IN THE WEST MESA JP COURT STATE OF ARIZONA, COUNTY OF MARICOPA PAGE 1 OF 3 ****FINAL**** RELEASE QUESTIONNAIRE Notice: Unless a specific Form IV is sealed or ordered redacted by the Court, all Form IVs are public records of the Court or Clerk at the time they are provided to the Court and will be released in their entirety upon request. DEFENDANT'S NAME CARLOS ALEXIS CASILLAS-MENDOZA DOB 1999-07-01 BOOKING NO. T457132 CASE NO. PF2018122825001 ALIAS(ES) A. GENERAL INFORMATION Charges 1 1 1 1 Cts. Cts. Cts. Cts. 13-1105A2 MURDER 1ST DEG-DURING CRIME F1 13-1904A2 ARMED ROBBERY-THREAT USE WPN F2 13-1903A AGGRAVATED ROBBERY F3 13-3407A7 DANG DRUG-TRANSP AND/OR SELL F2 C. OTHER INFORMATION (Check if applicable) 1. Defendant is presently on probation, parole or any other form of release involving other charges or convictions: Explain: 2. List any prior: Arrests? Pursuant to A.R.S. §41-1750 ten-print fingerprints were taken of the arrested person? Yes No If yes, PCN = Pursuant to A.R.S. §13-610 one or more of the above charges requires the arresting agency to secure a DNA sample from the arrested person? Yes No Convictions? F.T.A.'s? 3. If yes, does the defendant have a valid DNA sample on file with AZDPS? Yes No If no, Arresting Agency has taken required sample? Yes No Offense Location: Offense Date: 2018-05-08 Arrest Location: 822 S ALMA SCHOOL RD MESA AZ Date: 2018-05-08 Time: 13:30 B. PROBABLE CAUSE STATEMENT 1. Please summarize and include the facts which establish probable cause for the arrest: ON MAY 8TH, 2018, CARLOS CASILLAS-MENDOZA AND CAME INTO CONTACT WITH AN UNDERCOVER FED-ERAL AGENT WITH THE HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS UNIT. THEY WERE UNAWARE THAT HE WAS AN UNDERCOVER AGENT. CASILLASMENDOZA AND TOLD THE AGENT THAT THEY HAD 16 POUNDS OF METHAMPHETAMINE TO SELL AND ARRANGED TO MEET THE AGENT. CASILLAS-MENDOZA AND ARRANGED TO MEET THE AGENT WITH THE INTEN-TION OF ROBBING HIM AT GUNPOINT TO STEAL THE MONEY FOR THE DRUGS AS CASILLAS-MENDOZA AND DID NOT HAVE 16 POUNDS OF METHAMPHETAMINE. AND CASIL-LAS-MENDOZA ARRIVED AT THE LOCATION THEY MEANT TO ROB THE UNDERCOVER AGENT AT AND CASILLASMENDOZA DUCKED DOWN IN THE SEAT SO HE WOULD NOT BE SEEN WHILE CONTACTED THE UNDERCOVER AGENT, WHO HAD LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE PARKING LOT WAITING TO APPREHEND THE SUSPECTS. MET WITH THE UNDERCOVER AGENT WITH A BAG MEANT TO LOOK LIKE A BAG CONTAINING DRUGS. THEN PULLED A GUN ON THE UNDERCOVER AGENT WHO GAVE A DISTRESS SIGNAL TO OTHER OFFICERS AND DREW HIS OWN WEAPON TO RETURN FIRE. THE UNDER-COVER AGENT FIRED AT WHILE HE TRIED TO SHOOT THE UNDERCOVER AGENT. THEN ATTEMPTED TO GO AROUND THE VEHICLE TO CONFRONT THE UNDERCOVER OF-FICER AND WAS STOPPED BY THE RESPONDING OFFICERS AT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE STILL BRANDISHING THE GUN. RESPONDING OFFICERS FIRED AT AND KILLED HIM. CASILLAS-MENDOZA WAS ARRESTED IN THE VEHICLE AND HAD A BB GUN IN HIS POSSESSION. ON A MIRANDIZED INTERVIEW, CASILLAS-MENDOZA ADMITTED THAT HE WAS COMING THERE TO COMMIT AN ARMED ROBBERY ON THE UN-DERCOVER AGENT AND THAT HIS JOB HAD BEEN TO WAIT UN-TIL HE RECEIVED A SIGNAL FROM AND THEN EXIT THE VEHICLE AND STEAL THE CASH, ANY DRUGS, AND ANY GUNS FROM THE UNDERCOVER AGENT. CASILLAS-MENDOZA SAID HE EXPECTED TO GET A COUPLE THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM THE Is there any indication the defendant is: An Alcoholic? An Addict? Mentally disturbed? Physically Ill? 4. Defendant is currently employed With whom How long: 5. Where does the defendant currently reside? 604 WEST 8TH AVENUE 218 MESA, AZ 85210 With whom How long: years months days 6. What facts indicate the defendant will flee if released? Explain: SUSPECT IS CHARGED WITH MULTIPLE HIGH CLASS FELONIES, INCLUDING FIRST DEGREE MURDER. 