Queen Creek police issue Level 3 sex offender notification

The Queen Creek Police Department has issued a Level 3 sex offender notification.

QCPD reports that Joseph Pina, 61, is residing at northwest Ocotillo and Rittenhouse roads.

Pina was convicted in a California court of “lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14, failure to register as a sex offender, rape by force or fear, lewd or lascivious acts with a child (14 or 15 years old) and unlawful intercourse with a minor,” according to the QCPD notification.

An Arizona Risk Assessment was completed by QCPD and Pina was determined to be a Level 3 risk to the community — the highest risk for reoffending.

Pina is described as white, 5 feet, 5 inches tall, 175 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Police state he has a tattoo on his abdomen.

“In accordance with the Arizona state law, QCPD has elected to disseminate that the listed individual has established residence in the town of Queen Creek. This information is made available for the purpose of notifying the public in compliance with Arizona state law. Anyone who uses this information to commit a criminal act against another person is subject to criminal prosecution,” the notification continued.

Additional information is available at https://www.QueenCreekAZ.gov/QCPD%20or 480-358-3500.