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Law enforcement encourages Labor Day DUI awareness

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Police Department will be conducting DUI enforcement details from Friday, August 30 through Monday, September 2, for the Labor Day holiday, per a grant awarded by the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The Labor Day weekend is one of the deadliest times of the year in terms of nationwide drunk-driving fatalities according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Lake Havasu City Police Department reminds everyone participating in Labor Day festivities to enjoy the weekend responsibly and arrange for a designated driver. Public Information Officer: Detective Chris Angus 928-855-1171.

KPD Honor Guard honored

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – On Wednesday, August 28, members of the Kingman Police Department (KPD) Honor Guard where recognized for their contributions to the Kingman Veterans Treatment Court (VTC). The VTC has held 16 graduation ceremonies over the past four years, celebrating the graduation of 32 veterans. The KPD honor guard, with assistance of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office honor guard, has opened each ceremony with presentation of our nation’s colors. VTC is a problem-solving court that is intended to serve veterans struggling with addiction, serious mental illness, post-traumatic stress disorder, and/or re-occurring disorders as well as any other issues the veteran…

Judge rules that early signage illegal for Prop 415 opponents

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago3 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – A ruling by a judge in Kingman favors Bullhead City’s position that political signs supporting a “No” vote on Proposition 415 were put up about two weeks early. Mohave County Superior Court Judge Lee Jantzen’s denial of a request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) allows the city to enforce its statutory interpretation that some 75 signs must be taken down because they can’t legally be posted until September 5, 60 days before voters decide the ballot proposition in the general election. Following the near hour-long hearing that concluded late Wednesday afternoon, Bullhead City Manager Toby Cotter…

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Two charged in LHC drug bust

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City police report seizures and arrests following a two-month investigation of suspected sale of heroin and methamphetamine from a residence in the 3000 block of Erwin Lane. Officers serving a search warrant at that home on August 27 reportedly seized several grams of heroin, a half ounce of meth, multiple narcotic pills and numerous items of drug paraphernalia. Detective Chris Angus said proceeds from the sales of illegal drugs and items commonly associated with sales were also confiscated. Jason Drew, 38, and Taylor Merrick, 24, were arrested. Both were initially charged with possession of…

MCSO adds new K9 team

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office would like to introduce their newest K9 team, Deputy Shawn McCleary and Grimm. K9 Grimm was selected on May 30, and the team began training together at Adlerhorst Police Dog Handler School. The team graduated and earned their certifications on August 23, and now specialize in patrol, narcotics, and handler protection. Deputy McCleary and Grimm will be assigned to the Lake Havasu City area. Deputy McCleary is a 14-year employee with the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office, graduating from the academy in December 2004.

Kingman Police and Fire launch new tool for outreach, feedback

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago3 mins

KINGMAN – At a time when it’s crucial to improve community relationships, the Kingman Fire Department and the Kingman Police Department have expanded their capabilities in their community engagement efforts, launching the SPIDR Tech platform this week. The platform will not only enable the Kingman Fire Department and the Kingman Police Department to send fully automated messages to victims of crimes and 911 callers, it will also allow them to close the communication loop by collecting community feedback about their experience with the Kingman Fire Department and the Kingman Police Department. The SPIDR Tech platform does this by allowing agencies…

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Law enforcement encourages Labor Day DUI awareness

KPD Honor Guard honored

Judge rules that early signage illegal for Prop 415 opponents

Two charged in LHC drug bust

MCSO adds new K9 team

Kingman Police and Fire launch new tool for outreach, feedback

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