On April 9, 2007, at 8:42 a.m., Tucson Police Department homicide detectives began an investigation into the death of an adult female who was found in a dirt lot in the 7700 block of S. Wilmot Road. When she was found, the victim carried no identification and there were no obvious signs of foul play. Detectives are awaiting the final results of the autopsy, which was performed to determine the cause of death.

During the initial investigation, detectives developed information that the victim was a resident of Mexico, who had entered the United States illegally. Working through the Mexican Consulate, investigators were unable to identify/contact the victim’s next of kin.

The victim was subsequently identified as Julia Del Carmen Osorio-Jacome, 38, of Guatemala. The Guatemalan Consulate assisted in advising the victim’s next of kin.

On April 18, 2007 at 7:56 p.m., officers from Operations Division West along with Tucson Fire Department Paramedics responded to the railroad tracks near W. Speedway Blvd. and Interstate 10 reference a pedestrian struck by a train. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, 81-year-old Richard A. Brayton of Tucson, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Mr. Brayton was reported as a missing person earlier in the day to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.

Rose M. Villa, born in November of 1964, was fatally injured when her 2002 Honda CRV collided with a 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante at 05:27 a.m. Traffic detectives responded to investigate and have learned that Ms. Villa was traveling westbound on Pima Street. The Mitsubishi was traveling northbound on Country Club when the vehicles collided. The 26-year-old driver and sole occupant of the Mitsubishi, sustained minor injuries. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

This is the 18^th traffic fatality in the Tucson metro area in 2007.

On April 10, 2007, at approximately 7:40pm, deputies from the Foothills District responded to the 4100 blk. of North Gregorio Circle in reference to a shooting.  Upon arrival deputies found Jeffrey Joseph Cassell (DOB 06/16/72) suffering from at least one gunshot wound.  Mr. Cassell was transported to University Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.

According to witnesses at the scene, loud voices were heard followed by several shots being fired outside Mr. Cassell’s residence.  They heard Mr. Cassell yelling, “I’ve been shot.  Call 911.” 

At this time, Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a possible drug connection.  Two suspects were seen fleeing the area; one of which may have sustained an injury; however descriptions have not been released.  A possible vehicle associated is a dark gray Toyota extended cab pick-up.  Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or 88-CRIME.

SUSPICIOUS DEATH INVESTIGATION
7700 block of S. Wilmot Rd.

On April 9, 2007, at 8:42 a.m. officers from Operations Division East responded to the vacant dirt lot in the 7700 block of S. Wilmot for a report of a “man down”. When officers arrived, they located a deceased adult Hispanic female. The female carried no identification and has not been identified. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident or the identity of the female, they are encouraged to call 911 or 88-CRIME.

For approximately seven years, Jose Galvan served as pastor to Iglesia De Dios Sinal.  Due to recent alleged improprieties which occurred during his tenure as pastor, Jose Galvan was suspended from his position by the governing board of the Church of God denomination. Rather than consider restoration within the church, Jose Galvan announced that he was severing all ties with the Church of God denomination.  Mr. Galvan was made fully aware that all monies and property of the local church were the legal property of the Church of God.

The International General Assembly governs the operation, including ownership of all real and personal property of the Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee, U.S.A., at all structure levels – international, national, state, territorial, district, and local.  A pastor is no more than an employee that has no authority to take real estate or personal property, including money and bank accounts, from his employer, who in this case is the Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee.  All property is held in trust for the Church of God denomination.

Jose Galvan, assisted by his wife, Marie Galvan, and the church’s treasurer, Cristella Iguado, removed over $60,000.00 in property from the local church.  The property included musical instruments, sound equipment, office equipment, chairs, an altar, and other religious articles; church vehicles were also taken.  These suspects also removed over $100,000.00 in funds from the church’s bank account.  Within twenty-four hours, Pima County detectives located where the stolen property was being stored, served search warrants, and recovered the property and vehicles.  All the property has been returned to the victim church.  Detectives also served a seizure warrant, freezing the illicitly obtained funds, once they were located.  However, the suspects had already withdrew $50,000.00 from the account in the form of three (3) cashier’s checks.  Detectives then served a follow-up search warrant on the residence of Jose and Maria Galvan.  The three (3) cashier’s checks were recovered and returned to the church.

Charges on the three (3) involved subjects are as follows:

Jose Galvan (DOB 03/04/70)   
2 counts Theft (over $25,000)                                              
Unlawful Use of Means of Transportation
Fraudulent Schemes and Artifices

Maria Galvan (DOB 05/02/54)  
2 counts Theft (over $25,000)

Cristella Iguado (DOB 07/09/79)      
Theft (over $25,000)

Mug shots of all three (3) will be made available at the Pima County Sheriff’s Administration Building located at 1750 E. Benson Hwy.

On March 29^th, 2007 at 11:16 a.m., officers from Operations Division East responded to 911 reports of a shooting at an apartment complex in the 8400 block of E. 22^nd St. Upon arrival, officers located 33-year-old Luis Rodrigo Haro-Gonzalez, a citizen of Mexico, with gunshot trauma. Mr. Haro-Gonzalez was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation is continuing and more information will be released, as it becomes available. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call 911 or 88-CRIME.