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Burglary assault charges net BHC man 19 years in prison

KINGMAN – A 19-year prison term has been ordered for a Bullhead City man who broke into a home and assaulted an officer who showed up to investigate. Judge Billy Sipe sentenced Christopher Chambers, 43, Monday at the Mohave County Courthouse. “I cannot take back what I’ve done. I can only accept responsibility,” Chambers told the Judge. “I apologize profusely.” Prosecutor Jaimye Ashley told the jury last fall that officers responding to a burglary in progress in April, 2018 found Chambers in possession of a folding knife. She said he was tased and taken into custody when he refused commands…

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LHCPD K-9 program update, fundraiser announcement

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Barbara Cross presents a check to Officer Brent Skancke for the Lake Havasu City Police Department’s K-9 program. Her efforts, along with the support of the community, raised thousands of dollars at the last fundraising event in December, solely for the purchase of the dog, training, and equipment for the program. “Rocky”, a two-year old Springer Spaniel Narcotics Detection K-9, and Officer Skancke, are currently going through training together and within a few weeks, Rocky will help in the fight against illegal drugs in Lake Havasu City.  Barbara Cross, a Lake Havasu City resident and strong…

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LHCPD K-9 program update, fundraiser announcement

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Barbara Cross presents a check to Officer Brent Skancke for the Lake Havasu City Police Department’s K-9 program. Her efforts, along with the support of the community, raised thousands of dollars at the last fundraising event in December, solely for the purchase of the dog, training, and equipment for the program. “Rocky”, a two-year old Springer Spaniel Narcotics Detection K-9, and Officer Skancke, are currently going through training together and within a few weeks, Rocky will help in the fight against illegal drugs in Lake Havasu City.  Barbara Cross, a Lake Havasu City resident and strong…

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62-year old awaiting sentencing for drug charges

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A Lake Havasu City woman has pleaded guilty to avoid prison in a near five-year-old drug case. Susan Deschaine, 62, could still get up to a year in jail when she is placed on supervised probation during a February 28 sentencing hearing. Deputy Mohave County attorney Jaimye Ashley said officers searching a Lake Havasu home in the 2700 block of Osbourne Drive confiscated 3.5 grams of methamphetamine from Deschaine’s purse. Ashley said another 7.5 grams of meth was found in a vehicle parked at the same property. Dave Hawkins

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Bridge blocker may enter plea agreement

MOHAVE COUNTY – The range of possible outcomes is extreme for the Henderson man facing terrorism and other charges for a June 2018 incident that began on the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge north of Kingman. Possible punishment disparities were detailed during a January 29 settlement conference conducted for Matthew Wright, 32. In addition to terrorism, Wright is charged with aggravated assault, unlawful flight from law enforcement and two weapons offenses. Authorities allege Wright parked his homemade armored vehicle on the Colorado River bridge, triggering a 90-minute barricade situation before he drove south into Arizona and was arrested after his…

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ADOR: Taxpayers be on the lookout for identity theft thieves during tax season

The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) treats detecting and stopping fraud with paramount importance and reminds taxpayers that tax filing season is a time to be aware of identity thieves looking for ways to commit tax fraud. The department points to phishing schemes, card-skimming devices, unsecure Wi-Fi networks, data breaches, computer viruses, unsafe smartphone apps, and hacking email accounts as ways identities are stolen. Tips to help prevent being the victim of identity theft: ü  Do not carry identification with your Social Security Number (SSN) on it. ü  If someone wants your SSN, always ask why because it is not always required. ü  Keep personal and…

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