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Flagstaff Police seek assistance in locating suicidal missing person

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FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Police Department is asking for public assistance in locating Robert Roach—a missing person who may be suicidal.

image004Robert (Bobby) Roach
34 year old white male, 5’10 210 lbs.

TT’s: Black widow spiders on his arms and a tribal tattoo on his right arm/neck

Flagstaff Police Department. (06-01-2015). The Flagstaff Police Department in conjunction with the Peoria Police Department is looking for a suicidal missing person. The subject is identified as 34 year old Robert (Bobby) Roach and was last seen leaving his vehicle in the Target Parking lot at 1650 S. Milton on Friday, May 29, 2015 at 1600 hrs. The subject was despondent and is believed to be suicidal after leaving the Peoria area.

If you have any information regarding this person please contact Detective Adrian Barreras at 928 679-4055.

Timberline/Fernwood Neighborhood Watch Holiday Meeting

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FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Jim Driscoll and Coconino County Supervisor Liz Archuleta would like to invite residents of the Timberline and Fernwood communities to the monthly Neighborhood Watch meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. The meeting will be held from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Summit Fire Station 33, located at 6050 Firehouse Lane, off of Highway 89N.

Our guest speaker Zach Schwartz will speak about the Coconino County Comprehensive Plan. The Sheriff’s Office will give a presentation on the Woods Watch Program.

Neighborhood Watch is similar to the Block Watch program commonly conducted in urban areas and goes back to the concept of “neighbors looking out for neighbors” that many people remember from 30 years ago. It is one of the most effective ways to prevent and deter criminal activity, attend to home and personal security, address the safety of our children and the elderly, and to alleviate fear and isolation. Residents learn how to observe and report suspicious activity and reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime.

For more information about the Neighborhood Watch program and the meeting schedule, please call the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office at (928) 226-5089.

Coconino County Sheriff’s Memorial Weekend 2015 Activity

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coco-sheriff-300pxCoconino County, AZ — Historically holiday weekends attract large numbers of people to northern Arizona. Deputies responded to multiple calls for service and initiated many contacts with the public over the Memorial Day weekend Friday, May 22 (noon) – Monday, May 25 (midnight). They responded to approximately 270 citizen requests for assistance and conducted over 500 patrol activities (e.g., area patrols, business checks, traffic stops, etc.).

In efforts to enhance highway, roadway, and recreation safety throughout Coconino County, Deputies in the Flagstaff, Williams, Page Districts, officers conducted approximately 115 traffic stops resulting in: one Aggravated DUI arrest, 19 citations (including two for child restraint offenses, 3 seat belt offenses, several speed citations, and one Title 4 alcohol offense), 8 repair orders, 28 verbal warnings, and 21 written warnings.

Outdoor recreation being higher this time of year, we received over 25 emergency medical related calls, 18 fire related calls, and numerous other calls reporting shooting near public areas, disturbing the peace, large parties, and suspicious activity. Many of these calls were in campground areas or on public land. In an effort to help educate people about off-road, ATV, and boating safety, officers made contact with riders and boaters to ensure safety measures were being followed. We had four reports of off-road related injury accidents in the county.

There were 97 total bookings processed at the Flagstaff and Page Coconino County Detention Facility from May 22 (8:00 am) – May 25 (midnight). Bookings are processed for agencies including: Flagstaff Police Department, Page Police Department, Williams Police Department, Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, Arizona Department of Public Safety as well as other law enforcement agencies in the county.
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Mountain Lion has been sighted in Williams

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WILLIAMS — We have confirmed that there has been a mountain lion sighted in the City of Williams. It is our understanding that Arizona Game and Fish has been notified and is working with the Williams Police Department to capture the animal.

The cougar was sighted several weeks ago and was sighted again last night. It appears to be hanging around Pine Street area in the south-eastern section of town according to reports.

It is recommended that you keep your dogs on a strong leash when walking them and keep dogs and cats inside at night unless you are with them.

If you spot it, do not attempt to approach, capture or shoot it. Call the Williams Police Department at 928-635-4461.

