Meet the Command Staff

Chief Jesse Crabtree, Chief of Police

Chief Jesse Crabtree began his career in Public Safety in 1996 with the Hopi Law Enforcement Services located in Northern Arizona. From there he spent the next 23 years with the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Police Department. He joined the Gila River Police Department in February of 2020 as a Commander.

During Crabtree’s time working in Indian Country Law Enforcement, he has come to place incredible value on public safety and community partnerships that will increase the quality of life for the Gila River Indian Community. Crabtree stated, “As the Chief of Police, we will work towards providing professional service, with integrity and teamwork."

Chief Crabtree holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and a Master of Administration degree from Northern Arizona University.

William T. Morago, Assistant Chief of Police

Tamatha Villar, Commander   

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