dr. The caller and her ex-boyfriend were in a physical altercation and he refused to leave.
  • Burglary to a home on W. Oliveto Ave. was reported.
  • An agency assist was requested by the Tempe Police Department. A driver was involved in a hit-and-run with injuries and fled the scene.
  • An animal problem was reported on N. Riccardo Way when a neighbor’s pit bulls got out and were running around. The caller tried to notify the neighbor but no one was home.
7/12/10 Hidden Valley

  • A vehicle swerving in and out of traffic ended up in a canal about two miles south of Papago. The subject appeared to be intoxicated and was unresponsive to questions.
7/13/10 Hidden Valley

  • A traffic hazard was reported one Century Rd. just east of Shirley when there was a big pile of trash in one of the lanes.
  • A single-vehicle accident was reported on W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy. between Montgomery & Anderson when a vehicle blew a tire and went off the road.
Stanfield

  • A smoking ceiling fan was reported in the 36000 block of W. Pima Dr. Stanfield Fire responded.
7/14/10 Hidden Valley

  • A burglary was reported in the 56000 block of W. Fulcar Rd. The caller knew who had stolen the items.
  • Criminal damage was reported on W. Bitter Root Rd. after someone hit a fence.
  • A utility trailer was reported stolen from the area of W. Desert Garden & N. Hidden Valley Rds.
  • A traffic stop was made in the area of N. Amarillo Valley Rd. & W. Smoketree Ln. Five undocumented aliens were in the vehicle.
Maricopa

  • A complaint of loud music after 12:30 A.M. was received from W. Camino De Janos.
  • A complaint of a loud pool party after 1:30 A.M. was received from W. Camino De Janos.
  • Burglary to a home on W. Garden Ln. was reported.
  • Criminal damage was reported on N. Donithan Way after tires were slashed.
  • A report of a telephone pole on fire on N. Murphy Rd. was received.
  • Suspicious activity was reported on N. Gibson Dr. after a male in his 20’s who claimed he was with the Census knocked on a door, tried the door knob, and started to open the door.
  • A medical call was received to W. Dutchman Dr. for a 14-year-old who passed out from an unknown cause.
  • A home burglary on W. Kramer Ln. was reported.
  • Trespass at the Community Pool was reported on W. Bowlin Rd. Six subjects were present.
  • A complaint of loud music after 8:30 P.M. was received from W. Windrose Dr.
Stanfield

  • Lorena J. Antone, age 25, of Stanfield was arrested on a warrant for multiple charges of promoting prison contraband.
  • Fabian Noel Melendez, age 18, of Stanfield was arrested on charges of criminal damage, burglary, theft, and trafficking in stolen property.
  • Freddie Torrez, age 23, of Stanfield was arrested on charges of trafficking in stolen property, burglary, and theft/control of stolen property.
  • Burglary to a home in the 36000 block of W. Lane Dr. was reported. The home was broken into overnight and a window was broken. Items were taken.
  • A vehicle accident was reported at W. Hwy. 84 & N. Stanfield Rd. One of the parties did not speak English and did not have identification. Southwest Ambulance was advised to respond.
  • A semi hit a power pole at N. Stanfield & W. Barnes Rds. There were no injuries. A technician was on scene.
7/15/10 Hidden Valley

  • A burglary was reported in the 51000 block of W. Dun Shadow Rd. when people were heard in a foreclosed home.
  • An unknown type of fire was reported in the area of W. Bitter Root & N. Hickory Rds. when a lot of smoke was in the area.
Maricopa

  • Elizabeth Aguilar, age 21, of Maricopa was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and assault.
  • Esmeralda A. Ascencio Galvez, age 22, of Maricopa was arrested on charges of aggravated assault and disorderly conduct.
  • Celia Asencio, age 20, of Maricopa was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and assault.
  • A complaint of a dog barking after 9:30 A.M. was received from W. Maricopa Ave.
  • A verbal domestic dispute was reported on W. Maricopa Ave.
  • A prowler was reported on N. Dietz Dr. after the caller heard a loud crash in the garage.
  • A fire in a stove was reported on W. Ranch Rd. Everyone exited the house safely. Maricopa Fire Department responded.
  • A verbal domestic dispute was reported on W. Neely Dr.
  • A report of theft of power on W. Ranch Rd. was received.
  • A caller on W. Balboa Dr. reported a vicious animal when an unknown pit bull mix was standing outside the caller’s front door and acting aggressive. The caller was afraid to leave the house.
  • A medical call was received from N. John Wayne Pkwy. for a 7-month-old having a hard time breathing.
  • A medical call was received from W. Green St. for a 79-year-old woman with dementia who wouldn’t let anyone into the house.
  • Suspicious activity was reported on W. Windmill Dr. when a possible 10-year-old was swimming in a neighbor’s pool when the neighbors were not home. A second call was received one minute later from the owner of the property with the pool. The caller stated the property was vacant and wanted the trespassers arrested and charged.
  • A utility problem was reported on W. Smith-Enke Rd. near N. John Wayne Pkwy. when a light pole was down.
  • A fight involving 10 people was reported on N. Cobblestone Farms Dr.
7/16/10 Hidden Valley

