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Arrest made in Sexual Assault
Publish Date: 7/18/2012 Source: KPD
On Tuesday, July 24th, detectives with the Kingman Police Department arrested Christopher Michael Dotson, 21 of Kingman, on a felony charge of Sexual Assault in connection to the Sexual Assault reported to KPD on July 14th in the 4400blk Stockton Hill Rd.
Dotson is NOT a suspect or person of interest in the sexual assault reported to have occurred on July 18th in the 1900blk Kino Ave. That case is still open and being actively investigated by detectives.
Dotson, who is the person referenced in the first release, was booked into the Mohave County Jail.
Suspicious envelopes delivered to Mohave County Administrative Building
Publish Date: 7/18/2012 Source: KPD
On Monday morning, July 16th, the Mohave County Administrative building received a total of 11 envelopes addressed to assorted county management and leadership. Each of these suspicious envelopes contained a small plastic bag that contained an unknown
substance. The envelopes, post marked out of Phoenix, were addressed to Mohave County’s mailing address. In cooperation with the Mohave County Bioterrorism Defense Coordinator and the AZ Department of Public Heath the envelopes and unknown substance were
sent to Phoenix for analysis and testing. On Tuesday afternoon it was confirmed that the envelopes contained a non-toxic, non dangerous unknown substance. Investigators with the Kingman Police Department are working the investigation in cooperation with the
AZ Department of Public Health, US Postal Inspectors Office and the Mohave County Bioterrorism Defense Coordinator’s Office. The envelopes were fairly nondescript. The motive behind the letters is unknown. The incident is being actively investigated.
MOHAVE COUNTY NEWS RELEASE Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Public Information
(928) 753-0729 Lab results so far: KINGMAN – Lab results regarding recent suspicious envelopes received by Mohave County personnel show there was no exposure to biological agents or toxins.
We sent the initial six envelopes that were received by county officials and employees Monday morning to a Phoenix laboratory where they were tested for biological agents, toxins and anything dangerous, said Mohave County Bioterrorism
Defense Coordinator Bruce Leeming, of the Department of Public Health. The report came back that the results are negative for those dangers. At this stage, it is undetermined exactly what was in the envelopes.
What the lab will do now is to put the substances in lab dishes and try to grow something from them, Leeming said. If by Monday nothing is grown, that may be the end of it.
The most important issue is it is not a toxin; it is not a biological agent; it is safe. County nurses have been involved with the investigations
since Monday morning, he said. They have assessed everyone who was exposed to the suspicious mail and they have been following up on the health of those individuals.
The situation is an ongoing criminal investigation overseen by the Kingman Police Department.
Fraudulent Schemes arrest
Publish Date: 7/13/2012 Source: KPD
On Wednesday, July 11, at 2:45 pm Kingman Police arrested Michael Joseph Sickinger Jr., 41 of Kingman, on two felony counts of Fraudulent Schemes and a felony warrant for Probation Violation. Sickinger, who was wanted in connection to a previous incident
of fraud, was located at a store in the 3300blk Stockton Hill Rd. He was contacted inside the store and found to be in the process of a second incident of fraud. Sickinger also had a felony warrant out of CA for probation violation. Sickinger was taken
into custody. Sickinger admitted involvement in the offense and was booked into the Mohave County Jail.
Felony Shoplift arrest
Publish Date: 7/12/2012 Source: KPD
On Tuesday, July 10, at 8:50pm, Kingman Police arrested Brahe J. Stowell, 41 of Kingman, on a felony charge of Shoplifting. Stowell was arrested after attempting to steal assorted items, valued at over $700, from a supermarket in the 3900blk Stockton Hill
Rd. During the investigation it was discovered that this was Stowell’s third offense in the last few months, which made this incident a felony. Stowell was booked into the Mohave County Jail.
Western AZ DUI Task Force results for Independence Day Holiday weekend
This report provided by Cpl. Dan Spivey (Western AZ DUI Task Force Coordinator)
Publish Date: 7/12/2012 Source: KPD
259 total contacts. 3 arrested for Extreme DUI. 2 arrested for Aggravated DUI. 10 arrested for DUI. The average breath alcohol content (BAC) was .147%. 2 arrested for DUI drugs. 141 other miscellaneous offenses cited. 29 designated drivers were
contacted.
