Couple arrested with multiple weapons in domestic dispute

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On January 20, police responded to a Tortosa home with reports of a male subject allegedly banging on the neighbor’s door and pointing a weapon at the homeowner.

According to police documents, at 11:35 p.m., police were dispatched to West Alhambra Street where multiple parties reported a man was banging on a neighbor’s door and talking aggressively.

Dispatch also reported to responding officers that the male suspect had allegedly pointed a weapon at the homeowner.

Officers contacted the homeowner, and he stated that his ex-girlfriend Crystal K. Godinez and her boyfriend Jesse J. Heaphy arrived at the residence.

The homeowner told police that Heaphy had pointed a Taurus handgun at him, and that Godinez was carrying a firearm at one point as well.

Officers later contacted Heaphy and Godinez inside a white 2019 Chevrolet Cruze on West Greco Street.

According to police documents, Heaphy admitted to pointing his Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun and Hi-Point .45 ACP at the homeowner.

Godinez told police that she was at the residence because she was upset with the homeowner. She had her Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun, Hi-Point .45 ACP, and Taurus 9 mm inside the vehicle, which officers were able to locate inside the vehicle.

Heaphy was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and disorderly conduct, and Godinez was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct [domestic violence.] Both Heaphy and Godinez were booked into Pinal County Jail.

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.