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SWAT team involved in BHC arrest

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City Police report the midnight arrest of a man wanted for a series of shootings during which no one was injured in July. A felony arrest warrant for Jack Alan Gonzalez, 33, had previously issued for conspiracy to commit second degree murder and discharging a firearm at a residence. Agency spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said police received a tip Friday afternoon that Gonzalez was in Laughlin. She said Gonzalez eluded police during a foot pursuit that originated at a Laughlin hotel. “Later in the evening members of the Bullhead City Police Department and GIITEM detectives received information…

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Free fishing day for the youth

Area youth ages five through 15 are encouraged to come out to Dunton Fort Rock Ranch on Saturday, August 17 to participate in “Fishing for Smiles”, a free fishing day. The event will be held from 7 a.m. to noon. Pre-registration is required and youth must be accompanied by an adult. Bait is provided, and a limited number of fishing gear is available. Kids are encouraged to bring their own rod and reel if they have one. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Kids will be able to keep what they catch with a maximum of three fish per participant….

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Watson will not run in 2020 election

County supervisor to retire MOHAVE COUNTY – Only one member of the current Mohave County Board of Supervisors will not pursue re-election next year. Chairman Hildy Angius and supervisors Buster Johnson, Jean Bishop and Ron Gould have each confirmed they’ll seek four-year terms in 2020. The exception is Gary Watson. The District 1 incumbent elected in 2008 to begin his first term in 2009 has held office for almost 11 years. He said the forced exit of a long-tenured Mohave County Superior Court Judge triggered his retirement contemplation. “I was thinking about it probably a year ago. Oddly enough it…

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KRF to host speaker on opioid crisis

KINGMAN – The Tuesday, August 13 monthly general meeting of Kingman Republican Woman will have guest speaker, Summer Suiter of Southwest Behavioral & Health Services discussing critical issues surrounding the opioid crisis and how Mohave County is being affected.   All are invited to attend this very educational presentation at the Dam Bar Steakhouse, 1960 E. Andy Devine Ave. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the program begins promptly at noon. There is a $3 meeting fee and lunch can be purchased off the menu.

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Parenti receives maximum punishment of six years

It didn’t go well for a repeat drug offender from Lake Havasu City who knew she was going to the Arizona Department of Corrections when she attended her July 30 sentencing hearing in Kingman. Terms of the plea agreement previously entered for Stacy Parenti, 59, required the Court to impose a 3.5 or 6-year prison punishment. Parenti shook her head in disbelief as Mohave County Superior Court Judge Rick Lambert opted for six years when he decided to run sentences for different cases consecutive rather than concurrent. “I am just a little bitter,” Parenti told judge Lambert. “I’m just really…

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Bullhead City public works projects

BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City Public Works Department has the following projects going on in addition to regular work around our city during the week of August 5: ·City crews will be performing city wide sewer cleaning in various neighborhoods. · City crews will be performing city wide sewer video inspection. ·City crews will be performing city wide street sweeping in various neighborhoods. ·City crews will be performing city wide traffic and street light maintenance and repairs in various locations throughout the city. ·The North Bullhead Construction Project is ongoing until October.  The project includes installation of curb,…

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