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Three arrested in sexual predator sting

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Three more suspects have been arrested in a Mohave County Sheriff’s Office sting operation targeting sexual predators of minor children. The defendants charged with sexual exploitation of a minor related offenses are identified as Gregory Schutte and Michael Shaw, 29 and both of Kingman and Daniel Saguchi-Cazares, 26, Fort Mohave. The Sheriff’s Office has been using a male detective posing as a teenage girl engaging in text and online communication with sexually solicitous men. “During the past 14 months that we have been conducting these operations we have charged 22 individuals with internet crimes against children,” said…

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Chloride gearing up for St. Patrick’s Day celebration

Ron Martin6 years ago1 mins

CHLORIDE – Chloride is gearing up for their annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Saturday, March 14. Events include gunfights, a bull whip show, parade, vendors, bed & bath race, car show, and much more. Vendors of all kinds, including food vendors, are welcome on a first come basis. No advance reservations are taken. Spots are available on Tennessee Avenue for $10 for a 10×10 spot. If interested call Ruby at (928)565-4888. Spots on other streets are by donation. Questions call Jeannie at (928)565-9777.

Community News

Hand & Foot Canasta offered

Pam Wanner6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Katheryn Heidenreich Adult Center (KHAC) would like to know if you are interested in playing Hand and Foot Canasta on Tuesday afternoons. If so, please call or come by to sign up. KHAC is located at 1776 Airway Ave., 928-753-2778.

Oatman amusement park: Zoning commission give nod despite merchant protest

Ron Martin6 years ago2 mins

OATMAN – A number of merchants in the historic mining town of Oatman oppose a western flavored enterprise proposed by an Aztec, New Mexico businessman. Tim McCarthy wants to develop “The Old 66 Ranch” about one mile outside of Oatman. “I’m looking at putting in a small western town with horseback rides,” McCarthy said during the January 8 meeting of the Mohave County Planning and Zoning Commission. “We’re putting in a zip line. We’ll have a petting zoo and various activities that come with that. We’re looking at putting in a little mining museum and a reptile exhibit.” McCarthy said…

Accused coach arrested for sexual misconduct

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – A volunteer assistant wrestling coach has been arrested following an investigation of alleged sexual conduct with female student wrestlers at Mohave High School. Bullhead City police department spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said the probe involving Deven Brenden Lobato, 20, began January 23. “Detectives discovered that in the months of September and October, 2019, Lobato had reportedly engaged in a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old female athlete,” a news release stated. “It was reported that the sexual conduct did not occur on school property.” Lobato was arrested and booked into the Mohave County Adult Detention Center on January 24….

Community News

Veteran’s Resource Fair was well attended

Ron Martin6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – More than 20 volunteers assisted area veterans at the JAVC Veterans Resource Fair, held last weekend at the Kingman Elks Lodge. Some 41 vendors and resource agencies were on hand to offer assistance to veterans experiencing difficulties with medical, vision, employment, homelessness, and other social problems. Attending veterans were offered a hot meal, care packages containing MREs and toiletries, and personalized assistance. Above, Elks volunteer food line Servers: Rodger Stewart, Carolyn Lawson, Faye Shannon, JoAnn Schoch, Sara Becenti. Photo courtesy Sarah Pleth

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Three arrested in sexual predator sting

Chloride gearing up for St. Patrick’s Day celebration

Oatman amusement park: Zoning commission give nod despite merchant protest

Accused coach arrested for sexual misconduct

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