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Milks receives 15-years for part in armed robberies

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

A 15-year prison term was imposed Friday for one of three Kingman men charged with breaking into homes and businesses to steal things. Authorities have alleged the suspects wore dark clothes, masks and body armor and were armed as their crime spree stretched from Kingman to Golden Valley and from Valle Vista to Meadview. In some instances home occupants or business employees were secured with zip ties, resulting in kidnapping charges for their restricted movement. Prosecutor Rod Albright said that Preston Milks, 26, is the least culpable of the trio. Milks pleaded guilty to three aggravated assault charges while 23…

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BHC public works projects

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

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 July 15. 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. City crews will be grading and dust control on Rio Rancho Monday through Friday between the hours of…

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Rector given life in prison for child’s murder

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

A Bullhead City man cried throughout a Friday hearing in Kingman before he was given a life prison term for killing his friend’s eight-year-old daughter nearly five years ago. Justin Rector, 31, pleaded guilty last December to first degree murder in the asphyxiation death of Isabella (Bella) Grogan-Cannella. Rector told investigators early in the case that he had been up for a couple of days and using methamphetamine when Bella went missing. Her partially-clad body was found in a makeshift grave about a half mile from her home in September, 2014. His father, daughter and two sisters addressed the Court,…

Richardson gets 10.5 years for manslaughter

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

Her friends and family members spoke of the magnificence of Jessica Orozco as the man who killed her was sentenced to the Arizona Department of Corrections Thursday. They told the Court that the 31-year-old Kingman woman excelled at everything and that her loss leaves a void in all their lives. Mohave County Superior Court Judge Derek Carlisle was told that Orozco was a gifted parent, a beloved co-worker and a brilliant botanist. “Everything that she ever touched turned into flowers,” said Orozco’s Uncle Shaun Gaskins. A trial jury last month convicted Gerald Richardson, 58, of manslaughter in Orozco’s death last…

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Western to be closed for road work

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

Kincheloe Construction will be closing Western Avenue, from Davis Ave. to Motor Ave. This work is for two new sewer service connections. The closure will take place July 17, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Questions can be directed to Kincheloe Construction (928) 727-6080.

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Chillin’ on Beale Street slated July 20

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

Bring your car downtown for a fun time. Classics, customs, creatives, motorcycles, EVs, you name it… cruise on down to Beale Street for music, good food and down-home Kingman atmosphere! Event begins at 3 p.m. and only ends when the cars go home! In July, the theme for Chillin’ on Beale Street is a Rat Rod Cruise In! For more information call 714-488-1843.

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Milks receives 15-years for part in armed robberies

BHC public works projects

Rector given life in prison for child’s murder

Richardson gets 10.5 years for manslaughter

Western to be closed for road work

Chillin’ on Beale Street slated July 20

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