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Sex offender sentenced to 21 years

KINGMAN – Multiple family members spoke on his behalf as a convicted sex offender was sentenced to 21 years in prison in Kingman on Sept. 5. His mother, grandfather, aunt and others expressed bewilderment that the man they said was such a good father had been accused, let alone convicted, of sex crimes involving his adopted daughter. “It’s just unbelievable,” his grandfather said of Shawn Cameron. “He’s been the best grandson that I think anyone can have.” Other family members said the victim, now 20, fabricated the allegations when she had a troubled period as a teenager. Prosecutor Amanda Claerhout…

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Chloride adds bathtubs to annual bed races

CHLORIDE – “Okay, take your bath and off to bed with ya”. That ritual will take on a whole new meaning as Chloride hosts its first Bed and Bath Race during this historic mining town’s Old Miner’s Day celebration on Saturday, October 19. Everyone from near and far are invited to participate in this first-ever combined competition pitting beds against tubs or any combination of as they go for the coveted title of fastest bed or tub west of the Pecos. There will be several categories including corporate, student and open. The race will take the combatants down Chloride’s scenic…

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Leal sentenced to three years for drug charges

KINGMAN – A Lake Havasu City man convicted of drug offenses was given a three-year prison term during a Sept. 6 sentencing hearing in Kingman. The punishment for Kevin Leal, 30, was mandated in a plea agreement convicting him of possession of narcotic drugs for sale and possession of dangerous drugs for sale. The charges stemmed from a January 24 search of a residence at 2785 Barbara Drive. Officers responding to a domestic dispute conducted a search after smelling marijuana after they arrived. Authorities said police seized more than 17 grams of cocaine, more than 130 prescription pills, drug paraphernalia…

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11th Annual Octoberfest Pineapple Race slated

LAKE HAVASU CITY – London Bridge Beach, 1340 McCulloch Blvd N, will host an annual outrigger canoe race that’s free to spectators the 11th Annual Octoberfest Pineapple Race on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. You’ve seen these on Hawaii Five-0. Outrigger boats feature one or more lateral support floats known as outriggers, which are fastened to one or both sides of the main hull. There are kids’ activities planned and all teams must wear their best superhero attire to compete for best costume. The one-quarter-mile race includes a Beer Garden and takes place at London Bridge Beach…

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Heroin, meth trafficking case begins

KINGMAN – A significant drug seizure is featured in a trial underway at the Mohave County Courthouse. Yefry Harrison Arias-Saldana, 35, Chicago, faces prison time if convicted of multiple controlled substance related charges stemming from an October 21, 2018 traffic stop on Interstate 40 in Kingman. Arias-Saldana was the driver of the vehicle, according to authorities. The passenger, Marvin Cuevas, 35, also from Chicago, is held in the county jail awaiting trial A DPS lab technician displayed a large brick of heroin she pulled from a box while testifying shortly after the trial opened Tuesday, Sept. 10, in Kingman. She…

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Mosquito fogging to begin Thursday evening

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mosquito surveillance conducted this week in Fort Mohave and Mohave Valley by the Mohave County Environmental Health Division (MCEHD) revealed the following locations that met the protocol to conduct fogging. The MCEHD uses the CDC’s recommended matrix as a guide of when to fog.   FOGGING: Adult mosquito control application will begin on Thursday evening September 12th around 8:00 pm, weather permitting.  Baron Pest Control was awarded the contract to provide fogging services within Mohave County and will be conducting the ground fogging application.  Areas in Mohave Valley to fog include:   •           Laguna Road from Mountain View Road to Vanderslice…

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