PCSO deputy arrested on theft, burglary charges

On July 10Pinal County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested PCSO Deputy Ian Quick for charges relating to residential burglary and theft of property in the Florence area, reported to the sheriff’s office on July 8.

On June 10 at approximately 10 p.m. deputies were called to the 27000 block of North Aladdin Rd. in Florence regarding a possible burglary in progress. When deputies arrived on scene, a male subject, whom they immediately recognized as Deputy Ian Quick, approached them. Deputy Quick told responding deputies he had permission to be on the property and was picking up some corral panels.

Responding deputies inquired as to why Quick was on the property so late in the evening, and he informed them it was his day off and he had a sick family member at home and was not able to leave the residence any earlier. Deputies reported they had no reason to believe Quick’s story was not legitimate and cleared the scene.

On July 8 the victim contacted the sheriff’s office to report that several corral panels had been stolen from the residence and that the panels were valued at more than $2,000. The victim told investigators that Deputy Quick did not have permission to be on her property nor did he have permission to retrieve the panels. She advised that she and her husband spoke with Quick, who denied taking the panels.

After receiving the report from the former resident of the property, Sheriff’s Office Property Crimes investigators opened a criminal investigation into the burglary and theft of the corral panels, and Quick was placed on paid administrative leave.

“Nobody is above the law. I want the public to understand I will not tolerate nor give special treatment to anyone, including my own deputies,” said Sheriff Paul Babeu. “I am confident we have handled this investigation well, and justice will be served.”

After conducting their investigation, including several interviews, sheriff’s office investigators arrested Quick. He was booked into the Pinal County Adult Detention Facility on charges of burglary and theft. Quick was released on his own recognizance and ordered to appear in front of Judge Lusk in Apache Junction at the end of July.

Sheriff Paul Babeu commented, “Though it troubles me that a deputy would commit these crimes, we cannot allow his actions to bring discredit to the dedication and commitment of the many men and women of the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office who are honorable servants and protectors.”

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