PCSD - Community Bulletin

The Pima County Sheriff's Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing person.

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:25:23 -0700

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing man. Eli Solomon Rabago (DOB 12/16/92) is missing from the 3800 blk. of East Marshall Gulch Place. Mr. Rabago is from the Phoenix area and visiting extended family in Tucson. He was last seen at 7:00 a.m. this morning and was reported missing at 9:40 a.m.

According to family members, Mr. Rabago has a diminished mental capacity and functions at the ability of an eleven year-old. He is not familiar with the Tucson area. Mr. Rabago was last seen wearing blue jogging sweat pants, red shirt, gray hoodie sweater, and gray “New Balance” tennis shoes with pink shoe strings. He is likely to be carrying a red bag with personal items in it.

Mr. Rabago is described as a Hispanic male, 5’10”, weighing approximately 145 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes. Mr. Rabago may appear confused but has no history of violence. A photograph is attached.

Anyone with information regarding the possible whereabouts of Mr. Rabago is asked to call 911.

Fatality in the 8000 blk. of Picture Rocks Road

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:50:05 -0700

Today at 3:03 p.m. deputies from the Tucson Mountain District responded to the 8000 blk. of Picture Rocks Road for a vehicle collision involving a three-wheeled motorcycle and a sedan.

A female driving a three-wheeled motorcycle was traveling westbound on Picture Rocks Road when she drifted left of center and collided with a green Toyota 4-door sedan. The sixty-nine (69) year-old female was transported by helicopter to the Trauma Center at the University Medical Center where she succumbed to her injuries.

The driver and passenger of the green Toyota 4-door sedan were transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Identification of the driver of the three-wheeled motorcycle is not being released at this time pending next of kin notification.

Traffic Unit investigators continue to investigate.

Fatality on West Roller Coaster Road

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:07:11 -0700

Today at 10:04 a.m. deputies from the Foothills District responded to a motor vehicle collision at 1750 West Roller Coaster Road, in front of Lulu Walker School. Upon arrival, deputies found a two vehicle collision involving a gray Nissan Frontier and a tan Chevy Trailblazer. The female driver from the Nissan Frontier was deceased at the scene. An adult male passenger in the Frontier was transported to the Trauma Center at University Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. The sole occupant and driver of the Trailblazer was transported with non-life threatening injuries.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Traffic Unit responded to further investigate. At this time investigators are advising the Nissan Frontier and the Chevy Trailblazer were westbound on Roller Coaster Road. The Nissan Frontier pulled to the shoulder of the roadway to make a U-turn (to go eastbound). The Chevy Trailblazer struck the Frontier in the driver’s side of the vehicle.

Identification of the driver of the Nissan is not being released at this time pending next of kin notification.

Traffic investigators continue to investigate.

DNA results show Pima County Sheriff's Department and Los Angeles Police Department's homicides cases unrelated.

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:09:31 -0700

On January 6, 2012, deputies from the Tucson Mountain District were dispatched to respond to the 2300 blk. of North Reservation Road and West Mile Wide Road in reference to a possible homicide. Upon arrival, deputies found a deceased adult male laying on the west side of the roadway.

Homicide Unit detectives responded for further investigation. Detectives confirmed that the victim was decapitated. The victim’s head, hands, and feet were not located with the body.

On January 18, 2012, a head, hands and feet were found in Los Angeles, California near the Hollywood sign.

Detectives from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department began working with detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department to determine if there was a possible connection to the January 6th homicide.

DNA was compared from the PCSD’s homicide case with DNA from the LAPD case. Today it was determined that the two cases are unrelated. The report will be shared with LAPD.

Be aware of DUI checkpoint this weekend. Designate a sober driver. Drink and drive; you choose your ride.

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:51:19 -0700

Sobriety checkpoints will be held this weekend in conjunction with saturation patrol by deputies for the purpose of detecting and removing impaired drivers from our roadways. The goal of the upcoming checkpoints is to discourage people from driving impaired.

