San Carlos Apache Police
| "Protecting and Serving the Members and Visitors of the SAN CARLOS APACHE TRIBE" |
The San Carlos Apache Police Department is the primary Law
Enforcement Agency for the San Carlos Apache Tribe in both Gila and
Graham County.
We are located at 200 West Pinal in San Carlos, Arizona. We're
available 24 hours by calling (928) 475-2311.
Enforcement Agency for the San Carlos Apache Tribe in both Gila and
Graham County.
We are located at 200 West Pinal in San Carlos, Arizona. We're
available 24 hours by calling (928) 475-2311.
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| San Carlos, AZ 85550 (928)475-2224 Chief of Police: Alejandro Benally FOR EMERGENCIES CALL 9-1-1 NON-EMERGENCIES (928)475-2311 |
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SAN CARLOS MAN SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR DRUG AND FIREARM VIOLATIONS
PHOENIX – Ryan Adair Moses, 30, of San Carlos, Arizona, was sentenced here July 7, 2008 to 41
months imprisonment, by U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Martone. Moses had pleaded guilty on
May 29, 2008 to counts of Possession with the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and
Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number. On October 12, 2006, San Carlos
Apache Tribal Police Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Moses, an enrolled member of
the San Carlos Apache Indian Tribe, who was operating an All Terrain Vehicle(ATV). Moses
crashed the ATV into the officer’s patrol vehicle and attempted to flee the on foot. Moses was
caught and subdued by the officers. A search of Moses revealed 3.8grams of methamphetamine
packaged for sale. A search of the ATV revealed a .22 caliber revolver with the serial numbers
obliterated. The investigation in this case was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the
San Carlos Police Department.
PHOENIX – Ryan Adair Moses, 30, of San Carlos, Arizona, was sentenced here July 7, 2008 to 41
months imprisonment, by U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Martone. Moses had pleaded guilty on
May 29, 2008 to counts of Possession with the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and
Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number. On October 12, 2006, San Carlos
Apache Tribal Police Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Moses, an enrolled member of
the San Carlos Apache Indian Tribe, who was operating an All Terrain Vehicle(ATV). Moses
crashed the ATV into the officer’s patrol vehicle and attempted to flee the on foot. Moses was
caught and subdued by the officers. A search of Moses revealed 3.8grams of methamphetamine
packaged for sale. A search of the ATV revealed a .22 caliber revolver with the serial numbers
obliterated. The investigation in this case was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the
San Carlos Police Department.
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| The department relies on the cooperation and assistance from our citizens' to make our community a safer environment for our children. If you have seen any kind of suspicious activity in San Carlos, please call 475-TIPS (475- 8477).We do not ask that you leave your name. Remember, in an emergency situation, always call "911." |
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Do you have questions about
Meth or other drugs? Are you
involved with drugs yourself? Is
one of your family members or
friends using drugs? We
encourage you to get help.
Call the Crystal Darkness Meth
Hotline and they’ll be able to
provide support, answers and
recommendations that could
change your life and help those
you love the most.
Crystal Darkness 24-Hour Toll-
Free Meth Hotline
888-METH-AID
888-638-4243
www.crystaldarkness.com
Meth or other drugs? Are you
involved with drugs yourself? Is
one of your family members or
friends using drugs? We
encourage you to get help.
Call the Crystal Darkness Meth
Hotline and they’ll be able to
provide support, answers and
recommendations that could
change your life and help those
you love the most.
Crystal Darkness 24-Hour Toll-
Free Meth Hotline
888-METH-AID
888-638-4243
www.crystaldarkness.com
Getting Help:
Do you have a problem with
drugs or alcohol and live in San
Carlos, Arizona? Are you
concerned about a family
member in San Carlos, Arizona
who has a problem like this?
You don't have to deal with
drug addiction or alcoholism on
your own!
Call the San Carlos Apache
Wellness Center 475-4875.
Do you have a problem with
drugs or alcohol and live in San
Carlos, Arizona? Are you
concerned about a family
member in San Carlos, Arizona
who has a problem like this?
You don't have to deal with
drug addiction or alcoholism on
your own!
Call the San Carlos Apache
Wellness Center 475-4875.
GRAFFITI
Prevention
Graffiti cannot always be
prevented, but property
owners and residents can
reduce the incidence of
graffiti on building exteriors
and walls by having good
lighting and uncomfortable
vegetation in place.
Work with your neighbors to
be the eyes and ears for your
community.
Enforcement
Putting graffiti on public or
private property is against
the law. If you see someone in
the act of “tagging,” call the
police department 475-2311.
