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Former deputy makes court appearance five years late

KINGMAN – A former Lake Havasu City police detective accused of stealing undercover investigation funds from the Department and committing evidence room crimes more than a decade ago made a Mohave County Superior Court appearance in Kingman Wednesday, nearly five years after a warrant was issued for his arrest for failing to make appearances in his criminal case from some 3,000 miles away.  An internal investigation that began in the spring of 2013 led to John Johnson’s resignation in 2016, his relocation to Massachusetts, and a 48-count felony indictment for forgery, fraud and theft charges. Judge Lee Jantzen noted the…

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Former deputy makes court appearance five years late

KINGMAN – A former Lake Havasu City police detective accused of stealing undercover investigation funds from the Department and committing evidence room crimes more than a decade ago made a Mohave County Superior Court appearance in Kingman Wednesday, nearly five years after a warrant was issued for his arrest for failing to make appearances in his criminal case from some 3,000 miles away.  An internal investigation that began in the spring of 2013 led to John Johnson’s resignation in 2016, his relocation to Massachusetts, and a 48-count felony indictment for forgery, fraud and theft charges. Judge Lee Jantzen noted the…

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Gloria M. Salazar Richhart

Gloria M. Salazar Richhart, age 84, passed peacefully at her home, with her beloved husband of 62 years, on January 21, 2024. She was born in Manassa, CO on April 22, 1939, and moved to Kingman, AZ with her family in 1968, making it their permanent home. She is preceded in death by her father, Joe B. Salazar, and mother Cora Salazar, along with several siblings. Gloria was a very involved member of the community. Activities and clubs that she was involved in were: Girl Scouts, Toast Mistress Club, Kingman Computer Club, Downwinders, and Square Dancing Club. She worked many…

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Fatal fire in Meadview

MEADVIEW – A fire fatality investigation is ongoing in Meadview. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office said the incident occurred Friday, Jan. 19 at a property in the 26000 block of N. Sandy Point Dr. Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said arriving deputies were advised a female subject was still inside the structure being used as a domicile that was destroyed by fire. She said a male subject indicated he had been cooking inside when he retrieved water outside before hearing an explosion and finding fire when he re-entered. “The male subject attempted to put the fire out using fire extinguishers, and…

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Fatal fire in Meadview

MEADVIEW – A fire fatality investigation is ongoing in Meadview. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office said the incident occurred Friday, Jan. 19 at a property in the 26000 block of N. Sandy Point Dr. Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said arriving deputies were advised a female subject was still inside the structure being used as a domicile that was destroyed by fire. She said a male subject indicated he had been cooking inside when he retrieved water outside before hearing an explosion and finding fire when he re-entered. “The male subject attempted to put the fire out using fire extinguishers, and…

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It’s time for the 38th Annual Winterfest

LAKE HAVASU CITY – More excitement to come as Lake Havasu’s Winterfest will be making a comeback this year. The host of the event is the Chamber of Commerce who commissions entrepreneurs through leadership. opportunity, education, and help businesses thrive in the current economy.    Winterfest is one of the most popular events of the year. This year’s 38th Annual Winterfest Street Festival will have more than 200 vendors, food, and sidewalk displays intended to attract people from all over.     The festival’s first day will be on Saturday, February 3 at 9 a.m. followed by a 10 a.m. opening ceremony. Live music will…

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