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Plea deal a ‘no go’ in boat repair scam case

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Judge Doug Camacho has rejected the sentencing limitations of a plea agreement entered on behalf of the man who ripped off customers at the marine and motor sports business he formerly operated in Lake Havasu City. Steve Leprohon, 32, previously pleaded guilty to a single count of fraud for failing to complete jobs when customers paid up front for boat repairs. Attorneys presenting the plea deal to the Court stipulated that Leprohon could be given no more than 90 days jail and seven years’ probation and be required to pay at least $215,000 in restitution. The…

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Plea deal a ‘no go’ in boat repair scam case

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Judge Doug Camacho has rejected the sentencing limitations of a plea agreement entered on behalf of the man who ripped off customers at the marine and motor sports business he formerly operated in Lake Havasu City. Steve Leprohon, 32, previously pleaded guilty to a single count of fraud for failing to complete jobs when customers paid up front for boat repairs. Attorneys presenting the plea deal to the Court stipulated that Leprohon could be given no more than 90 days jail and seven years’ probation and be required to pay at least $215,000 in restitution. The…

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Go Lake Havasu says reserve now for summer

Go Lake Havasu says reserve now for summer LAKE HAVASU CITY  – The long dark year under COVID-19 restrictions is starting to brighten. Travelers once forced to entertain themselves at home are now feeling emboldened by vaccinations and are ready to venture out to their next destination. Based upon advance reservations, tourism officials in Lake Havasu City are bracing for a welcome flood of pent-up demand for lakeview house and boat rentals, campsites and wedding venues. “The increased reservations for this summer are a breath of fresh air for hotels, rental companies and restaurants that have been through difficult times,…

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Public input welcome on proposed building code amendments

Public input welcome on proposed building code amendments LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Development Services Department and Fire Department will be proposing the adoption of the 2018 International Building/Fire Codes with local amendments to stay up to date with the Tri-City area and ensure construction is safe and the industry utilizes updated technology. This would replace the previously adopted 2012 International Building Codes with local amendments. The proposed local amendments under review include changes that are intended to: Address unique local conditions Deal with construction problems based upon City staff’s expertise and experience Further streamline the amendments…

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Public input welcome on proposed building code amendments

Public input welcome on proposed building code amendments LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Development Services Department and Fire Department will be proposing the adoption of the 2018 International Building/Fire Codes with local amendments to stay up to date with the Tri-City area and ensure construction is safe and the industry utilizes updated technology. This would replace the previously adopted 2012 International Building Codes with local amendments. The proposed local amendments under review include changes that are intended to: Address unique local conditions Deal with construction problems based upon City staff’s expertise and experience Further streamline the amendments…

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Rebecca Heiss will headline LHC Chamber’s HELP Program

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Nationally-known speaker Rebecca Heiss will provide a virtual keynote presentation to participants of the Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce’ Healthy-Empowered-Local-Proponent (HELP) program that begins next week. “Unpacking the paradoxes of the way humans think is Dr. Rebecca Heiss’ life work,” said Lisa Krueger, the Chamber’s CEO.   “Her research has been designated ‘transformative’ by the National Science Foundation.  She taught at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics and later was recruited to be among the founding faculty members to develop a startup school to nurture entrepreneurial minds and approach learning through impact,” Krueger added….

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