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Another fire fatality in Golden Valley

Matthew Wanner3 years ago1 mins

GOLDEN VALLEY – Another fire fatality is under investigation by the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said foul play is not suspected in the death of Dana Lee Pollan, 67. Mortensen said deputies responded at about 11:22 pm on Sunday, Feb. 4 to the incident in the 4500 block of Smoketree Road in Golden Valley. They were greeted by firefighters who reportedly indicated that the fire had been contained to a bedroom within the residence. Mortensen said Pollan’s body was recovered from that bedroom.

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Bal pleads guilty to sex offense

Matthew Wanner3 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – A north Mohave County resident will be going to prison for child sex offenses he admits committing more than a decade ago. Samuel Bal, 41, pleaded guilty Feb. 2 to two charges reduced to attempted sexual conduct with a minor. A sexual conduct with a minor charge and another sexual abuse count are dismissed in the deal. Terms require Mohave County Superior Court Judge Lee Jantzen to impose a 5- to 10-year prison term at a March 13 sentencing hearing. Deputy Mohave County Attorney Amanda Claerhout said Bal engaged in sexual activity with girls aged 7 and 13…

Shuffler takes plea; looks at 3-18 years for fatal crash

Matthew Wanner3 years ago3 mins

KINGMAN – Brady Shuffler has accepted responsibility, and the reality of serving years behind bars, for causing the deaths and injuries of his friends and fellow student athletes at Lee Williams High School. Shuffler, 16, pleaded guilty to two counts each of manslaughter and aggravated assault during a Friday, Feb. 9 hearing before Mohave County Superior Court Judge Derek Carlisle, and a packed gallery. Other criminal charges are dismissed in the deal providing Judge Carlisle significant discretion in meting out punishment. Carlisle can impose as little as three and as many as 18 years in prison, followed by probation for…

Shuffler takes plea; looks at 3-18 years for fatal crash

Matthew Wanner3 years ago3 mins

KINGMAN – Brady Shuffler has accepted responsibility, and the reality of serving years behind bars, for causing the deaths and injuries of his friends and fellow student athletes at Lee Williams High School. Shuffler, 16, pleaded guilty to two counts each of manslaughter and aggravated assault during a Friday, Feb. 9 hearing before Mohave County Superior Court Judge Derek Carlisle, and a packed gallery. Other criminal charges are dismissed in the deal providing Judge Carlisle significant discretion in meting out punishment. Carlisle can impose as little as three and as many as 18 years in prison, followed by probation for…

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BLM announces temporary closure and restrictions of public lands for the Legacy Racing Event off-highway vehicle race events

Matthew Wanner3 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lake Havasu Field Office announces the temporary closure and restrictions of selected public lands for the Legacy Racing Event off-highway vehicle (OHV) race events in and around the Parker 400 course near the communities of Parker and Bouse. The temporary closure takes effect at 11:59 p.m. Feb. 20, 2024, through midnight Feb. 25, 2024, and the temporary restrictions from 11:59 p.m. Feb. 19, 2024, through midnight Feb. 25, 2024. Access to public lands in and around the event will be temporarily closed, restricted, or designated as spectator areas. Restricted and closed…

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BLM announces temporary closure and restrictions of public lands for the Legacy Racing Event off-highway vehicle race events

Matthew Wanner3 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lake Havasu Field Office announces the temporary closure and restrictions of selected public lands for the Legacy Racing Event off-highway vehicle (OHV) race events in and around the Parker 400 course near the communities of Parker and Bouse. The temporary closure takes effect at 11:59 p.m. Feb. 20, 2024, through midnight Feb. 25, 2024, and the temporary restrictions from 11:59 p.m. Feb. 19, 2024, through midnight Feb. 25, 2024. Access to public lands in and around the event will be temporarily closed, restricted, or designated as spectator areas. Restricted and closed…

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Another fire fatality in Golden Valley

Bal pleads guilty to sex offense

Shuffler takes plea; looks at 3-18 years for fatal crash

Shuffler takes plea; looks at 3-18 years for fatal crash

BLM announces temporary closure and restrictions of public lands for the Legacy Racing Event off-highway vehicle race events

BLM announces temporary closure and restrictions of public lands for the Legacy Racing Event off-highway vehicle race events

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