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Defendants in child homicide case will be tried separately

KINGMAN – With no objection from prosecutor Jacob Cote during a Tuesday hearing in Kingman, Mohave County Judge Billy Sipe quickly granted a defense motion to sever the cases of two Lake Havasu City residents charged with the murder of their child. Andrew Lamorie, 23, and Brittany Rodriquez, 26, had been scheduled to be tried together next month for the January death of 27-month-old Gabriella Lamorie. The girl weighed just 14 pounds at the time of her death at University Medical Center in Las Vegas, according to the Clark County coroner. In addition to the emaciation, the autopsy report noted…

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Gonzales receives 14 years for preying on teenagers

A 14-year prison term was ordered September 25 for an 18-year-old Kingman man who admitted a variety of sexual involvements, including rape, of younger teenage victims during the first six months of 2018. Dillan Gonzales previously pleaded guilty to attempted sexual exploitation of a minor, two counts of attempted child molestation, attempted sexual assault and sexual conduct with a minor. Family members addressing Judge Billy Sipe said Gonzales was a “good kid” who “messed up.” They requested compassion, leniency and mercy from a Judge who could have ordered up to 25.75 years in prison. Family members of victims who were…

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Kingman Fire Department’s Fire Chief, Jake Rhoades named Arizona Fire Chief’s Association’s Treasurer

During the Arizona Fire Chief’s Association’s annual President’s Forum in Tucson, Kingman Fire Department Fire Chief Jake Rhoades was named the new Treasurer. AFCA President Scott Freitag states, “Jake has shown true dedication and leadership as the Chair of the AFCA’s Fire Service Mutual Aid Committee, and has been an active member of the association during his tenure here in Arizona.” Freitag adds, “He is recognized for his fiscal knowledge through the work he has done as the fire chief of Kingman as well as his vast prior experience. To that end, the AFCA Board of Directors felt that he…

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Lee Greenwood, The Gatlin Brothers to appear

LAUGHLIN, Nev. – The Edgewater Event Center will host Lee Greenwood and The Gatlin Brothers  for one showing only on Friday, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. Enjoy a night of country music. Greenwood is known for his hits such as “God Bless the USA,” “It Turns Me Inside Out,” and “Hopelessly Yours.” The Gatlin Brothers will perform hits such as “Broken Lady” and “All the Gold in California”. For ticket information call 702-198-5111.

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BCFD Annual Fire Prevention and Life Safety Fair

The Bullhead City Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” The campaign works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.  NFPA statistics show that in 2017, U.S. fire departments responded to 357,000 home structure fires. These fires caused 2,630 fire deaths and 10,600 fire injuries. On average, seven people died in a fire…

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BCFD Community Risk Reduction Clown Troupe

The Bullhead City Fire Department’s Community Risk Reduction Clowning program has become a community favorite and an effective way for our members to teach Fire and Life Safety messages at our local elementary schools. This week our troupe hit the ground running as we gear up for Fire Prevention Week, which runs from October 6 – October 12.  Their characterization program allows team members to educate more than 2,500 children in the Tri-State area aged Preschool through 4th grade. Every year the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) chose’s a theme that works to educate all ages about the importance of Fire Safety. Utilizing this…

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