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Phone scam alert

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – It was reported to Mohave County Superior Court that there are persons posing as court employees asking for money to settle “court matters.” The scammer has stated that $1,000.00 is required to be sent to them immediately or a warrant would be issued. The scammer has also made claims that the person’s vehicle would be taken. Don’t be swindled! Please do not give out your personal information or send any money. For further information on legitimate court related matters, contact the court directly. Contact information for the Mohave County Courts can be found at www.MohaveCourts.az.gov

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Fire district theft case over; probation ordered

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

DOLAN SPRINGS – A firefighter who has relocated to Illinois can partly thank the pandemic for not being sent to jail for stealing roughly $24,000 from the Dolan Springs-based Lake Mohave Ranchos Fire District (LMRFD). Mohave County Superior Court Judge Rick Lambert ordered a one-year probation term for Phillip Picard, 32, without incarceration. Picard pleaded guilty to theft in a scheme involving collecting pay for some days and hours he did not work. Defense attorney Virginia Crews told the Court that Picard quickly and fully reimbursed the district when the compensation anomalies were discovered in early 2018, well before he was…

Mayoral recall submission transmitted to county

Matthew Wanner6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – On September 14, 2020, James Coffman applied for a recall request for Kingman Mayor Jen Miles. On Monday, January 11, recall petitions were submitted regarding the application, “2020REC001- Mayor Miles.” The initial receipt provided by Mr. Coffman indicated that he submitted 148 petition sheets with 2,367 unverified signatures. After further review, it was determined that the actual number of submitted petitions was 168 sheets with 2,367 unverified signatures; 1384 is the number of verified signatures required to authorize this recall election. Upon completion of the initial review per A.R.S. § 19-121.01(A), the Kingman City Clerk’s office has transmitted…

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Trooper pepper sprayed

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

GOLDEN VALLEY – Multiple units from multiple law enforcement agencies engaged in vehicular pursuit of a suspect who pepper sprayed the face of a state trooper in Golden Valley Wednesday. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) said the ordeal began with a routine traffic stop of a Dodge pickup truck at 4:40 p.m. at the Maverick on Highway 68. “The male suspect driver was uncooperative with the trooper, sprayed pepper spray in the face of our trooper and fled the scene,” DPS said. “A pursuit ensued. The suspect drove into a mobile home park and began driving in circles, finally…

Mohave County Superior Court Deputy Director to speak at KRW

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – Deputy Director of the Mohave County Superior Court, Christina Spurlock will provide a building progress update to Kingman Republican Women (KRW) on Monday February 1. She will provide a PowerPoint presentation and pictures; and, as well, field any questions that arise regarding the Clerk’s Office. Spurlock is a Kingman native and a graduate of Kingman High School. She and her husband, Davy, jointly own Ant Farm Construction, Inc. which is a local framing and new construction company. The couple has six children ranging in age from 12 to 20 years old. Having worked for the Mohave County Clerk…

Aquarius, Edgewater invite guests to eat their hearts out this Valentine’s Day

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

LAUGHLIN, Nev. – Aquarius Casino Resort and Edgewater Casino Resort will invite guests to enjoy intimate Valentine’s Day meals at Café Aquarius and Hickory Pit, available throughout Valentine’s Day weekend, Thursday, Feb. 11 to Sunday, Feb. 14. Café Aquarius at Aquarius Casino Resort will offer a surf and turf featured dish, available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 to Sunday, Feb. 14. The meal will include a salad; entrée of New York steak and shrimp served with cheddar and jack cheese-stuffed baked potato, fresh broccoli and rolls with butter; and fresh strawberry shortcake for dessert. The meal will…

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Phone scam alert

Fire district theft case over; probation ordered

Mayoral recall submission transmitted to county

Trooper pepper sprayed

Mohave County Superior Court Deputy Director to speak at KRW

Aquarius, Edgewater invite guests to eat their hearts out this Valentine’s Day

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