Sedona.Biz – The Voice of Sedona and The Verde ValleySedona.Biz – The Voice of Sedona and The Verde Valley
    Sedona.Biz – The Voice of Sedona and The Verde Valley Sedona.Biz – The Voice of Sedona and The Verde Valley
    • Home
    • Sedona News
      • Arts and Entertainment
      • Bear Howard Chronicles
      • Business Profiles
      • City of Sedona
      • Elections
      • Goodies & Freebies
      • Mind & Body
      • Sedona News
    • Opinion
    • Real Estate
    • The Sedonan
    • Advertise
    • Sedona’s Best
    Sedona.Biz – The Voice of Sedona and The Verde ValleySedona.Biz – The Voice of Sedona and The Verde Valley
    Home»Sedona News»Detective’s Knowledge of Suspect’s background leads to Solving Major Burglary Case
    Sedona News

    Detective’s Knowledge of Suspect’s background leads
    to Solving Major Burglary Case

    September 18, 2019No Comments
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Email Reddit WhatsApp
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Reddit WhatsApp

    logo_ycsoCottonwood AZ (September 18, 2019) – This is a case where a detective’s knowledge of the area and some of its criminal players pays off. 

    On September 8, 2019, deputies were dispatched to the 1100 block of E Willow Point, Cornville, regarding a burglary report. The victim indicated the suspects had entered two homes and several outbuildings on their property taking numerous items of value. Deputies learned that the victim’s neighbor was also burglarized and very likely by the same suspects.  There was a substantial amount of property taken in the burglaries including a 2008 Polaris Ranger, homemade trailer, several expensive bicycles, televisions, a lawn mower and large quantity of tools. Total losses exceeded $20,000. 

    A detective specializing in property crimes was assigned to the case and after reviewing a complete list of stolen property, recalled a prior investigation involving 55-year-old James Hawthorne from Cottonwood. Some of the property stolen in the current burglaries is not typical of items stolen, i.e. fishing poles, tackle boxes and specialized tools. Just such items were recovered during a previous service search warrant at Hawthorne’s house. Additionally, an anonymous source had contacted the detective recently and shared that Hawthorne was scouting properties in the Oak Creek area to burglarize.

    20190918_ycso2Based on this knowledge, on September 10, 2019, the detective drove by Hawthorne’s house in the 2700 block of Yuma Circle, Cottonwood, and was able to detect a side-by-side vehicle looking similar to the stolen Polaris Ranger. Hawthorne was not known to own such a vehicle. The owner of the Ranger was contacted and supplied details on some of the customization he had done to the Ranger. Detectives returned to Yuma Circle and with the aid of binoculars, were able to confirm the vehicle on Hawthorne’s property belonged to the victim. 

    20190918_ycso3Detectives attempted to contact Hawthorne at his home, but there was no answer even though detectives could hear someone in the house. The detectives maintained a view of the front of the house while a search warrant was completed. During this time, a vehicle pulled into Hawthorne’s driveway and 2 occupants were detained, including 28-year-old Vincent Heslin from Rimrock. The case detective knew Heslin who served prison time for a prior burglary conviction. 

    By the time the warrant was served, no one was found in Hawthorne’s home, but the house was filled with tools, bicycles, antiques, and other misc. items. The tools completely covered the living room floor and there were power and hand tools piled behind the couch. The detective noted you could hardly walk through the room without tripping on mounds of tools.   There were two more expensive ‘Specialized’ bikes in the kitchen which looked like they were just placed there. In Hawthorne’s bedroom were 3 fully loaded firearms. Throughout the home, detectives confirmed finding numerous items that were stolen from the burglaries in Cornville over the weekend. 

    20190918_ycso

    Sedona Gift Shop

    During a search of the car that Heslin was riding in, detectives found drug paraphernalia along with stolen tools and personal papers belonging to one of the burglary victims. The other occupant in Heslin’s vehicle, who had been detained, provided part of a puzzle implicating Heslin and Hawthorne in the burglaries. As the investigation continued, detectives discovered 20-year-old Jessica Warwick from Cottonwood also participated in the burglaries. 

    Heslin was arrested and booked into the Camp Verde Detention Center on charges including Possession of Burglary Tools, Residential Burglary x2, Vandalism, Theft, and Vehicle Theft. He is being held without bond on a probation violation. 

    On September 12, 2019, Hawthorne was located during a traffic stop and arrested. He was cooperative and provided details as to his involvement and those who assisted him in both burglaries. Hawthorne was booked into the Camp Verde Detention Center on charges including Burglary x2, Theft, Weapons Offense, Vandalism, Vehicle Theft and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Hawthorne was in possession of meth at the time of his arrest. He is also being held without bond due to a probation violation. 

    On September 12, 2019, Warwick was found in the Cornville area and arrested on a Cottonwood warrant. She was also charged for her involvement in the burglaries and booked into the Camp Verde Detention Center where she remains on a $10,750 bond. 

    The investigation continues into the property recovered and other crimes that may be linked to the suspects. 

    Citizens can contact the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office with information or questions at 928-771-3260 or the YCSO website: www.ycsoaz.gov

    Healing Paws

    This is an advertisement

    Comments are closed.

