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Pinal Court Bailiff Arrested For Bribery
Hired, given 2nd chance after prior convictions sistance of the Pinal County gal system shall ensure jus-
K-9 unit. tice is served. Superior Court
By Christina Fuoco- Pinal County Superior Court wherein Williams accepted Williams has prior felony Presiding Judge Carter Olsen
Karasinski Presiding Judge Carter Olson $3,500 for what was to be convictions and has served and County Attorney James P.
The News immediately terminated Wil- his influence in a civil court more than nine years in the Walsh have worked with my
A 45-year-old Casa Grande liams’ employment upon be- case. Arizona Department of Cor- office to ensure this case was
man who served the Pinal ing informed by Sheriff Paul At the conclusion of the in- rections. properly handled. We shall
County Superior Court as a Babeu of his arrest, she said. vestigation, on July 14, Wil- “This employee was in a po- not tolerate corruption in any
bailiff was arrested Tuesday, In June, Olson contacted lams was taken into custody sition of trust and broke that corner of our government.”
July 14, on charges of bribery Babeu and requested the by Pinal County Sheriff’s sacred trust,” Babeu said. “He Royzell D. Williams
and offering to exert improper sheriff’s office conduct an Office deputies with the as- is now in custody and our le-
investigation into the allega-
Engagement
City Court
influence on a public officer.
Royzell D. Williams was tions of criminal conduct of
booked into the Pinal County
Adult Detention Center in
Williams.
Babeu immediately directed
his Criminal Investigations
Announcement
Florence.
“There is no evidence, at this Bureau to conduct an investi-
gation on Williams for allega-
Apache Junction City Magistrate Court DANA MARIE BABCOCK & JAY MULLIKIN LOVETT
time, to suggest any judge or 300 E. Superstition Blvd. of Kirsten Larsen of Gilbert
other court employees were tions of bribery and exerting City Magistrate James Hazel, Presiding and granddaughter of Ann
involved,” said Tami Villar, improper influence on a pub- Larsen of Phoenix. Jay is the
lic officer, Villar said. July 14 - Cody A. McGillicuddy, 24, of AJ, guilty of driv-
the Pinal County Sheriff’s ing suspended, speed. Sentenced to $1060 fine. son of Jim and Marcia Lovett
Office’s public information The investigation involved of Apache Junction. Dana is a
an undercover operation July 14 - Mathew Gorny, 26, of AJ, guilty of possession of
officer. 2004 graduate of Gilbert High
drug paraphernalia. Sentenced to complete Lifeskills sub-
School and a 2008 graduate
Register Now
stance abuse booklet, $200 fine. of Arizona State University.
July 14 - Alec E. Simzyk, 20, of AJ, guilty of driving sus- She is employed at BevMo in
pended. Sentenced to 2 days jail, $92 jail fee. Chandler as a wine special-
For AJ Schools
July 14 - Frank Padilla, 25, of AJ, guilty of driving sus- ist. Jay is a 2002 graduate of
pended, no insurance. Sentenced to $1705 fine. Apache Junction High School
July 14 - David K. Gawith, 52, of AJ, guilty of theft of and a 2007 graduate of Arizo-
School starts Wed., August 12 services. Sentenced to $200 fine. na State University. He is em-
ployed at Life Time Fitness
July 14 - Michael L. Zimmer, 56, of AJ, guilty of posses-
Classes start for all stu- p.m. Monday through Friday. Dana Marie Babcock and in Tempe as department head
dents in the Apache Junction The following are the Dis- sion of drug paraphernalia. Sentenced to complete Lifeskills
substance abuse booklet, $300 fine. Jay Mullikin Lovett would of aquatics. The wedding will
Unified School District on trict’s schools, their locations like to announce their en- take place at St. Andrew the
Wednesday, August 12. and phone numbers: July 14 - Kimberly T. Osborne, 51, of AJ, guilty of driving
gagement and upcoming Apostle in Chandler on Octo-
All incoming kindergar- Desert Vista Elementary suspended. Sentenced to $400 fine. nuptials. Dana is the daughter ber 8, 2009.
ten and students new to the School, 3701 E. Broadway July 14 - Melissa A. Fox, 33, of AJ, guilty of driving sus-
AJUSD schools should be Ave., (480) 677-7510; pended. Sentenced to 2 days jail, $92 jail fee.
registered as soon as possible.
