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Shots fired at deputies; suspects arrested

FT. MOHAVE – Authorities say they have identified and arrested two suspects who fled an attempted traffic stop Sunday in Fort Mohave after shots were fired at a Mohave County Sheriff’s deputy. Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said gunfire erupted when the deputy tried to pull over a silver Toyota Rav4 just before noon in the vicinity of S. Calle Ranchita and E. Camino Viejo. She said authorities allege Casper James Homer, 35, was the driver and that David Thomas Delgado, 37, was the passenger. “Delgado leaned out the front passenger side window and fired multiple rounds at the deputy, striking his patrol…

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COVID-19 update: 886 cases in Mohave County; 76 deaths total

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Wednesday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 38 new COVID-19 confirmed cases. Twenty five of the new cases are in the Bullhead City service area; ten cases are in the Lake Havasu City service area; two are in the Kingman Service area; one is in the North County area. There is also one death, an 80-89 year age range person in the Bullhead City area. Of the 25 Bullhead City area cases, 14 cases are under investigation. Of those, one is 0-10; two are 20-29; three are 30-39; one is…

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KRMC renames Cancer Center to honor Kingman businessman

In recognition of a generous donation from a former Kingman resident and business owner, Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) has renamed its Cancer Center. It is now called the W L Nugent Cancer Center, named for William (Bill) Nugent. Bill Nugent has donated accrued equity in a 60,000 sq. ft. building and associated land at 2110 Airway Avenue to Kingman Regional Medical Center. Nugent was a longtime resident of Kingman who contributed greatly to our community.  He graduated in 1970 with a degree from Cal Western University in San Diego and embarked on a career as a general contractor and real estate developer in…

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COVID-19 Update: 31 new cases, three deaths

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Tuesday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 31 new COVID-19 confirmed cases and three deaths, all three previously reported.  Two are 80-89 and one is 90+. Of the 31 new cases, 21 are in the Bullhead City service area. Thirteen of those cases are recovering at home and are linked to another case. Three are 0-10; one is 11-19; two are 20-29; four are 30-39; two are 40-49; one is 60-69. The remaining 8 Bullhead City area cases are all under investigation. One is 11-19; two are 20-29; three are…

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Ft. Mohave man charged in wife’s shooting death

FT. MOHAVE – A Fort Mohave man has been arrested in the shooting death of his wife. Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies responded just before 11:00 p.m. Tuesday to a report of a shooting at a residence in the 1600 block of E. Gran Circulo in Fort Mohave. Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said the body of the 49-year-old victim was found inside the home. Angela Olejniczak was found to have multiple gunshot wounds and was declared deceased at the scene,” Mortensen said. She said officers made contact with 56-year-old Keven Olejniczak. “A subsequent investigation by MCSO detectives revealed Keven…

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Man drowns despite life-saving efforts

LAKE MEAD – The National Park Service reports the death of a male adult who was swimming at Lake Mead. Spokeswoman Carrie Vanover said the man was swimming after a raft when he slipped under the water at Boulder Beach late Tuesday afternoon. Vanover said bystanders pulled the man out of the water. She said CPR efforts failed and the man was pronounced dead. The name of the victim is withheld pending notification of kin. Cause of death will be determined by the Clark County Coroner’s office. Dave Hawkins

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