Press Release

MOHAVE COUNTY
Tom Sheahan
Jim McCabe
SHERIFF
CHIEF DEPUTY
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
MCSO PRESS RELEASE
July 6, 2012
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT– DOLAN SPRINGS
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Charles Albert Beighley, 57, of Dolan Springs on Thursday (7/5) night for
aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a prohibited weapon, felonies. Approximately 8:00 pm,
deputies responded to a call at a residence in the 18000 block of Peach Drive and contacted the 72 year-old male
victim. The victim reported that he had been staying with Beighley for a short period of time. The victim told deputies
that Beighley had awaken from a nap and accused the victim of stealing items from the residence. The victim reported
that Beighley began to throw his belongings into the yard. The victim advised he retrieved his items and got into his
vehicle to leave the property. The victim reported as he was leaving, Beighley fired a shotgun several times at his
vehicle. Deputies observed a bullet hole on the passenger side of the vehicle. Beighley was contacted and admitted to
firing the weapon. During a search of the residence, deputies located the weapon used. A record check showed
Beighley to have numerous felony convictions and is prohibited from possessing any weapons. Beighley was taken
into custody without incident. Beighley was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.
WEAPONS OFFENSE – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael Ray Thomas, 23, of Kingman on Thursday (7/5) evening for
possession of a weapon by a prohibited person, a felony and for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Approximately
7:15 pm, deputies observed a male subject on a bicycle in the 2700 block of Thompson Avenue. Deputies observed the
male begin to pedal faster and continue to look back at them. The male subject then turned into an empty lot and exited
the bike. Deputies contacted the male, identified as Thomas. While speaking with Thomas, deputies observed an
empty holster on his hip. During further conversations with Thomas, he admitted to throwing a gun into the bushes
when he saw deputies. Deputies located the 22 caliber handgun. Record checks showed Thomas to be a prohibited
possessor due to prior felony convictions. Checks also showed Thomas to have a misdemeanor warrant for failure to
pay fines issued by Kingman Justice Court. Thomas was taken into custody without incident. Thomas was transported
and booked into the Mohave County Jail.
DRUGS – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested James Daniel Carter, 42, of Kingman on Friday (7/6) for possession of
dangerous drugs, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Approximately 12:00 am,
deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Norrie Drive and Northern Avenue. Deputies contacted the driver,
identified as Carter. Deputies smelled a strong odor of marijuana inside the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle,
deputies located a small plastic bag containing a white crystal substance, a scale and a glass pipe with burnt marijuana.
A field test confirmed the white crystal to be methamphetamine. Carter was taken into custody without incident.
Carter was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.
600 West Beale Street ● P.O. Box 1191 ● Kingman, Arizona 86402
PHONE: (928) 753-0753 ● FAX: (928) 753-0765
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MOHAVE COUNTY
Tom Sheahan
Jim McCabe
SHERIFF
CHIEF DEPUTY
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
BURGLARY – MOHAVE VALLEY
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jesse Lee McElwain, 19, of Mohave Valley on Thursday (7/5) for burglary,
a felony. Deputies responded to a call on 6/28 evening at a residence in the 2100 block of Lone Star Drive and
contacted the victim. The victim reported that items were taken from the master bedroom in the residence, totaling
approximately $850. Deputies observed the damage to the door. During investigations, deputies learned that
McElwain had been at the residence earlier in the day. On Thursday (7/5) at approximately 7:00 pm, deputies
contacted McElwain and after conversations, he admitted to taking the items. McElwain was taken into custody
without incident. McElwain was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.
WARRANT ARREST – FORT MOHAVE
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Tina Marie Artiglio, 24, of Mohave Valley on Friday (7/6) morning for an
outstanding warrant. Approximately 2:00 am, deputies contacted Artiglio in the 5000 block of Calle De Media. A
record check showed Artiglio to have a misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear issued by Lake Havasu City Justice
Court. Artiglio was taken into custody without incident. Artiglio was transported and booked into the Mohave County
District II Substation.
SPECIAL
MCSO PRESS RELEASE
July 6, 2012
SPECIAL – COLORADO CITY
Mohave County Sheriff Tom Sheahan and deputies began daily patrols in Colorado City Arizona. The funding for the
patrols in this community came from a grant provided by the office of Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne. The grant
of $500,000 will pay for deputy sheriff overtime and expenses to provide fair and unbiased law enforcement services to
this community on the Arizona Utah border. A complaint was recently filed by The United States Department of
Justice against the Colorado City government and especially noted the actions of the local city Marshal's office for
numerous civil rights violations. Noted, Sheriff Tom Sheahan "This is a monumental occasion and we are focusing our
efforts on helping those in this community who are in need and working with our County Attorney Matt Smith and
Attorney General Horne to root out corruption in this city government".
600 West Beale Street ● P.O. Box 1191 ● Kingman, Arizona 86402
PHONE: (928) 753-0753 ● FAX: (928) 753-0765
10:43:36 AM
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MOHAVE COUNTY
Tom Sheahan
Jim McCabe
SHERIFF
CHIEF DEPUTY
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Pictured are Sheriff Tom Sheahan and Sgt. Mike Hoggard
600 West Beale Street ● P.O. Box 1191 ● Kingman, Arizona 86402
PHONE: (928) 753-0753 ● FAX: (928) 753-0765
10:43:36 AM
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