Registration will resume at
Superstition Mountain Ele-
mentary School, 550 S. Iron-
July 14 - Francisco Aldana Hernandez, 27, of AJ, guilty of
driving suspended. Sentenced to $760 fine. In the
Military
all schools on Monday, July wood Drive, (480) 677-7520; July 14 - Luiz Carlos Martinez, 23, of AJ, guilty of false
20, and continue until school Four Peaks Elementary information to police. Sentenced to 20 hours community
starts. Free full day kinder- School, 1755 N. Idaho Road,
restitution, $200 fine.
garten is still available at all (480) 677-7500;
AJUSD elementary schools. Gold Canyon Elementary July 14 - Mark W. Thurmond, 37, of Mesa, guilty of driv- Air Force Airman Matthew Junction, and Sharon LaClair
To enroll in kindergarten, School, 5810 S. Alameda ing suspended. Sentenced to 50 hours community restitu- C. LaClair, son of Patrick and of Mesa, recently completed
children must be 5 years of Road, (480) 677-7530; tion. Diana LaClair of Apache basic military training as an
age prior to September 1. Peralta Trail Elementary July 14 - Lathom W. Fletcher, 19, of Lakeside, guilty of honor graduate at Lackland
Registration is simple and School, 10965 E. Peralta possession of drug paraphernalia. Sentenced to complete Air Force Base in San Anto-
fast and no appointment is Road, (480) 677-7540; Lifeskills substance abuse booklet, $300 fine. nio, Texas. He will continue
needed. Parents or guardians Desert Shadows Middle July 15 - Steven R. Barger, 42, of Gold Canyon, guilty of his training in Aircraft Avion-
must bring a birth certificate, School, 801 W. Southern theft of services. Sentenced to 30 hours community restitu- ics at Keesler AFB, MS and
immunization record, and Ave., (480) 677-7565; Shepard AFB, TX. Airman
tion, $514 restitution.
proof of residency (utility Thunder Mountain Middle LaClair is a 2004 graduate of
July 15 - Jason L. Bernt, 26, of Mesa, guilty of driving Highland High School.
bill, rent receipt, etc.), as well School, 3700 E. 16th Ave.,
suspended. Sentenced to 2 days jail.
as a photo ID of themselves (480) 677-7550;
to register a student. Apache Junction High July 15 - Laura L. Grimes, 43, of AJ, guilty of criminal
All students must have proof School, 525 S. Ironwood damage. Sentenced to 10 days jail, $1568.96 restitution,
that all of their required im- Drive, (480) 474-3980. $125 attorney fee.
munizations are up-to-date Anyone new to the area July 15 - Kenneth L. Penman, 33, of AJ, guilty of disorder-
before they will be allowed and unsure of which school ly conduct. Sentenced to complete Lifeskills anger man-
to begin the new school year. boundary they reside in may agement program, $300 fine.
Airman Matthew C. LaClair
If you are unsure what is re- call the AJUSD Transpor- July 15 - Arthur Polin, 37, of Phoenix, guilty of DUI with
quired, call the Pinal County tation Department at (480) BAC over .08. Sentenced to 10 days jail, 2 days suspend-
Need a
Health Department at 575 982-1110, ext. 2202. ed upon completion of alcohol screening and any ordered Headstone?
N. Idaho Road, Suite 301, All children between the counseling, MADD impact panel, $92 jail fee, $125 attor-
at (480) 982-0230. Free im- ages of 5 and 16 years of age
ney fee, $2125 fine.
SAVE up to 70%
munizations for children are are required by Arizona law on quality
available from 8 a.m. to 6 to attend school. July 15 - Fannie J. Young, 56, of AJ, guilty of court order
violation. Sentenced to 6 months unsupervised probation, Headstones, Urns
Police Record
$329 jail fee. and Caskets
CASKETS ETC.
The Apache Junction Police Department
Justice Court 480.832.4570
www.CasketsEtc.com
Chief of Police, Jerald Monahan
Apache Junction
Arrests
July 8 - July 14, 2009
July 8 - Dale K. Florian, 47, of the 400 block of North
Pinal County Justice Court
575 N. Idaho Rd.
Kyhn s Jewelers
“Your Family Jeweler” Since 1972
Temple, Mesa, was arrested for possession of drug para- Judge Dennis Lusk, Presiding
phernalia, court order violation and criminal trespassing. • Diamonds • Jewelry Repair On Premise
July 10 - Maribel Smith, 37, of the 1500 block of East William Webber - of Mesa, guilty of interfering with judicial • Gold • Remounting Repairs
27th Avenue, was cited and released for DUI, DUI w/.08 or proceedings, domestic violence. Sentenced to domestic violence • Gemstones • Watch Batteries
above, DUI w/.15 or above and DUI w/.20 or above. counseling, 180 days jail, 24 months probation $775 fine. 3061 W. Apache Trail
July 10 - George A. Baker, 50, of the 500 block of West 5th Frackson Sakata - of Queen Creek, guilty of assault, domestic (SE Corner of Meridian & Apache Trail)
Avenue, was arrested for assault/domestic violence, disor- violence. Sentenced to domestic violence counseling, 60 days Between Safeway & 99¢ Store
Layaways
derly conduct and criminal damage. jail, 12 months probation, $1030 fine. Welcome
July 10 - Alicia W. Atchison, 36, of the 2900 block of Edward O’Toole - of Queen Creek, guilty of disorderly con- 480.982.0300
West 12th Avenue, was cited and released for shoplifting duct, domestic violence. Sentenced to Lifeskills program, 12
at Beall’s Outlet store. months probation, $775 fine. Summer Hours: 8am-6pm 7 days a week
July 11 - Terry P. Henson, 66, of the 1000 block of West Donna Demitro - of Phoenix, guilty of assault, domestic vio-
Mesquite Avenue, was arrested for aggravated assault and lence. Sentenced to Lifeskills program, 12 months probation,
disorderly conduct. $775 fine.