Graffiti left in place tends to
attract more graffiti.
Prevention
Graffiti cannot always be
prevented, but property
owners and residents can
reduce the incidence of
graffiti on building exteriors
and walls by having good
lighting and uncomfortable
vegetation in place.
Work with your neighbors to
be the eyes and ears for your
community.
Enforcement
Putting graffiti on public or
private property is against
the law. If you see someone in
the act of “tagging,” call the
police department 475-2311.
Graffiti left in place tends to
attract more graffiti.
Impact of Sex Offender
Registration Law on Tribes
In the wake of a new federal law
aimed at tracking sex offenders, tribal
leaders and victim advocates are
discussing the best course of action.
The Adam Walsh Child Protection
and Safety Act of 2006 (PL 109-248),
passed by the Senate in July 2006,
expands the National Sex Offender
Registry. The act establishes a
comprehensive national system for
the registration of sex offenders. It
requires all jurisdictions - states,
territories and Indian tribes - to
maintain a sex offender registry that
conforms to the requirements under
the new act.
AZ Sex Offender ZipCode Search
Registration Law on Tribes
In the wake of a new federal law
aimed at tracking sex offenders, tribal
leaders and victim advocates are
discussing the best course of action.
The Adam Walsh Child Protection
and Safety Act of 2006 (PL 109-248),
passed by the Senate in July 2006,
expands the National Sex Offender
Registry. The act establishes a
comprehensive national system for
the registration of sex offenders. It
requires all jurisdictions - states,
territories and Indian tribes - to
maintain a sex offender registry that
conforms to the requirements under
the new act.
AZ Sex Offender ZipCode Search
SAN CARLOS RESIDENT PLEADS GUILTY TO METHAMPHETAMINE
TRAFFICKING
PHOENIX – Sandra Dee Burdette, age 44, of San Carlos, Arizona, pleaded guilty September
12, 2008 to Possession of Methamphetamine With Intent to Distribute, in federal district
court in Phoenix.In the course of her guilty plea, Burdette admitted that on February 1,
2007, she possessed five plastic baggies containing methamphetamine at her San Carlos
residence and then sold them for $100.00. She also admitted that she had possessed and
sold at her residence two plastic baggies containing methamphetamine for $40.00 on
September 5, 2007, and four plastic baggies containing methamphetamine for $80.00 on
September 21, 2007. Finally, she admitted that on January 23, 2008 ,paraphernalia for the
use and trafficking of controlled substances, along with $667.00 of proceeds from the
illegal drug sales, were seized from her residence. Sentencing is set before Judge Earl H.
Carroll on Monday, November 24, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. A conviction for Possession of
Methamphetamine With Intent to Distribute carries a maximum penalty of 20 years, a
$1,000,000.00 fine or both. In determining an actual sentence, Judge Carroll will consult the
U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, which provide appropriate sentencing ranges. The judge,
however, is not bound by those guidelines in determining a sentence. The investigation in
this case was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Law Enforcement
Services; San Carlos Apache Tribal Police Department and Arizona Department of Public
Safety. The prosecution is being handled by Frederick A. Battista, Assistant U.S. Attorney,
District of Arizona, Phoenix.
TRAFFICKING
PHOENIX – Sandra Dee Burdette, age 44, of San Carlos, Arizona, pleaded guilty September
12, 2008 to Possession of Methamphetamine With Intent to Distribute, in federal district
court in Phoenix.In the course of her guilty plea, Burdette admitted that on February 1,
2007, she possessed five plastic baggies containing methamphetamine at her San Carlos
residence and then sold them for $100.00. She also admitted that she had possessed and
sold at her residence two plastic baggies containing methamphetamine for $40.00 on
September 5, 2007, and four plastic baggies containing methamphetamine for $80.00 on
September 21, 2007. Finally, she admitted that on January 23, 2008 ,paraphernalia for the
use and trafficking of controlled substances, along with $667.00 of proceeds from the
illegal drug sales, were seized from her residence. Sentencing is set before Judge Earl H.
Carroll on Monday, November 24, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. A conviction for Possession of
Methamphetamine With Intent to Distribute carries a maximum penalty of 20 years, a
$1,000,000.00 fine or both. In determining an actual sentence, Judge Carroll will consult the
U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, which provide appropriate sentencing ranges. The judge,
however, is not bound by those guidelines in determining a sentence. The investigation in
this case was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Law Enforcement
Services; San Carlos Apache Tribal Police Department and Arizona Department of Public
Safety. The prosecution is being handled by Frederick A. Battista, Assistant U.S. Attorney,
District of Arizona, Phoenix.
