Category: Court News

KINGMAN – Some 11.25 years in prison has been ordered for a Kingman man who denies engaging in sexual activity with an eight-year-old girl. Monte Anderson, 53, was sentenced Tuesday, Jan. 2 by Judge Billy Sipe. The punishment was stipulated in a plea agreement that was crafted and entered on Dec. 5, the day that Anderson’s trial was to begin at the Law and Justice Center. Anderson pleaded guilty to three counts of indecent exposure involving the victim but a sexual conduct with a minor charge was dismissed. Public Defender Paul Amann said Anderson was always adamant that he never…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City police report six arrests and significant drug seizures during separate traffic stops after Christmas. Sergeant Michael Terrinoni said officers confiscated approximately 2,100 fentanyl pills, 13 grams of fentanyl powder, 60 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a pistol on Dec. 28. Lake Havasu residents arrested and jailed for various drug offenses following the 1:20 p.m. stop in the area of Oro Grande Blvd and Maricopa Ave. include Paul Olson, 34, Courtney Menzies, 37 and Christopher Baker, 33. Terrinoni said a 3:03 a.m. New Year’s day stop in the area of Highway 95 and…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City police report six arrests and significant drug seizures during separate traffic stops after Christmas. Sergeant Michael Terrinoni said officers confiscated approximately 2,100 fentanyl pills, 13 grams of fentanyl powder, 60 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a pistol on Dec. 28. Lake Havasu residents arrested and jailed for various drug offenses following the 1:20 p.m. stop in the area of Oro Grande Blvd and Maricopa Ave. include Paul Olson, 34, Courtney Menzies, 37 and Christopher Baker, 33. Terrinoni said a 3:03 a.m. New Year’s day stop in the area of Highway 95 and…

KINGMAN – A command staff member of the Kingman Police Department (KPD) is fighting for his job. City officials confirm that Police Lt. Danny Reed was notified that his employment was terminated on Dec. 20. City representatives indicated they were unable to provide information sought through a Public Records request given confidentiality that applies to personnel matters. Reed also declines comment at this time, but there is indication that some details may surface in the future. Reed is reportedly using a police association lawyer to pursue an appeal of his termination. Reed began his KPD career in Dec., 2005.