Felony Flight & Aggravated DUI
Publish Date: 7/10/2012 Source: KPD
On Friday, July 6, at 7:45pm, Kingman Police arrested Jason Dale West, 33 of Kingman, on two felony counts of Aggravated DUI and three felony counts of Endangerment. West was the driver of a vehicle that committed a traffic offense in the area of Motor
Ave. and Fairgrounds Blvd. West refused to stop for the pursuing officer and fled at a high rate of speed. Witnesses continued to report West’s vehicle driving erratically on I-40 and into the downtown Kingman area, running red lights and into opposing
traffic. West was ultimately contacted near an apartment complex in the 1200blk Ft. Beale Rd. West was found with three young children in his vehicle. West was arrested for suspicion of DUI and felony endangerment for each child that had been in his
vehicle. West was booked into the Mohave County Jail.
Fraudulent Schemes and Vehicle Theft x2
Publish Date: 7/3/2012 Source: KPD
On Saturday, June 30, Kingman Police arrested Skyler Lee Whalen, 18 of Kingman, on two felony counts of Fraudulent Schemes and Artifices, two counts of Forgery and two counts of Vehicle Theft. Police were notified after a local car dealership discovered
that Whalen had purchased one of their vehicles using forged documents and information. It was also discovered that the vehicle Whalen traded in for the sale had been purchased days earlier from another local dealership under similar circumstances. The
investigation revealed that on June 11th Whalen, under false pretence, forged documents and stolen checks, purchased a 2007 Nissan Titan from the local Dodge dealership in Kingman. On June 30th Whalen traded in the 2007 Nissan Titan to the local Chevrolet
dealership in Kingman towards the purchase of a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. It was after Whalen had driven away in the Silverado that it his fraud was discovered. It was at this point that the previous dealership was advised.
The 2007 Nissan Titan was
returned to the Dodge dealership, while the Silverado was entered into the system as stolen. In both incidents Whalen is alleged to have presented false pay stubs, forged work information and used stolen checks. Whalen and the Silverado truck were located by
the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office later in the day. Whalen was arrested and brought to KPD. The vehicle was returned to the dealership. Whalen admitted involvement in the offense and was booked into the Mohave County Jail.
Arrests made in $100K residential burglary
Publish Date: 7/2/2012 Source: KPD
On June 28th, Detectives of the Kingman Police Department arrested three people in connection to a residential burglary reported on January 6th. The victims in this case reported over $100,000 in property stolen from their residence in the 3300blk Pasadena
Ave Arrested and charged with Burglary 1st Degree and Trafficking in Stolen Property were Stephen Eric Bopray, 49, Jacklyn T. Bopray, 42 (wife of Stephen) and Shawn Mikell Andrews, 20, all of Kingman.
Detectives, following up on leads over the last several
months, obtained information that led to a search warrant being served at the Boprays’ residence in the 3800blk Heather Ave. All admitted involvement in the offense and were booked into the Mohave County Jail. Also involved was a 17 year old male who is
facing similar charges. Additionally, all have been connected to other residential burglaries in Bullhead City, Meadview and Kingman. Additional charges will be sought pending further investigation. Detectives have recovered about $10,000 of stolen
property. It is believed that the suspects had received less than $10,000 for the unrecovered stolen property. It was also found that these suspects had known the victims on a friendship basis for over 10 years.
Arrest made in attempted armed robbery
Publish Date: 7/2/2012 Source: KPD
On Thursday, June 28th, at 3:50am, Kingman Police arrested Brock Alan Andersen, 18 of Kingman, on a felony charge of Attempted Armed Robbery. Officers responded to report of an armed robbery in progress at a supermarket in the 3400blk Stockton Hill Rd.
Upon arrival it was learned that a male subject had verbally threatened to use a handgun if the clerk refused to give him money. The suspect fled on foot when the clerk picked up the phone to summon help. Responding officers located Andersen in the 3500blk
Stockton Hill Rd. where he was taken into custody without incident. Andersen was found to be unarmed. It is believed that he had made a verbal threat of the gun. Andersen was booked into the Mohave County Jail.
