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SIERRA VISTA — A man wearing a woman’s corset and skirt was arrested by police after he was allegedly seen with a knife and following a girl.

At 7:25 a.m., an employee of the Imagine Charter School, 1000 E. Wilcox Drive, called police because the employee had seen a man walking behind a student, said Officer Tracy Grady, spokeswoman for the Sierra Vista Police Department.

The employee told police the man had a knife and that the student was listening to her MP3 and unaware of the man’s presence.

The employee then yelled out of his or her car window to the student, telling her to run, Grady said. The student ran, and the man stopped following her.

When officers made contact with the man in the corset and skirt, he reportedly provided false information about his identify. The man, indentified as Danny Dukinfield, 47, also admitted to being intoxicated during the incident.

Dukinfield was arrested on a charge of providing false information to law enforcement. He also had two outstanding warrants. He is lodged in the Cochise County Jail on a $9,000 cash bond, Grady said.

— Julie Ann Marra/

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Primo wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:29 AM:

" If you've never seen a man in a corset then you haven't been to Bisbee. Now a man in a corset with a knife, following a young girl - not cool. "

to year old girl wrote on Aug 28, 2008 6:11 AM:

" Exactly, AT LEAST pepper spray (at least 2 million Scoville heat units), preferably something a little bigger with proper training. It's really sad but true. "

Slim wrote on Aug 27, 2008 8:16 PM:

" I think a lot more people should be wearing corsets. "

year old girl wrote on Aug 27, 2008 10:28 AM:

" That is disgusting that a man would do that! Its accually kind of scary. I mean now we have to keep our eyes and ears open around every corner. It is scary for girls now a days..who knows what could happen to us. Thats why we need pepper spray! "

To everyone wrote on Aug 25, 2008 9:26 AM:

" Check out the Arizona Dept. of Corrections
Inmate Database. It's records are open to the public. Just check inactive, male and enter his last name and first name initial. You make the call, is it him or not. "

to Retired LEO wrote on Aug 25, 2008 7:53 AM:

" Heh, that is exactly right, never mind the fact the fact the person here wouldn’t be affected by gun control (since he used a knife). As the election draws closer, we will start hearing more and more cases(if the media is true to form) where gun control could of been this magical cure to the nations ills, all the while ignoring cases like this. We will be be convinced to give yet more of our rights away in the name of safety. Evil always rides in on the back of a white horse. "

law wrote on Aug 25, 2008 6:23 AM:

" It isn't against the law to wear a corset nor to carry a knife. If he didn't have any warrants, the cops couldn't have done anything. "

to fed up wrote on Aug 24, 2008 9:40 PM:

" The only way the county attorney could "quit plea[d]ing all these case[s]," would be to go to trial in each and every case. But that won’t happen cheaply. Court calendars and the County Attorney’s case load are all bursting at their seams. Are you willing to pay more taxes to build more courtrooms, pay for more judges, pay for more court staff, pay for more prosecutors and pay for more defense attorneys (and the necessary support staff and jury pools)? If not, then plea offers are a necessary evil. (Trials aren’t always a panacea, either--think Oscar Anthony Garcia.) "

Retired LEO wrote on Aug 24, 2008 9:07 PM:

" If you think this country is becoming a third world country just wait till Obama gets in office, we will have no guns for protection just like the 3rd. world countries "

simplyme wrote on Aug 24, 2008 4:27 PM:

" to The Shadow, thanks for the web site. That is not what I call a hunk of burnin' love. Court records show the following charges:
1. THEFT-CONTROL LOST PROPERTY
FAILURE TO APPEAR - 2ND DEGREE (2 counts) 2. THREAT-INTIM W/INJ-DMGE PROP (2 counts)DISORDERLY CONDUCT-FIGHTING (2 counts)
3. FAILURE TO APPEAR- 2ND DEGREE
ASSAULT-INTENT/RECKLESS/INJURE (2 counts)
to tosimplyme you are probably right, I'm sure he never INTENDED to disturb the peace or even knew what it meant(HA). Why would he have his microfishe scanned twice in Mojave County? Since you know so much explain that one to me, I am curious. "

wowwww wrote on Aug 24, 2008 4:22 PM:

" so we are debating that this knife wielding "gentleman" (term used ohhh so lightly) in womens clothing running up behind a girl possibly meant no harm? Ok so if the headline read "Young girl murdered by knife wielding man in womens clothing" what would this discussion be like?? Your honor I didn't "mean" to kill her I was high and drinking ... RIGHT! "

to simplyme wrote on Aug 24, 2008 9:35 AM:

" Mr. Rheinheimer is currently running for County Attorney unopposed. Since you know so much about the law, why don’t you throw you hat into the race? "

to simplyme wrote on Aug 24, 2008 9:34 AM:

" Whose “peace and quiet” did Mr. Dukinfield intend to disturb? (A person commits disorderly conduct if, WITH INTENT TO DISTURB THE PEACE OR QUIET OF A NEIGHBORHOOD, FAMILY OR PERSON, or with knowledge of doing so, such person: … Recklessly handles, displays or discharges a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument.) While you can speculate about what he intended to do, how would you PROVE his alleged intent to a jury BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT (especially when the child was apparently unaware of his presence)? Police officers understand the law and know what to charge. "

