Officer Jackson at a recent public information meeting regarding graffiti and gangs.

• On the evening 01-18-08, Zachary Othon 16 years of age of Prescott Valley, Stephen Otero 15 years of age of Prescott Valley, Karla Sparks 14 years of age of Prescott Valley and Kanang Xiong 15 years of age of Prescott Valley committed the crime of criminal damage and assisting in a criminal street gang by knowing spray painting fourteen (14) separate locations in the East Granville Subdivision with gang related graffiti, total value of the damage exceeds $3,000.00 All were arrested and charged. Juvenile names are being released due to the extent and severity of the damages. It is the discretion of the media whether to release the names or not.
• On 01/15/08 three juveniles ranging from age 10 to 13 were caught and charged with criminal damage for graffiti to one of the Prescott Valley parks. Damage repair and clean-up approximately $700.
• On 03/26/08 Loious Agnetti 15 years of age of Prescott Valley and Jose Tabares 17 years of age of Prescott Valley were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and later identified by information and intelligence developed by the Prescott Valley Police Department as gang members residing in our community.
• On 04/06/08 Rick Pike 18 years of age of Prescott Valley is a confirmed gang member per investigation and intelligence, was arrested and charged for criminal damage / graffiti for multiple counts of tagging in the community resulting in several thousands of dollars of damages, and multiple case closures.
• On 04/18/08 4 juveniles ranging from age 11 to 13 arrested and charged with aggravated criminal damage for graffiti to property of the Humboldt Unified School District. The aggravated situation was due to damage to a building that is used as an education facility. One of these juveniles did not commit the act, but by being present during the commission of the act was charged as an accessory to the act.
• On 06/03/08 Christopher Arvizu 19 years of age of Castle Canyon Mesa was arrested for multiple counts of criminal damage / graffiti with a total amount of damages exceeding $10,000 with 20 identified victims. Arvizu was charged and is presently serving time for the numerous counts of criminal damage.

These types of criminal acts have been issues throughout Town. The Prescott Valley Police Department will continue to aggressively investigate and prosecute offenders to the maximum penalty of the law. With the public’s assistance, we can curb these issues.

Remember, if you see something and you think it is suspicious, it probably is. Call the Prescott Valley P.D. at 772-9267 to report it, or if it is an emergency situation, call 911.

You can also keep us informed with the Prescott Valley Police e-mail address; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

With your help, we can be everywhere at the same time.

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