Category: Court News

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Honorable Charles W. Gurtler is retiring and resigning his position as Presiding Judge of Mohave County Superior Court. Gurtler, a resident of Fort Mohave who presides in Bullhead City, informed Arizona Governor Doug Ducey of his decision to step down on June 30 in an April 14 correspondence. “Entering my 27th year on the bench, I find that it is time to pursue other interests,” Gurtler’s resignation letter said. “I thank the citizens of Mohave County for allowing me to faithfully serve them these many years.” Gurtler handled mostly juvenile matters while serving as Judge Pro…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Police Department was awarded a $68,450 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The funds will be used to purchase a new police vehicle equipped with a directional radar system. The vehicle, a Ford Explorer, will be dedicated to the Lake Havasu City Police Department Traffic Unit and will be assigned to officers who are specifically trained in detecting impaired drivers for the purpose of conducting increased traffic enforcement operations. The grant from GOHS, which is being funded through Proposition 207, will cover the cost of the vehicle as well…

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City council has adopted an ordinance that takes aim at pigeon pooping problems throughout the community. It is illegal to feed pigeons and violators can be subjected to citation and fines. “This has been something that the city is contacted about quite frequently in the past 12 to 18 months,” said city manager Toby Cotter. “Homeowners have just had it with the numbers of pigeons in neighborhoods.” Cotter said the bird droppings are a nuisance and cause damage to parks, homes, commercial buildings and vehicles. He said purposeful feeding of the birds perpetuates the problem.Dave…