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Jail property arsonist freed after plea deal

Pam Wanner3 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – A man who set fire to a maintenance facility building on the Mohave County Adult Detention Center campus in Kingman was released from custody following a two-month jail stay on Tuesday, April 24. His same day release from the Detention Center was a condition of the plea agreement that John Williamson, 57, entered before Judge Billy Sipe. Williamson pleaded guilty to an attempted jail destruction related charge while arson and criminal trespass counts are dismissed. Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) reports reveal Williamson requested and received a ride from a deputy to a downtown Kingman truck stop on…

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Historical Society representative speaks at Rotary

Pam Wanner3 years ago1 mins

Speaking at Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club’s April 19 meeting was Leah Stagg, Curator and soon-to-be Director of Mohave County Historical Society upon the retirement of Shannon Rossiter this summer. Among the upcoming projects of the historical society is the restoration of Kingman’s old jail whose doors were locked in 1968. The society is currently seeking financial assistance and volunteers with a construction background for the project. Speaking on area museums, Stagg noted the best artifacts are those that can be touched and enhanced by technology through QR codes. Mohave Museum of History and Arts has an artifact table that…

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Breast cancer fundraiser set

Pam Wanner3 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – There will be a spring fundraising event for women with breast cancer on Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4, at 3480 Isador Ave. The sale will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day and will feature many handmade items. For information contact Pat Hahn at 928-377-8072.

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Free residential household hazardous waste event

Pam Wanner3 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Republic Services will be hosting a Free Residential Household Hazardous Waste event on Saturday, April 20, from 8 a.m. to noon. The event will take place at Fire Station Two, located at 2065 N Kiowa Blvd. Please access Fire Station Two by utilizing College Dr., signs will be posted in the vicinity to assist residents with drop off. We would like to encourage all residents to take advantage of this opportunity to dispose of hazardous items from your home. For additional details, please go to Lake Havasu City’s website at www.lhcaz.gov or contact Republic Services at (928) 855-9441.

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Havasu murder trial opens

Pam Wanner3 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – A Lake Havasu City man shot and killed his unarmed roommate in a rental dispute claims self-defense at his trial that opened Tuesday in Kingman. Legal Defender Jonathan Robinson urged the Mohave County Superior Court jury to determine that Angel Caldera, 23, acted reasonably and was justified when he opened fire and claimed the life of Arnell Bell, 19, on May 17 last year. Robinson and prosecutor Leah Nelson stipulated to the admission of more than 70 pieces of evidence as many aspects of the case are not in dispute. But the Deputy Mohave County Attorney strenuously argued…

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Police seek runaway teen

Pam Wanner3 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Authorities in Lake Havasu City are asking the public for help in locating a runaway teenager. Local police say 14-year-old Megyn Whitbeck was last seen in Lake Havasu on April 19, in the 1600 block of McCulloch Boulevard S. “Megyn is believed to be traveling on foot and currently there is no clothing description available,” a news release said. “Megyn is approximately 5’07’’, 130 pounds with brown hair and green eyes.” In addition to Lake Havasu City, the runaway has connections to Whitfield County, Georgia and Orange County, California. Anyone with information is encouraged to call…

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Jail property arsonist freed after plea deal

Historical Society representative speaks at Rotary

Breast cancer fundraiser set

Free residential household hazardous waste event

Havasu murder trial opens

Police seek runaway teen

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