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Officer-involved shooting under investigation

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

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

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

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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Umphress faces first-degree murder charge

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

MOHAVE VALLEY – A hatchet murder is under investigation in Mohave Valley. Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded at 9:11 p.m. Thursday, May 7 to a report of a hatchet assault at a residence in the 1200 block of Vacation Dr. Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said Nicholas Umphress, 33, was detained as he approached arriving deputies. They entered the residence and found a deceased head trauma victim identified as Victor Hernandez, 33. “Witnesses alleged that Umphress had been acting strange and pacing in the living room before the unprovoked attack,” Mortensen said. “Investigations revealed Umphress struck the victim multiple times with…

Board of Supervisors calls for opening county May 11

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago4 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a motion Thursday afternoon, May 7, recommending the county open up according to CDC guidelines on Monday, May 11. This excludes three separate authorities within the county – the libraries, the courts, and the offices of elected officials, but, it was recommended that all county entities follow through on the same date. The new measure was initiated to end restrictions that have occurred in the county because of COVID-19. It follows the governor’s order to reopen most of the state and its businesses on Monday, May 11. As of…

Board of Supervisors calls for opening county May 11

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 years ago4 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a motion Thursday afternoon, May 7, recommending the county open up according to CDC guidelines on Monday, May 11. This excludes three separate authorities within the county – the libraries, the courts, and the offices of elected officials, but, it was recommended that all county entities follow through on the same date. The new measure was initiated to end restrictions that have occurred in the county because of COVID-19. It follows the governor’s order to reopen most of the state and its businesses on Monday, May 11. As of…

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Suspect sought in stolen vehicle fire

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City Police are looking for a male suspect who sustained injuries after he drove off in a stolen vehicle that caught on fire. At about 5:50 a.m. on Friday, May 8, Bullhead City Police were called to a vehicle fire in the 1700 block of Mohave Drive. Through further investigation, it was discovered that two unoccupied homes in the 1900 block of Mohave Drive were burglarized and a victim’s white Ford F-150 pickup truck was stolen. The truck soon experienced mechanical issues and caught on fire. It is believed the suspect received injuries from the fire. Nearby…

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Officer-involved shooting under investigation

Officer-involved shooting under investigation

Umphress faces first-degree murder charge

Board of Supervisors calls for opening county May 11

Board of Supervisors calls for opening county May 11

Suspect sought in stolen vehicle fire

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