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Sexual Conduct with a Minor
Publish Date: 12/21/2011 Source: KPD
On Wednesday, December 20th, at 8:00pm, Kingman Police arrested Miguel Chicoj, 21 of Mexico, on felony charge of Sexual Conduct with a Minor Under 15. Chicoj was wanted for questioning after a mother reported that Chicoj was having sexual relations her 14
year old daughter. Chicoj and the victim live in the 100blk. Tucker St. The sexual conduct is alleged to have occurred during the last month. Chicoj was arrested from a residence in the 100blk Tucker St. It was also determined that Chicoj was inside the
United States illegally. Chicoj admitted involvement and was booked into the Mohave County Jail.
Arrests made in December 18th home invasion
Publish Date: 12/21/2011 Source: KPD
On Tuesday, December 20th, Kingman Police Detectives arrested Jesus “Jesse” Matthew Camacho, 18 of Kingman, and Kokopeli Delray Beecher, 16 of Peach Springs, on felony charges of Aggravated Assault, 1st Degree Burglary and Assisting in a Criminal Street
Gang. Beecher was arrested at about 9:30am after a vehicle he was ridding in was stopped on Hwy 66 near Truxton. Camacho was arrested at about 4:00pm when he arrived at KPD for questioning. The 15 year old who was shot during the home invasion is identified
as Louis Walema. Walema is still recovering in a Las Vegas hospital. A warrant is being sought for his arrest and extradition back to AZ. The street gang charge stems from information learned that connects the suspects to a street gang that calls themselves
the “Arizona Savages” out of Peach Springs. Camacho is a cousin of the homicide victim killed on November 21st. KPD detectives were assisted by the Hualapai Tribal Police Department and detectives from the AZ State Gang Task Force (GIITEM). Camacho was
booked into the Mohave County Jail. Beecher was booked into the Mohave County Juvenile Detention Center.
Weapons Offense
Publish Date: 12/21/2011 Source: KPD
On Tuesday, December 20th, at about 5:20pm, Kingman Police arrested William G. Rose III, 19 of Kingman, on a felony charge of Misconduct Involving Weapons. Rose, who is on felony probation, was found to be in control of a rifle when contacted by his
probation officer. Rose was arrested at his home in the 600blk. Topeka St. Rose was booked into the Mohave County Jail.
Home Invasion ends with one suspect being shot
Publish Date: 12/19/2011 Source: KPD
On Sunday, December 18th, at 8:30pm, Kingman Police responded to a residence in the 2200blk Kingman Ave. regarding a 911 report of a home invasion and shooting that just occurred. Officers arrived and found two victims suffering from apparent gunshot
wounds. The investigation revealed that the residence is the home of a 28 year old man, his 20 year old girlfriend and their infant child. It was being reported that minutes before the 20 year old female made the 911 call two masked intruders forced entry
into the home by kicking open the front door. The intruders, armed with bats, began attacking both occupants, kicking and striking with the bats. At some point during the attack the 20 year old female victim grabbed a shot gun and proceeded to hit the
intruders with the gun. During this time the shot gun fired, striking one of the intruders in the leg. The same shotgun blast also struck her boyfriend in the leg. The second intruder fled the home on foot. The wounded intruder was identified as a 15 year
old male from Peach Springs. Both the suspect and resident were transported to Kingman Regional Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. The suspect was later air lifted to Sunrise Medical Center in Las Vegas. He has since been listed in serious,
but stable condition. The resident suffered multiple broken bones and other assorted blunt force trauma to his body. Investigators believe this home invasion and attack was a targeted and not a random selection; however the motive or reason has not been
confirmed. Detectives are actively investigating leads and looking for additional suspects believed to be involved in the attack. The identity of those involved is not being released at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact KPD detectives
by calling 753-2191, report anonymously to Mohave Silent Witness by calling 753-1234.
Shoplifting and Trafficking in Stolen Property
Publish Date: 12/19/2011 Source: KPD
On Saturday, December 17th, the Kingman Police Department arrested Amanda Marie Heins, 23 of Kingman, on a felony charge of Trafficking in Stolen Property and misdemeanor Shoplifting. Heins was arrested at a supermarket in the 3100blk Stockton Hill Rd.
after employees observed her concealing DVDs. It was later learned that Heins had also stolen DVDs the previous day and sold them to a nearby DVD retailer. Heins was booked into the Mohave County Jail.
Residential Burglary
Publish Date: 12/19/2011 Source: KPD
The Kingman Police Department is investigating the burglary to a residence in the 2600blk Ricca Dr. The burglary was reported on Wednesday, December 14th. The burglary had occurred between 6:00 and 6:30pm. Forced entry was through a back door of the
residence while the owner was not at home. Stolen was a collectible, gold and silver, horse and carriage figurine set valued at over $11,000.00. A $2,000.00 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and apprehension of
the person(s) responsible. Anyone with information is urged to contact KPD by calling 753-2191, report anonymously to Mohave Silent Witness by calling 753-1234.
