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Dear Editor, Fall has arrived. This is not

International Peace Day observed around the world and

KINGMAN, Ariz. – International Peace Day (IPD) was

Topock School Board meeting calmer than usual Thursday

TOPOCK, Ariz. – For the very first time,

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Kingman police chase ends in RV park

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The Kingman Police Department (KPD)

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Colombian charged with 18 child-sex offenses

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A Kingman resident from Colombia

Work continues to restore water services at Grand

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. – Grand Canyon National Park

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Alleged dope dealer takes prison deal

BULLHEAD CITY – A mandatory prison plea agreement has been entered for an alleged Bullhead City drug dealer. Mohave County Superior Court Judge Derek Carlisle scheduled a Dec. 22 sentencing hearing, informing Thomas Kleve, 66, that he’ll decide whether to accept or reject the deal at that time. Deputy county attorney Leah Nelson said Kleve was arrested following execution of a search warrant on Nov. 27, 2019 at his residence at 1947 Cantleberry Lane. She told the Court that officers found 8 bags containing about 150 grams of methamphetamine. Nelson pleaded guilty to a possession of dangerous drugs count, reduced…

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Alleged dope dealer takes prison deal

BULLHEAD CITY – A mandatory prison plea agreement has been entered for an alleged Bullhead City drug dealer. Mohave County Superior Court Judge Derek Carlisle scheduled a Dec. 22 sentencing hearing, informing Thomas Kleve, 66, that he’ll decide whether to accept or reject the deal at that time. Deputy county attorney Leah Nelson said Kleve was arrested following execution of a search warrant on Nov. 27, 2019 at his residence at 1947 Cantleberry Lane. She told the Court that officers found 8 bags containing about 150 grams of methamphetamine. Nelson pleaded guilty to a possession of dangerous drugs count, reduced…

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Havasu man arrested with 36 grams of meth

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City police report the recent arrest of a man who allegedly possessed drugs when pulled over for a lane change violation in August. A police report indicated that officers located a zipper lock container near the dashboard of the vehicle operated by Jonathan Brown, 31. The report said that almost 36 grams of methamphetamine, a half gram of heroin, two narcotic pills and an assortment of drug paraphernalia was confiscated. Brown awaits arraignment on charges that include possession of dangerous drugs for sale, possession of narcotic drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. Dave Hawkins

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Havasu man arrested with 36 grams of meth

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City police report the recent arrest of a man who allegedly possessed drugs when pulled over for a lane change violation in August. A police report indicated that officers located a zipper lock container near the dashboard of the vehicle operated by Jonathan Brown, 31. The report said that almost 36 grams of methamphetamine, a half gram of heroin, two narcotic pills and an assortment of drug paraphernalia was confiscated. Brown awaits arraignment on charges that include possession of dangerous drugs for sale, possession of narcotic drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. Dave Hawkins

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Havasu man arrested with 36 grams of meth

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City police report the recent arrest of a man who allegedly possessed drugs when pulled over for a lane change violation in August. A police report indicated that officers located a zipper lock container near the dashboard of the vehicle operated by Jonathan Brown, 31. The report said that almost 36 grams of methamphetamine, a half gram of heroin, two narcotic pills and an assortment of drug paraphernalia was confiscated. Brown awaits arraignment on charges that include possession of dangerous drugs for sale, possession of narcotic drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. Dave Hawkins

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Senior charged with child pornography

LAKE HAVASU CITY – An elderly Lake Havasu City man faces possible life behind bars following the discovery of thousands of images of child pornography on his home computer. An investigation began in May when the Arizona Internet Crimes Against Children task force notified police that 35 files of child porn had been uploaded at a home in the 3200 block of Aztec Drive. A police report indicates that John Graves, 68, initially denied downloading the images when officers seized his computer and cell phone during an Aug. 5 search of his home. Graves subsequently said he accessed the images by…

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