Thanks Shadow wrote on Aug 24, 2008 6:09 AM:

" That's one scary picture. Looks like this guy will fit in quite nicely where he OUGHT to be going - prison. Only problem is it is unknown if the current charges in concert with his previous two warrants will be enough to send him there. Unfortunately, they may not be, and this creep might be walking the streets again before we know it. "

FoMoJoFoMo wrote on Aug 23, 2008 7:09 PM:

" He needs to be put away, he's a danger to society. Kudos to the fine citizens of Sierra Vista for spotting this creep before he did physical harm to the girl or to anyone else. "

The Shadow wrote on Aug 22, 2008 10:21 PM:

" Here is a picture of the guy off of the SV Police Blotter.
http://www.ci.sierra-vista.az.us/cms1//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1723&Itemid=948 "

to doh wrote on Aug 22, 2008 5:54 PM:

" I am glad you are trying to find an answer to why these kids are having issues. The incident happened 1 block from school, these kids are 10-11-12 and the girl being followed was warned but because she had her ear buds on she could not hear. Fact is if all the kids witnessing this inside the locked gate somehow got out and came to her aid would we be mourning a massacre?? Think before you speak and get the facts before you put your 1/2 cent worth "

Doh wrote on Aug 22, 2008 4:40 PM:

" Nature has a way of providing warning signs to say stay away. A blow fish has thorns and swells; a rattle snake will shake its tail; a poison tree frog is brightly colored. This nut wears a corset and skirts. If someone looks seriously out of place, call the police. It's a shame that the girl's friends who were watching the whole thing unfold didn't warn her of the nut job following her. At least the school employee came to her aid. Seems the friend's nightmare may be more from guilt of not helping her friend. "

Teressa wrote on Aug 22, 2008 11:40 AM:

" Concerned Citizen, the more of your replies I read the more I am convinced that you are attempting to use sarcasm (one of my favorite tools) in order to make your point. Are you? Or are you sincere in your replies that the words you use are what you mean? 'm genuinely curious at this point. "

momof wrote on Aug 22, 2008 8:26 AM:

" My daughter was not "told" some storey they were in the parking lot watching the whole thing unfold and they saw their friend horrified and how about the victim who will have to live with tweens with the image of a man waving a knife behind her wearing womens clothes and out of control? No sympathy for her since he didn't hurt her kill her or whatever else he "may" have done, innocent until proven guilty I believe in it's what our country is founded on but COME ON give me a break he was on school perimeter drunk!!! "

Praise for school employee wrote on Aug 22, 2008 7:37 AM:

" I just wanted to say kudos to the "school employee" who saw this guy and had the gumption to intervene. This could have been another tragedy that we read about the day after it happens but thanks to him/her, that was averted. They deserve the gratitude of not only this little girl and her family but the entire community as well. Does anyone know, was this a teacher or a staff member? They really deserve a letter from the mayor or something. "

The Shadow wrote on Aug 21, 2008 9:47 PM:

" Re: "Full Story" Of course it would have been too much trouble for Marra to do anything more than what she reported on this story. Her "story" is a copy and paste from the Police Blotter. This dude is a sicko for sure and needs to go away, maybe he can play dress up in Jail for a while. Kudos for the citizen that got involved!! "

Full Story wrote on Aug 21, 2008 8:07 PM:

" Would it have been too big of a job for Marra to find out what the previous warrants were for? That is public info. "

What the Heck wrote on Aug 21, 2008 5:09 PM:

" Some of you don't think its a big deal! This little girl could have been found in those fields behind the school. I can't imagine what this sicko was going to do to her. It is a very serious thing when a man has a weapon and is on or around school grounds. Lets not let our children end up on Milk cartens. Lets put these creeps away!!! "

DUH wrote on Aug 21, 2008 3:11 PM:

" Read the article people!!! He was charged with providing false information to law enforcement. AND, He also had two outstanding warrants. He was not charged for what he was wearing or for being drunk. "

simplyme wrote on Aug 21, 2008 3:01 PM:

" this guy committed disorderly conduct, that is what he should have been charged with too!! ALSO if disorderly conduct is committed and the person recklessly handles, displays or discharges a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument it is a class 6 felony. So there law guy another crime WAS committed. I feel strongly that harsher penalties should apply if an act is committed within a certain distance of a school/child care center. I am pro 2nd ammendment but within a radius of child care/education facilities it weapons should not be allowed. Yes, Reinheimer needs to go, vote him out!!!! "

to charoco wrote on Aug 21, 2008 12:42 PM:

" Wow, you sure dont have a clue now do you? Yes people follow others each day, but that early in the morning, with a knife (forget the clothing) and that close to a child and intoxicated, what do you think the intention was? This guy brought the situation on himself with his actions. No need to defend him. How about be happy that any possible crime was stopped and this guy may learn a lesson or get help that he needs. Most important, be happy a child wasnt hurt!! "

