KINGMAN – The man who possessed an odd assortment of weapons when arrested at an elementary school in the north Mohave County community of Colorado City early this year has entered a plea agreement. Jared Pipken, 32, Colorado City, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct involving a weapon during a June 22 hearing before Superior Court Judge Megan McCoy.
Resisting arrest, criminal trespassing and interfering with an educational institution charges are dismissed in the deal that guarantees probation, the opportunity to avoid prison and a chance to earn a misdemeanor rather than a felony conviction.
Prosecutor Leah Nelson told the court that Pipken jumped a fence to gain access to the Cottonwood Elementary school property on Feb. 18. She said students playing at recess spotted and reported the bow-and-arrow possessing intruder to school officials who imposed a precautionary lock down on the campus.
A Probable Cause statement indicated that the subject identified as Pipken told arriving Colorado City police that he had just been crossing the school grounds with no ill intent. The statement also indicated that Pipken subsequently told officers he was going to draw his bow, and that he was tased and taken into custody when he refused commands to drop to his knees and surrender.
Officers reportedly confiscated the compound bow and a quiver with two arrows. Police indicated they also seized a machete, a throwing star with sharpened edges, a sharpened arrowhead and some marijuana.
No one was hurt in the incident.
Terms of the deal dictate probation placement for up to three years and up to 12 months in jail at a July 13th sentencing hearing.
“I’m just wondering if there’s a chance I can be released today,” Pipken asked the court, noting he has a family function coming up July 2.
Judge McCoy denied the request noting she may impose jail time at the sentencing.
