Category: Court News

A Kingman man was arrested Monday for alleged sex offenses involving a 16-year-old girl in Arkansas. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office said David Joseph Cruz, 40, had a long distance, year-long communication involvement with the girl he met through social media. “During their relationship, Cruz requested and received nude photos and videos of the victim,” said sheriff’s office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen. “Cruz communicated with the victim through video chat, phone calls and text messages.” Cruz reportedly admitted his involvement when interviewed by detectives. Electronic devices seized at Cruz’ residence will undergo forensic analysis in an effort to gather further evidence….

His sisters spoke when a Bullhead City man was sentenced to prison for killing his mother. Bette Jean Vaughn, 74, died when stabbed at her breakfast table by Travers Proulx, 45, in Aug., 2019. “I love him and I hate him at the same time,” one sister told Mohave County Judge Doug Camacho during the Oct. 29 sentencing hearing. “I won’t excuse him, but I’ll be here for him.” Another sister asked the judge to impose the maximum punishment for her brother. “This is somebody who should never leave the world of prison,” she said. “I pray for your soul…

His sisters spoke when a Bullhead City man was sentenced to prison for killing his mother. Bette Jean Vaughn, 74, died when stabbed at her breakfast table by Travers Proulx, 45, in Aug., 2019. “I love him and I hate him at the same time,” one sister told Mohave County Judge Doug Camacho during the Oct. 29 sentencing hearing. “I won’t excuse him, but I’ll be here for him.” Another sister asked the judge to impose the maximum punishment for her brother. “This is somebody who should never leave the world of prison,” she said. “I pray for your soul…

BULLHEAD CITY – A school employee in Bullhead City faces prosecution for alleged sexual relations with a former student. 42-year-old Joey Leslie was arrested Thursday at the Mohave Accelerated Learning center where was employed as an Instruction Aide and basketball coach. Police spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said an investigation began when a 21-year old woman reported having a sexual relationship with Leslie when she was 15. Detectives learned that the sexual offenses occurred with the victim for approximately three years,” Fromelt said. Fromelt said investigators are not aware of other alleged victims. Leslie was charged with sexual conduct with a minor….