Burglar discovered by homeowner
Publish Date: 12/19/2011 Source: KPD
On Monday, December 19th, at 7:40am, Kingman Police arrested Matthew D. Schnabel, 19 of Kingman, on a felony charge of 1st Degree Burglary and a misdemeanor warrant for Contempt of Court. Officers responded to a residence in the 1800blk Gates Ave. when the
homeowner called for police to respond after finding an intruder in his bathroom. The homeowner’s young daughter had awoken to find the stranger/intruder in the home and notified her father. The intruder fled on foot and was quickly captured by responding
officers in the 1700blk Golden Gate Ave. The intruder was indentified as Schnabel and was unknown by the homeowner. It is suspected that Schnabel had entered the home after removing a garage door opener from a car in the driveway. Schnabel told
investigators that he knew the homeowner and had permission. It was also discovered that Schnabel had a warrant for his arrest for Contempt of Court. Schnabel was booked into the Mohave County Jail. It is believed that Schnabel is responsible for
additional unrelated thefts. Additional charges are pending further investigation.
Multiple thefts and vehicle Burglaries being reported in Kingman
Publish Date: 12/19/2011 Source: KPD
Over the last few weeks the Kingman Police Department has seen a significant increase in reports of vehicles being burglarized. Most of these burglaries are occurring during the night time and early morning hours. Most of the victim’s vehicles had been left
unattended and unlocked with valuables inside. Thieves are walking up and down residential streets checking for unlocked car doors. You can reduce your chances of being a victim of theft by simply removing all valuables from your vehicle and locking doors.
The use of outside residential lighting is also recommended as a deterrent. Vehicles that are being warmed up in residential driveways or parking lots of convenience stores are easy targets for burglars and thieves. It is recommended that drivers stay in
their vehicles while the engine is running. At minimum precaution, cars should be kept locked at all times. The KPD would like to remind everyone that most of these crimes are “Crimes of Opportunity”; which means that thieves are looking for any opportunity
to steal. This opportunity combined with the tough economy and the holiday season is a convenient excuse for thieves and other criminals to victimize our community. Anyone who sees suspicious behavior is urged to contact the Kingman Police Department.
Sexual Abuse arrest
Publish Date: 12/6/2011 Source: KPD
On November 17th 2011, Kingman Police detectives arrested Jasper Ian Webster, 33 of Kingman, on two felony charges of Sexual Abuse and two felony charges of Aggravated Assault. The charges stem from an investigation began on
November 14th that involved allegations that Webster was sexual molesting several young girls in his neighborhood (2600blk Valentine Ave.). Detectives obtained statements from victims and witness that lead to Webster’s arrest and charges. Two female
victims, ages 11 and 15, were identified. Allegations involving a third 7yoa victim was unsubstantiated. The incidents of abuse involving the 11 year old are alleged to have occurred in November of this year, in Webster’s home. The incidents of abuse
involving the 15 year old are alleged to have occurred in 2010, also in Webster’s home. Webster has denied any involvement. Webster was booked into the Mohave County Jail.
Murder charge for Hit & Run
Publish Date: 11/22/2011 Source: KPD
On Monday, November 21, at 12:45pm, Kingman Police arrested Michael Anthony Rivera, 47 of Kingman, on a felony charge of First Degree Murder. Rivera was
arrested at a residence in the 3900blk Suffock Ave. after a brief vehicle pursuit where he was attempting to flee from pursuing police detectives in the area of the Chaparral Mesa subdivision. Anthony was wanted
in connection to a fatal hit and run vehicle vs. pedestrian crash reported at 12:15pm in the 2100blk. Valentine Ave. When officers arrived in the 2100blk Valentine Ave. they found the victim, Nickolaus A.
Gerencser Jr., 21 of Kingman, dead in the street. It was apparent that he had been struck by a vehicle. Witnesses reported that the suspect in the hit and run was driving a late model Cadillac, brown in
color. A citizen who witnessed part of the incident followed the suspect vehicle to the area of Thompson Ave. and Rt. 66 where police detectives attempted to stop the vehicle. The investigation revealed that
Rivera knew the victim. The victim was in a relationship with Rivera’s adult daughter. Investigators believe that Rivera intentionally struck the victim with his Cadillac at a high rate of speed before turning
around and trying to strike several other subjects, at which time he ran over the victim a second time, narrowly missing others. It is believed that an on-going dispute between the parties led to the murder.
Rivera, who admitted involvement in the offense, was ultimately booked into the Mohave County Jail. The roadway of Valentine Ave. and Fairgrounds Blvd. was closed for over five hours while investigators examined
the scene. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office and the AZ Department of Public Safety assisted KPD in the investigation.
Previous Incident involving Rivera and Gerenscer
Publish Date: 11/14/2011 Source: KPD
On Thursday, October 13, at 11:25am, Kingman Police responded to the 2200blk. Kingman Ave. regarding a disturbance. Officers contacted Michael Rivera, Joseph
Gerenscer and Renee Ochoa, who identified herself as Gerenscer’s mother. During this incident Gerenscer reported that Rivera pulled knife and threatened him. Rivera denied threatening with the
knife, but reported that Gerenscer’s mother attacked him with a tire iron. Gerenscer’s mother reported that she was punched by Rivera before grabbing a tire iron. It was learned that the incident stemmed from
an ongoing child custody/family dispute between all three. Due to their desire to not press charges in the matter, their conflicting statements, lack of cooperation and no independent witnesses no arrests were
made. All were warned against further illegal behavior and given information on court/family resources.
operty was also
recovered that implicated Flagg in a third burglary at a residence on Baker Dr. that is being investigated by the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. Flagg was found in possession of methamphetamine and assorted
drug paraphernalia. Flagg was booked into the Mohave County Jail. Additional charges are pending. The investigation continues.
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