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Missing person recovered near Yavapai Point

Ron Martin5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

GRAND CANYON – On Monday, August 23, National Park Service personnel located a body below Yavapai Point following a multi-day search and rescue operation. Park rangers recovered the body which was located approximately 430 ft. below the rim. The body was transported to the rim and transferred to the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office. Based on evidence found with the body, the individual is believed to be missing person Gabor Berczi-Tomcsanyi. Berczi-Tomcsanyi, 45, was believed to have entered Grand Canyon on or around July 19, 2021 and abandoned his personal vehicle at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center. An investigation into the incident…

McCoy and Spurlock appointed to Mohave County

Pam Wanner5 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey on Friday appointed Megan A. McCoy to the Mohave County Superior Court judicial position vacated when the Honorable Charles Gurtler retired on June 30. McCoy, Kingman, was one of four finalists who interviewed for the bench appointment. McCoy served as a Deputy Mohave County Attorney prosecuting cases from 2006 to 2019, when she was appointed as Mohave County Court Commissioner. Presiding Judge Steve Moss applauded her selection for promotion by Governor Ducey. “Excellent choice,” Moss said. “She’s very competent, she is very knowledgeable, she’s experienced,” Moss said. “She’s level-headed and even-keeled. She’ll be an excellent judge…

McCoy and Spurlock appointed to Mohave County

Ron Martin5 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey on Friday appointed Megan A. McCoy to the Mohave County Superior Court judicial position vacated when the Honorable Charles Gurtler retired on June 30. McCoy, Kingman, was one of four finalists who interviewed for the bench appointment. McCoy served as a Deputy Mohave County Attorney prosecuting cases from 2006 to 2019, when she was appointed as Mohave County Court Commissioner. Presiding Judge Steve Moss applauded her selection for promotion by Governor Ducey. “Excellent choice,” Moss said. “She’s very competent, she is very knowledgeable, she’s experienced,” Moss said. “She’s level-headed and even-keeled. She’ll be an excellent judge…

COVID claims police lieutenant

Ron Martin5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – A veteran member of the Bullhead City Police Department has lost a prolonged battle with COVID-19 and complications from the coronavirus. The agency expressed deep sadness in a Facebook post noting Friday night’s passing of Lieutenant Nick Sessions. Sessions joined the Department in January 1999. “You could always count on Lt. Sessions for a laugh and a story, often both at once. He epitomized pride, dedication, honor and commitment. He put his all into helping others – fellow officers and community members alike – and doing it with a smile and wry humor,” the post read. “Everywhere he worked, Lt….

Man dies in Laughlin casino

Ron Martin5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

LAUGHLIN, Nev. – A man was killed during an early Friday fight inside a Laughlin casino. Laughlin Metro police responded at 1:20 a.m. to the incident at the Aquarius Resort. A press release indicates arriving officers found an unresponsive male on the floor of the casino. The man was pronounced dead following transport to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center in Bullhead City. Investigators determined the violence erupted after separate groups were involved in an argument. “The argument escalated to a physical fight between the victim and two adult males from the other group,” the news release said. “During the fight,…

Man dies in Laughlin casino

Pam Wanner5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

LAUGHLIN, Nev. – A man was killed during an early Friday fight inside a Laughlin casino. Laughlin Metro police responded at 1:20 a.m. to the incident at the Aquarius Resort. A press release indicates arriving officers found an unresponsive male on the floor of the casino. The man was pronounced dead following transport to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center in Bullhead City. Investigators determined the violence erupted after separate groups were involved in an argument. “The argument escalated to a physical fight between the victim and two adult males from the other group,” the news release said. “During the fight,…

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Missing person recovered near Yavapai Point

McCoy and Spurlock appointed to Mohave County

McCoy and Spurlock appointed to Mohave County

COVID claims police lieutenant

Man dies in Laughlin casino

Man dies in Laughlin casino

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