  • Burglary to a vacant home was reported in the 8600 block of N. Warren Rd. A dishwasher may have been taken.
Maricopa

  • A utility problem was reported when a power line was sparking in a tree in the 50000 block of W. Mockingbird Ln. APS was advised. APS said it would be a call for ED3 and advised that ED3 had a tech en route.
  • A pickup truck was broken down in the area of N. John Wayne Pkwy. & W. Peters and Nall Rd. The hazards lights were on and the vehicle was off to the side of the road. DPS advised it wasn’t their area. Ak-Chin Police Department responded.
  • A report was received that someone stole about 300 feet of copper telephone cable from W. Hwy. 84.
7/17/10 Maricopa

  • Steve Emeren Patten, age 43, of Maricopa was arrested on two charges of fighting/disruptive behavior and a charge of criminal damage.
  • Pinal County Deputies reported a traffic offense in the area of N. Warren Rd. & Val Vista when a vehicle was traveling in excess of 100 miles per hour.
  • Pinal County Deputies made a traffric stop in the area of N. John Wayne Pkwy. & W. Smoketree Ln. Six people were taken into custody. Border Patrol responded.
7/19/10 Maricopa

  • Isaiah Lee Davis, age 18, of Maricopa was arrested on a summons for marijuana possession/use.
  • A theft of gas from gas tanks on W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy. was reported.
  • An attempt-to-locate call was received from the area of N. Ralston Rd. after a vehicle ran from Border Patrol.
  • Vandalism to a business vehicle on N. Balboa Dr. was reported.
  • A brushfire was reported on W. Madison.
  • Vandalism to the bathroom at Pacana Park was reported.
Stanfield

  • A vehicle was reported stolen from the area of S. Stanfield & W. Connelley Rds.
7/20/10 Maricopa

  • Trespassing by an unwanted person was reported in the 49000 block of W. Papago Rd. An intoxicated man was harassing customers.
  • A theft of power in progress was reported on W. Palo Nuez St.
  • Theft of a battery off a work truck was received from N. John Wayne Pkwy.
  • Burglary to company property on N. Ralston Rd. was reported. Items were taken.
  • Theft of a weapon was reported on N. Conlon Rd. They weapons may have been taken within the last several weeks.
  • A juvenile problem was reported on W. Buckhorn Tr. after a 10-year-old female on probation threw items at an adult and left the premises.
  • A domestic dispute was reported on N. Scott Ct. when a parent and a daughter’s boyfriend were fighting.
7/21/10 Hidden Valley

  • A bonfire in the 51000 block of W. Esch Tr. caught a tree and shrubs on fire. A second caller reported seeing the fire from two blocks away. Thunderbird Fire responded.
Maricopa

  • An unknown type of fire was reported in about the 54000 block of W. Rocky Dr. The caller said it was lightning-caused fire.
  • A complaint of loud noise after 4:30 A.M. was received from W. Blazen Tr. The caller thought the noise was coming from the pool area.
  • A report of vandalism was received from N. Belmont Ave. after a yard was damaged overnight. Someone stole a light and broke a porch light.
  • An animal problem was reported on N. Hogenes Blvd. after a dog not on a leash tried to attack a woman.
  • A welfare check was requested for a home on W. Rosalia Dr. The caller said the neighbor’s keys were in the door and the door was open. No one was home and the vehicle was outside. The caller stated it had been like this since last night.
  • A complaint of loud music after 7:00 A.M. was received from the area of W. Sheridan Rd. The caller said the music had been going on since early morning and she was unable to sleep.
  • Theft of appliances from a vacant home on W. Miraflores St. was reported.
  • Fire in a haystack was reported on W. Cowtown Rd. The fire was caused by a lightning strike.
  • A traffic hazard was reported on N. John Wayne Pkwy. north of Smith-Enke when a dog was running in the roadway.
  • A report was received of a break-in to property on W. Velazquez Dr.
  • Theft of patio door from a home on W. Michaels Dr. was reported.
  • A traffic accident was reported at Venture & Goles. A child was injured when struck by a vehicle.
  • A complaint of a loud pool party after 10:30 P.M. was received from the area of Allen Stevens & Arvada.
     
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