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Shooting death in BHC under investigation

BULLHEAD CITY – A shooting death is under investigation in Bullhead City. The incident was reported at 5:00 p.m. in the 600 block of Mead Lane. Police department spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said an argument between two men escalated into a shooting. The name of the 45-year old man who was killed is withheld, as well as the name of the suspected shooter. Fromelt said additional details will be provided Wednesday. The investigation continues. Dave Hawkins

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Credit card skimmers found at local gas stations

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Police Department wants to make the community aware of credit card skimmers that have recently been found at two local gas stations, one in the 2800 block of Chemehuevi Blvd and the other in the 1000 block of Acoma Blvd. S. An employee at each station located the skimmers during a security check of the pumps.   At this time, no victims have come forward to report their credit card information being compromised. Surveillance cameras captured two of the most recent incidents. Those photos can viewed on the LHCPD App as well. Two…

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Bullhead man attacked with a hammer

BULLHEAD CITY – A Bullhead City man was injured when struck by a hammer during an early Monday assault. Police spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said the 53-year-old victim is being treated for his injuries at a hospital in Las Vegas. Fromelt said the 2:00 a.m. assault occurred at a home in the 200 block of Balboa Drive. She said it was reported that the victim was in an altercation with his roommate, 36-year-old Daniel Dean Bowersox. Fromelt said Bowersox is wanted for questioning. Anyone with information on Bowersox’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Bullhead City Police Department at (928) 763-1999…

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Six arrested in MAGNET raid

TOPOCK – On Thursday, July 9, six people were arrested during a search warrant was conducted by Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement (MAGNET) in the 5000 block of E. Mesa Dr. in Topock. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office had received several complaints from citizens that the property was being used as a “flop house” with possible drug activity. Seven total subjects were removed from the residence at the beginning of the search warrant for questioning. During the search, 0.31 grams of methamphetamine, 0.49 grams of marijuana, 4 glass pipes, a scale and, and other various items of drug paraphernalia were…

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No charges to be filed in boating fatality

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A boating fatality on Lake Havasu has been ruled an accident for which no criminal charges will be filed. The Mohave County attorney’s office has determined that prosecution is unwarranted in the August 21, 2019 death of Adam Gomez, 17, Redondo Beach. Gomez was one of four teenagers and one of their mothers, Raina Phillips, aboard a boat that was cruising Lake Havasu when the boys decided to jump into the water. Deputy county attorney Bob Moon said sheriff’s office reports indicate that three boys first made it safely into the water. Phillips was operating the…

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McDonald gets prison for boat sale fraud

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A former Lake Havasu City businessman is going to the Arizona Department of Corrections after a Mohave County judge rejected pleas for probation Thursday. Tim McDonald, 48, was given a 4.5-year prison sentence, the maximum punishment possible under terms of a plea agreement accepted by judge Billy Sipe. Deputy Mohave County attorney James Schoppmann told a trial jury that McDonald formerly operated the Offshore Custom Marine boat consignment business in Lake Havasu. Schoppmann said the enterprise would sell boats for people who agreed to pay 10% commission. Schoppmann told jurors that McDonald kept the proceeds, depriving…

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