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French gets seven years for fraud, burglary

BULLHEAD CITY – A Bullhead City man’s request for probation and a chance to live drug free was rejected by another judge who instead sent him to the Arizona Department of Corrections. Jeffrey French, 53, conceded a history of drug related problems during a Sept. 10 sentencing hearing. “When I’m messed up, boy I’m really messed up your Honor,” French said. “I have motivation to get out of this hole.” Judge Billy Sipe noted the defendant’s extensive criminal history and said French had blown previous opportunities to get clean. Sipe said it is disturbing that French victimized his own mother,…

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Bermuda water looking for 24% rate increase for south BHC residents

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Council has approved municipal intervention in the Bermuda Water company rate case pending before the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) in Phoenix. The city will seek standing in the matter scheduled for formal hearing early next year. “They have proposed a 24% increase for south Bullhead City residents and those outside the city limits,” city manager Toby Cotter said late last month. He said Bermuda wants to increase monthly bills of average customers from $26.62 to $32.99, an annual increase of more than $76. “I think it is imperative that the Bullhead City Council and/or…

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Bermuda water looking for 24% rate increase for south BHC residents

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Council has approved municipal intervention in the Bermuda Water company rate case pending before the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) in Phoenix. The city will seek standing in the matter scheduled for formal hearing early next year. “They have proposed a 24% increase for south Bullhead City residents and those outside the city limits,” city manager Toby Cotter said late last month. He said Bermuda wants to increase monthly bills of average customers from $26.62 to $32.99, an annual increase of more than $76. “I think it is imperative that the Bullhead City Council and/or…

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Child death plea accepted

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A sentencing hearing is the only matter left in the prosecution of parents from Lake Havasu City who were charged in the blunt force trauma and starvation death of their toddler daughter. Andrew Lamorie, 24, is already serving a 16-year prison term after pleading guilty to second degree murder. Attempts to enter plea agreements for co-defendant Brittany Rodriquez, 27, went south for various reasons on a half dozen occasions. Finally, on Sept. 9, a plea deal for Rodriquez was formally accepted by Mohave County Superior Court Judge Rick Lambert. Rodriquez pleaded guilty to a reduced charge…

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Votes split on mask mandate in Kingman, Bullhead City

MOHAVE COUNTY – Split votes on coronavirus mask mandates netted different results in Bullhead City and Kingman Tuesday. The Bullhead City council voted 4-3 to lift the Colorado River community’s face-covering requirement Wednesday. A 2.5-hour-long town hall style debate occurred at the Kingman Council meeting. The discussion reflected the sharp divisiveness of mask policy and other COVID-19 measures and restrictions. Vice Mayor Travis Lingenfelter and council member Deana Nelson dissented in the 5-2 vote to keep the Kingman face covering policy in effect until the council revisits the matter during its October 20 meeting. Both said they believe use of…

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Mosquito fogging set for Friday in Mohave Valley

MOHAVE VALLEY –  Mosquito surveillance conducted this past week in Mohave Valley by the Mohave County Environmental Health Division (MCEHD) revealed the following locations that met the protocol to conduct fogging. The MCEHD uses the CDC’s recommended matrix as a guide on when to fog. FOGGING: Adult mosquito control application will begin this Friday, September 18 around 8:00 pm, weather permitting. Baron Pest Control was awarded the contract to provide fogging services within Mohave County and will be conducting the ground fogging application. Areas in Mohave Valley to fog include: ·       South of Willow Rd to Laguna Rd and east and…

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