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Going fast: fall turkey, youth-only javelina hunt permit-tags

Leftovers go on sale “over the counter” beginning Monday, July 29 PHOENIX — Arizona hunters still have an opportunity to receive a hunt permit-tag for select 2019 fall turkey and youth-only javelina hunts.   As of last week, there were 418 permit-tags available for fall turkey in Game Management Unit 12A, and 210 youth-only permit-tags for javelina in various units throughout the state.  All leftover permit-tags can be purchased in person with a completed paper application at all department offices beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, July 29.  For a complete list of leftover permit-tags, visit https://www.azgfd.com/Hunting/Draw/. For more information, including license and permit-tag requirements,…

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Boultinghouse will receive five to 13 years in plea deal

A Lake Havasu City man faces mandatory prison time after entering a plea agreement that resolves three drug cases. A mix of charges is dismissed in the deal for Michael-Shawn Boultinghouse, 37. During a July 17 change of plea hearing in Kingman, Boultinghouse pleaded guilty to possession of narcotic drugs for a December 16, 2018 incident at 3101 London Bridge Road. Prosecutor Amanda Claerhout said police found a zipper pouch that contained burned foil with heroin residue. Boultinghouse also pleaded guilty to sale of narcotic drugs for a February, 2019 incident at his home in the 2100 block of Barranca…

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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 July 29: ·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. Installation of curb, gutter, grading and…

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More back-to-school safety

It’s that time of year again… congested morning traffic, school buses stopping frequently and kids scattered through crosswalks. It’s “back-to-school” next week and the Bullhead City Police Department would like to start off the new school year safely. Over the summer, motorists have been used to driving the normal speed limit, but people need to be aware of the change. Children will be excited getting to and from school while using the intersections and crosswalks, so drivers should watch the road carefully for pedestrians and kids on bicycles. Officers will be out enforcing the 15 mile per hour school zone speed limit….

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Back to school safety

With summer drawing to a close and the start of the new school year quickly approaching, the Bullhead City Fire Department asks that community members review several essential safety tips. Often we see students are on their phones texting, browsing the internet, or playing games. The Bullhead City Fire Department recommends that parents talk to their children about following safety tips provided by the National Safety Council (NSC) when headed to and from school: ·Cross only at crosswalks. ·Look left, right, then left again before crossing the street. ·You should never cross the street while using an electronic device. ·Never walk or…

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Social Security phone scam warning

The Bullhead City Police Department has received several complaints about a Social Security phone scam. People have reported receiving phone calls from scam artists claiming to be from the Social Security Administration. The caller tries to obtain personal information or money by using threats, such as stopping social security checks. The Bullhead City Police Department would like to remind residents to NEVER give out personal information, including bank account and social security information, over the phone, internet or by mail… unless YOU initiated the contact with the person or company. Be aware of ‘phishing’ scams, where someone pretends to be…

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