1/22/2012 through 1/28/2012
Area 3 is the largest area of the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office, it covers over 2,200 square miles. Currently we have one Sergeant, six deputies, and one detective assigned to the area. Their area of coverage includes: Heber, Overgaard, Aripine, Chevlon Retreat, Chevlon Acres, Antelope Valley, Clay Springs, and Pinedale.
On Sunday 1-22-12 around 8 pm a deputy conducted a traffic stop on HWY 260 in Heber for speeding. While contacting the drive the Deputy suspected the use of Marijuana. The driver, Joshua Martin, age 18, from Mesa, was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Joshua’s minor passenger was also arrested for the same charges. (1024)
On Tuesday 1-24-12 around 10:30 pm deputies responded to 3306 Forest Dr. reference a trespassing call. A citizen called in and advised Nichole Filatrault was outside this residence and was not supposed to be at this house. Deputies arrived and contacted Nichole, Nichole was arrested for a prior case for breaking the windows out of this home a few weeks prior. Nichole was also in possession of prescription pills which did not belong to her. Nichole was booked into the county jail for these charges. (2921)
On Wednesday 1-25-12 around 10:30 am deputies responded to Mogollon High School to investigate an assault on a student. Upon further investigation two juvenile students from Mogollon High were arrested for assault on another student. (1100)
On Friday 1-27-12 around 5 pm a deputy conducted a traffic stop on Mogllon Dr in Overgaard for an equipment violation. During the stop the deputy suspected the driver was under the influence of alcoholic beverages. Upon further investigation the driver, Andrew Bailey, age 21, of Overgaard was arrested for DUI. (2921)
The Navajo County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the citizens of Navajo County to mark their personal belongings with an identification I.D. number. Please record serial numbers and keep the list in a safe place where it can be retrieved later. If these items are stolen, the numbers can be placed in a stolen data base providing law enforcement agencies throughout the country with vital information. Items without I.D. numbers cannot be entered making recovery difficult. If you have any information regarding the above mentioned crimes, or any other crime, please contact a deputy at 928-524-4050, 928-289-6850, 928-535-7118, 928-536-7328, 928-532-6061, or 928-367-3729. Information can also be provided to WeTip at 1-800-782-7463.
The Navajo County Sheriff’s Office would also like to remind you of the county ordinance in clearly marking your home address. This will allow emergency services to respond in a timelier manner.




