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Teen charged with child molestation

KINGMAN – Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) detectives arrested Michael Trey Hefner, 19, of Kingman, for molestation of a child. Detectives were contacted by Huntington Beach Police Department regarding a delayed report of child molest that occurred in 2017 at a home in the 1800 block of Hearne Ave. According to an MCSO press release, the female victim, who was 10 years old at the time of the incident, alleged that Hefner, her older stepbrother, forced her to engage in sexual acts on multiple occasions. Hefner allegedly admitted to engaging in sexual contact with the victim. During the course of…

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Soroptimists host free book program

KINGMAN – Soroptimist International of Kingman will host a free monthly book program – The Dolly Parton Foundation Imagination Library –  for children ages birth to five years old. Register children on Sunday, Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kingman Elks Lodge #468. Mrs. Claus and her helpers will have snacks available. This is open to the public. Each registered child will receive a new book in the mail every month until they reach five years old. This program encourages literacy and family values. For more information, contact 928-753-3557.

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More than 55 million travelers taking to the roads and skies this Thanksgiving

The most since 2005; INRIX predicts record delays on Wednesday More than 55 million travelers are making plans to kick off the holiday season with a trip of 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving. This will be the second-highest Thanksgiving travel volume on record, the most since 2005. Overall, an additional 1.6 million more people will travel compared with last year, a 2.9% increase. The vast majority of holiday travelers will drive to their destinations and, INRIX, a global transportation analytics company, expects Wednesday afternoon to be the worst travel period nationally, with trips taking as much…

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$1,000 reward offered for homicide suspect Wallace

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Police Department (BHCPD) is actively investigating a homicide, where one man was fatally shot and his wife was injured. Detectives are still searching for Jonathan Arthur Wallace, 27, who is wanted for first degree murder. A felony warrant has been issued for his arrest. Mohave Silent Witness is offering a reward up to $1,000 for any information leading to his arrest. According to a BHCPD press release, it was reported that suspect Benjie Junior Nunez, 34, and victim Kevin Castro Hurtado, 24, had been involved in an altercation a couple of weeks ago. Nunez…

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Man threatens store employees with iron rod

KINGMAN – On Monday, November 18, at about 10:00 p.m., Kingman Police arrested Roger Donald Denny, 54, of Kingman, on felony counts of aggravated assault and criminal damage. Officers responded to a restaurant in the 3200 block of Andy Devine Ave., for a report of a man wielding a large metal pole, threatening employees and damaging television monitors. According to a Kingman Police Department press release, Denny had left the store before officers arrived. Officers located him a few blocks away from the store. Denny allegedly had entered the store carrying a 6’ T-post (iron rod), threatened two employees (ages…

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