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Drug plea dismisses weapons offense

BULLHEAD CITY – Mandatory prison terms are specified in proposed plea agreements that will resolve Bullhead City drug dealing cases. Rene Carranza-Sanchez pleaded guilty Tuesday to possession of dangerous drugs for sale in a deal requiring Mohave County Superior Court Judge Rick Lambert to impose a five-year prison term at a sentencing hearing scheduled August 14. The deal dismisses other charges for alleged narcotics and weapons offenses. Prosecutor Morgan Carstensen said the charges result from a warrant-based search conducted on December 7, 2019 at a home in the 1900 block of Sea Breeze Lane. She said officers confiscated about two…

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Drug plea dismisses weapons offense

BULLHEAD CITY – Mandatory prison terms are specified in proposed plea agreements that will resolve Bullhead City drug dealing cases. Rene Carranza-Sanchez pleaded guilty Tuesday to possession of dangerous drugs for sale in a deal requiring Mohave County Superior Court Judge Rick Lambert to impose a five-year prison term at a sentencing hearing scheduled August 14. The deal dismisses other charges for alleged narcotics and weapons offenses. Prosecutor Morgan Carstensen said the charges result from a warrant-based search conducted on December 7, 2019 at a home in the 1900 block of Sea Breeze Lane. She said officers confiscated about two…

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Tree trimmer rescued

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City Fire Department (LHCFD) was summoned Monday, July 13 to assist with a tree trimmer who had become stuck in a bucket truck. The trimmer had been stuck50 to 60 feet up in the bucket for about three hours outdoors in 111 degree heat. LHCFD personnel were able to extricate the stranded trimmer in about 15 minutes. There were no reported injuries and no request for medical care.

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Schuster seeks four more years as sheriff

MOHAVE COUNTY – Doug Schuster believes a record of achievement and progress, and his commitment to provide the best law enforcement possible, should earn him a second term as Mohave County Sheriff. “It’s truly an honor to serve as sheriff. We’re making tremendous headway. We’re doing this because we have the support of the people and I’m so grateful,” Schuster said. “I’m asking the public to continue that support. Stand behind me. Stand with me and together we’re going to make this county much, much better. Let’s keep the momentum going.” The 41-year resident of Lake Havasu City became a…

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Schuster seeks four more years as sheriff

MOHAVE COUNTY – Doug Schuster believes a record of achievement and progress, and his commitment to provide the best law enforcement possible, should earn him a second term as Mohave County Sheriff. “It’s truly an honor to serve as sheriff. We’re making tremendous headway. We’re doing this because we have the support of the people and I’m so grateful,” Schuster said. “I’m asking the public to continue that support. Stand behind me. Stand with me and together we’re going to make this county much, much better. Let’s keep the momentum going.” The 41-year resident of Lake Havasu City became a…

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Teen sustained minor injury in BHC brush fire

BULLHEAD CITY – A female juvenile was treated for minor burn injuries to her feet suffered during a lunch hour brush blaze in Bullhead City Monday. Firefighters responded at 12:17 p.m. to the incident in the 1700 block of Toro Road. Spokeswoman Lori Viles said personnel encountered fire spread from a vacant lot extending to multiple exposures on Williams Drive. She said two wooden fences and a carport area were protected from flames. Cause of the fire is under investigation. Dave Hawkins

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