July 12 - Jesse J. Harrison, 24, of the 2200 block of South Hussain Shams - of Queen Creek, guilty of disorderly conduct,
Barrington, Mesa, was arrested for criminal trespassing. domestic violence. Sentenced to domestic violence counseling,
July 13 - William L. Peterson, 30, of the 2100 block of 180 days jail, 24 months probation, $1560 fine. Door to Door time is
West Windsong Street, was arrested for possession of drug Francine Stark - of Tempe, guilty of disorderly conduct, do- 39 Minutes
paraphernalia, resisting arrest and endangerment. mestic violence. Sentenced to Lifeskills program, 12 months
July 13 - Brian M. Cooper, 29, of the 700 block of South probation, $525 fine.
Julie Carpenter - of Queen Creek, guilty of disorderly con- For our cash patients
Lawson Drive, was arrested for possession of stolen prop-
erty. duct, domestic violence. Sentenced to Lifeskills program, 12
July 14 - Shawn R. McClary, 37, of the 300 block of North months probation, $775 fine.
Ocotillo Drive, was cited and released for aggravated DUI, Robin Hawkins - of Mesa, guilty of disorderly conduct, do-
trespassing and court order violation. mestic violence. Sentenced to domestic violence counseling,
Incidents batterer’s intervention program, 180 days jail, 24 months pro-
July 8 - Reported a residential burglary and theft in the bation, $775 fine. (480) 982-3691 • Fax (480) 982-3692
1000 block of East Hondo Avenue. Stolen from the resi- Richard Mueller III - of Queen Creek, guilty of assault. Sen-
tenced to domestic violence counseling, batterer’s intervention
6820 S. Kings Ranch Rd., Suite 130 • Gold Canyon
dence under construction was over $3000 dollars worth of
hand tools and equipment. program, 180 days jail, 24 months probation, $775 fine. www.goldcanyonurgentcare.com
July 8 - Reported a residential burglary in the 2100 Jonathan Barlow - of Queen Creek, guilty of shoplifting. Sen-
block of South Buena Vista Drive. Stolen from the resi- tenced to 12 months unsupervised probation, $553 fine.
dence under remodeling was Rigid hand tools and a Sony Robert Bahling - of Queen Creek, guilty of DUI. Sentenced
radio. to alcohol screening, MADD screening, 1 day jail, 24 months
July 8 - Reported a residential burglary and theft in the unsupervised probation, $1672 fine.
1100 block of West Virginia Street. Unknown at this time Todd Clay - of Queen Creek, guilty of displaying false plates.
what was stolen, pending inventory list. Sentenced to 36 months unsupervised probation $356 fine.
July 9 - Reported theft in the 1000 block of West Southern Michael Yeager - of Superior, guilty of criminal speed. Sen- Feel lost? Overwhelmed? Thinking?
Avenue. Stolen was a hat and Samsung cell phone. tenced to 24 months unsupervised probation, $420 fine. What Do I Do? Call Mountain View!
July 10 - Reported a residential burglary and theft in the Shelly Cunningham - of AJ, guilty of driving on suspended
license. Sentenced to 36 months unsupervised probation, $619
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400 block of North Plaza Drive. Unknown at this time
what was stolen, pending inventory list. fine. You can absolutely place your trust in us.
July 11 - Reported residential burglary in the 300 block of Ajay Colley - of Mesa, guilty of taking wildlife without license, Tour our Cemetery and Funeral Home.
North Delaware Drive. Stolen from the shed was a Quasar transporting wildlife. Sentenced to 1 month unsupervised pro- Cold water at every service.
video camera and a black rifle scope. bation, $1265 fine. We accept and honor all funeral pre-arrangements.
July 11 - Reported a theft in the 500 block of East Old Ruben Ortiz - of Queen Creek, guilty of driving on suspended
West Highway. Stolen was a three wheeled bicycle white license. Sentenced to 12 months unsupervised probation, $160
w/front basket and a orange two wheeled bicycle. fine. Family Owned Since 1951
July 14 - Reported a vehicle from vehicle in the 500 block Lee Brown - of AJ, guilty of driving on suspended license. Sen- Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery
of East Osage Avenue. Stolen was 30 music CDs. tenced to 36 months unsupervised probation, $767 fine. 7900 E Main St., Mesa • 480-832-2850