Pima County man, woman accused of assaulting first responders

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – A Pima County man and woman have been accused of assaulting first responders as they responded to a house fire near San Joaquin and Bopp late Sunday, Aug. 9.

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Sean Michael Gueffroy and Sarah Maria Peterson appeared in court early Monday, Aug. 10, and are facing charges of aggravated assault on a first responder.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said the Drexel Heights Fire Department responded to a house fire call in the 10000 block of West Mercury Drive around 7:30 p.m.

The PCSD said Gueffroy and Peterson appeared to be agitated with the DHFD crew and were ordered to step away.

Gueffroy allegedly assaulted a fire captain and resisted arrest before assaulting two PCSD deputies. The PCSD said a juvenile was also cited for obstruction.

The state asked for a $15,000 bond for the 35-year-old Gueffroy, but the judge released him to pretrial services. The state said Gueffroy is on probation, but it is an out-of-state case.

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During the hearing, the state said Gueffroy assaulted a fire captain and a deputy.

The state asked for a $7,500 bond for the 36-year-old Peterson, but the judge released her to pretrial services.

According to the DHFD, no injuries were reported.

Both have preliminary hearings set for 1:30 p.m. Aug. 31.

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