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Stumpf sentenced to 16 years in I-40 shooting death

KINGMAN – Tears flowed on both sides of the courtroom Thursday, Feb. 6, as a Kingman man was sentenced for shooting and killing his friend last February. Bradley Stumpf, 32, previously pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the death of Jason McCafferty, 46. Stumpf’s father apologized to McCafferty’s family and asked for mercy, while the victim’s family questioned the propriety of a plea agreement capping prison time at 20 years. Mohave County Superior Court Judge Derek Carlisle ordered a 16-year prison term for Stumpf. The defendant and victim were doing some survey work in Phoenix before they drove back…

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Constable speaks at Rotary

Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club’s featured speaker January 31 was Mohave County Constable of the Kingman Precinct (and club member), Michael Cobb (shown with club president Karen Brown). Cobb gave a power point presentation on the duties of a constable. Arizona has 74 constables which are elected every four years. Primary responsibilities of constables are to enforce civil/criminal court orders arising out of justice court actions. Among their duties, they serve summonses, subpoenas, orders of protection and injunctions against harassment. For further information, Cobb may be contacted at 928-727-9728.

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Suitcase caper closed

KINGMAN – A four year prison term was imposed Thursday for the Kingman man who found a suitcase full of cash at the local Walmart in June, 2018. Jeremiah Peacey, 40, was sentenced after previously pleading guilty to theft. Defense attorney Matthew Argyle said Peacey never set out to steal but conceded that his client did grab the unattended suitcase and took it home. Argyle said Peacey later learned that the suitcase that was accidentally left behind contained almost $170,000 in cash. “When I found the bag I didn’t even know what was in it,” Peacey told Mohave County Superior…

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Fire district facing cutbacks after $40,000 theft

YUCCA – It’s former Chief apologized Friday for embezzling at least $40,000 from the Yucca Fire District. Matthew Young, 40, appeared for sentencing after previously pleading guilty to theft. “I stand before you today your Honor a humble man with a lot of remorse and guilt in his heart,” Young told Judge Doug Camacho. He said he has begun a new business venture and expressed hope that he can reimburse the district for its loss as quickly as possible. Defense attorney Virginia Crews said Young lacked experience and training to serve as Chief when he was promoted to administer a…

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2019 Mohave County Sheriff’s K9 Car and Bike Show

MOHAVE COUNTY – More than 75 classic and custom vehicles, and hundreds of spectators from around the tri-state area converged on the K9 Car and Bike Show this month. This premiere K9 car and bike show, a favorite for local car enthusiasts, was held Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at CoVeu Drinkery and Eatery, 2247 Clearwater Drive, Bullhead City, Ariz. All proceeds from the car show benefit the Mohave County Sheriff’s K9 Foundation and will be utilized to support the MCSO K9 Program. The MCSO K9 Program receives no funding from the State of Arizona, Mohave County Government and/or the Sheriff’s…

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2019 Mohave County Sheriff’s K9 Car and Bike Show

MOHAVE COUNTY – More than 75 classic and custom vehicles, and hundreds of spectators from around the tri-state area converged on the K9 Car and Bike Show this month. This premiere K9 car and bike show, a favorite for local car enthusiasts, was held Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at CoVeu Drinkery and Eatery, 2247 Clearwater Drive, Bullhead City, Ariz. All proceeds from the car show benefit the Mohave County Sheriff’s K9 Foundation and will be utilized to support the MCSO K9 Program. The MCSO K9 Program receives no funding from the State of Arizona, Mohave County Government and/or the Sheriff’s…

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