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Two charged in year-old homicide case

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Two Kingman men have been arrested for a near year-old homicide. Benjamin Clark Dann, 24, and Alfred Martin Talavera, 33, are charged with second degree murder. The Mohave County Sheriff’s office said Dann and Talavera had been considered suspects in an ongoing investigation of the death of Kirklin Marcus Roach, 37. The body of the Kingman man who died of blunt force trauma was found in a desert area behind the Kingman Airport on January 14, 2019. Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said Dann was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 7 for alleged probation violations while Talavera was contacted at…

Opinion

Mending his ways

Pam Wanner6 years ago1 mins

Dear Editor, Hello, my name is Everett H. Ford. I found God recently and wanted to try to fix what I did to a neighbor by trying to ruin his life. I told the lie in the neighborhood and had my kid tell other kids in the neighborhood to tell them the lie,all because I don’t like him. Yet I don’t really even know him, but what I did was wrong, and I am now trying to fix the grief I caused him. May God bless him and his family, and I hope he will forgive me for all the…

Angius takes gun rights fight to Prescott

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – A Second Amendment Sanctuary declaration in support of constitutionally protected gun rights by Mohave County last November is sending ripples across the state. Approval of a resolution by the Mohave County Board of Supervisors is prompting consideration in other jurisdictions after drawing considerable press attention and publicity. District 2 Supervisor Hildy Angius visited Prescott last Thursday, January 2 where the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors was to consider a proclamation that was not as bold as Mohave County’s resolution. Angius said she was amazed by the size of the crowd that showed up early for the meeting….

Coffin promoted to sergeant

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has announced the promotion of Dave Coffin to the rank of sergeant. Coffin is recognized as a valuable member of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. He came to MCSO in June, 2018 with 22 years of prior law enforcement experience. After exceeding his duties as a deputy, Coffin was selected for a transfer to the Detective Division in February, 2019. He has demonstrated that his knowledge and experience will help him excel as a supervisor.

Community News

Local group raising funds to reduce cat population

Pam Wanner6 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – We Care For Animals, a local trap, neuter, return organization, is raising funds for needed medical equipment to provide ongoing spay and neuter services for community cats. The organization has been working with Midwestern University Veterinarian College to provide free spay and neutering services to colony caregivers via a mobile clinic but unfortunately, the University is not able to bring the mobile clinic to the area any longer due to mechanical issues with their vehicle. The veterinary students have agreed to continue providing the services locally, but the organization has to provide the equipment and supplies. We…

Court News

Shoup charged with sex offenses

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Allegations that an underage girl was the victim of repeated sex offenses led to the January 3 arrest of a Kingman man. Jody Shoup, 50, was booked into the Mohave County Adult Detention Center on sexual assault and child molestation charges. Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said the Department of Child Services (DCS) requested assistance with a sexual abuse case. “DCS claimed they received an alleged report of sexual assault by Shoup on a female juvenile that indicated the abuse had been ongoing for the last four years,” Mortensen said in a news release. The age of the…

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Two charged in year-old homicide case

Mending his ways

Angius takes gun rights fight to Prescott

Coffin promoted to sergeant

Local group raising funds to reduce cat population

Shoup charged with sex offenses

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