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Arrest made in fatal traffic crash

KINGMAN – Investigation of a traffic accident that claimed the life of a local teenager late last year has led to the arrest of a young Kingman man. Deputy Police Chief Joel Freed said Dalin Penrod, 20, was booked into the Mohave County Adult Detention Facility on April 11 on a charge of causing death by moving violation. Lacey Lynn Gale, 19, Kingman, was fatally injured when her vehicle was struck by Penrod’s vehicle at about 8:10 p.m. on Dec. 13. Freed said Gale was at Kino Ave. and turning left to proceed northbound on Stockton Hill Road when her…

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Fentanyl, meth seized in Bullhead bust

BULLHEAD CITY – An investigation of illegal drug sale activity in Bullhead City produced seizure and arrest on April 8. A warrant-based search was conducted at a residence in the 800 block of Turney Dr. “Detectives located approximately 35 grams of powder fentanyl, approximately 37.7 grams (about 350 pills) of blue M-30 counterfeit fentanyl, .6 grams of methamphetamine, multiple drug paraphernalia items and a Hi-Point 9mm handgun,” a press release said. Sabrina Johnson, 28, was arrested and booked into the Mohave County Adult Detention Facility on two counts of possession of narcotic drugs for sale. Dave Hawkins

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Native desert discussed at humanities presentation

LAKE HAVASU CITY – When was the last time you met a Native Arizonan? If it’s taking a while to remember, it’s probably because many of the residents of Arizona moved here from different towns. Journalist and photographer Gregory McNamee made a visit to Lake Havasu to share that writers especially, have been relocating to Arizona for decades. The Seeing the Desert with Gregory McNamee lecture took place on Thursday, April 4 at at the Lake Havasu City Library. The Arizona Humanities speaker  is currently a contributing editor for the Encyclopedia Britannica and a research fellow at the Southwest Center…

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Vehicle fire snuffed

KINGMAN – No one was injured in an April 10 property fire in Kingman. Fire Department personnel responded at 4:18 p.m. to the incident at the intersection of Pasadena Ave. and Adams St. “Three RV’s, cars, a Connex box and various debris were engulfed,” a news release said. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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BCSD to host parent communication workshop

BULLHEAD CITY – Knowing how to access a child’s grades and assignments, or being able to communicate with a teacher, are important tools for parents.  The Bullhead City School District (BCSD) will hold a free workshop for parents to understand how to use ParentVue, the District’s online portal with those capabilities. The workshop is Thursday, April 18, beginning at 6:00 p.m.  Signups and registration are open through Wednesday, April 10.  Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. at Coyote Canyon School, 1820 Lakeside Drive.  Refreshments (pizza, salad and beverages) will be free, and playground childcare will be available for children ages…

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