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County election numbers still unofficial; late and provisional ballots not yet counted

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

It could be several days before all of the Mohave County general election vote is processed and tabulated. This morning’s numbers are incomplete and unofficial pending canvas. Typically, there are several thousand ballots not counted on general election day in Presidential contest years in Mohave County. There could be many more leftovers this year given record breaking early voting and heavy turnout. “So many ballots we don’t get to count because we did not physically have them either dropped off at a polling location or in our office by 7:00 p.m. (Tues.)” said Mohave County Recorder Kristi Blair. The leftovers…

Arizona votes blue and green

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

Biden holds 51% of Arizona’s Presidential vote; election results are still unofficial, and pending Marijuana legislation passes at 60% approval Arizona went both blue and green Tuesday with voters favoring Democratic challenger Joe Biden over Republican President Donald Trump, while joining other states in approving the legalization of recreational use of marijuana. The Associated Press and other news organizations called Arizona for Biden late Tuesday and early Wednesday. Incomplete and unofficial election results early Wednesday had Biden holding a little more than 51% of Arizona’s Presidential vote (1,410,977-1,317,468). Northwest Arizona stayed red in the battle for the White House with…

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Drugs arrests in Lake Havasu City

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City Police report separate drug arrests the first two days of this month. Police responded at 8:20 a.m. Sunday to conduct a welfare check after it was reported a subject was passed out in the driver’s seat of a vehicle at the intersection of Pauline Drive and Honeybear Drive. Officers found Caleb Vance, 28, slumped over in the driver’s seat of a red passenger vehicle that was running while stationery in the roadway. “Items of drug paraphernalia were observed,” said sergeant Tom Gray. “Additionally, Vance was found to be in possession of 17 grams…

Hit-and-run help sought

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) is looking for help from the public in identifying and locating two vehicles involved in a deadly hit-and run collision in the Mohave Valley area on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The name of the 66-year-old pedestrian from Fort Mohave who was killed is currently withheld. DPS spokesman Bart Graves said the victim had been in a taxicab before asking the driver to pull over and let her out. He said the woman was struck and killed about 10:37 p.m. in the vicinity of milepost 227 on Highway 95. “The suspect vehicle is described as…

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Kingman man charged with sexual exploitation

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

A Kingman man was arrested Monday for alleged sex offenses involving a 16-year-old girl in Arkansas. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office said David Joseph Cruz, 40, had a long distance, year-long communication involvement with the girl he met through social media. “During their relationship, Cruz requested and received nude photos and videos of the victim,” said sheriff’s office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen. “Cruz communicated with the victim through video chat, phone calls and text messages.” Cruz reportedly admitted his involvement when interviewed by detectives. Electronic devices seized at Cruz’ residence will undergo forensic analysis in an effort to gather further evidence….

County approves additional $100,000 to fund election costs

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Supervisors approved an allocation of $100,000 for staff to conduct today’s election. Recorder Kristi Blair said mailing more than 80,000 early ballots and high voter turnout during the pandemic has increased the expected cost. Dist. 5 Sup. Ron Gould, who prides himself on his disciplined fiscal conservatism, took pleasure in voting in support of the funding as Mohave County voters participate in the democratic process. “We should be overjoyed,” Gould said. Supervisors expressed concern during their Monday Board meeting when Blair explained residential relocations, new voter registration and other issues have had some county residents…

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County election numbers still unofficial; late and provisional ballots not yet counted

Arizona votes blue and green

Drugs arrests in Lake Havasu City

Hit-and-run help sought

Kingman man charged with sexual exploitation

County approves additional $100,000 to fund election costs

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