SAN CARLOS WOMAN SENTENCED TO 2 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON
FOR POSSESSING METH TO SELL
PHOENIX– Laura Casey, 44, of San Carlos, Ariz. and a member of the San Carlos
Apache Tribe, was sentenced September 15, 2008 to 24 months in federal prison by U.
S. District Judge David G. Campbell. Casey pleaded guilty on May 21, 2008 to
Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine.
On November 20, 2007, officers with the Bureau of Indian Affairs Drug Enforcement
Unit, San Carlos Game and Fish Department and Gila County Sheriff’s Office served
a search and seizure warrant at Casey’s residence on the San Carlos Apache
Reservation. Officers had developed information that Casey had previously sold
methamphetamine from her residence. The officers seized approximately 13 grams
of methamphetamine which Casey planned to sell to others on the reservation.
The investigation in this case was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, San
Carlos Game and Fish Department, Gila County Sheriff’s Office and the San Carlos
Police Department.
FOR POSSESSING METH TO SELL
PHOENIX– Laura Casey, 44, of San Carlos, Ariz. and a member of the San Carlos
Apache Tribe, was sentenced September 15, 2008 to 24 months in federal prison by U.
S. District Judge David G. Campbell. Casey pleaded guilty on May 21, 2008 to
Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine.
On November 20, 2007, officers with the Bureau of Indian Affairs Drug Enforcement
Unit, San Carlos Game and Fish Department and Gila County Sheriff’s Office served
a search and seizure warrant at Casey’s residence on the San Carlos Apache
Reservation. Officers had developed information that Casey had previously sold
methamphetamine from her residence. The officers seized approximately 13 grams
of methamphetamine which Casey planned to sell to others on the reservation.
The investigation in this case was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, San
Carlos Game and Fish Department, Gila County Sheriff’s Office and the San Carlos
Police Department.
| Domestic Violence is a crime. If you know anyone who is a victim of domestic violence, you are urged to contact the Police Department for assistance at 475-2311. For more information or to get help, contact: Sacred Circle 1-605-341-2050, www.sacred-circle.com Clan Star, Inc 828-497-5507 www.clanstar.org Mending the Sacred Hoop 218-722-2781 www.msh-ta.org Walking the Healing Path 505-409-6200 www.walkingthehealingpath. org The National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE www.ndvh.org The National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE www.rainn.org |
| Get Involved in the Fight Against Meth, Join the San Carlos Apache Tribe STEPP Coalition's Meth Inititative. Contact D.J. Lott d_j_lott@hotmail.com 928-475-2798 |
SAN CARLOS MEN INDICTED FOR MURDER OF PHOENIX MAN
PHOENIX - A federal grand jury in Phoenix returned a 7-count indictment November 19,
2008 against Melvin Pascal Nash, 23, and Mason James Henry, 20, both of San Carlos,
Ariz. The two are charged with First Degree Premeditated and Felony Murder, Robbery,
Use of a Firearm in Causing Death and Conspiracy. Nash and Henry are currently in San
Carlos Tribal custody awaiting transport to Federal District Court for arraignment on the
charges.
The indictment alleges that on or about August 28, 2008, on the San Carlos Apache Indian
Reservation, Nash and Henry, both members of the San Carlos tribe, robbed and murdered
a 30-year old Phoenix man.
Convictions for First Degree and Felony Murder and Use of Firearm in Causing Death
carry a maximum penalty of Life in prison, a $250,000 fine or both. A conviction for
Robbery carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison, a $250,000 fine or both. A
conviction for Conspiracy carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, a $250,000
fine or both. An indictment is simply the method by which a person is charged with
criminal activity and raises no inference of guilt. An individual is presumed innocent until
competent evidence is presented to a jury that establishes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
The investigation preceding the indictment was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs,
the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the San Carlos Police Department, the Gila County
Sheriff’s Office, the Globe Police Department and the Phoenix Police Department.
PHOENIX - A federal grand jury in Phoenix returned a 7-count indictment November 19,
2008 against Melvin Pascal Nash, 23, and Mason James Henry, 20, both of San Carlos,
Ariz. The two are charged with First Degree Premeditated and Felony Murder, Robbery,
Use of a Firearm in Causing Death and Conspiracy. Nash and Henry are currently in San
Carlos Tribal custody awaiting transport to Federal District Court for arraignment on the
charges.
