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Bowen sentenced in hit-and-run that left a man crippled

KINGMAN – A 5.5-year prison term was ordered Monday for a Fort Mohave woman who crippled a man in a hit-and-run drunk driving accident. Genevieve Bowen, 56, was sentenced by Mohave County Superior Court Judge Derek Carlisle. Bowen was convicted at trial of two aggravated assault counts, two driving under the influence of alcohol charges and for leaving the scene of an accident involving serious physical injury. Authorities said a vehicle driven by Bowen swerved before striking a pedestrian near a gravel pit in the vicinity of the 500 block of Aztec Road in July 2018. “It was an accident….

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Habitual criminal ordered to 10-year prison sentence

KINGMAN – A ten-year prison term was ordered Wednesday, April 15, for a Lake Havasu City man who has been convicted in five different criminal cases in the last nine years. Judge Billy Sipe imposed the harshest punishment possible under terms of the plea agreement entered for George Touchkov, 38. Touchkov’s latest law enforcement contact came during a traffic stop last November. Touchkov reportedly admitted involvement in the sale of methamphetamine and heroin when questioned by officers. Legal Defender Ron Gilleo said Touchkov’s guilty plea to possession of dangerous drugs for sale involved less than an ounce of methamphetamine last…

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COVID-19: Mohave County finishes the day at 51 confirmed cases

MOHAVE COUNTY (April 15, 2020) – The Mohave County Health Department MCDPH-Nursing staff was notified this afternoon of another positive COVID-19 case in the Kingman service area. This individual is in the 20-44 age range, is in isolation and is recovering at home. Nurses will initiate the contact investigation soon; At this time it cannot be determined if the case is epidemiologically-linked to another case or travel-related. This new case brings to 51 the total positives in Mohave County. There are now 18 positive confirmed cases in the Lake Havasu City area, including two earlier deaths, 29 in Kingman, and 4…

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Arizona to light Capitol blue to honor health care workers, first responders

State Capitol, Hospitals, Local Government Buildings To Join “Light AZ Blue” To Support Frontline Medical Personnel PHOENIX⁠ — Governor Doug Ducey announced today, April 15, that buildings and structures around the state will be lit blue as a symbol of support for Arizona’s frontline medical workers and emergency responders battling COVID-19. As part of the campaign, buildings like the Arizona Capitol, executive tower, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, cities of Phoenix, Tempe and Tucson, State Farm at Tempe Town Lake and more will be lit blue, along with the hashtag #LightAZBlue.   “Arizona is immensely grateful to our frontline medical workers and all the men…

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Bullhead City Municipal Court modifications

BULLHEAD CITY – While the Bullhead City Municipal Court continues to remain open to the public, many modifications to in-person transactions have been implemented. People are strongly encouraged to avoid coming to the courthouse. There is a limit of 2 persons from the public allowed inside the building. Only those who have scheduled business will be allowed to enter. Most matters are being continued to June, with the exception of payments.  Payments are accepted by phone at 928-763-0130 or online at http://www.azcourtpay.com/. If you have non-essential matters with the court, please call 928-763-0130 or email bullheadcitymunicipalcourt@courts.az.gov. If you have an essential matter or…

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Coronavirus: One new positive case in Kingman, bringing total to 50 for county

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (April 15, 2020) – The Mohave County Health Department MCDPH-Nursing was notified this morning of one new positive COVID-19 case in the Kingman service area. The individual is in the 45-54 year old age range, in isolation and recovering at home. The contact investigation has been initiated by our public health nurses and it has been determined that this case is not epi-liked to another confirmed case nor is it travel-related. This new case brings to 50 the total positives in Mohave County. There are now 18 positive confirmed cases in the Lake Havasu City area, including…

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