One Vehicle Rollover Crash on Lake Mary Road Results in Two Deaths

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FLAGSTAFF — On May 18, 2015 at around 1:30 pm, the Sheriff/Police 911 Dispatch Center in Flagstaff received a report of a one vehicle rollover crash that occurred near milepost 328 Lake Mary Road. On scene responders found two female victims who had been ejected from the vehicle and were deceased, and a male who was trapped inside the vehicle and who was still responsive. First responders extricated the male who was then transported via air to Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC).

The three victims are siblings. The driver who was transported to FMC is 21 year old Nathan Bighorse. He is in stable condition. The two females who succumbed to injuries were his 9 year old and 13 year old sisters. The vehicle was a Chevy ½-ton pickup.

Responding agencies included Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, Guardian Medical Ground, Guardian Air, Arizona Department of Public Safety, Blue Ridge Fire Department, and Highlands Fire Department.

At this time the cause of the crash is still under investigation by the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office; speed is likely to have been a contributing factor.

Community Emergency Response Team Training offered in Page

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coco-sheriff-300pxPAGE — The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and the Coconino County Emergency Management Division will present a three-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training class in Page. The training will be held at the Page Public Safety Facility located at 808 Coppermine Road. More than fifty CERT classes have been delivered to urban, rural and reservation communities throughout Coconino County.

The class will be conducted on Friday, May 29, 2015 from 6 pm to 9 pm, Saturday, May 30, 2015 from 8 am to 5 pm and Sunday May 31, 2015 from 8 am to 5 pm. This training session is offered to all community members free of charge.

CERT Classes are offered by the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and upon successful completion each participant will receive a Community Emergency Response Basic Certification and a back pack containing basic community emergency first responder gear.

Successful participants who wish to serve their community will be invited to join a team in Coconino County and will receive additional in-service training. They will assist their local First Responders during Emergency and Non-Emergency events. CERT Team members in Flagstaff meet monthly for additional training.

CERT Volunteers have been utilized during responses to Wild Land Fires, Flooding, Tornados, Heavy Snow Storms and many other natural disasters. CERT Volunteers have served in a variety of capacities to include staffing road blocks, assisting with neighborhood evacuation notification, staffing joint information call centers, assisting with Incident Command Centers, distributing neighborhood safety information and in many other areas.

Following a major disaster, first responders who provide fire and medical services may not be able to meet the demand for these services. Factors such as number of victims, communication failure, and road blockages will prevent people from accessing emergency services they have come to expect at a moment’s notice through 911. People will have to rely on each other for help in order to meet their immediate lifesaving and life sustaining needs.

Community members who would like additional information or who wish to register for the basic training that will be conducted in Page, AZ are encouraged to call the Community Programs Office of the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office at (928) 226-5089 or Lieutenant Bret Axlund at (928) 679-8705.

Multi-Agency Response to Injured Hiker in the Area of West Clear Creek

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FLAGSTAFF — On May 10th at approximately 2:30 pm the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and the Coconino County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Unit responded to a report of an injured hiker in West Clear Creek. The adult male victim was believed to have a broken leg and was in need of rescue.

The Blue Ridge resident deputy sheriff and the Pine-Strawberry Fire District responded and requested Search and Rescue. The Search and Rescue team responded for a litter carry. Given the time of day and the conditions in the bottom of West Clear Creek it was determined that a helicopter short-haul rescue would be the safest option.

Arizona Department of Public Safety Central Air Rescue in Phoenix responded to the area and a Coconino County Sheriff’s Office SAR volunteer who is trained as a heli-rescue technician boarded the helicopter and performed heli-rappel into the scene.

Once on scene the SAR heli-rescue technician and Pine-Strawberry Fire District personnel packaged the patient on a backboard and then placed him in a Bauman Bag device for the short-haul. The patient and the SAR heli-rescue technician were then short-hauled out of the canyon to the intersection of State Route 260 and State Route 87 where a ground ambulance was waiting for the patient.

This mission was another good example of interagency coordination among northern Arizona responders and the Department of Public Safety Aviation Bureau.

Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, Flagstaff Police Department, and US Forest Service Offer Woods Watch Training and Orientation

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Coconino-County-3FLAGSTAFF — Concerns regarding very dry conditions and the impending Wild Land Fire Season are on the minds of many community members who live in cities and unincorporated areas throughout Coconino County. The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, Flagstaff Police Department, and the US Forest Service are offering “Woods Watch” training and orientation.

This volunteer program is similar to Neighborhood Watch and is of vital importance in residential areas that interface with forested land. Volunteers are trained to assist local officials in watching for and properly reporting people accessing closed areas or people who are using fire carelessly or against fire restrictions, especially on forested lands.

Woods Watch has been very successful in years past. Volunteers assist Northern Arizona law enforcement officers in watching access points to the forest. By providing additional sets of eyes in our community, Woods Watch Volunteers assist law enforcement officers in keeping unlawful fire activity under check. With the extremely dry and windy conditions our communities often experience, a fire start may spread very quickly endangering lives and property.

This year, we are offering Woods Watch re-certification and new volunteer training on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 6:00 pm at the Law Enforcement Administration Facility located at 911 E. Sawmill Rd. Citizens who have attended this training in previous years are asked to attend again as a review and to receive updated information. The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office will also provide Woods Watch training to our established volunteer groups such as Search and Rescue, existing Neighborhood Watch Programs, and CERT during their regular meetings. The training takes approximately one hour.

The Woods Watch Program is a commitment to join local law enforcement officers with community members to keep our communities and our forests beautiful, safe and free of wild land fires. For any additional questions or information, please contact Gerry Blair of the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office at 928-226-5089 or Sergeant Margaret Bentzen at 928-556-2300.

METRO Flagstaff arrests man on drug and weapons charges

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William Brown -Flagstaff Police Photo

William Brown -Flagstaff Police Photo

FLAGSTAFF — The Northern Arizona Street Crimes Task Force (METRO) arrested 20 year old William N. Brown after an ongoing investigation into narcotic activity at 901 S. O’Leary. This investigation led to a search warrant at Brown’s residence at 901 S. O’Leary # 82.

METRO was assisted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the United States Marshall’s office, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Seized during the search warrant were approximately 90.5 grams of Cocaine, 6 grams of Molly (MDMA), over 1,000 pills believed to be Xanax, and a variety of other illegal prescription medications including Morphine 30mg, OxyContin 20 mg, Clonazepam 2 mg. Alprazolam 2mg, as well as several other random pills.

Also seized during the search warrant of his apartment were 5.1 grams of marijuana and various items of drug paraphernalia. The street value of the seized narcotics is estimated to be over $25,000.

Police seized a firearm and ammunition, belonging to Brown, found in the search of his apartment.

William N. Brown was taken into custody and charged with

  • Weapons Misconduct
  • Possession of Narcotics for Sale – 2 counts
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 2 counts
  • Possession of Marijuana
  • Possession of Dangerous Drugs for Sale
  • Possession of Narcotic Drug
  • Transport of Dangerous Drugs
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Possession of Marijuana

 

This investigation is ongoing and further arrests are expected.

If you have any information regarding any criminal drug activities please call 928 779-4549, or if you have any information regarding any Felony crimes please contact SILENT WITNESS at 928 774-6111.

Flagstaff Police Department to participate in services in Washington

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police-image009FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Police Department is honored to be participating in the 2015 National Police Week ceremonies which will be held in Washington DC during the week of May 11-15th. National Police Week takes place each year in Washington, D.C. to pay tribute to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. The series of events is attended by tens of thousands of law enforcement officers and their families leading up to Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15th.

The Police Unity Tour is an awareness and fundraising bicycle ride in support of law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The 250-mile, four-day ride begins in Portsmouth, Virginia and ends in Washington D.C. at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. In 2014, more than 1,800 members participated and raised more than 1.9 million dollars to support the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF).

Northern Arizona is represented by Officers from both the Flagstaff Police Department and the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office in the memorial ride. Arizona has lost eight Officers in the line of duty during 2014.

Flagstaff Police Department’s Officer Tyler J. Stewart’s name will be officially memorialized on the national monument in honor of his ultimate sacrifice. Members of his squad will be in attendance during the scheduled events during this week.