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Labor Day Traffic and DUI Enforcement

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Police Department is conducting enhanced traffic and DUI enforcement during the Labor Day Holiday weekend, Friday September 4, through Monday September 7. The Lake Havasu City Police Department reminds everyone participating in Labor Day Holiday festivities to enjoy the weekend responsibly. Participants are encouraged to arrange for a designated driver or utilize one of the many ride sharing options available throughout the city. The Lake Havasu City Police Department’s mission is to ensure a safe and secure community. With an increased number of visitors expected in the community, we ask that you…

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Labor Day Traffic and DUI Enforcement

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Police Department is conducting enhanced traffic and DUI enforcement during the Labor Day Holiday weekend, Friday September 4, through Monday September 7. The Lake Havasu City Police Department reminds everyone participating in Labor Day Holiday festivities to enjoy the weekend responsibly. Participants are encouraged to arrange for a designated driver or utilize one of the many ride sharing options available throughout the city. The Lake Havasu City Police Department’s mission is to ensure a safe and secure community. With an increased number of visitors expected in the community, we ask that you…

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15-year murder suspect hunt continues

MOHAVE COUNTY – The FBI and Mohave County Sheriff’s office continue looking for the suspect wanted for a murder that occurred more than 15 years ago in Fort Mohave. A reward of up to $10,000 is offered for information leading to the arrest of Gerardo Mendoza, 32, Oceanside, California. Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said deputies responding to a weapons offense on Jan. 22, 2005, learned that the victim of a shooting in the 1500 block of Teral Ln. had showed up at a local hospital for treatment. “The victim, identified as Joseph Alan Gravett, 31, Bullhead City, eventually succumbed…

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Public safety members see retirement

MOHAVE COUNTY – Bullhead City last week celebrated the career of newly-retired police chief Brian Williamson. Manager Toby Cotter told Bullhead City council members that the police department is in good hands with longtime Capt. Dennis DeSantis now serving as Acting Chief while the city searches for its next top cop. “He’s going to help me as we transition through this process to name our new permanent Chief,” Cotter said. “In the meantime, his (DeSantis’) retirement date is slated for June the 4th, so we’ve got a little bit of time to work through the process.” Two Kingman residents ended…

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Public safety members see retirement

MOHAVE COUNTY – Bullhead City last week celebrated the career of newly-retired police chief Brian Williamson. Manager Toby Cotter told Bullhead City council members that the police department is in good hands with longtime Capt. Dennis DeSantis now serving as Acting Chief while the city searches for its next top cop. “He’s going to help me as we transition through this process to name our new permanent Chief,” Cotter said. “In the meantime, his (DeSantis’) retirement date is slated for June the 4th, so we’ve got a little bit of time to work through the process.” Two Kingman residents ended…

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Roper takes helm at KALP

KINGMAN – After starting the Kingman Area Literacy Program (KALP) seven years ago, director Chris Meisenheimer is retiring. “I started this program because teaching people to read is one of the best ways to lift them out of poverty,” said Meisenheimer. “Literacy’s value cannot be underestimated.” KALP tutors provide free tutoring to people of all ages, abilities and needs. Tutors have helped students with reading, writing, math, GED, English as a second language, and citizenship tests. Students and tutors identify goals together and meet in public spaces to work on those goals. Meisenheimer is leaving the program in the hands…

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