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Food stamp fraud nets 90 days in jail

KINGMAN – A Kingman woman who admits involvement in the theft of almost $90,000 in benefits from the state of Arizona has until September 18 to report to the Mohave County Adult Detention Center. Judge Doug Camacho has ordered that Kimberly Clark, 42, must serve a 90-day jail sentence and three year’s probation. Clark told Camacho she engaged in the fraudulent activity over six years to help support her struggling family, not in pursuit of lavish expenditures. “I didn’t mean to do anything wrong. I’ve never been in trouble, ever,” Clark said. “I’m very sorry your Honor.” Clark pleaded guilty…

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Drug transport nets 5 years in prison

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A Lake Havasu City man resolved his criminal case in expedited fashion Wednesday, August 19. David Davenport, 41, was sent to prison for five years after entering a plea agreement. The sentence was mandated in the plea deal convicting Davenport of transportation of narcotic drugs for sale. Prosecutor Jacob Cote said authorities confiscated more than nine grams of heroin from Davenport following a February 1 traffic stop on Bahama Drive. -Dave Hawkins

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Investigation underway following fatal officer-involved shooting

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Bullhead City police department is conducting an independent investigation of a fatal officer-involved-shooting in Lake Havasu City. The practice is customary, as is the paid administrative leave of the two officers involved while the deadly gunfire exchange is under review. The drama began unfolding about noon Wednesday when a Mohave County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to serve an order of protection on 39-year-old Ronald Chipman at his home in the 3300 block of Pocahontas Drive. “Chipman reportedly pointed a weapon at the deputy and additional law enforcement were called for assistance,” said Bullhead City police spokeswoman Emily…

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Investigation underway following fatal officer-involved shooting

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Bullhead City police department is conducting an independent investigation of a fatal officer-involved-shooting in Lake Havasu City. The practice is customary, as is the paid administrative leave of the two officers involved while the deadly gunfire exchange is under review. The drama began unfolding about noon Wednesday when a Mohave County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to serve an order of protection on 39-year-old Ronald Chipman at his home in the 3300 block of Pocahontas Drive. “Chipman reportedly pointed a weapon at the deputy and additional law enforcement were called for assistance,” said Bullhead City police spokeswoman Emily…

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BHC Police Chief retirement will be a drive-thru celebration

BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City is honoring Chief of Police Brian Williamson for his dedicated service by holding a farewell retirement drive-thru celebration. The public is invited to join the farewell retirement drive-thru celebration on Wednesday, August 26at 10 a.m. Vehicles may begin lining up at 9:30 a.m. on Hoppa’s Drive/Gary Keith Park (between Mohave High School and Public Works). The police department’s traffic personnel will lead the vehicle procession through the drive-thru route, which will head south on Alona’s Way to the parking lot of the Bullhead City Justice Complex, 1255 Marina Blvd. The Chief will…

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Alleged drug dealers enter plea deals

MOHAVE COUNTY – Defendants from Bullhead City and Golden Valley will be going to prison under terms of recently entered plea agreements that resolve their separate drug cases. A 5.5-year prison term is mandated in the plea deal for Brock Barnett, 30. The Bullhead City man pleaded guilty on August 11 to possession of narcotic drugs for sale. Deputy Mohave County attorney Morgan Carstensen said Barnett was on probation for two 2019 theft cases when a June search of his home at 1730 Coronado Drive turned up four grams of heroin, $920 cash and drug paraphernalia. Carstensen said Barnett admitted…

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