Aggravated Assault and Flight from Police
Publish Date: 6/25/2012 Source: KPD
On Sunday, June 24th, at 7:15pm, Kingman Police arrested Sharon K. Holmes, 68 of Kingman, on felony charges of Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Assault on Police Officers, Flight from Law Enforcement and Criminal Damage. Officers had responded to the 600blk.
Grandview Ave. upon the report of a woman brandishing a weapon at collections agents repossessing her vehicle. Officers arrived to find Holmes barricaded in her vehicle, which was attached to the collection agent’s vehicle. Holmes refused police commands to
exit the vehicle. Holmes started the car and broke loose from the repossession vehicle. Homes narrowly missed officers who jumped out of the way of being struck by the vehicle. Holmes led officers on a brief pursuit through the Clacks Canyon and Ft. Beale
Rd area before the vehicle became disabled on W. Beale St. Holmes was taken into custody without further incident. The investigation revealed that Homes had exited her home after the collection agents had attached to her vehicle. She pointed a handgun and
threatened the agents. Holmes was able to get inside the vehicle and start it. It was during this time that the police arrived. Holmes put the vehicle into 4-wheel drive and was able to break it loose from the tow hitch, causing substantial damage to her
vehicle and the collection agent vehicle. Holmes was booked into the Mohave County Jail.
Aggravated Assault- Domestic Violence
Publish Date: 6/25/2012 Source: KPD
On Saturday, June 23rd, at 10:30pm, Kingman Police arrested Dustin Eric Green, 25 of Kingman, on a felony charge of Domestic Violence by Aggravated Assault. Officers responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 500blk Simon Ave. Officers arrived to
find that the female victim had been choked and assaulted by Green, her boyfriend. Green, who fled prior to police arrival, was located minutes later at a residence in the 500blk Sunrise Ave. When contacted Green produced a knife and was holding it up to his
own neck. Green refused officers commands to drop the knife. A Taser was used on Green. He was taken into custody without further incident. Green was booked into the Mohave County Jail.
Sexual Conduct w/Minor
Publish Date: 6/8/2012 Source: KPD
On Saturday, June 2nd, Kingman Police arrested Justin Coriuntae Dallas, 18 of Kingman, on a felony charge of Sexual Conduct with a Minor. It is alleged that Dallas and another male subject had sexual contact with a 15 year old
female while she was intoxicated during the night of May 29th, while at a park in downtown Kingman. The investigation revealed witnesses and other information confirming the allegations. Dallas was located on Saturday night walking in the 3600blk Roosevelt
St. when he was taken into custody. Dallas admitted involvement in the offense and was booked into the Mohave County Jail. The second suspect, an 18 year old Kingman man, was located and questioned by detectives. This second suspect will also be charged in
the case.
Sexual Conduct w/Minor
Publish Date: 6/8/2012 Source: KPD
On Tuesday, June 5th, at 10:20pm, Kingman Police arrested Isaac James Trujillo, 18 of Kingman, on a felony charge of Sexual Conduct with a Minor. Trujillo was arrested after an officer, patrolling in the 400blk Golconda Ave.,
discovered Trujillo and a 15 year old female engaged in sexual activity inside a parked car. A second male subject, 18 of Kingman, was also inside the car. Additional charges are pending. Trujillo was booked into the Mohave County Jail.
Stolen Vehicle found after being struck by train
Publish Date: 6/8/2012 Source: KPD
On Thursday, June 7th, at 2:40pm, a westbound freight train struck a red in color 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, which had been left unattended on the railroad tracks. The investigation revealed that the Hyundai had been reported
stolen on Wednesday, June 6th. It was reported stolen from a residence in the 700blk. S. 6th St. The collision caused total damage to the Hyundai. The train received minor damage. No injuries where reported. No suspects have been identified. It is
unknown if the stolen Hyundai was left on the tracks intentionally or otherwise. Anyone with information is asked to contact KPD.
