Stanfield man accused of assault, sexual abuse

A Stanfield man already facing a variety of charges in an alleged assault Tuesday has now additionally been charged with sexual abuse.

Mario Patino, 30, was taken into custody by Pinal County Sheriff’s Office near the junction of State Route 347 and Farrell Road.

He was accused of threatening or intimidating through injury or damage, aggravated assault (impeding breath or blood flow) and fighting or disruptive behavior (domestic violence).

He was booked at the Pinal County Adult Detention Center. He had an initial appearance Wednesday before Judge Lyle Riggs in the Maricopa/Stanfield Justice Court and had a $1,000 secured bond on the domestic violence charge but no bond on other charges and remains in custody.

Also Wednesday, PCSO added the charge of sexual abuse.

“The new charges were uncovered during the investigation and are separate from the original charges,” PCSO spokesman Mark Clark said, adding it was the same victim involved.

Other local residents booked by PCSO this week:

Brian D. Bennett, 57, of Maricopa, was arrested Wednesday in the 51000 block of West Julie Lane on charges of assault and disorderly conduct.

Justin Wayne Uptain, 41, of Maricopa, was arrested Wednesday on charges of failure to appear and failure to provide change of address as a registered sex offender. His total bond was $3,307. His initial appearance was before Judge Riggs on Thursday.

Terry Dail Scott, 47, of Maricopa was also booked on a charge of failing to confirm an identifier as a registered sex offender.