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CIBOLA, Ariz. – The Hart Mine Road Bridge, located

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GOLDEN VALLEY, Ariz. – Black Mountain School mastered

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Kyle Wesely Jamar Williams

Kyle Wesely Jamar Williams, age 40, passed away

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Goodwin promoted to MCSO Sergeant

On March 14, the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office celebrated the promotion of John Goodwin to the rank of Sergeant. He has demonstrated that he has the knowledge, experience, and tenure to act as a supervisor and lead others. John Goodwin is recognized as a valuable member of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. Goodwin started his career as a Detention Officer in June of 2004. In August 2005, Goodwin was selected to attend the law enforcement academy to become a deputy. Goodwin quickly excelled in his duties and became a Field Training Officer, sharing his knowledge with others. In March 2013,…

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Alleged cocaine dealer busted; 31 grams of cocaine seized

LAKE HAVASU CITY – An alleged drug dealer has been arrested following seizure of more than 31 grams of cocaine during a March 14 search of his home in Lake Havasu City. Police said they had been investigating suspected drug sales from the home in the 3300 block of Tomahawk Drive, where a search warrant was executed at 6:55 p.m.  “During the search, 31.3 grams of cocaine were located along with numerous items of drug paraphernalia,” said police detective Chris Angus. “As a result of the investigation, 27-year-old Ricardo A. Duarte, a Lake Havasu City resident, was arrested and charged…

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Childers couple sentenced in meth plea agreement

Family members including several grandchildren asked for leniency as a Mohave County Superior Court Judge sent a Bullhead City couple to prison on March 11. 61-year-old Dennis Childers and 52-year-old Julia Childers pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of attempted possession of dangerous drugs for sale for selling methamphetamine from their home on Los Flores Street. It was noted during the sentencing hearings that Mr. Childers had been using meth for more than 40 years and his wife had used the drug for more than 25 years. “This case is a classic example of what happens when people get addicted…

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SAINT joining Arizona Gives Day for spay and neuter

Saving Animals In Need Together (SAINT) is joining Arizona Gives Day, along with hundreds of other nonprofits from all over the state on Tuesday, April 2, to raise much-needed funds. Through azgives.org, Arizonans will be able to support their favorite nonprofit(s) for exactly 24 hours of virtual giving to strive for additional cash incentive prizes. “Arizona Gives Day is the perfect time for our community to come together and support the amazing nonprofits making an impact in Arizona,” says Gail Moscato, President, SAINT. In its second year of participation, SAINT  is excited to spread the word about how local supporters can easily make…

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Warrant issued for Jonathan Hegge; faces up to 8.5 years in prison

A probation guaranteed opportunity has evolved into a likely prison sentence for a Bullhead City man who failed to meet incentives contained in a plea agreement entered last month. Jonathan Hegge, 36, was required to make an initial restitution payment of $2,000 and attend his March 15 sentencing hearing in Kingman to earn probation in a benefit theft case. His failure to do so exposes Hegge to as many as 8.5 years in prison to resolve the same criminal matters. Hegge did not show for the hearing and his defense attorneys indicated that they could not explain his absence. Mohave…

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