Topline: Police say a woman was kidnapped in Pearce, Arizona, and a subsequent investigation revealed a deceased man at her home.
Published: January 6, 2025 6:08 pm ET
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PEARCE, AZ – A manhunt in Arizona ended in the arrest of a wanted man allegedly involved in a violent kidnapping incident.
According to the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office, authorities were advised of a woman reporting being kidnapped in Pearce, Arizona, by a male subject, around 8:10 p.m. on Friday, January 3.
Deputies made contact with a 75-year-old female on scene, they were advised that the victim was at her residence in Pearce at approximately 3:00 p.m. when a male subject wearing a mask and dark clothing came into her workshop at the rear of the home and pointed a handgun at her.
Police say the male subject forced the victim into the home and restrained her while also blindfolding her.
The victim said she heard several loud noises a short time later but was unaware of what was happening. After dark, the male subject moved the victim to her own vehicle, a 2007 silver Chevy Avalanche, placing her in the back seat.
The victim advised that when the vehicle stopped, she was able to get out of her restraints and run to a residence for help. The victim advised that the male subject had gone into the Dollar General and she believed he was still there at the time she asked for help from the local resident, police said.
The victim advised that her boyfriend should be at her home and requested police to contact him to let him know she was going to be transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor wounds sustained during the incident.
Deputies traveled to the victim’s home and attempted to make contact with anyone in the home. After no success, entry was made to the residence where a 67-year-old male was discovered deceased, according to police.
The investigation identified a male subject, 37-year-old Rynn Prairie-Rocca, as a person of interest.
The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office began a manhunt shortly thereafter, asking he public for information on a 2007 silver Chevrolet Avalanche with serious damage on the passenger side.
Around 11:30 a.m. on January 4, law enforcement reported a barricaded subject in the area of Catclaw and Highway 181. A Shelter in Place order was initiated the immediate neighborhood until the subject was taken into custody and transported to the Cochise County Jail.
“This suspect is confirmed to be the subject we were seeking,” police noted.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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PEARCE, AZ – A manhunt in Arizona ended in the arrest of a wanted man allegedly involved in a violent kidnapping incident.
According to the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office, authorities were advised of a woman reporting being kidnapped in Pearce, Arizona, by a male subject, around 8:10 p.m. on Friday, January 3.
Deputies made contact with a 75-year-old female on scene, they were advised that the victim was at her residence in Pearce at approximately 3:00 p.m. when a male subject wearing a mask and dark clothing came into her workshop at the rear of the home and pointed a handgun at her.
Police say the male subject forced the victim into the home and restrained her while also blindfolding her.
The victim said she heard several loud noises a short time later but was unaware of what was happening. After dark, the male subject moved the victim to her own vehicle, a 2007 silver Chevy Avalanche, placing her in the back seat.
The victim advised that when the vehicle stopped, she was able to get out of her restraints and run to a residence for help. The victim advised that the male subject had gone into the Dollar General and she believed he was still there at the time she asked for help from the local resident, police said.
The victim advised that her boyfriend should be at her home and requested police to contact him to let him know she was going to be transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor wounds sustained during the incident.
Deputies traveled to the victim’s home and attempted to make contact with anyone in the home. After no success, entry was made to the residence where a 67-year-old male was discovered deceased, according to police.
The investigation identified a male subject, 37-year-old Rynn Prairie-Rocca, as a person of interest.
The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office began a manhunt shortly thereafter, asking he public for information on a 2007 silver Chevrolet Avalanche with serious damage on the passenger side.
Around 11:30 a.m. on January 4, law enforcement reported a barricaded subject in the area of Catclaw and Highway 181. A Shelter in Place order was initiated the immediate neighborhood until the subject was taken into custody and transported to the Cochise County Jail.
“This suspect is confirmed to be the subject we were seeking,” police noted.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Published: January 6, 2025 6:08 pm ET
Photo via Cochise County Sheriff's Office
PEARCE, AZ – A manhunt in Arizona ended in the arrest of a wanted man allegedly involved in a violent kidnapping incident.
According to the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office, authorities were advised of a woman reporting being kidnapped in Pearce, Arizona, by a male subject, around 8:10 p.m. on Friday, January 3.
Deputies made contact with a 75-year-old female on scene, they were advised that the victim was at her residence in Pearce at approximately 3:00 p.m. when a male subject wearing a mask and dark clothing came into her workshop at the rear of the home and pointed a handgun at her.
Police say the male subject forced the victim into the home and restrained her while also blindfolding her.
The victim said she heard several loud noises a short time later but was unaware of what was happening. After dark, the male subject moved the victim to her own vehicle, a 2007 silver Chevy Avalanche, placing her in the back seat.
The victim advised that when the vehicle stopped, she was able to get out of her restraints and run to a residence for help. The victim advised that the male subject had gone into the Dollar General and she believed he was still there at the time she asked for help from the local resident, police said.
The victim advised that her boyfriend should be at her home and requested police to contact him to let him know she was going to be transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor wounds sustained during the incident.
Deputies traveled to the victim’s home and attempted to make contact with anyone in the home. After no success, entry was made to the residence where a 67-year-old male was discovered deceased, according to police.
The investigation identified a male subject, 37-year-old Rynn Prairie-Rocca, as a person of interest.
The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office began a manhunt shortly thereafter, asking he public for information on a 2007 silver Chevrolet Avalanche with serious damage on the passenger side.
Around 11:30 a.m. on January 4, law enforcement reported a barricaded subject in the area of Catclaw and Highway 181. A Shelter in Place order was initiated the immediate neighborhood until the subject was taken into custody and transported to the Cochise County Jail.
“This suspect is confirmed to be the subject we were seeking,” police noted.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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