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Bravo sentenced to 3.5 years for assault

KINGMAN – A Kingman teenager prosecuted as an adult is going to the Arizona Department of Corrections for his role in an assault that evolved into a shooting a year ago. Angel Bravo was just 16 years old when he and three co-defendants lured another 16-year-old male to a Kingman park where he was confronted over an alleged debt. Prosecutor Bob Moon said Bravo used a shotgun like a club when he butted it into the victim’s head at the community park on Willow Road. He said the victim suffered two non-life threatening wounds when shot by Timothy Bell, 19,…

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Teen take plea in burglary spree; may be sentenced to 11.5 years

GOLDEN VALLEY – A Golden Valley teenager involved in a burglary spree is going to the Arizona Department of Corrections. An 11.5-year prison term is mandated in a plea agreement entered March 1 for Austin Ward, 19. Twelve miscellaneous charges are dismissed in exchange for Ward’s convictions for five burglary charges, theft of means of transportation and unlawful flight from law enforcement. Prosecutor Bob Moon said Ward was a one-man crime wave who left at least 20 victims in his wake  in the Golden Valley and Kingman area. Moon said Ward targeted commercial and residential property and vehicles during his crime…

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Plea deal pending for alleged child abuser

A Feb. 28 hearing involving a Bullhead City child abuse case was halted by a hiccup involving restitution. Terms of the deal required 22-year-old Dalton Milne’s guilty plea to child abuse with punishment ranging from probation up to seven years in prison. An agreement had not been reached on restitution and defense attorney Michael Beane requested that the hearing be continued because he would not stipulate to an undesignated amount, capped at $1 million. Attorneys might resolve the restitution issue and complete entry of the change of plea at the next hearing which is scheduled before Mohave County Superior Court…

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United Way seeks volunteers

MOHAVE COUNTY – River Cities United Way is seeking volunteers to help with fundraising, event planning, and other community activities. River Cities United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in the community. For more information or to volunteer go to http://RCUW.org/jointhefight or call Cheryl at 928-855-6333, ext. 104.

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Chief Justice Scott Bales to participate in ground-breaking ceremony for new Superior Court building

KINGMAN – A ground-breaking ceremony for a new Superior Court building will be held on Monday, March 18th at 2:00 p.m. in the parking lot east of the Historic Courthouse, 401 East Spring Street.  Chief Justice Scott Bales of the Arizona Supreme Court will attend and participate in the ceremony.   Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, Hildy Angius, will also be participating in the ground-breaking ceremony.  The event is open to members of the public and anyone interested in attending is encouraged to arrive by 1:45 p.m. as seating will be limited.   Mohave County Presiding Judge Charles W. Gurtler, Jr….

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Restoration planned for WWI monument at Courthouse

A group of Marine Corps veterans is leading an effort to restore the WWI monument located at the Mohave County courthouse in downtown Kingman. In May 1928, the citizens of Mohave County dedicated a monument to recognize the sacrifices made by military service members and to honor the memory of those who participated in the “War to end all wars”. Over the years, the monument and courthouse were a source of great pride in the community and a focus point of historic downtown Kingman. The unique monument was designed by E. M. Viquesney and is made of pressed copper. The…

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