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A new season

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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Second positive COVID-19 reported at county jail

KINGMAN – An inmate of the Mohave County Adult Detention Facility tested positive last Thursday for COVID-19. The inmate, currently housed in medical isolation at the jail, will continue to be monitored and provided treatment as may be necessary. The male inmate, in the 20 to 29 age group, came into jail custody in late June and is a resident of the Kingman service area. “Once again, our regular intake quarantine process has proven to be a successful protocol in preventing the introduction of the coronavirus to our existing inmate population,” said Captain Don Bischoff. “I appreciate the efforts of…

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Child pornographer gets 10 years

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A ten-year prison term was ordered Monday for a Lake Havasu City man who admits downloading child pornography that he viewed for sexual stimulation. Larry Henderson, 28, must also register as a sex offender while serving lifetime probation following his release from the Arizona Department of Corrections. An investigation began last fall when the Arizona Internet Crimes Against Children task force informed Lake Havasu police that someone uploaded at least 23 images of child pornography from Henderson’s home in the 3000 block of whirlwind Lane. Detectives seized multiple mobile phones, laptop computers and tablets during a…

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Child pornographer gets 10 years

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A ten-year prison term was ordered Monday for a Lake Havasu City man who admits downloading child pornography that he viewed for sexual stimulation. Larry Henderson, 28, must also register as a sex offender while serving lifetime probation following his release from the Arizona Department of Corrections. An investigation began last fall when the Arizona Internet Crimes Against Children task force informed Lake Havasu police that someone uploaded at least 23 images of child pornography from Henderson’s home in the 3000 block of whirlwind Lane. Detectives seized multiple mobile phones, laptop computers and tablets during a…

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BHC Police Chief announces retirement

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City Chief of Police Brian Williamson has announced his retirement. Chief Williamson’s last day serving Bullhead City will be September 1. Chief Williamson recently notified City Manager Toby Cotter of his pending retirement, but he has been planning his retirement for many months. Chief Williamson had already entered the DROP Program (Deferred Retirement Option Plan) as part of the state’s public safety retirement system.  “Chief Williamson has been a great Chief of Police for Bullhead City,” Cotter said. “He has been a rock for the department and the City. His commitment to the community, city government…

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Scam Alert

LAKE HAVASU CITY -The Lake Havasu City Police Department wants to warn the community about fraudulent scams that are occurring in Lake Havasu City utilizing a mobile application form of payment.  One of the current scams involve the victim being asked to send money to an unknown subject through the mobile payment application Zelle to take part in an investment opportunity. Once the Zelle transaction is complete, the victim receives a fraudulent check in the mail from the unknown subject, and in return, is asked to continue sending money through Zelle for additional investment profits. A second scam involving the…

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