BIKE THEFT
3/14, MENTMORE
An out-of-state couple needs the public’s help in finding out who stole the wife’s $3,200 blue Cannondale bike off the back of their RV sometime between 2 and 3 pm, near Mentmore bike trail. The couple have the serial number to help identify the bike. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at (505) 722-6161.
PRO-PAIN THIEF
3/9, TSE BONITO
McKinley County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Monty Yazzie responded to Tse Bonito Conoco where a thief, and possibly an accomplice, made off with four, 15 pound bottles of “White Rhino” propane valued at nearly $320. Video surveillance shows a suspect wearing a beanie, possibly a thick green jacket and jeans. The suspect appeared to be motioning to someone else not in the video. He had cut around the padlock with an unknown tool to gain access. Thieves still at large.
REPO MAN ASSAULTED
3/8, GALLUP
Darrell Dodson, 46, of Gallup wasn’t too pleased to see a man coming to haul away his vehicle for not making his payment on time. He stabbed the repo man’s tire and threatened to kill him. He also struggled with GPD Officer Douglas Hoffmann. The officer’s report states that Dodson tried to reach for the knife in a pocket, but the officer halted his efforts.
Dodson, 46, was arrested for aggravated assault, aggravated fleeing a law enforcement officer, and criminal damage to property.
DANGEROUS ENCOUNTER
3/8, GALLUP
According to Gallup Police Department Officer Carmelita James report, a quiet evening for a mother and children broke into violence when Christian Yazzie, 25, and Colleen Lee, 40, walked into her home. But the duo reports that they were invited over then jumped by the alleged victim and two men.
The victim said she called for her husband, and he and a friend came to her aid. They likely delivered some blows and held Yazzie and Lee down until police arrived. Both suspects were bleeding from the face and head and were charged with breaking and entering and aggravated battery.
JUST A LITTLE BIT
3/7, GALLUP
When Jasmine Murphy was pulled over on First Street and East Wilson Avenue, she readily admitted to having some pot on her. According to MCSO Deputy Arnold J. Noriega’s report, Murphy pointed to the driver side door panel, and said, “there’s a little bit right here.”
The passenger said that Murphy, 20, just sold a “20 sack” or $20 worth of pot. Upon search of the vehicle, Lt. John Trevor-Smith located a “jar of green leafy substance,” a black portable scale, and a tin containing “a leafy green substance.”
Murphy was booked for possession of Marijuana (less than one ounce), drug paraphernalia, and distribution of marijuana.
CSA ATTACKED
3/7, GALLUP
When GPD Community Service Aid Casey Benally went to check on some intoxicated individuals behind Home Depot, he was attacked by Isaiah Tso, 29, of Yahtahey. Benally sprayed him with mace, but the struggle continued until GPD Officer Victor Rodriguez and other officers arrived to offer assistance.
Tso also made threats that he was going to “shoot” Benally. Tso was charged with battery and assault upon a peace officer.
JUST WRONG
3/5, GALLUP
An alleged opportunistic thief, grabbed hold of a man on crutches wallet at Albertson’s, but she didn’t get too far thanks to off-duty MCSO Lt. John Trevor-Smith and the victim’s son.
According to the the victim’s son, Anahi Arredondo ambushed the victim as he was walking toward the store. “… Anahi came up behind him, pushed on his back with one hand and removed the wallet and took off running,” according to Gallup Police Department Officer Matthew Graham’s report.
The son chased her down and got his pop’s wallet back – but a reported $120 was missing and never retrieved. Arredondo, 39, was booked on one count of robbery.
WEARING THE EVIDENCE
2/28, GALLUP
An elderly woman from the Mossman Avenue area was given a solid scare when she was awoken by a loud bang outside of her home. It was proceeded by another. When she got into her kitchen she noticed a tall man standing outside of her sliding glass door. Then to make matters more frightening, the man was trying to gain entry.
By the time GPD Officer Philamina Chischilly arrived, the victim was able to give a description of the man. Meanwhile two other officers caught up with Donovan Begay, 48, who matched the description.
No matter how hard he tried to convince officers that he didn’t do anything wrong, the glass on his shoes and stuck in his bloody fingers told a different story. He was charged with one count of breaking and entering.
BURGLARIES/LARCENIES
3/12 – Burglary/Breaking/Entering/Criminal Damage to property at Global Market Warehouse, 720 E. Coal Ave, Gallup. Officer Terrance Peyketewa and K9 Officer Jayko found Andrew Lee, 56, of Ganado, hiding in a plastic bag. He broke into the business and damaged some property before he was caught.
3/4 – Strong armed robbery at American Bar, 221 W. Coal Ave, Gallup. Daron McCorkey, 24, was arrested for aggravated battery and robbery for assaulting a man by reportedly gashing him in the face with a knife. The victim said that McCorkey knew he had money. The victim sustained a two-inch cut and another half-inch cut above the right eye. Both men were reportedly intoxicated.
3/3 – Breaking and entering, 804 S. Strong Dr., Gallup. Calvin Joe, 43, of Vanderwagen and Amanda Bill, 34, of Gallup, were both arrested for breaking into an unoccupied residence.