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Two arrested in Meadview death investigation

MEADVIEW – The Mohave County Sheriff’s office reports the arrests of two Las Vegas men in a death investigation. Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said the body of a suspected murder victim was recovered Sunday from a remote desert area near Greg’s Hideout, near Meadview. Mortensen said the man who died of an apparent gunshot wound to the head was identified as Jeffrey Earl Bushaw, 45, Las Vegas. The sheriff’s office issued a Nov. 16 news release seeking help in locating Bushaw who had last been seen in the Meadview area on Nov. 12. Mortensen said investigation led to Tuesday’s arrests…

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KRMC welcomes General Surgeon Drew Albright, DO

KINGMAN – Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) is pleased to welcome Drew Albright, DO to Mohave Surgical Specialists. As a general surgeon, Dr. Albright is trained in the surgical treatment of the bowels, breast, thyroid, foregut and other parts of the body. He performs advanced laparoscopy and endoscopy procedures, hernia repair, and surgical treatment of traumatic injury and many other conditions.  Dr. Albright attended Touro University of Nevada’s College of Osteopathic Medicine in Henderson, Nevada. He then completed a five-year surgical residency with SCL Health Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Albright has years of patient care experience –…

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Holcomb takes plea in King Crimson deal

KINGMAN – A Golden Valley man snared in a multi-agency investigation focused on two Kingman-based Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTO’s) has entered a plea agreement that will send him to the Arizona Department of Corrections. John Holcomb, 57, is one of 24 defendants indicted in the Operation King Crimson investigation. Holcomb pleaded guilty Tuesday to one felony charge reduced to conspiracy to commit possession of dangerous drugs for sale. Three possession of dangerous drugs for sale, money laundering and illegally conducting an enterprise counts are dismissed in the plea bargain. Deputy Mohave County attorney Jefferson Pyper said Holcomb conspired with Austreberto…

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Holcomb takes plea in King Crimson deal

KINGMAN – A Golden Valley man snared in a multi-agency investigation focused on two Kingman-based Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTO’s) has entered a plea agreement that will send him to the Arizona Department of Corrections. John Holcomb, 57, is one of 24 defendants indicted in the Operation King Crimson investigation. Holcomb pleaded guilty Tuesday to one felony charge reduced to conspiracy to commit possession of dangerous drugs for sale. Three possession of dangerous drugs for sale, money laundering and illegally conducting an enterprise counts are dismissed in the plea bargain. Deputy Mohave County attorney Jefferson Pyper said Holcomb conspired with Austreberto…

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Woman charged with attempted murder after stabbing boyfriend

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City police say a local resident was arrested Monday for stabbing her boyfriend during an argument at their home in the 1800 block of Arena Drive. Officers responded at 8:00 p.m. and paramedics transported the 41-year-old victim to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center for treatment. Police spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said 43-year-old Jennifer Morris was arrested and jailed for attempted murder by domestic violence. “The couple reportedly had an argument and Morris attempted to stab the victim several times in the neck, but the victim was able to defend himself,” Fromelt said. She said the man sustained…

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Bullhead homeless students receive Thanksgiving food

BULLHEAD CITY / LAUGHLIN – Eight families of homeless Bullhead City Elementary School District students received Thanksgiving meals this week, courtesy of the annual “Feed A Family” charitable initiative of the Aquarius and Edgewater Casino Resorts.  Now in its ninth year, “Feed A Family” allows Aquarius and Edgewater guests to donate player points or cash.  Each $25 food box feeds a family of four and includes a seven-pound ham or 12-pound turkey along with potatoes, gravy, vegetables, rolls, cranberry sauce, pie and whipped cream.  The properties cover any shortages. The BCESD homeless program received eight boxes for Thanksgiving.  It was…

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