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According to state law, police may arrest suspected offenders by two methods. The suspect may be physically taken into the department and booked into jail, or the arresting officer may write a citation and release the suspect to appear in court later. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Only criminal citations are listed. All damage amounts are estimates.
Items are given to The Superior Sun by the Superior Police Department and reflect information available at the time the report is compiled.
Activity listed from March 8-29.
March 9
Theft was reported in the 1100 block of U.S. Hwy. 60.
March 10
Audrey M. Pino, 32, Superior, was arrested in the 100 block of Pinal Ave. on a failure to comply warrant issued by the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office. She was transported and booked into the Pinal County Jail in Florence.
Earlen M. Gutierrez, 19, Superior, was arrested in the 100 block of Pinal Ave. on a failure to appear warrant issued by the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office. He was transported and booked into the Pinal County Jail.
Aaron D. Maughan, 34, Gold Canyon, was arrested in the area of U.S. Hwy. 60 and was charged with unlawful flight from law enforcement, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle, driving on a suspended license and resisting arrest. He was transported and booked into the Pinal County Jail.
March 11
Clint A. Peterson, 38, Apache Junction, was arrested in the 700 block of Main St. and was charged with resisting arrest and hindering prosecution. He was transported and booked into the Pinal County Jail.
Jason G. Lopper, 32, Superior, was arrested in the 500 block of U.S. Hwy. 60 and was charged with driving on a suspended license. He was cited and released.
Alexis E. McComish, 37, Phoenix, was arrested in the area of U.S. Hwy. 60 and Airport Rd. and was charged with driving on a suspended license. She was cited and released.
March 12
Mahmound Allouche, 34, Glendale, was arrested in the 800 block of U.S. Hwy. 60 and was charged with having fictitious license plates. He was cited and released.
Theft was reported in the 300 block of Palo Verde Dr.
March 13
An accident without injuries was reported in the 1100 block of U.S. Hwy. 60.
March 14
Rudy J. Dozal, 43, Superior, was arrested in the area of Empalme St. and Main St. and was charged with possession of dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also arrested on a failure to appear warrant issued by the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office. He was transported and booked into the Pinal County Jail.
Theft was reported in the 400 block of Main St.
Valerie Macias, 42, Superior, was arrested in the area of Main St. and Magma Ave. and was charged with allowing an unauthorized minor to drive. She was cited and released.
March 15
Michael J. Contreras, 38, Superior, was arrested in the 100 block of Bridge St. and was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also arrested on a failure to appear warrant issued by the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office. He was transported and booked into the Pinal County Jail.
March 16
A vehicle was reported stolen in the 200 block of Stansberry Ave.
March 17
Juan A. Mendez, 21, Superior, was arrested in the area of Stansberry Ave. and Main St. and was charged with driving on a suspended license. He was cited and released.
Assault was reported in the zero block of Mitchell Dr.
March 18
Theft was reported in the 1100 block of U.S. Hwy. 60.
Theft was reported in the 500 block of Kiser St.
Assault was reported in the 700 block of Main St.
March 19
Theft was reported in the area of Main St. and Lobb Ave.
Theft was reported in the 200 block of Crowe St.
Theft was reported in the area of Lobb Ave. and Main St.
March 20
Theft was reported in the 400 block of Terrace Dr.
Theft was reported in the 500 block of U.S. Hwy. 60.
March 21
Alvert L. Mendoza, 43, Superior, was arrested in the 800 block of U.S. Hwy. 60 and was charged with possession of dangerous drugs. He was also arrested on an Apache Junction Police Department warrant for failure to appear. He was transported and booked into the Pinal County Jail.
Albert R. Aguilar, 45, Superior, was arrested in the area of Santa Rita St. on a parole violation warrant issued by the Arizona Department of Corrections and a failure to appear warrant issued by the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office. He was transported and booked into the Pinal County Jail.
March 23
Officers investigated a report of child abuse in the 100 block of Richard Ave.
March 24
A narcotics offense was reported in the area of Porphyry St. and Neary Ave.
A person was reported missing in the 1500 block of Sunset Dr.
Ashley Jimenez, 24, Superior, was arrested in the area of Crowe St. and Belmont Ave. on a failure to appear warrant issued by the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office. She was transported and booked into the Pinal County Jail.
March 25
Ashley E. Avendano, 27, Superior, was arrested in the area of Gibbs St. on a failure to appear warrant issued by the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office. She was transported and booked into the Pinal County Jail.
March 27
Dominic L. Mullen, 19, Glendale, was arrested in the area of U.S. Hwy. 60 and S.R. Hwy. 177 and was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana for sale and transporting marijuana for sale. He was transported and booked into the Pinal County Jail.
March 28
Arnold D. Arriola, 53, Superior, was arrested in the 100 block of Bridge St. on a failure to appear warrant issued by the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office. He was transported and booked into the Pinal County Jail.
March 29
Criminal damage was reported in the 500 block of Kiser St.
Theft was reported in the 900 block of Church Ave.
A vehicle was reported stolen from the area of Magma Ave.
Theft was reported in the 400 block of Main St.
Calls not listed include traffic stop (61), disturbance (13), agency assist (9), alarm drop (8), animal complaint (12), welfare check (11), attempt to locate (5), civil matter (1), information (17), medical (4), field interview (4), citizen assist (2), 911 hang-up (1), trespassing (4), emergency message (2), illegal dumping (2), fire (1), found property (1), traffic hazard (2) and suspicious activity (9).
Superior Police want to remind drivers to obey all the speed limits in the construction zone on U.S. Hwy. 60. ADOT is paying the Superior Police to do extra patrol in the construction zones to enforce speed limits during working hours. Fines are double in the construction zone while workers are present.
The Superior Police and Fire Departments have contracted all dispatch services to the Pinal County Sheriff (POLICE) and Florence PD (FIRE). As a result of these changes, you need to know some new phone numbers.
• Emergency (Police – Fire – Medical) 911
• Police Non-Emergency 520-866-5111
• Police Department Business 520-689-5255
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