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Public safety, dumping is a focal point for citizens

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago3 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – A meeting for the Mohave County Board of Supervisors was held on Dec 2. During the meeting three separate issues pertaining to safety and resident welfare were addressed. Amanda Kaufman of Kingman raised concerns about the safety of public roads during the inclement weather. Kaufman spoke about the recent difficulties of the Pine Lake community of the Hualapai Mountains. Kaufman mentioned years of snow and ice storms and drivers struggling to drive safely. Kaufman stated that she witnessed tailgating, loss of motor control, a near accident, and an actual accident, all caused by the icy conditions. “Had…

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Alleged burglar arrested near victim’s home

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Mohave County Sheriff’s Office(MCSO) deputies arrested Dimitri Jacob Wise, 18, of Kingman, for first degree criminal trespassing, third degree burglary, theft of means of transportation, all felonies; misdemeanor criminal damage, and an active arrest warrant. On November 24 at about 11:45 a.m., deputies responded to a residence in the 2100 block of Devlin Ave. in reference to an attempted burglary. The homeowner showed deputies video footage of a man entering the property and attempting to steal a quad from inside his fenced property. During contact with the homeowner, a Wise was observed down the street matching the suspect’s…

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Couple raided, charged with drugs for sale

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – The Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET), with assistance from Gang & Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission (GITEM) and Bullhead City Police detectives, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1900 block of Castleberry Lane as a result of a drug sales investigation. On the morning of November 27, police arrested Thomas and Sandra Kleve after officers located approximately 252 grams of methamphetamine, which is a street value of over $12,500. During the search, police also found 256 grams of marijuana and a firearm. Thomas Charles Kleve, 65, was arrested for possession of dangerous…

Dog thieves apprehended; dogs’ owner still at large

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City Police arrested two of the three suspects pictured in surveillance video breaking into the animal shelter and stealing two dogs early Thursday morning, Nov. 28. Detectives received several tips regarding the incident, which led police to a residence in the 5600 block of Pearl Street in Fort Mohave. According to a Bullhead City presss release, on Friday night, the suspects Amber Dawn Tourney, 36, and her boyfriend Travis Wade Ramey, 20, were both taken into custody. Tourney had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for interfering with judicial proceedings per domestic violence and Ramey was in possession…

LHCPD seeks accreditation through AACOP

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Police Department (LHCPD) is seeking accreditation through the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police (AACOP) Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ALEAP). Accreditation is a progressive and time proven method of assisting law enforcement agencies in measuring and improving their overall performance. ALEAP is intended to provide law enforcement agencies in the state with an avenue for demonstrating that they meet commonly accepted best practices and industry standards for efficient, effective, productive and quality operations. A team of assessors will be conducting an on-site assessment of LHCPD’s compliance with the ALEAP standards as…

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Some 43 pounds of meth seized during traffic stop near Kingman

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – On Thursday, Nov. 21, at about 8 p.m., the Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET) confiscated 43 pounds of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of more than $1.9 million. According to an Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) press release, Israel Tellez-Nava, 35, of Las Vegas, NV, was the driver and sole occupant of a traffic stop on Interstate 40 at around mp 59. Detectives observed bundles of methamphetamine in plain view during the traffic stop and arrested Tellez-Nava on scene. A further search of the vehicle resulted in three large boxes of methamphetamine. Tellez-Nava was arrested…

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Public safety, dumping is a focal point for citizens

Alleged burglar arrested near victim’s home

Couple raided, charged with drugs for sale

Dog thieves apprehended; dogs’ owner still at large

LHCPD seeks accreditation through AACOP

Some 43 pounds of meth seized during traffic stop near Kingman

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