Category: Court News

KINGMAN – A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and apprehension of the person(s) responsible for a drive-by shooting that occurred on Friday, December 6, at about 12:15 a.m. Kingman Police Department (KPD) responded to the 2300 block of Emerson Ave. regarding the 911 report of a someone shooting at a home from a vehicle. The resident reported that a white sedan had driven back and forth in front of the residence, firing one round during each pass for a total of three shots. Officers were unable to locate the suspect vehicle….

KINGMAN – On Dec 4 Paul John Carlton,34 of Kingman, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for luring a minor for sexual exploitation, attempted molestation of a child and attempted sexual conduct with a minor. The sentence was ordered by Mohave County Superior Court Judge Derek Carlisle. Prior to the sentencing, relevant parties were given the ability to speak for or against Carlton’s behalf. Carlton declined to say anything on his own behalf. The victim’s mother detailed a prior history with Carlton and explained the physical and emotional effects of Carlton’s behavior. She requested that Carlton receive the maximum…

KINGMAN – On Saturday, November 30, at about 7:40 p.m., Kingman Police arrested Corry Scott Johnstone, 36 of Kingman, on felony charges of burglary, possession of drug paraphernalia and two misdemeanor warrants (Kingman Municipal Court and Youngstown City Court). According to a Kingman Police Department press release, officers responded to the alley in the 3100 block of Louise Ave., where a suspicious vehicle was reportedly parked.  Officers contacted Johnstone walking in the area, at which time it was learned that he had two warrants for his arrest.  While being taken into custody he was found to be in illegal possession…

KINGMAN – On Friday, November 29, at about 6:15 a.m., Kingman Police arrested Alejandro Antonio Amaro, 30 of Kingman, on multiple drug-related charges Officers responded to the report of a man asleep behind the wheel of a white Chevrolet truck in the intersection of Andy Devine Ave. and Airway Ave., and arrived to find Amaro asleep.  During the investigation Amaro was found to be in possession of over 16 grams of methamphetamine, a stolen firearm, and the associated drug paraphernalia.  Amaro was also found to be in possession of several cell phones, and a prohibited possessor of firearms.  Based on…