Reward Offered in Theft of Vehicle (UPDATED)
Publish Date: 6/5/2012 Source: KPD
The Kingman Police Department is investigating the theft of a Chevrolet pickup truck, from a storage yard of a business in the 200blk E. Beale St., in downtown
Kingman, which occurred on Saturday morning, June 2nd. The vehicle is described as a 1986 Chevrolet truck, primer black in color, with a spot of orange colored primer on the cab. The truck has headers sticking
through the hood; Custom low profile tires and chrome rims. Surveillance video showed that the suspect broke into the storage yard the previous night and was working on the truck. The suspect drove the truck
through the fence at 6:20am, Saturday morning. The suspect is described to have been wearing light colored pants, a light colored hoodie with a dark colored area near the torso, similar to a vest. The suspect
possibly had a pony tail and was carrying a dark colored pack or backpack. A reward is being offered by the victim for information leading to the arrest and apprehension of the person(s) responsible. Anyone
with information is asked to contact KPD by calling 753-2191 or report anonymously by calling Mohave Silent Witness at 753-1234.
UPDATE: Suspect arrested in truck theft
Publish Date: 6/6/2012 Source: KPD On Monday, June 4th, Kingman Police arrested Shawn King, 30 of Lake Havasu City, on felony charges of Burglary to a Business, Burglary to a Vehicle and Vehicle Theft; all in connection to the reported theft of a Chevrolet truck
from a storage yard at a business in the 200blk E. Beale St. on Saturday morning. On Monday at 4:30pm an officer observed the stolen truck in the back yard of a residence in the 700blk. S. 6th St. in Kingman. King, who had been previously identified as a
suspect, was observed leaving the residence. King was taken into custody. Evidence was located linking King to the burglary and theft. King was ultimately booked into the Mohave County Jail.
Triple Stabbing
Publish Date: 6/5/2012 Source: KPD
On Saturday, June 2nd, at about 10:00am, Kingman Police arrested Philip Steven Matwyuk, 27 of Kingman, on four felony charges of Aggravated Assault, stemming
from a triple stabbing reported earlier in the morning at a home in the 700blk. Gold St.
At 7:15am, the Kingman 911 Center received a 911 report a several subjects having been stabbed and dying at a home in the 700blk. Gold St. Officers arrived to find
three victims in the home that had been stabbed. A fourth victim had been threatened with being stabbed. The victims are identified as the 29 year old estranged girlfriend of Matwyuk, the 26 year old current
boyfriend, the 22 year old sister of the estranged girlfriend and a 15 year old who was in the home.
Investigators learned that Matwyuk entered the home when he was confronted by the current boyfriend. The current boyfriend was stabbed multiple times, during this
time the 22 year old sister attempted to intervene when she was stabbed multiple times. The estranged girlfriend was also stabbed multiple times when she attempted to intervene. The 15 year old was threatened
with being stabbed when she called 911.
Matwyuk ran out the back door of the residence and fled in a vehicle. The vehicle was found abandoned minutes later on Fort Beal Dr. An extensive ground and air
search was conducted with the assistance of MCSO, MCSO K-9, DPS and DPS Ranger helicopter. Investigators where able to make contact with Matwyuk by cell phone. At 10:00am Matwyuk contacted the Kingman 911
Center, requested to speak to the investigator. Matwyuk surrendered himself at a truck stop in the 900blk. W. Beale St. where he was taken into custody without incident.
Matwyuk admitted involvement and was ultimately booked into the Mohave County Jail on the four felony counts of Aggravated Assault. Additional charges could be
filed. The stabbing victims were transported to KRMC. The 26 year old victim was listed in critical, but stable condition. The two remaining stabbing victims are in serious, but stable condition.
Aggravated Assault on Officer
Publish Date: 6/5/2012 Source: KPD
On Saturday, June 2nd, at 1:00am, Kingman Police arrested James D. Coffman, 40 of Golden Valley, on felony charges of Resisting Arrest, Aggravated Assault on
a Police Officer and Possession of Dangerous Drugs. Officers contacted Coffman in the 3600blk Pearl St. after responding to a suspicious person report. It was being reported that Coffman was possibly breaking
into parked cars. When being detained for further investigation Coffman pushed the officer and fled on foot. Officers captured Coffman who continued to fight and resist officers. Coffman was taken into
custody when he was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. Coffman was booked into the Mohave County Jail. Several victims reported items stolen from their vehicles. The investigation is ongoing
regarding the vehicle burglaries.
