Legal Case Studies: Non-Related Cases

For the many Arizona State University student and staff members who own a bicycle, there is no greater concern than having it stolen from them. Thousands of Sun Devils on the Tempe, Arizona campus possess a bike for the sole purpose of conveniently going to and from classes, not to mention their jobs as well. Bikes are expensive, and when one is stolen from a student it not only breaks their bank, it can also cause them to miss a class or be late to work. Combatting this crime has been historically difficult for ASU’s police department, who owns the problem of bike theft on the Tempe, Downtown Phoenix, West, and Polytechnic campuses. In the history of Arizona State

Upon our arrival we were met by Jerry Thompson, he stated to us that someone had stolen some hand tools and atv wheel and tires from his shop behind his residence. After speaking with Mr. Thompson Sgt. South and I went out to the outside of the shop under a covered parking area and found a yellow in color Can-Am atv on a motorcycle jack without the wheel and tires. After this Mr. Thompson showed us inside of the shop where a tall rolling tool box was and informed us that various hand tools such as socket sets, ratchets and electric impact drivers were taken from. Mr. Thompson also informed us that in the office area inside the shop was a change jar with approximately $20.00 in change was missing and a 30 pack of bud light was missing out of the refrigerator in the office area.

On March 12, 2015 at approximately 0143 hours, I responded to C-Town Bicycle & Fitness Equipment, 1927 Highway 138 to investigate a burglary alarm. Upon my arrival, I noticed that the side glass window had been broken. Once other officers and the owner, Jane Hayward, arrived on scene, we proceeded to clear the building to determine if it was safe. No entry was made by the suspect and no items were taken. The building was determined clear and no threat was located.

On 04-11-2017 at approximately 1500hrs, I conducted an investigation on a stolen bike that was taken from Holmes Foods (101 S. Liberty Avenue). I made contact with the owner, who was identified as Ricardo Perez (TX-ID # 18515108). Perez informed me that his bicycle had been taken from his place of employment without his permission. Perez advised he chained the front tire to the frame to prevent anyone from riding off with the bicycle, but failed to secure the bicycle to the bike rack. Perez advised upon leaving his place of employment, he noticed his bicycle missing from where he parked it. Perez notified his supervisor, who informed Perez that he would review the security cameras. On 04-11-2017 I reviewed the security cameras on property

Throughout the course of this investigation, the following courthouse was researched to locate any all court documentation for Dennis Baker and Charlotte Baker, as the search was expanded to include Shawna Thornton’s affiliation with the Bakers’.

On Wednesday, 10/11/2016, I, Deputy Stacy Stark #1815 received a telephone call from Elaine B. Green (F/W, DOB: 07/03/1962). Green advised, her mother, Evelyn A. Yates (F/W, DOB: 06/19/2016) was a victim of a theft from her residence. Green requested I take the police report because I was familiar with the parties involved due to a report I took on 10/07/2016. See Case Number: 2016-7575. Green believed the suspect was Yates’s grandson, Christian C. Kistner (M/W, DOB: 11/18/1995).

On September 11, 2017 I (Probationary Police Officer James Harris III, DSN 0513) manning vehicle 1422 received a call for a “Larceny from a building prior” at 315 Chestnut Street (Hyatt Regency Hotel); however, I was advised to contact the victim via phone. I contacted victim Mika Gould to inquired the information needed for this report and was advised of the following:

While at GPM, I attended a session of Treatment Accountability Court (“TAC”) (formerly Mental Health Court) and DUI/Drug Court. Both Courts operate similarly. Several hours before the court session, members of the legal community meet to discuss the progress of each participate scheduled to appear that day. Legal representatives include members from the Sheriff’s Office, Solicitor General’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, the judge who presides over the proceeding, a Program Coordinator & Counselor, a misdemeanor probation officer, and a felony probation officer. The group discusses the status of each participate and whether they’re meeting the conditions set forth by the court. The programs are conducted in phases,

Mr. Cintronmarina said the suspect then fled the scene undetected. He was unable to provide any suspect or witness information. He said Walmart Security advised the video would be reviewed after the case number was submitted for

On May 16, 2018 at approximately 2319 hours, I observed a W/M riding a bicycle into the parking lot of the Walmart located at 8701 US HWY 19 Port Richey, FL. I observed the bicycle to not have a white light on the front of it. I maneuvered my unmarked patrol vehicle (116) behind the bicycle and conducted a lawful traffic stop on the W/M. The W/M was identified by his Florida identification card as Elias Everett Horn.

On 10/23/17 Det. Coleman and I went to Belk`s to speak the reporting person, Jerome Stover. I asked with Mr. Stover if he was familiar with a previous larceny with similar circumstance`s (2017-01479). Stover was familiar with the larceny but stated that these were separate individuals. The suspects in this case did get into a vehicle fitting the same description as the above listed OCA as well as similar property taken. After speaking with Mr. Stover, Det. Coleman and I went to Food Lion to attempt to locate a vehicle fitting the suspect vehicle description on their video surveillance. Food Lion Management allowed us to view their video and on 10/20/17 at 1637 hours you can see a silver in color Toyota minivan enter the camera frame with what

Per the order received, the court suspended this case effective 1/11/17, with the NCP order to pay $350.00 per month on arrearage owed as of the suspension date.Fiscal reviewed case accounts; case overcharged by six months at the rate of $449.00 per month. . Therefore, the WC account balance was adjusted to $0.00 and the WA account balance was adjusted to $17,215.13. Caseworker A. Brant submitted the fiscal request.

He described the suspect as a white, male, aproximately 35 years of age, 160 lbs., with black hair, and dark eyes. He alos described the clothing the suspect was wearing which included: blue, jeans, white tshirt, black teniis shoes, and a borwn leather

Bikes are stolen here every single day. It’s frustrating and we as a city totally understand that. So when you come out of the coffee shop, bar, yoga studio, whatever, and find an empty rack where your bike used to by, take a second to make sure that you remember parking it where you think you did and then, once reality sinks in and you realize that you’ve been victimized, rage, cry, scream, do whatever you need to get through that first ugly moment without targeting anyone nearby.

A bicycle was stolen from a bike rack outside of Hausdorfer Apartments, according to Campus Police. The bike, which was unsecured, was taken between 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 6. The owner was unsure of the make, model or value of the bike, but described it as a dark green and blue seven speed mountain bike with a rear rack and a light under the seat, according to police reports.