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Traffic signal work on Lake Havasu Ave

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Maintenance Services Division announces the traffic signal work on Lake Havasu Ave. southbound at Mesquite Ave. and southbound at McCulloch Blvd. Work is scheduled to occur between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Monday, November 16, subject to weather and other conditions. The work will require the southbound lanes to be closed. Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes, allow themselves extra travel time, and follow all construction signage. Thank you for your assistance and as always, please exercise caution when driving through any construction area. Questions can be directed to the Maintenance…

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Traffic signal work on Lake Havasu Ave

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Maintenance Services Division announces the traffic signal work on Lake Havasu Ave. southbound at Mesquite Ave. and southbound at McCulloch Blvd. Work is scheduled to occur between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Monday, November 16, subject to weather and other conditions. The work will require the southbound lanes to be closed. Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes, allow themselves extra travel time, and follow all construction signage. Thank you for your assistance and as always, please exercise caution when driving through any construction area. Questions can be directed to the Maintenance…

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Bail bondsman scam alert

MOHAVE COUNTY – It was reported to the Mohave County Superior Court Clerk’s Office that there are persons posing as bail bondsmen when they are not. The fake bondsman prepares a generic looking contract with no business name, address, or phone number, he/she then requests a down payment in cash. The scammer will even request to meet the client in a parking lot. Don’t be swindled! The Approved Bail Bondsman list is posted at www.mohavecourts.com. For further information contact the Clerk’s Office at 928-753-0713.

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Two arrested in LHC on separate drug charges

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City police separate drug busts this week. Police said David Obermeyer, 69, was arrested following a Tuesday search of his home in the 3000 block of Pepperwood Drive. Officers reportedly seized 7 ounces of methamphetamine from the residence. The other arrest occurred after officers spotted a subject in the 2900 block of Kiowa Avenue who was known to be named in warrants issued for his arrest. Police said the confiscated 3 ounces of meth from 53-year-old Kurt McCoy. Dave Hawkins

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Prop 207 passage is Weisser legacy

Marijuana legalization advocate Mikel Weisser died about six months before Arizona voters made his dream come true. His wife said the late Golden Valley resident and head of Arizona’s National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) since 2015 is beaming down from heaven, gleeful that marijuana will be legal in Arizona by virtue of passage of Prop. 207. “Mikel’s truest wish was for marijuana to be legalized so that people didn’t have to go to jail,” Beth Weisser said, choking back tears. “That’s exactly what Mikel was working for. He was working for people to feel normal about…

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Wilson promoted to sergeant

Mohave County Sheriff’s Office recently celebrated the promotion of John Wilson to the rank of Sergeant. He has demonstrated that he has the knowledge, experience, and tenure to act as a supervisor and lead others. John Wilson is recognized as a valuable member of the agency. Wilson started his career with the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office in August 2001. Wilson is a Boating Safety Officer, high risk stop instructor, driving instructor, and is currently a K9 handler in the Mohave Valley/ Fort Mohave.

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