The indictment alleges that on or about August 28, 2008, on the San Carlos Apache Indian
Reservation, Nash and Henry, both members of the San Carlos tribe, robbed and murdered
a 30-year old Phoenix man.
Convictions for First Degree and Felony Murder and Use of Firearm in Causing Death
carry a maximum penalty of Life in prison, a $250,000 fine or both. A conviction for
Robbery carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison, a $250,000 fine or both. A
conviction for Conspiracy carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, a $250,000
fine or both. An indictment is simply the method by which a person is charged with
criminal activity and raises no inference of guilt. An individual is presumed innocent until
competent evidence is presented to a jury that establishes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
The investigation preceding the indictment was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs,
the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the San Carlos Police Department, the Gila County
Sheriff’s Office, the Globe Police Department and the Phoenix Police Department.
MAN SENTENCED FOR CRIMINAL DAMAGE ON SAN CARLOS APACHE
RESERVATION
PHOENIX– Jerald John Dillon, 26, of Bylas, Ariz. and a member of the San Carlos Apache
Indian Tribe, was sentenced on March 2, 2009, to three years probation by U.S. District
Judge James A. Teilborg. Dillon pleaded guilty to Criminal Damage on September 16, 2008.
On April 30, 2008, in a neighborhood housing area near Bylas, on the San Carlos Apache
Indian Reservation, Dillon recklessly used a handgun to shoot at and damage a road sign
that belonged to the Bureau of Indian Affair Roads Department for the San Carlos Agency.
The value of the sign was estimated between $250 and $2000. No one was injured as a
result of Dillon’s conduct.
The investigation in this case was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the San
Carlos Police Department.
RESERVATION
PHOENIX– Jerald John Dillon, 26, of Bylas, Ariz. and a member of the San Carlos Apache
Indian Tribe, was sentenced on March 2, 2009, to three years probation by U.S. District
Judge James A. Teilborg. Dillon pleaded guilty to Criminal Damage on September 16, 2008.
On April 30, 2008, in a neighborhood housing area near Bylas, on the San Carlos Apache
Indian Reservation, Dillon recklessly used a handgun to shoot at and damage a road sign
that belonged to the Bureau of Indian Affair Roads Department for the San Carlos Agency.
The value of the sign was estimated between $250 and $2000. No one was injured as a
result of Dillon’s conduct.
The investigation in this case was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the San
Carlos Police Department.
SAN CARLOS MEN ENTER GUILTY PLEAS IN MURDER OF PHOENIX MAN
PHOENIX - Melvin Pascal Nash, 23, and Mason James Henry, 20, both of San Carlos,
Ariz., on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation, pleaded guilty on August 7, 2009 to
Second Degree Murder. The terms of Nash’s guilty plea include an agreed upon sentence
of 300 months in prison. The terms of Henry’s guilty plea include an agreed upon term of
no more than 300 months and no less than 180 months in federal prison. On August 28,
2008, near San Carlos Lake on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation, Nash and Henry,
shot and killed a Phoenix man. The victim had been temporarily in the area working as a
security guard for a construction project and had no prior association with either of the
defendants. A conviction for Second Degree Murder carries a maximum penalty of up to
life in prison, a $250,000 fine or both. In determining an actual sentence, Judge James A.
Teilborg will consult the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, which provide appropriate sentencing
ranges. The judge, however, is not bound by those guidelines in determining a sentence.
Sentencing hearings are set before Judge Teilborg. Nash’s hearing is set for October 26,
2009, and Henry’s for November 2, 2009. The investigation in this case was conducted by
the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Gila County Sheriff’s
Office, the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the San Carlos Police Department.
PHOENIX - Melvin Pascal Nash, 23, and Mason James Henry, 20, both of San Carlos,
Ariz., on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation, pleaded guilty on August 7, 2009 to
Second Degree Murder. The terms of Nash’s guilty plea include an agreed upon sentence
of 300 months in prison. The terms of Henry’s guilty plea include an agreed upon term of
no more than 300 months and no less than 180 months in federal prison. On August 28,
2008, near San Carlos Lake on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation, Nash and Henry,
shot and killed a Phoenix man. The victim had been temporarily in the area working as a
security guard for a construction project and had no prior association with either of the
defendants. A conviction for Second Degree Murder carries a maximum penalty of up to
life in prison, a $250,000 fine or both. In determining an actual sentence, Judge James A.
Teilborg will consult the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, which provide appropriate sentencing
ranges. The judge, however, is not bound by those guidelines in determining a sentence.
