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Havasu Silent Witness seeks additional board members

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Havasu Silent Witness is seeking local residents to serve as volunteer members on the Board of Directors. Formed in 2000, Havasu Silent Witness endeavors to make a positive impact on crime in Lake Havasu City. Havasu Silent Witness is dedicated to creating a safer community by working in partnership with citizens, media, and the Lake Havasu City Police Department. While Havasu Silent Witness works closely with the Lake Havasu City Police Department, it is a separate, community-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All rewards paid out are funded through private donations from the community and community-based fundraisers. Members…

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Gun wielder pleads ‘not guilty’ at arraignment

KINGMAN – A Kingman man who was wounded during an armed confrontation with local police was arraigned in Mohave County Superior Court on Thursday, Feb. 22. Andrew Romero, 39, pleaded not guilty to two counts of aggravated assault. Judge Derek Carlisle informed the defendant he could face up to 42 years in prison if convicted of both offenses. Judge Carlisle also scheduled a March 21 pre-trial conference for Romero, who is incarcerated in the Adult Detention Center. Romero was returned to Kingman on Feb. 7, following extradition from Nevada after he was discharged from the Las Vegas hospital where he…

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Gun wielder pleads ‘not guilty’ at arraignment

KINGMAN – A Kingman man who was wounded during an armed confrontation with local police was arraigned in Mohave County Superior Court on Thursday, Feb. 22. Andrew Romero, 39, pleaded not guilty to two counts of aggravated assault. Judge Derek Carlisle informed the defendant he could face up to 42 years in prison if convicted of both offenses. Judge Carlisle also scheduled a March 21 pre-trial conference for Romero, who is incarcerated in the Adult Detention Center. Romero was returned to Kingman on Feb. 7, following extradition from Nevada after he was discharged from the Las Vegas hospital where he…

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BLM moves to cashless system at Virgin River Campground 

The Virgin River Campground in the BLM Arizona Strip Field Office area has gone 100% cashless for all campsites at this popular recreation area. “For visitor convenience and to eliminate security issues related to handling and counting cash, we are going to a 100% cashless system through Recreation.gov at the Virgin River Campground,” said Randy Beckstrand, Arizona Strip Assistant Field Manager. There are 18 multi-day camp sites on the upper loop that can be reserved in advance with online payment at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10086109. Visitors may camp up to 14 days at these sites. The upper loop also contains an additional 54 campsites that are available…

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