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Man shot to death in Topock

TOPOCK – One man is dead and a woman, Jennifer Dawn Priole, 48, of Topock, has been jailed and charged with second degree murder. According to a Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) spokesperson, deputies responded to a residence in the 13000 block of Cove Parkway Sunday evening, May 10 for a domestic violence call from Priole, advising that she had shot the deceased man. Upon arrival deputies found the man deceased in the driveway with multiple gunshot wounds. “Priole alleged she and the victim had been arguing and a physical altercation took place, but no marks or injuries were found…

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BHC testing reveals only two positive COVID-19 cases

BULLHEAD CITY – Only two COVID-19 coronavirus infections were initially detected when 500 people were tested in Bullhead City Saturday, May 9. Mohave County Department of Public Health Director Denise Burley told the Board of Supervisors early Monday afternoon that the numbers were incomplete. The private contractor that conducted the testing at the Anderson Automotive Field House had not yet indicated the total number of negative and pending test results. Similarly, only two people among more than 200 tested in Kingman on May 2 were initially positive and no further infections were detected as the rest of the test numbers…

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Gildemeister graduates from Salt Lake Community College

Gail Gildemeister, of Lake Havasu City, graduated with a Certificate of Achievement in Professional Truck Driving. Salt Lake Community College congratulates more than 3,500 students received degrees on May 8, 2020, as well as the nearly 800 students who graduated with honors. Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college, educating the state’s most diverse student body in 8 areas of study at 12 locations and online. In 2018, the institution celebrated 70 years of providing students with education and training in fields that contribute to Utah’s vibrant economy and high quality of life.

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Twelve – including three-year old – rescued on Lake Mead over busy weekend

As National Police Week kicked off May 10, officers at Lake Mead National Recreation Area responded to more than 80 incidents, including two capsized vessels. National Park Service park rangers patrol the land and waters of Lake Mead National Recreation Area alongside wardens with the Nevada Department of Wildlife and Arizona Game and Fish Department to protect and serve the 15 million visitors who are in the park boundaries each year. “Public service is the backbone of America. The work of these brave men and women is critical to protecting this park and protecting our visitors,” said Superintendent Margaret L….

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CRUHSD moving closer to finalizing graduation for high school Class of 2020

BULLHEAD CITY – Graduating seniors in the Colorado River Union High School District may know in the coming weeks what commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2020 will look like.  Conversations with stakeholders have been ongoing since March.  “Shortly after the State of Arizona ordered schools closed, and then extended the closure for the rest of the school year, District officials quietly began working with student government leaders about alternative plans,” said CRUHSD Superintendent Todd Flora.  “We’ve already had several meetings, exploring a variety of options and scenarios.  Of course, everything is dependent upon when large group assembly restrictions are…

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Orozco arrested in connection with Bullhead City shooting incident

BULLHEAD CITY – Two men, brothers age 39 and 45, drove to the Bullhead City Fire Station on Hancock Road with gunshot wounds Sunday evening, May 3. According to a Bullhead City Police Department spokesperson, they men reported they were involved in a shooting in the 1900 block of Colorado Blvd. Both men were treated and transported to a Las Vegas hospital. Upon investigation, shell casing were located at the residence, and multiple bullet holes were observed at the house. Jesse Enrique Orozco, 30, was arrested in connection with Sunday night’s shooting. With assistance from the Los Angeles Police Department, Orozco…

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