Ret wrote on Aug 21, 2008 11:57 AM:

" If all of you people would be true tor your word and move out, then this town would even be better to live in. I'll be looking for your U-haul traveling north. "

law guy wrote on Aug 21, 2008 9:24 AM:

" Unfortunately public intoxication is not a crime in Arizona, although it should be. Some other crime has to be commited in order to make an arrest. "

fed up wrote on Aug 21, 2008 9:23 AM:

" It is no wonder that the crime rate is going up in this quiet little town. After arrests are made the criminals are allowed to plea to rediculous charges and let off with a slap on the hand. My thought is, if you commit a crime, do the time and the County Attorney needs to quit pleaing all these case and put these criminals in prison. "

I cant believe they said that wrote on Aug 21, 2008 8:25 AM:

" Charoco, are you kidding? Unless you are six feet and two hundred pounds with a knife of your own, you can't be serious wondering what the big deal is. That an older man no matter what he is wearing, was following close enough to a very young girl who was not aware he was there, and carrying a knife that was behind his back was not a potential threat; I sincerely hope you have no daughters of your own. "

To charoco wrote on Aug 21, 2008 7:14 AM:

" The man was charged with providing false information to law enforcement. And, BTW, there IS something wrong with a 47 year old man, drunk, wearing a corset and skirt, wielding a knife at 7:25 in the morning near a school. "

HC Resident wrote on Aug 21, 2008 7:10 AM:

" What the heck is a 47 year old man doing drunk, wearing a corset and skirt, walking the streets with a knife near a school at 0725 in the morning???? Something is DEFINITELY wrong with this picture. CHAROCO, you need to wake up and smell the coffee. "

Langer wrote on Aug 20, 2008 11:56 PM:

" And the two outstanding warrants were for????? The answer could be very relevant to the "article." "

simplyme wrote on Aug 20, 2008 8:33 PM:

" sounds like it was a fast and wise move from the employee of the school. You can never be too cautious with kids. HOWEVER, clothing should not matter unless it leads to a mental health issue that needs to be addressed. Would a Hare Krishna be a suspect because they dress different? To momof, sounds like someone told your child some frightening stories, not that likely a child would have nightmares if the issue was handled calmly and directly. That's a pretty serious reaction for a young child. "

Mom to the little girl in this article. wrote on Aug 20, 2008 8:00 PM:

" At what point has the peoples principles or moral character turned so sick that we cant even let our "children",(the next mayor,senator,or better yet President of the US.)walk to school without being terrified someone is going to hurt them???? "

Stupidity wrote on Aug 20, 2008 4:39 PM:

" This should have run on the front page, and been breaking news. And hopefully the school sent home a notice and the other schools should also. Sierra Vista is NOT as safe as some people think it is. "

charoco wrote on Aug 20, 2008 3:12 PM:

" Public intoxication is a crime(a minor one) but a man wearing a skirt and corset in not and possesing a knife is not in itself a crime. So whats the big deal. People walk behing other people all the time, it doesn't mean that they are following them. This is nothing but hype. "

Chris S. wrote on Aug 20, 2008 12:52 PM:

" I think it's funny that people think that SV would stay the same. Why would it?? Is there some sort of space/time continuum that is supposed to keep things from changing? "

vic wrote on Aug 20, 2008 8:50 AM:

" What happened to the days where you could let he kids walk to the store by them self and play outside till late at night and no one would bother them. Drunk or not the guy knew what he was doing. "

Honesty wrote on Aug 20, 2008 8:30 AM:

" Should this man be in jail or the psych hospital? It sound like there may be a little more going on than just booze. "

Mary wrote on Aug 20, 2008 8:18 AM:

" And how do we get the school and the city to get the homeless men out from living behind the school??? I see STRANGE men walking out from that area often in the morning. They need to run them off or help them find a new area to live in. I worry for the kids. "

Concerned Citizen wrote on Aug 20, 2008 8:11 AM:

" WOW crossdressers now in Sierra Vista! How sad this town is becoming. But when a nation starts to let gay and lesbians get married its bound to happen. "

c wrote on Aug 20, 2008 7:20 AM:

" i feel very safe knowly that the police were there so fast.. with my child going here i feel a lot better knowing that the police will be in the area more now.. "

Old Cheyenne wrote on Aug 20, 2008 7:08 AM:

" And people choose Sierra Vista to retire in? Strange things are happening in this tiny town. "

momof wrote on Aug 20, 2008 6:52 AM:

" This could have been a horrible headline WAKE UP SIERRA VISTANS how many cars drove by and never noticed? How many more kids need to be murdered before we start stepping up??? don't let it be your child next!!! My daughter (her classmate) had nightmares last night and is scared to death to step foot outside because she's scared no one will help her!! "

Whats happened to SV wrote on Aug 20, 2008 6:35 AM:

" This sounds like something that happens in a much larger city. What in the world is happening to Sierra Vista? "