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‘Sleeper’ charged with drugs, weapons, DUI

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – A man who fell asleep behind the wheel at a local gas station was arrested and charged with drug and weapon offenses. Casey Ryan Pepper, 32, of Lake Havasu City, was found by Kingman Police Department (KPD) officers, asleep at the fuel pumps at a gas station in the 700 block of W. Beale St. in the wee morning hours of Thursday, Dec. 19. Upon investigation, Pepper was found to possess a firearm, methamphetamine, and paraphernalia. According to a KPD press release, Pepper was is prohibited from possessing a firearm, and was believed to be under the influence…

Clean City, Planning & Zoning, Transit Advisory Commissions see turnover

Ron Martin6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The Kingman City Council at their Dec. 17 meeting addressed filling vacancies for the Clean City, Planning & Zoning, PARG, and Transit Advisory Commissions. Mike Blair was appointed to a seat on the Historic Preservation Commission. The commission currently has a second seat that remains vacant. Clean City Commissioners C. Russell, Kathy Bowman and Na’qui “Nikki” c’Way’ya, were each reappointed for new terms. Regina Garcia submitted her resignation from the commission; Teresa Woods was appointed in Garcia’s place. Two Planning and Zoning Commissioners Laurie DeVries and Vickie Kiress are at the end of their terms with neither seeking…

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Great Dane rescued from residential blaze

Pam Wanner6 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Fire Department (LHCFD) responded to reports of smoke in a residence in the 4000 block of Black Hills Bay the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 20. According to a LHCFD press release, the homeowner reported a fire after finding smoke in the living room; he was able to evacuate. The first arriving fire company reported 20 to 30 foot flames coming from the roof of the residence. Four Engine Companies, one Truck Company, one Alternative Response Vehicle (ARV), a Battalion Chief, and a Division Chief responded to the second alarm fire. Fire crews…

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Monthly dinner is Jan. 9

Ron Martin6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The Kathryn Heidenreich Adult Center (KHAC) monthly dinner will be held Thursday, Jan. 11 from 4 p.m until the food is gone. This month’s menu is roast pork, cabbage, potatoes, pearl onions, applesauce, and dinner roll. Dessert will be provided by Harmony Hospice. Your donation of $6.50 assists the center with programs. KHAC asks that you sign up in advance for the dinner if possible by calling 928-757-2778. KHAC is located at 1776 Airway Ave.

Deputies pinned

Ron Martin6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office would like to introduce their two newest deputies who graduated from the Western Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy on Friday, Dec. 13. Laurel Holdway and Joshua Bare completed a 20-week academy where they gained knowledge in criminal and traffic law, criminal investigation, defensive tactics, and much more. Chief Deputy Dean McKie presented these newest deputies with their Mohave County Sheriff’s Office badge, and a family member was invited on stage to pin them on their uniform. From left to right: Chief Deputy Dean McKie, Lieutenant Jason Elsbury, Deputy Joshua Bare, Undersheriff Ed…

Bullhead City struggles to fill P&Z seats

Ron Martin6 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – Vacant Planning & Zoning Commission seats was addressed at the Dec. 17 Bullhead City Council meeting. The commission currently has two vacancies and one potential appointee, Aaron Lopez. Lopez was scheduled to speak about his appointment but did not because of his involvement in a championship softball game. In Lopez’ absence, the council approved his appointment unanimously. Bullhead City Mayor Tom Brady spoke about the importance of the committees. “The Planning and Zoning Commission is probably one of the most important commissions that we do have. And you can see just by today’s actions, we have vacancies…

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‘Sleeper’ charged with drugs, weapons, DUI

Clean City, Planning & Zoning, Transit Advisory Commissions see turnover

Great Dane rescued from residential blaze

Monthly dinner is Jan. 9

Deputies pinned

Bullhead City struggles to fill P&Z seats

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