2 Attempted child abductions in Parker, AZ

Parker Arizona Police Department

Parker Police Department would like to take the time to remind parents to speak with their children about "Stranger Danger". 

Within the past 48 hours there have been two separate unrelated incidents of attempted child abductions. The first incident occurred on October 22nd at approximately 6pm. A male subject driving a dark blue or black sedan similiar to a Chevrolet Lumina, grabbed a young girl by the arm and tried to get her into his vehicle. The male subject is described as dark complected, with wavy hair. The girl was able to get away without further incident.


The second incident occurred on October 23rd between 1pm and 3pm. A young boy was walking home when he was approached by a male subject driving a white van. The subject asked the boy several times if he needed a ride then left after the boy continuously told him he didn't. The male subject is described as white with a dark tan, short dark hair, older than 45 and clean shaven.


Parker PD would like to commend both children for their actions.


Please talk to your children regarding both of these incidents and remind them if they're walking home to walk with a buddy. If they are approached by someone who is trying to lure them into their vehicle, their safety is the main concern. They obviously should not get into a vehicle with someone they do not know.


In the event the unthinkable occurs they need to yell, kick and do anything that will bring attention to them and get to the nearest house for help. If your child rides a bicycle a good idea is for the child to hold onto the bike if someone is physically trying to grab them. It is much more difficult for someone to pull a child into their vehicle while they're holding onto a bicycle. Please contact ANY law enforcement agency to report any child abduction or suspicious contact your child may have with an unknown adult.


If you have any information about the two incidents please call us at 669.2264 or La Paz County Central Dispatch at 669.2281.

Multiple Agencies conduct sex offenders check in La Paz County/Quartzsite

OPERATION DESERT GUARDIAN CONDUCTS

COMPLIANCE CHECKS ON SEX OFFENDERS

LA PAZ COUNTY, Ariz- The United States Marshals Service AZ WANTED Violent Offender Task Force and Child Predator Apprehension Team conducted Operation Desert Guardian from February 9-10. Operation Desert Guardian targeted sex offenders in the La Paz County area and the cities within, as well as the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) Reservation. Compliance checks were conducted on registered sex offenders in a collaborative effort with state and local partners.

The primary focus of Operation Desert Guardian was to validate information provided by sex offenders during the registration and periodic re-registration requirements under Arizona State Law. Sex offenders not in compliance with state or tribal law were sent to appropriate agencies for further investigation. Certain cases may become federal investigations due to offenders violating the Sex Offender Registration Notification Act (SORNA) which is part of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006.

On July 15, 2010, in accordance with SORNA, the Colorado River Indian Tribes established their own Sex Offender Registration Code (SORC). The new code mandated all sex offenders who are residing, employed, or a student must register with the tribal police department. A deadline of February 9, 2011, instructed all sex offenders on the reservation to be compliant.

During the course of the operation, a total of 118 compliance checks were completed which yielded in 2 non-compliant arrests. In addition, 14 arrest warrants were served within the reservation and La Paz County.

Operation Desert Guardian included participants from the U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Border Patrol, Yuma Police Department, La Paz County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado River Indian Tribes Police Department, Parker Police Department, Quartzsite Police Department and La Paz County Probation Office.

District of Arizona U.S. Marshal David Gonzales stated, “The primary goal of these types of operations is to monitor sex offenders to ensure they are complying with state, federal and tribal laws. There is a high recidivism rate among sex offenders, and arresting those in non-compliance greatly reduces the number of potential victims of sex-related crimes. “

The United States Marshals Service is the nation’s oldest federal law enforcement agency. Annually, U.S. Marshals arrest more than 50 percent of all federal fugitives and serve more federal warrants than all other federal agencies combined. For more information other USMS Top 15 fugitives and USMS Major Cases, go to www.usmarshals.gov.