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Whybark gets 20 years for hit-and-run death

Matthew Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – A Golden Valley man apologized to relatives of the Bullhead City pedestrian he left to die in the night after striking her with his vehicle last April. Joseph Whybark, 35, appeared for sentencing Monday after pleading guilty to leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or death and tampering with physical evidence. “I’m really sorry that you guys lost your mom,” Whybark said to members of the family of Krisandrea Pannell-Cashen, 62. “I mean that from the bottom of my heart.” Prosecutor Bob Moon challenged the expression of remorse noting that Whybark fled the scene, hid his…

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Havasu dealer going to prison

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – A Lake Havasu City drug dealer will be going to the Arizona Department of Corrections under terms of a plea agreement entered Thursday in Kingman. The deal requires Mohave County Superior Court Judge Derek Carlisle to send Sarah Jackson, 39, to prison for 5 to 8 years during a January 31 sentencing hearing. Jackson was on probation for a 2017 drug case when arrested last August 25 in the vicinity of 3511 Iroquois Drive. Prosecutor David Wayt said Jackson was in possession of 5.6 grams of heroin, two grams of methamphetamine and assorted drug paraphernalia including syringes, cotton…

Young enters guilty plea in theft from Yucca Fire District

Matthew Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

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…

Salvino promoted to lieutenant

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

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…

T-Mobile donates to K-9 Foundation

Matthew Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

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

2019 Mohave County Sheriff’s K9 Car and Bike Show

Matthew Wanner7 years ago2 years ago3 mins

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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Whybark gets 20 years for hit-and-run death

Havasu dealer going to prison

Young enters guilty plea in theft from Yucca Fire District

Salvino promoted to lieutenant

T-Mobile donates to K-9 Foundation

2019 Mohave County Sheriff’s K9 Car and Bike Show

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