BUSTED AT BURGER KING
6/12, Gallup
GDP Officer John Gonzales was dispatched to Burger King, 2400 E. Historic Hwy 66, in reference to a vehicle break-in. Mario Gordon was found seated in a black Ford Expedition bearing Arizona plates and a broken window. There was a rock on the ground. Gordon, 27, was arrested on charges of Breaking and Entering.
DISTURBING THE PEACE
6/8, Gallup
According to a police report, around 9:30 pm, GPD Officer Dominic Molina pulled Christopher S. Saucedo, 28, over for speeding. Saucedo immediately became aggressive and requested a supervisor.
When GDP officer Chris Molina arrived on the scene, he found Officer Dominic Molina, Saucedo, and Saucedo’s two small children, who were crying in the front seat of the car. Sgt. Emery Holly was also on the scene. Holly attempted to give the children stuffed animals to cheer them up. Saucedo did not allow the children to take the toys.
According to a report, Saucedo told Officer Chris how much he disliked Officer Dominic, claiming he was going to “kick that other officer’s ass.”
Saucedo was arrested for assault upon a peace officer.
FLAG FLOP
6/8, GALLUP
According to a report, Police were dispatched to Blue Spruce Lodge, 1119 E. Hwy 66, in reference to a larceny involving a stolen flag. According to the report, a flag was taken from one motel room to another.
GDP Officer Matthew Graham arrived at Room 22 to find suspect Albert Graham smoking marijuana from a soda can outside of the room. Albert claimed he did not steal the flag and invited the officer in to see for himself. Eventually, the stolen flag was found between the mattresses in Albert’s room. It was returned to its owner.
The flag’s owner explained that the flag belonged to her father, who was a veteran, and she flew it out of respect. According to the report, the victim said Albert threatened to fight her and her father, would not give the flag back, and attempted to hide it in some clothes.
Albert, 36, was booked on charges of possession of marijuana and larceny.