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Police searching for bank robber

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

Police have distributed surveillance system images of a suspect who robbed a Bullhead City bank Friday. They show a white male entering the Mission Bank branch at 1455 Palma Way at about 9:30 a.m. Police say the man who wore a beanie, mask, dark shirt and jeans told a bank teller he had a gun. The bandit fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash, leaving the scene in a silver passenger vehicle. No one was hurt in the robbery. Anyone with information is asked to call the Bullhead City police department (928-763-1999).

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AZGFD warns of possible rabies exposure as temperatures warm

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Spring has sprung, temperatures are trending upward and people and pets are on the move outdoors — that means potential exposure to rabies will be on the increase. The Arizona Game and Fish Department reminds the public to protect themselves and their pets by keeping a safe distance from wildlife, especially animals that may be behaving abnormally, such as those that appear overly aggressive and/or lacking a fear of humans. “The weather is warming up nicely and people are outside,” said Anne Justice-Allen, AZGFD wildlife veterinarian. “At this time of year, we often see an uptick in the number of…

Mom gets ten years for failing to protect child

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

A judge in Kingman ordered a ten-year prison term last Friday for a Bullhead City woman who failed to protect her young daughter from the man who molested her. Judge Billy Sipe’s sentence for Michelle Torrez, 36, was the maximum possible under terms of a plea agreement convicting her of a reduced charge of attempted child abuse. Torrez was in a relationship with Ciprano Fass, the 33-year-old Bullhead City man who pled guilty to sexual conduct with a minor and to a reduced charge of attempted molestation of her eight-year-old daughter. Authorities alleged the inappropriate touching activity occurred in 2017…

Join the Lake Havasu City Police Department

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

The Lake Havasu City Police Department is accepting applications for police officer trainee through May 2, 2019. Interested candidates can visit the Police Department website at www.lhcpd.com and click on the “Join Our Team” link for more information. Lateral police officer applications are accepted on a continuous basis. Candidates can submit an online application by visiting the City’s Career Opportunity page at www.lhcaz.gov. Detailed instructions on application requirements are outlined in the Police Officer/Trainee job bulletin. Qualified applicants are invited to participate in testing on May 9th and 10th. For application or testing questions, please contact the City’s Human Resources Division at…

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Lane restrictions on US 93 near State Route 97 set to continue through June

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan ahead and allow for extra travel time because of long-term lane restrictions on US 93 near State Route 97 in Yavapai County. Motorist should slow down and use caution around construction crews and equipment while these restrictions are in place through June: Southbound US 93 will be narrowed to one lane only (right lane closed) between milepost 158 and milepost 160. Speed limit reduced to 55 mph through the work zone. A 12-foot vehicle-width restriction will be in place. These restrictions are necessary while crews reconstruct the right lane of US…

Kevin Lawson appointed to Southwest Behavioral & Health Services board of directors

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

Kevin Lawson appointed to Southwest Behavioral & Health Services board of directors Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SB&H), an innovative leader in behavioral health, announced today that it has appointed Kevin Lawson to its board of directors. Lawson has more than 24 years of firefighter paramedic experience currently working for the City of Scottsdale’s Station 609 at the Scottsdale airport. He is a member of the Scottsdale Fire Department Honor Guard as well as a CPR, PHTLS, and community college instructor. Lawson is heavily involved in the community, serving as a previous board member for La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church…

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Police searching for bank robber

AZGFD warns of possible rabies exposure as temperatures warm

Mom gets ten years for failing to protect child

Join the Lake Havasu City Police Department

Lane restrictions on US 93 near State Route 97 set to continue through June

Kevin Lawson appointed to Southwest Behavioral & Health Services board of directors

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