7. What facts does the state have to oppose an unsecured release? Explain:SUSPECT IS CHARGED WITH MULTIPLE HIGH CLASS FELONIES, INCLUDING FIRST DEGREE MURDER. D. CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE OFFENSE(Check if applicable) 1. Firearm or other weapon was used Type: STOLEN PISTOL AND BB PISTOL Someone was injured by the defendant Medical attention was necessary Nature of injuries: N/A Someone was threatened by the defendant 2. Nature and extent of threats: 3. Did the offense involve a child victim? If yes, was DCS notified? 4. Yes Yes No No If property offense, value of property taken or damaged: Property was recovered 5. Name(s) of co-defendant(s): DEFENDANT'S NAME CARLOS ALEXIS CASILLAS-MENDOZA DOB 1999-07-01 BOOKING NO. T457132 CASE NO. PF2018122825001 UNDERCOVER AGENTS ROBBERY BECAUSE THEY TOLD THE UNDERCOVER AGENT THEY HAD POUNDS OF DRUGS TO SELL. Page 2 of 3 DEFENDANT'S NAME CARLOS ALEXIS CASILLAS-MENDOZA DOB 1999-07-01 BOOKING NO. T457132 Page 3 of 3 CASE NO. PF2018122825001 3. Evidence of the offense was found in the defendant's possession Explain: BB GUN E. CRIMES OF VIOLENCE 1. Relationship of defendant to victim: SUSPECT/ POLICE Victim(s) and defendant reside together 2. How was the situation brought to the attention of the police? Victim Third Party Officer observed 4. 3. There are previous incidents involving these same parties Explain: Was the defendant under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the offense? Yes No Unk H. DRUG OFFENSES 1. If the defendant is considered to be a drug dealer, please state the supporting facts: SUSPECT CLAIMED TO BE AT4. TEMPTING TO SELL 16 POUNDS METH THAT DID NOT EXIST. Is defendant currently the subject of: An order of protection Any other court order Injunction against harassment 2. Explain: F. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ISSUES (Check if applicable) Defendant's actions Drug field test completed Threats of homicide/suicide/bodily harm Control/ownership/jealousy issues Crime occurs in public Prior history of DV Kidnapping Frequency/intensity of DV increasing Depression Access to or use of weapons Stalking behavior Defendant admission of drug type Approximate monetary value: $ 3. Was any money seized? Yes Amount: $ Has the defendant served in the military services of the United States? Yes No Unknown Multiple violations of court orders If yes, currenlty on active duty? G. CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE ARREST (Check if applicable) 1. Did the defendant attempt to: Resist arrest No I. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1. Military Service: Violence against children/animals Avoid arrest What quantities and types of illegal drugs are directly involved in the offense? Yes No Branches Served In: (AF - Air Force AR - Army CG - Coast Guard MC - Marine Corp MM - Merchant Marines NG - National Guard NV - Navy RS - Reserves) Self Surrender Explain: 2. Is the defendant homeless? Yes No Unknown N/A 3. Do you need the court to provide an interpreter to help communicate and to understand what is being said? Yes No 2. Defendant was armed when arrested Type: BB GUN If so, what language: **If a fugitive arrest, a Form IVA must also be completed** I certify that the information presented is true to the best of my knowledge. SIPE/10542 AZ0071700/480-644-2211 2018-05-08 ARRESTING OFFICER/SERIAL NUMBER ARREST AGENCY/DUTY PHONE NUMBER DATE 20181280417/AZ0071700 / / DEPARTMENTAL REPORT NO. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT NO. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT NO.