COLORADO CITY, Ariz. – The Colorado City man who possessed an odd assortment of weapons as he trespassed an elementary school in the north Mohave County community early this year has entered a plea agreement. No one was hurt in the Feb. 18 incident on the Cottonwood Elementary School grounds.
The campus was placed in temporary lockdown when children playing at recess spotted an intruder who was armed with a bow-and-arrow. The subject, Jared Pipken, 32, told arriving police that he was just crossing the property with no ill intent.
Pipken was tased and taken into custody after he reportedly refused commands to drop to his knees and surrender. Police reportedly confiscated a bow and a quiver with two arrows, a machete, a throwing star and an arrowhead that had been sharpened, and some marijuana.
“It clearly appears that there’s some mental health issues going on,” said defense attorney Daisy Mazoff, who noted Pipken has heard voices while incarcerated. “My client realizes he does need to have some treatment.”
Mazoff said Pipken enjoys strong family support from 23 brothers and 17 sisters and has a construction job waiting for him.
Mohave County Superior Court Judge Megan McCoy ordered Pipken’s release with no further jail time and placed him on probation. She also directed him to perform 180 hours of community work service to repay the community he scared.
