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Young enters guilty plea in theft from Yucca Fire District

Superior Court. Matthew Young, 40, pleaded guilty to theft on Thursday in Kingman. Prosecutor James Schoppmann said Young turned himself in at the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office lobby on July 24, 2019. Schoppmann told Court Commissioner Doug Camacho that Young readily admitted his involvement in converting Yucca Fire District funds to personal use. Schoppmann said Young initially had Governing Board permission to use a fire district account to award himself some back pay. Schoppmann said that Young indicated he was unable to stop stealing by moving public money to various fire district accounts while continuing to make unauthorized incremental payments…

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Salvino promoted to lieutenant

The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office has announced the promotion of John Salvino to the rank of Lieutenant. Salvino has demonstrated that he has the knowledge, experience, and tenure to act as a member of the Command Staff and lead others, and he is recognized as a valuable member of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. Salvino started his career as a Detention Officer in 2004. In 2005, he was selected to attend the law enforcement academy to become a deputy. Salvino excelled in his duties and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2014. His most recent assignment was Sergeant…

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T-Mobile donates to K-9 Foundation

Mohave County Sheriff K-9 Foundation Board Member Ray McCool is all smiles after receiving a $1,000 check from Jessi Brent and Dan Nemphos, owners of the T-Mobile store in Kingman, on Saturday, Dec. 28. Brant and Nemphos, residents of Bullhead City, donated $1,000 to the K-9 Foundation to be used for the purchase of new K-9s, K-9 training schools. Food, vet care (medications and severe-injury-health insurance), all other associated costs including specialized equipment and training certificates, and they are handled through the foundation. Photo courtesy Butch Meriwether

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2019 Mohave County Sheriff’s K9 Car and Bike Show

MOHAVE COUNTY – Classic and custom vehicles, and hundreds of spectators from around the tri-state area are expected to converge on the K9 Car and Bike Show during January. This premiere K9 car and bike show, a favorite for local car enthusiasts, is slated for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 18, at CoVeu Drinkery and Eatery, 2247 Clearwater Drive, Bullhead City. Cost of an entry for the car show is $25 per vehicle and there will be awards for the top 10, a raffle and a 50/50 drawing. CoVeu is offering a Cruiser Special – hamburger, fries and…

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City of Kingman reminds residents that use of fireworks is illegal

KINGMAN – Arizona State law allows for the sale of permissible consumer fireworks.  However, the use of any fireworks, other than novelty items, remains illegal within the Kingman City limits. The law allows for the sale of fireworks such as poppers, smokers and sparklers as well as ground-based sparklers, spinners and fountains to be purchased. The City of Kingman does allow for the sale of these fireworks within the City of Kingman, but their use is illegal. Firecrackers that explode and aerial displays such as rockets and roman candles and shells remain illegal for sale and use throughout the state. …

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Henderson charged with 23 counts of sex exploitation

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Larry G. Henderson, 27, of Lake Havasu City was arrested and charged Thursday, Dec. 19 with 23 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Henderson’s home in the 3000 block of Whirlwind Lane was raided following a several months long investigation with Lake Havasu City (LHC) Police and the Arizona Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force regarding pornographic images of children having been flagged to the residence. During the search, media was confiscated including cell phones, laptop computers and tablets were located and seized as part of this investigation. During his initial appearance, Henderson was held…

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