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Grogan prison return imminent

BULLHEAD CITY – A Bullhead City woman whose young daughter was murdered by a family friend nine years ago is likely returning to the Arizona Department of Corrections to serve another multiple-year prison term. Tania Grogan, 38, entered a plea deal on Nov. 28 that would require Mohave County Superior Court Judge Lee Jantzen to order an eight-year prison term for transporting narcotic drugs for sale. Drugs have permeated years of tragedy for Grogan, whose eight-year-old daughter Isabella Grogan-Canella was asphyxiated by Justin Rector and buried in a shallow grave in Sept., 2014. Rector, now 35, who said he had…

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Corvette Club makes four generous donations

BULLHEAD CITY – The Colorado River Corvette Club generously supports year after year many charitable programs in our communities involving Veterans, homeless, children and youth programs, law enforcement, elderly and the environment.  2023 has been no exception.   As the year comes to a close, they were honored to present their 2023 Charity Donations to four deserving organizations that serve the local communities.  Checks for $1,500 each were awarded to: Mohave County Sheriff’s Department S.O.A.R.  (Stop Overdose Abuse Resource) Program, presented to Sgt. John Sanchelle; Boys & Girls Clubs of the Colorado River, presented to Autumn Robinson; Tri State Military…

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BHCPD honors officers, civilians

BULLHEAD CITY –  The Bullhead City Police Department recognized police officers, civilian employees and citizens who have contributed in a special way to help others and improve public safety. On Wednesday during the 2023 Annual Awards Program, Officer Zachary Madarang was named Police Officer of the Year and Lead Records Clerk Haley Simpson was named Civilian Employee of the Year. Officer Madarang began his law enforcement career as a public safety dispatcher for the Sierra Vista Police Department where he served for three years. He became a Bullhead City Police Officer in January, 2015. Ofc. Madarang was assigned as an…

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BHCPD honors officers, civilians

BULLHEAD CITY –  The Bullhead City Police Department recognized police officers, civilian employees and citizens who have contributed in a special way to help others and improve public safety. On Wednesday during the 2023 Annual Awards Program, Officer Zachary Madarang was named Police Officer of the Year and Lead Records Clerk Haley Simpson was named Civilian Employee of the Year. Officer Madarang began his law enforcement career as a public safety dispatcher for the Sierra Vista Police Department where he served for three years. He became a Bullhead City Police Officer in January, 2015. Ofc. Madarang was assigned as an…

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