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AZGFD accepting applications for 2020 pronghorn, elk hunts

Raptor capture seasons now included in latest draw process The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is accepting applications for 2020 hunt permit-tags issued through the draw process for pronghorn and elk. To apply, visit www.azgfd.gov and click on “Apply for a Draw.” For an overview of the application service, including license requirements, applying for bonus points and payment information, see Page 10 of the “2020 Pronghorn, Elk and Raptor Capture Hunt Draw Information” booklet. Printed booklets soon will be available at all department offices and license dealers statewide. Attention falconers: Raptor capture seasons are included in this booklet. A valid…

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Two charged in year-old homicide case

KINGMAN – Two Kingman men have been arrested for a near year-old homicide. Benjamin Clark Dann, 24, and Alfred Martin Talavera, 33, are charged with second degree murder. The Mohave County Sheriff’s office said Dann and Talavera had been considered suspects in an ongoing investigation of the death of Kirklin Marcus Roach, 37. The body of the Kingman man who died of blunt force trauma was found in a desert area behind the Kingman Airport on January 14, 2019. Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said Dann was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 7 for alleged probation violations while Talavera was contacted at…

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Two charged in year-old homicide case

KINGMAN – Two Kingman men have been arrested for a near year-old homicide. Benjamin Clark Dann, 24, and Alfred Martin Talavera, 33, are charged with second degree murder. The Mohave County Sheriff’s office said Dann and Talavera had been considered suspects in an ongoing investigation of the death of Kirklin Marcus Roach, 37. The body of the Kingman man who died of blunt force trauma was found in a desert area behind the Kingman Airport on January 14, 2019. Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said Dann was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 7 for alleged probation violations while Talavera was contacted at…

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Angius takes gun rights fight to Prescott

MOHAVE COUNTY – A Second Amendment Sanctuary declaration in support of constitutionally protected gun rights by Mohave County last November is sending ripples across the state. Approval of a resolution by the Mohave County Board of Supervisors is prompting consideration in other jurisdictions after drawing considerable press attention and publicity. District 2 Supervisor Hildy Angius visited Prescott last Thursday, January 2 where the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors was to consider a proclamation that was not as bold as Mohave County’s resolution. Angius said she was amazed by the size of the crowd that showed up early for the meeting….

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FRANK X. GORDON

Retired Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court, the Hon. Frank X. Gordon Jr. passed away on January 6, 2020 at the Beatitudes Retirement Community in Phoenix where he lived with his wife Joan. Frank passed away 3 days before his 91st birthday. Frank was an only child, born to Frank X. Gordon and Lucille (Gburek) Gordon on January 9, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois. Both of his parents were the children of Polish immigrants. The family moved to Kingman, Arizona in the summer of 1929 when young Frank was only 6 months old. His father, an attorney, purchased a title…

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Coffin promoted to sergeant

The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has announced the promotion of Dave Coffin to the rank of sergeant. Coffin is recognized as a valuable member of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. He came to MCSO in June, 2018 with 22 years of prior law enforcement experience. After exceeding his duties as a deputy, Coffin was selected for a transfer to the Detective Division in February, 2019. He has demonstrated that his knowledge and experience will help him excel as a supervisor.

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