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National Guard presence for re-stocking only

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Police Department informs the community that in response to an order signed by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, the Arizona National Guard is present in communities throughout Arizona starting today, Saturday, March 28. The mission of the Arizona National Guard is to transport supplies to grocery stores, and provide relief to store employees by stocking shelves with food and necessities. This mission is completed on a routine basis and the Arizona National Guard is not providing any security measures for the stores. The Lake Havasu City Police Department continues to handle all security…

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EPCOR battle begins

Bullhead City files condemnation docs with court BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City filed its eminent domain action in Mohave County Superior Court Friday afternoon. The City seeks Court-ordered condemnation in its bid to acquire the local assets of the EPCOR water company. Officials with the utility have promised to expend every resource available to fight what is expected to be a long and expensive legal battle. The first hearing in the case has been scheduled April 7 before Judge Lee Jantzen. Dave Hawkins

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Deputies, suspect injured in brawl

DOLAN SPRINGS – A Dolan Springs man suffered a puffy face when battered while battling Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies for more than a half hour early Tuesday. Spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said it was 2:00 a.m. when the sheriff’s office was asked to check into a suspicious vehicle report in the 13000 block of N. Joshua Drive in Dolan Springs. Mortensen said the reporting party advised that a semi-truck had parked near her neighbor’s home and that a man was walking near the property with a flashlight. She said deputies stopped the suspect vehicle and made contact with its driver Aldan…

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MCSO lobbies closed to the public

MOHAVE COUNTY – Due to possible COVID-19 health concerns, the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) lobby and all substations will be closed to the public. This includes offices in Lake Havasu City, Mohave Valley, Colorado City, and Beaverdam/ Littlefield. Staff will remain working and will continue practicing the CDC recommended Social Distancing while keeping staff and the community safe. During this difficult time, MCSO will continue to serve the public in the most efficient and safe way possible. They will continue to serve the public through phone, email, and US Postal service. The main office in Kingman is equipped with…

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CORONAVIRUS: Local law restrictions in place

MOHAVE COUNTY – Various Mohave County officials have authority to enforce restrictions that have been implemented now that at least three coronavirus cases are confirmed in northwest Arizona. Deputy County attorney Ryan Esplin said Thursday that the county’s emergency declaration empowers the Board, Sheriff, Department of Public Health and the county attorney’s office to act in the interest of public health and safety. “We have to understand that the virus is here and it’s probably been here for a while,” said Sheriff Doug Schuster. “We have to have a sane response to it. There is no need for panic. We’re…

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Bullhead man charged in highway shooting

TOPOCK – Last Tuesday, March 17, deputies were dispatched to a weapons offense that occurred in the area of County Route 1. According to a Mohave County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, the victim advised that she and a passenger were on their way home to Topock, when a black truck came speeding up behind them. The truck passed them on the roadway and she heard a popping sound. When the victim arrived home, she observed a bullet hole in her vehicle. Meanwhile, California Highway Patrol advised they had detained Daniel John Cady, 38 of Bullhead City. Cady was stopped due to…

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