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Barton spared prison sentence following bizarre behavior

KINGMAN – Information and input regarding his mental health issues helped a Mohave Valley man avoid a prison sentence. Mohave County Superior Court Judge Rick Lambert placed David Barton, 58, on supervised probation for five years during a July 22 hearing in Kingman. Barton pleaded guilty to aggravated assault stemming from a March, 2018 incident in the 700 block of Center Street. A male victim told Mohave County sheriff’s deputies that a struggle occurred after Barton argued with him over a borrowed ATV tire. The man said Barton grabbed him and dragged him along while driving his vehicle, resulting in…

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HALT fundraising Saturdays in August

Help Animals Lives Today (HALT) is raising money for sanctuary animals starting Saturday August 3, and continuing Saturdays in August from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Annie’s Art Attic located at 2575 Northern Ave, Kingman. Foods, drinks, K9 Corral, jewelry, other new vendor items, and raffles will be available at the events.

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Farmers Market to be held on Saturday

Kingman’s Farmers Market offers their specialty of homemade, hand-crafted, home-baked and home-grown products. Come enjoy live music, clever crafts, delectable foods and health & beauty products at 102 E Beale St. Kingman Saturday, August 3, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kingman’s Farmers Market is free to the public!

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Two men shot in Golden Valley

A Tuesday shootout in Golden Valley that sent two men to the hospital remains under investigation by the Mohave County Sheriff’s office. Officers responded in force at 2:47 p.m. to a report that at least one man had been shot in the 4200 block of N. Estrella Rd. “Deputies and detectives located the first male subject and observed the gunshot wound,” said sheriff’s office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen. “A sweep of the property was conducted and the second male subject was located and was also found to have a gunshot wound.” Mortensen said both men were transported to Kingman Regional Medical…

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Suicide attempt at Black Mountain Elementary School

A suicide attempt is reported at Black Mountain Elementary School in Golden Valley. Kingman Unified School District Superintendent Gretchen Dorner said she learned about 11:30 a.m. that a 14-year-old student suffered self harm in one of the school’s restrooms. Dorner said other students and staff provided care until law enforcement and medical professionals arrived. She said the 7th grade student was transported to Kingman Regional Medical Center and then flown to a Las Vegas hospital for treatment. There was no initial information available regarding her condition. Dorner said she is concerned that misinformation on social media is aggravating a sensitive…

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Insurance requirements on motor vehicles

Through the course of patrol procedures and traffic enforcement, Lake Havasu City Police Officers often check the status of motor vehicle license plates and registrations to ensure that motor vehicle operators are abiding by the Arizona Revised Statutes. On many occasions, officers encounter a vehicle that does not have the required insurance, as mandated by Arizona Revised Statutes. When this occurs, Arizona Revised Statutes mandates that the local police officer shall confiscate the license plate and issue a citation for the violation.  In Arizona, every motor vehicle that is operated on a roadway must be covered by a minimum of…

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