Felony DUI, hit-and-run suspect released pending blood test results | Complimentary
A California man, who was initially arrested over Memorial Day weekend on a DUI felony, was released from custody. Troy A. Ayers, 38, of Marieta, was arrested at a location on Beachcomber Boulevard on May 28 after police said he collided with another vehicle while driving drunk. Ayers was arrested for felony charges in the […]
Fire restrictions in place along Colorado River | Complimentary
Each year, tens of thousands of Arizona and interstate boaters visit Lake Havasu City and other river communities for Memorial Day weekend. But this year, the state will impose fire restrictions on travelers due to the high risk of wildfires in counties bordering the Colorado River. The Arizona Forestry and Fire Department announced fire restrictions […]
8-year-old California girl involved in London Bridge Beach drowning incident | Complimentary
A California girl is in “extremely serious condition” after nearly drowning in a swimming area near London Bridge Beach late Saturday afternoon. Around 2 p.m., an 8-year-old woman from California disappeared into the water while she was at a swimming pool with relatives, the sergeant said. Kyler Cox, Supervisor of the Mojave County Sheriff’s Office […]
Body of California man recovered after Wednesday drowning | Complimentary
A California resident died this week in a drowning incident in the Colorado River, about 4.5 miles north of Lake Havasu. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon, with eyewitnesses reporting that the victim, 69-year-old Robert L. Gardera, of Ferran Island, jumped from a moored boat to retrieve a fallen fishing pole. It says. According to […]
California man acquitted in cold case murder | Complimentary
A man from Santa Cruz, Calif., who was put on trial for unsolved murder in Lake Havasu City, won his freedom Monday. The development came at the end of the week-long trial of Stacey Childs, 61. Childs was charged with second-degree murder in the April 2005 choking death of a Canadian tourist. The body of […]
Case of Havasu doctor designated as ‘Complex’ as defendant awaits trial on 48 felony counts | Complimentary
After an investigation by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, the former Lake Havasu city doctor is now awaiting trial on nearly 50 felonies. State and defense attorneys now have more time to prepare. Defendant Jose A. Lopez, 40, has a constitutional right to a speedy trial. In most felony cases, Arizona law stipulates that from […]
Mohave County Sheriff: Parents arrested after teen son’s body found behind wall in desert | Complimentary
KINGMAN — The Mojave County Coroner’s Office is trying to determine the cause of death of a Kingman teenager whose parents admitted to dumping a body in the desert. Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman Anita Mortensen confirmed on Feb. 25 that Amber Leah Valentine and her husband, John Imes, both 41, were killed at 2300 Packard Avenue […]
Two arrested in Fremont Drive shooting incident | Complimentary
City of Lake Havasu police officers were called to a home on the 2200 block on Fremont Drive around 9:53 pm Wednesday and fired a rifle in the air while one of the home’s residents was standing in the driveway of the home. We received a report that shots were fired at Responding officers arrived […]
Sheriff: Maricopa burglary suspect may be linked to Kingman ‘Gold Lady’ murder | Complimentary
Last year, two Kingman residents were murdered in their home. The case may be related to multiple murder suspect Hunter McGuire. Now, the Mojave County Sheriff’s Office says inmates at the Maricopa County Jail may be directly involved in the case. Last year, investigators sought McGuire for alleged involvement in as many as five shootings […]
Winter weather leads to highway closures, accidents in Kingman area | Complimentary
According to the Mojave County Sheriff’s Office, wet and icy roads have caused multiple vehicle accidents this week. Currently, the Arizona Department of Transportation has announced the closure of Interstate 40 and State Route 98 due to severe winter weather. The announcement was made Tuesday, closing I-40 between U.S. Highway 93 and the town of […]