Motorists who are not impaired can expect only short delays of two to three minutes while passing through the checkpoint.

Motorists are strongly encouraged to adhere to two basic principles when consuming alcohol. Do not drink and drive and always use a designated driver. Following these simple principles could save your life or the life of someone you love.

Drink and drive; you choose your ride.

REMINDER: Shred-A-Thon tomorrow at Marana High School

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:29:51 -0700

Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America; millions are victimized each year through no fault of their own. In recognition of this problem, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department has partnered with Arizona Verified Destruction (AVID) to host several “Shred-A-Thons.” The goal of these events is to promote identity theft awareness and education. These events are held throughout the year at different locations in Pima County.

The public is encouraged to participate, FREE OF CHARGE, by bringing their old personal documents and papers to be shredded. By shredding old documents, you can reduce the possibility of thieves stealing and assuming your identity.

The Shred-A-Thon is scheduled for this Saturday, February 25, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The event will be held in the parking lot of the Marana High School located at 12,000 West Emigh Road. This Saturday’s Shred-A-Thon will be a drive-through shredding service. An attendant will go to your car and transfer all your documents to a bin for shredding.

If you have any questions, please contact the Community Resources Unit at (520) 351-4615.

Stop Elder Abuse! Learn how to help.

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:36:22 -0700

As “elders” become more physically frail, they are less able to stand up to bullying or to fight back if attacked. They are also often a target for identity theft, fraud, and fall victim to a myriad of scams which ultimately drain their life savings.

Physical abuse most often occurs with those who are closest to the elder, be it a family member, spouse or caretaker. Institutional facilities, especially long-term care facilities, can also be a source of elder abuse. Financial abuse may include the above persons; however, it can also be committed by anyone the elder comes into contact with.

An older victim may not know how or where to seek help. Older adults often live alone or with family members and don’t interact with others in the community. They do not seek help for themselves because they either blame themselves for the abuse, or they tolerate and accept the abuse. Some types of abuse include:

Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Psychological/Emotional Abuse
Financial Abuse/Exploitation
Neglect
Self-Neglect

The most common of these allegations involve self-neglect situations where the senior’s safety or well-being is being compromised by their inability to take care of their basic needs, their medical needs, their finances, their home environment or their personal hygiene.

It may be difficult to tell whether abuse or neglect is occurring. In general, look for changes in the senior’s behavior or habits. Look at how the senior is communicating, signs of their emotional health, physical limitations, personal appearance, and the condition of their home and surroundings. These signs may not necessarily be proof of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, but may be clues that a problem exists and that a report needs to be made to Adult Protective Services or law enforcement.

If you suspect someone you care about is being abused or neglected, you can help. You do not need absolute proof to report suspected abuse. Contact Adult Protective Services (APS) in the Tucson area by calling 1-877-767-2385. Adult Protective Services investigates all reports of abuse and neglect as quickly as possible.

Call 911 if you believe a senior is in immediate danger.

Prevent identity theft by shredding your old documents. Sheriff's Department to host Shred-A-Thon this weekend.

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:11:12 -0700

Traffic Advisory: Car crash at Campbell/ Skyline is slowing eastbound & northbound traffic.

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:32:31 -0700

LOCATION: N Campbell Ave & E Skyline Drive Tucson Arizona - Car crash at Campbell/ Skyline is slowing eastbound & northbound traffic.

Family dog bites seven (7) year-old girl.

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:33:16 -0700

At approximately 6:15 p.m., deputies from the San Xavier District responded to a residence in the 4200 blk. of East Benson Hwy in reference to a dog bite. Upon arrival deputies found a seven (7) year-old female child with what appeared to be a serious dog bite to her arm. According to the family, the child was bitten by a canine from the residence.

The child was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Pima County Animal Care (PCAC) responded to the scene. At this time, PCAC has quarantined the canine pending further investigation.