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Man shot to death in Topock

TOPOCK – One man is dead and a woman, Jennifer Dawn Priole, 48, of Topock, has been jailed and charged with second degree murder. According to a Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) spokesperson, deputies responded to a residence in the 13000 block of Cove Parkway Sunday evening, May 10 for a domestic violence call from Priole, advising that she had shot the deceased man. Upon arrival deputies found the man deceased in the driveway with multiple gunshot wounds. “Priole alleged she and the victim had been arguing and a physical altercation took place, but no marks or injuries were found…

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Shots fired after alleged thief rams police cars with Humvee

 KINGMAN – The theft of a Mohave County Sheriff’s office Humvee led to wild chase and an officer-involved shooting in Kingman late Sunday. No injuries are reported and the Bullhead City police department is conducting an independent investigation, which is customary in officer-involved shootings.   Bullhead city police spokesman Emily Fromelt said investigation determined that Michael Joseph Lapeer, 26, Kingman stole the heavy duty vehicle from a secured, fenced yard in the 3600 block of Andy Devine Avenue.    “While trespassing on the property he (Lapeer) was able to get the inactive Humvee to start,” Fromelt said. “He rammed the stolen…

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Orozco arrested in connection with Bullhead City shooting incident

BULLHEAD CITY – Two men, brothers age 39 and 45, drove to the Bullhead City Fire Station on Hancock Road with gunshot wounds Sunday evening, May 3. According to a Bullhead City Police Department spokesperson, they men reported they were involved in a shooting in the 1900 block of Colorado Blvd. Both men were treated and transported to a Las Vegas hospital. Upon investigation, shell casing were located at the residence, and multiple bullet holes were observed at the house. Jesse Enrique Orozco, 30, was arrested in connection with Sunday night’s shooting. With assistance from the Los Angeles Police Department, Orozco…

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Orozco arrested in connection with Bullhead City shooting incident

BULLHEAD CITY – Two men, brothers age 39 and 45, drove to the Bullhead City Fire Station on Hancock Road with gunshot wounds Sunday evening, May 3. According to a Bullhead City Police Department spokesperson, they men reported they were involved in a shooting in the 1900 block of Colorado Blvd. Both men were treated and transported to a Las Vegas hospital. Upon investigation, shell casing were located at the residence, and multiple bullet holes were observed at the house. Jesse Enrique Orozco, 30, was arrested in connection with Sunday night’s shooting. With assistance from the Los Angeles Police Department, Orozco…

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Officer-involved shooting under investigation

KINGMAN – Nobody was injured in an officer-involved shooting incident in Kingman late Sunday, May 10. Kingman Police Chief Rusty Cooper said the gunfire occurred about 11:30 p.m. in the vicinity of the Jack In The Box restaurant off Andy Devine Avenue. Cooper said one male suspect was taken into custody. No further details were provided.The Bullhead City police department is conducting an independent review, which is customary in officer-involved shootings.Bullhead City police department spokeswoman Emily Fromelt confirmed the involvement of her agency and said a press release will issue later today.

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Officer-involved shooting under investigation

KINGMAN – Nobody was injured in an officer-involved shooting incident in Kingman late Sunday, May 10. Kingman Police Chief Rusty Cooper said the gunfire occurred about 11:30 p.m. in the vicinity of the Jack In The Box restaurant off Andy Devine Avenue. Cooper said one male suspect was taken into custody. No further details were provided.The Bullhead City police department is conducting an independent review, which is customary in officer-involved shootings.Bullhead City police department spokeswoman Emily Fromelt confirmed the involvement of her agency and said a press release will issue later today.

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