Sentencing hearings are set before Judge Teilborg. Nash’s hearing is set for October 26,
2009, and Henry’s for November 2, 2009. The investigation in this case was conducted by
the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Gila County Sheriff’s
Office, the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the San Carlos Police Department.
SAN CARLOS MAN SENTENCED TO 30 YEARS IN PRISON FOR SEXUAL ABUSE OF FOUR
CHILDREN
PHOENIX – Titus Case, 31, of San Carlos, Ariz., was sentenced on August 25, 2009 to 30 years in federal
prison by U.S. District Judge James A. Teilborg. Case pleaded guilty on June 10, 2009, to three counts of
Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor and one count of Abusive Sexual Contact which took place on both the
Gila River and San Carlos Indian reservations. The charges involved the sexual abuse of four children under
the age of ten.
CHILDREN
PHOENIX – Titus Case, 31, of San Carlos, Ariz., was sentenced on August 25, 2009 to 30 years in federal
prison by U.S. District Judge James A. Teilborg. Case pleaded guilty on June 10, 2009, to three counts of
Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor and one count of Abusive Sexual Contact which took place on both the
Gila River and San Carlos Indian reservations. The charges involved the sexual abuse of four children under
the age of ten.
SAN CARLOS MAN SENTENCED TO 25 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR MURDERING
PHOENIX MAN
PHOENIX - Melvin Pascal Nash, 23, of San Carlos, Ariz., a member of the San Carlos Apache Indian
Tribe, was sentenced November 4, 2009 to 25 years in federal prison by U.S. District Judge James A.
Teilborg. Nash pleaded guilty on August 4, 2009, to Second Degree Murder.
On August 28, 2008, near San Carlos Lake on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation, Nash, with the aid
and assistance of co-defendant Mason James Henry, shot and killed a Phoenix man. The victim had been
temporarily in the area working as a security guard for a construction project and had no prior association
with either of the defendants. On August 5, 2009, co-defendant Henry pleaded guilty to Second Degree
Murder and is set for sentencing on December 22, 2009.
The investigation in this case was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Gila County Sheriff’s
Office, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the San Carlos
Police Department
PHOENIX MAN
PHOENIX - Melvin Pascal Nash, 23, of San Carlos, Ariz., a member of the San Carlos Apache Indian
Tribe, was sentenced November 4, 2009 to 25 years in federal prison by U.S. District Judge James A.
Teilborg. Nash pleaded guilty on August 4, 2009, to Second Degree Murder.
On August 28, 2008, near San Carlos Lake on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation, Nash, with the aid
and assistance of co-defendant Mason James Henry, shot and killed a Phoenix man. The victim had been
temporarily in the area working as a security guard for a construction project and had no prior association
with either of the defendants. On August 5, 2009, co-defendant Henry pleaded guilty to Second Degree
Murder and is set for sentencing on December 22, 2009.
The investigation in this case was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Gila County Sheriff’s
Office, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the San Carlos
Police Department
SAN CARLOS MAN SENTENCED TO 25 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR MURDERING
PHOENIX MAN
PHOENIX - Mason James Henry, 21, of San Carlos, Ariz. and a member of the San Carlos Apache Indian
Tribe, was sentenced on December 22, 2009 to 25 years in federal prison by U.S. District Judge James A.
Teilborg. Henry pleaded guilty on August 5, 2009, to Second Degree Murder.
On August 28, 2008, near San Carlos Lake on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation,
Henry, with co-defendant Melvin Pascal Nash, shot and killed a Phoenix man. The victim had been
temporarily in the area working as a security guard for a construction project and had no prior association
with either of the defendants. Nash was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison in November 2009, for his
role in the murder.
The investigation in this case was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Gila
County Sheriff’s Office, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and
the San Carlos Police Department.
PHOENIX MAN
PHOENIX - Mason James Henry, 21, of San Carlos, Ariz. and a member of the San Carlos Apache Indian
Tribe, was sentenced on December 22, 2009 to 25 years in federal prison by U.S. District Judge James A.
Teilborg. Henry pleaded guilty on August 5, 2009, to Second Degree Murder.
On August 28, 2008, near San Carlos Lake on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation,
Henry, with co-defendant Melvin Pascal Nash, shot and killed a Phoenix man. The victim had been
temporarily in the area working as a security guard for a construction project and had no prior association
with either of the defendants. Nash was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison in November 2009, for his
role in the murder.
The investigation in this case was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Gila
County Sheriff’s Office, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and
the San Carlos Police Department.