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Man arrested after becoming unruly in court

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A Lake Havasu City man reportedly fought with officers who escorted him from a courtroom for his unruly behavior last month. The incident occurred August 5 at the Lake Havasu City municipal court on College Drive. A police report said Judge M. Dunbar repeatedly told Travis Ramsey, 24, to quit talking because he was disrupting hearings for traffic offenses. Police said Ramsey’s behavior became increasingly aggressive and disrespectful as Judge Dunbar ruled against him in his court matters. Ramsey allegedly challenged officer Dailey who tried to calm him down. “Ramsey stood straight up, squared his shoulders,…

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Routine traffic stops turns into SWAT deployment

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – What began as a routine traffic stop attempt escalated to a SWAT team incident in Lake Havasu City on Friday, August 30. Police tried to pull over a Chevrolet Cruz in the 1400 block of McCulloch Boulevard shortly after 2:00 p.m. “The driver of the vehicle failed to yield to the officer’s lights and sirens and led officers on a short pursuit before ultimately stopping at a business in the 20 block of Lake Havasu Avenue,” said Lieutenant Kirk Cesena. He said the driver later identified as 34-year old Alexander Romero of California refused to obey…

Death investigation ongoing in Lake Havasu City

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

On August 29, at approximately 10:20 p.m., Lake Havasu City Police Department Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 2900 block of Green Acres Drive in reference to a welfare check for a female who went to the residence to recover property and had not returned home. Upon initial arrival, officers were not able to make contact with the female or the occupant of the residence. After further investigation, officers observed two individuals lying motionless on the floor inside the residence. Officers were able to gain entry into the residence, where they found a deceased female lying on the…

Business theft foiled; reported by pawn shop

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

GOLDEN VALLEY – A Golden Valley woman was arrested Thursday, August 29, for her alleged involvement in theft of property worth more than $14,000. Spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said the Mohave County Sheriff’s office began investigating August 20 when a business burglary was reported. Arriving investigators were advised that a lock had been broken off a storage building where the business was located in the 4700 block of the Oatman Highway. Tools and furniture that were engraved with the name of the business had been removed and stolen. Authorities advised area pawn shops that whoever stole the property might try to…

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…

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Man arrested after becoming unruly in court

Routine traffic stops turns into SWAT deployment

Death investigation ongoing in Lake Havasu City

Business theft foiled; reported by pawn shop

Law enforcement encourages Labor Day DUI awareness

KPD Honor Guard honored

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