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Stabbing suspect apprehended

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Officers used non-lethal means to arrest a combative attempted homicide suspect in Lake Havasu City. An anonymous tip Friday afternoon put authorities on the trail of Gary Edwin Pappilli, 63. Mohave County sheriff’s office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said deputies, detectives and police located Pappilli’s vehicle before trying to make contact with occupants of a home in the 3500 block of Grelle Street. “Pappilli began yelling at the officers from inside the home, threatening that he had bombs and would blow the houe up,” Mortensen said. “Deputies began making announcements over their onboard PA systems for Pappilli…

Business News

Expansion at Kingman Industrial Park

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – Shelves West, LLC. an American plastics company has leased 100,000 sq. ft. of space in the Kingman Logistics Center at the Kingman Airport and Industrial Park. “We have been investing in new equipment and expanding our plastic injection molding production, which created a need for additional space for inventory and distribution,” according to Robert Bridewell, Plant Manager. “The leased area is convenient to our facility and provides an immediate solution for our growth along with meeting our projected needs for the future.” With this expansion, Shelves West, LLC anticipates investing an additional $10.5 million and hiring an additional 20…

Fire closes local eatery

Matthew Wanner6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – No one was hurt when a popular downtown Kingman eatery was evacuated Sunday, August 30, when smoke filled its kitchen area. Kingman Fire Department personnel responded to Calico’s on Beale St. at 3:23 p.m. Assistant Fire Chief crews detected an electrical fire had spread through the attic area of the restaurant. He said little if any flame was evident though the electrical incident caused significant smoke damage between the ceiling and rooftop. Eaton said new trusses and other extensive repairs will be required before Calico’s can reopen. Dave Hawkins

Labor Day Traffic and DUI Enforcement

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Police Department is conducting enhanced traffic and DUI enforcement during the Labor Day Holiday weekend, Friday September 4, through Monday September 7. The Lake Havasu City Police Department reminds everyone participating in Labor Day Holiday festivities to enjoy the weekend responsibly. Participants are encouraged to arrange for a designated driver or utilize one of the many ride sharing options available throughout the city. The Lake Havasu City Police Department’s mission is to ensure a safe and secure community. With an increased number of visitors expected in the community, we ask that you…

Opinion

LMRFD board needs more businesspersons

Matthew Wanner6 years ago3 mins

Dear Editor, Susan DeLara of Dolan Springs was voted onto the Lake Mohave Ranchos Fire Department (LMRFD) Board, by the four existing members, at Friday’s meeting. She fills the position vacated by Larry Tennant’s resignation in June. She will complete Larry’s term through 2022. Susan aced the most grueling and lengthy interview by Chair Debora Cass of a prospective Board member that I have seen in my nearly 15 years of involvement with the LMRFD. Susan described plenty of experience serving on Boards. More impressively, though, her answers to Cass’s questions revealed her to be a reasonable, independent thinker, who…

Public safety members see retirement

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Bullhead City last week celebrated the career of newly-retired police chief Brian Williamson. Manager Toby Cotter told Bullhead City council members that the police department is in good hands with longtime Capt. Dennis DeSantis now serving as Acting Chief while the city searches for its next top cop. “He’s going to help me as we transition through this process to name our new permanent Chief,” Cotter said. “In the meantime, his (DeSantis’) retirement date is slated for June the 4th, so we’ve got a little bit of time to work through the process.” Two Kingman residents ended…

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Stabbing suspect apprehended

Expansion at Kingman Industrial Park

Fire closes local eatery

Labor Day Traffic and DUI Enforcement

LMRFD board needs more businesspersons

Public safety members see retirement

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