Fraudulent Schemes and Narcotic Drugs
Publish Date: 5/24/2012 Source: KPD
On Sunday, June 3rd, at 3:40pm, Kingman Police arrested Valerie M. Banta, 34 of Kingman, on felony charges of Fraudulent Schemes & Practices and Possession
of Drug Paraphernalia. Banta was arrested at a store on the 3800blk Stockton Hill Rd. for allegedly making fraudulent returns of merchandise. The investigation revealed that Banta had made numerous fraudulent
returns to the store over the past several weeks. It is alleged that Banata would gather items from within the store and proceed to the customer service counter with a bogus receipt. Upon her arrest Banata was
found to be in possession of a syringe that contained heroin residue. Banta was booked into the Mohave County Jail.
Possession of Heroin arrest
Publish Date: 5/24/2012 Source: KPD
On Thursday, May 31st, at 5:40pm, Kingman Police arrested Chad Kawika Bagano, 18 of Kingman, and Shawn Levi Imhoff, 23 of Kingman. Bagano on felony
charges of Possession of Narcotic Drugs and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Imhoff on a felony charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Both where contacted at an apartment complex in the 3300blk.
Harrison St. by officers conducting a theft investigation. Officers contacted Bagano and Imhoff in a stair well. They were observed preparing to smoke heroin. It was discovered that Imhoff had a warrant for
his arrest out of MCSO. Imhoff was found to be in possession of narcotic drug paraphernalia. Both were arrested and booked into the Mohave County Jail.
Aggravated Assault with a Weapon & Domestic Violence
Publish Date: 5/24/2012 Source: KPD
On Tuesday, May 22nd, at 11:30am, Kingman Police arrested Frankie Y. Valdez, 27, and Kimberly Dawn Willden, 21, both of Kingman. Valdez was charged with felony charges of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Disorderly
Conduct, Possession of Dangerous Drugs and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Willden was charged with misdemeanor Domestic Violence by Disorderly Conduct. Both were arrested in connection to a report of shots fired at a residence in the 3200blk N. Central
St. During police response it was reported that the suspects (Valdez and Willden) had left the scene in a vehicle. Officers located and stopped the vehicle in the area of Airway Ave. and Castle Rock Rd. The investigation revealed (victim and witness
reports) that Valdez and Willden arrived at the home in the 3200blk. N. Central Ave. to confront Willden’s ex-boyfriend (father of her child) over child custody. During the confrontation Valdez (current boyfriend of Willden) brandished a semi-automatic
handgun while demanded the child be returned to Willden and fired one round. Valdez and Willden fled when police were called. No one was injured. It is unknown which direction the bullet was fired. A handgun was located in the car occupied by Valdez and
Willden, along with methamphetamine and assorted drug paraphernalia. Both Valdez and Willden were arrested and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The one year old infant remains in the custody of the father.
Heroin Drug Trafficking
Publish Date: 5/24/2012 Source: KPD
A three (3) month long investigation by Kingman Police Detectives into heroin trafficking in Kingman ended Wednesday night with the arrest of five (5) individuals, all charged with felony counts of Possession of Narcotic Drugs
for Sale, Possession of Narcotic Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs. The investigation was centered on information that indicated subjects from Las Vegas were bringing substantial amounts of heroin to users and dealers
in Kingman. Arrested were:
Michael Randolph Goodale, 27 of Kingman.
Stephanie Lynn Goodale, 31 of Kingman. (Michael’s sister)
Chyla Lee Cass, 19 of Kingman, (Michael’s girlfriend)
Stanley Joe Williams, 53 of Las Vegas.
Penny Jean Bell, 51 of Las Vegas. (William’s girlfriend) On Wednesday, May 21st, at about 11:00pm, Michael Goodale, Chyla Cass, Stanley Williams and Penny Bell were arrested in the area of the Maverick Station on Hwy 68 in Golden Valley. Williams and Bell are alleged to have
brought the heroin from Las Vegas to sell to Goodale and Cass, all meeting at the Maverick Station. Stephanie Goodale was subsequently arrested at a home in the 2800blk. Walapai Ave. Search warrants were also served on two vehicles and at a home in the
4000blk. Red Hill Rd. Evidence was located during each search. Detectives seized 1/2oz of Heroin, $6,000.00 cash and 2 vehicles. All were booked into the Mohave County Jail. The investigation is on-going.