    Tribute to Bob Dylan

     

    A Tribute to Bob Dylan

    On May 17, starting at 7 p.m. at the Old Town Center for the Arts in Cottonwood, the 20th Anniversary Celebrating Dylan’s Birthday will be held, an event that draws some of the best musicians in the Verde Valley to pay tribute to one of the world’s most influential songwriters and musicians. Organized by Blues Master Joe Neri over the last 25 years, it’s an event that brings to life the magic of Dylan’s music as interpreted by the perfuming artists featured in the celebration. On May 24 poet Bob Dylan celebrates his 84th birthday and is still performing live today.

    Read more→

    The Sedonan
    Need More Customers?
    Bear Howard Chronicles
    Humankind
    Tlaquepaque
    Verde Valley Wine Trail
    Recent Comments
    • Jill Dougherty on Don’t Prejudge
    • Susan Amon on Do The Math II
    • Jill Dougherty on Don’t Prejudge
    • TJ Hall on Do The Math II
    • Jill Dougherty on Do The Math II
    • Michael Schroeder on Garcia
    • Michael Schroeder on Do The Math II
    • Michael Schroeder on Celebrating Sedona Airport’s being named ADOT’s Arizona Airport of the Year!
    • Jill Dougherty on Do The Math II
    • Jill Dougherty on Do The Math II
    • TJ Hall on Do The Math II
    • Susan Amon on Do The Math II
    • JB on Do The Math II
    • West Sedona Dave on Do The Math II
    • Cara on Do The Math II
    Archives
    Tribute to Bob Dylan

     

    A Tribute to Bob Dylan

    On May 17, starting at 7 p.m. at the Old Town Center for the Arts in Cottonwood, the 20th Anniversary Celebrating Dylan’s Birthday will be held, an event that draws some of the best musicians in the Verde Valley to pay tribute to one of the world’s most influential songwriters and musicians. Organized by Blues Master Joe Neri over the last 25 years, it’s an event that brings to life the magic of Dylan’s music as interpreted by the perfuming artists featured in the celebration. On May 24 poet Bob Dylan celebrates his 84th birthday and is still performing live today.

    Read more→

    The Sedonan
    The Sedonan
    Tribute to Bob Dylan

     

    A Tribute to Bob Dylan

    On May 17, starting at 7 p.m. at the Old Town Center for the Arts in Cottonwood, the 20th Anniversary Celebrating Dylan’s Birthday will be held, an event that draws some of the best musicians in the Verde Valley to pay tribute to one of the world’s most influential songwriters and musicians. Organized by Blues Master Joe Neri over the last 25 years, it’s an event that brings to life the magic of Dylan’s music as interpreted by the perfuming artists featured in the celebration. On May 24 poet Bob Dylan celebrates his 84th birthday and is still performing live today.

    Read more→

    Tribute to Bob Dylan

     

    A Tribute to Bob Dylan

    On May 17, starting at 7 p.m. at the Old Town Center for the Arts in Cottonwood, the 20th Anniversary Celebrating Dylan’s Birthday will be held, an event that draws some of the best musicians in the Verde Valley to pay tribute to one of the world’s most influential songwriters and musicians. Organized by Blues Master Joe Neri over the last 25 years, it’s an event that brings to life the magic of Dylan’s music as interpreted by the perfuming artists featured in the celebration. On May 24 poet Bob Dylan celebrates his 84th birthday and is still performing live today.

    Read more→

    Tribute to Bob Dylan

     

    A Tribute to Bob Dylan

    On May 17, starting at 7 p.m. at the Old Town Center for the Arts in Cottonwood, the 20th Anniversary Celebrating Dylan’s Birthday will be held, an event that draws some of the best musicians in the Verde Valley to pay tribute to one of the world’s most influential songwriters and musicians. Organized by Blues Master Joe Neri over the last 25 years, it’s an event that brings to life the magic of Dylan’s music as interpreted by the perfuming artists featured in the celebration. On May 24 poet Bob Dylan celebrates his 84th birthday and is still performing live today.

    Read more→

    Tribute to Bob Dylan

     

    A Tribute to Bob Dylan

    On May 17, starting at 7 p.m. at the Old Town Center for the Arts in Cottonwood, the 20th Anniversary Celebrating Dylan’s Birthday will be held, an event that draws some of the best musicians in the Verde Valley to pay tribute to one of the world’s most influential songwriters and musicians. Organized by Blues Master Joe Neri over the last 25 years, it’s an event that brings to life the magic of Dylan’s music as interpreted by the perfuming artists featured in the celebration. On May 24 poet Bob Dylan celebrates his 84th birthday and is still performing live today.

    Read more→

    Tribute to Bob Dylan

     

    A Tribute to Bob Dylan

    On May 17, starting at 7 p.m. at the Old Town Center for the Arts in Cottonwood, the 20th Anniversary Celebrating Dylan’s Birthday will be held, an event that draws some of the best musicians in the Verde Valley to pay tribute to one of the world’s most influential songwriters and musicians. Organized by Blues Master Joe Neri over the last 25 years, it’s an event that brings to life the magic of Dylan’s music as interpreted by the perfuming artists featured in the celebration. On May 24 poet Bob Dylan celebrates his 84th birthday and is still performing live today.

    Read more→

    © 2025 All rights reserved. Sedona.biz.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.