Suspect Arrested for Burglary and Multiple Firearms Charges

On October 23, Mesquite Police officers responded to a report of a  business that had been burglarized overnight. The suspect forced entry into the  business and attempted to steal over $9,000 worth of merchandise.  

Detectives assigned to investigate this incident collected evidence and video  surveillance of the suspect entering and burglarizing the business. They followed up  on several leads as they worked to identify and locate the suspect.  

On Sunday November 13, a detective observed the male suspect walking along the  roadway. The detective placed the male into custody for the burglary, and found a  loaded handgun concealed in his waistband. The male has several prior felony  convictions and is prohibited from possessing firearms. The firearm had also recently been reported stolen from a residence in Mesquite.  

Robert William Trask, 62, of Tucson, Arizona was arrested and charged with felony burglary of a business, felony carry concealed firearm, felony possession of stolen firearm, and felony prohibited person in possession of a firearm.  

Due to the felony charges, Trask was transported to Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas. 

Detectives are still actively investigating Trask’s activities and possible involvement in  other recent burglaries in Mesquite. 

Chief MaQuade Chesley said, “I am proud of the diligent work of MPD detectives in solving this incident. They took a known criminal off the street, and proved once again the dedication Mesquite Police Department has to making this city safe for all  residents and visitors.”