Hit & Run Crash, Aggravated Assault on Officer, Warrant Arrest
Publish Date: 5/22/2012 Source: KPD
On Monday, May 21st, at 2:00pm, Kingman Police arrested Thomas Leroy White Sr., 65 of Golden Valley, on a felony charge of Aggravated Assault on Police Officer and misdemeanor charges of Failure to Stop at Injury Crash, Driving
on Suspended License and Failure to Appear warrant. White was the driver of a vehicle involved in an injury crash on E. Andy Devine Ave. near the intersection of Airfield Ave. It was reported that White’s vehicle collided into another vehicle, before driving
away. Witnesses followed and directed arriving officers who were able to stop White on Airfield Ave. near Harrison St. White, complaining of possible injuries from the crash, was taken to KRMC for treatment. While at KRMC White is alleged to have grabbed
and attempted to bite the officer. White was ultimately booked into the Mohave County Jail. White was found to have a warrant for his arrest out of Bullhead City court for Failure to Appear on a previous, unrelated offense. The other driver complained of
minor injuries.
2 year old struck by car
Publish Date: 5/22/2012 Source: KPD
On Sunday, May 20th, at 7:00pm, the Kingman Police investigated a pedestrian vs. vehicle crash in the 1800blk. Davis Ave. It was reported to 911 that a vehicle had struck a 2 year old girl. Upon arrival the 2 year old had
already been rushed to KRMC by her parents. The investigation revealed that a 2000 Ford Taurus, driven by a 38 year old Kingman woman, was traveling westbound west bound in the 1800blk. Davis Ave. at a speed estimated to be 10mph. Other children were running
and playing in the neighborhood. The 2 year old girl was chasing another child when she ran onto the street, into the path of the car. Before parents were able to stop her she was struck by the car. She was not seriously injured. She suffered abrasions and
a lost tooth. Speed was not a factor. No indication that alcohol or drugs were involved. No charges are going to be filed.
Aggravated Assault
Publish Date: 5/14/2012 Source: KPD
On Sunday, May 13th, at 9:00pm, Kingman Police arrested Charles E. Scoggins, 45 of Kingman, on a felony charge of Aggravated Assault stemming from an incident reported in November. Scoggins was a suspect in an aggravated assault reported in November,
wherein the victim reported Scroggins had entered her home, held her down, beat her and threatened to sexually assault her. The attack was interrupted when another subject entered the home. Scroggins fled on foot. Scroggins was acquainted with the victim.
A warrant was issued for his arrest. Scroggins was arrested Sunday in the 3300blk E. Andy Devine Ave. after the vehicle he was driving was stopped for a traffic violation. Scroggins also had several other misdemeanor warrants for his arrest. Scroggins was
booked into the Mohave County Jail.
Felony Endangerment
Publish Date: 5/14/2012 Source: KPD
On Sunday, May 13th, at 8:00pm, Kingman Police arrested Shadow Lee Argo, 21 of Tucson, on a charge of Felony Endangerment. Argo was the driver of a small SUV that was struck by a train underneath the Hualapai Mountain Rd. railroad overpass. Officers
arrived after receiving reports that a westbound BNSF train had struck a vehicle that was occupied by three people. The damaged 1996 Suzuki SUV was located along the westbound railroad tracks in the narrow gorge underneath the overpass. The vehicle had been
occupied by Argo (driver), his brother, 32 of Kingman, and a 5 year old nephew. The investigation revealed that Argo had been driving along the railroad tracks and entered the gorge, hoping to come through the other side before any oncoming train. As a
train approached Argo was unable to drive out of the gorge in time. The train struck the right front corner of the small SUV, causing severe damage. Argo’s brother received a broken arm, while Argo and his nephew were unhurt. Argo was arrested and booked
into jail. The felony endangerment charge stems from intentionally or recklessly placing the 5 year old in an extremely dangerous and potentially deadly situation.
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