On February 19, 2013, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 52-year-old Robert Flood, and 46-year-old Tracy Tarlip, for several drug and weapons related charges following a traffic stop on Highway 69 in Poland Junction.
At approximately 9 PM, the YCSO deputy stopped a 4 door sedan for an equipment violation, non working headlight, and contacted the 2 occupants and their dog. Flood was the driver and Tarlip was his front seat passenger. Flood did not have a driver’s license in possession and identified himself as William Kaufman, born in 1944. When asked if the vehicle contained any weapons, both claimed there were none. Flood was directed to exit the vehicle and continue the conversation adjacent to the patrol unit. The deputy conducted a computer check with the name Kaufman and the record returned to an expired license for a deceased individual. Flood continued to maintain his name was Kaufman, even though he appeared much younger than the birth date given. It was obvious to the deputy that Flood was lying and would be detained.
When the deputy attempted to handcuff Flood, he pulled away and took a fighting stance.
The deputy was able to pin him against the patrol vehicle when Flood continued to resist. As a result, the deputy drew his Taser and ordered Flood to the ground. Flood eventually complied and was handcuffed. During a search of Flood’s person, the deputy found a meth pipe in Flood’s pocket. Flood still refused to identify himself. The deputy then spoke with Tarlip and she provided Flood’s full true name. A computer check revealed Flood had a parole violation warrant out of Maricopa County which Flood then acknowledged as the motivation for lying. Tarlip also admitted to having methamphetamine inside her car.
Deputies searched the vehicle and found approximately 22 grams of methamphetamine inside a lunch box along with bindles, marijuana, pay & owe drug sales documentation, and a scale. The search also revealed a loaded .45 caliber handgun inside a case on the front passenger floorboard. Deputies also found a pill bottle labeled with Tarlip’s name which contained blue capsules and ecstasy pills. Animal Control arrived and took possession of Tarlip’s dog as she was arrested.
Flood and Tarlip were eventually booked at the Camp Verde Detention Center on the following charges:
Flood – Providing False Information, Resisting arrest, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Parole Violation Warrant (MSCO), Transportation of a Dangerous Drugs for Sale, Possession of a Dangerous Drug (ecstasy), Possession of Marijuana, Possession of a Weapon during a Drug offense, Prohibited Possessor, and Driving on a Suspended License. His bond on all charges, except the parole violation, is set at $250,000. There is no bond on a parole violation charge.
Tarlip – Transportation of a Dangerous Drug for Sale, Possession of a Dangerous Drug (ecstasy), Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Weapon during a Drug offense, and Prohibit Possessor. During booking, a methamphetamine pipe was recovered from Tarlip’s crotch area. Her bond has been set at $100,000.