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Two crashes on Highway 95 send two people to local hospitals
BULLHEAD CITY — Two collisions within minutes — and a half-block from each other — on Tuesday afternoon sent two people to local hospitals. Emergency crews responded about 3:02 p.m. to reports of a three-vehicle rear-end type collision in the inside lane of Highway 95 just south of the intersection at Marina Boulevard. Crews arriving at the crash reported a second collision on Highway 95 at the intersection of Black Mountain Road.
Clark County, Bullhead City Fire respond to room fire reported in Colorado Belle
LAUGHLIN — Clark County Fire Department requested mutual aid from Bullhead City Fire Department Tuesday for a reported room fire at the Colorado Belle. No injuries were reported.
2 arrested for renting out dead person's home and selling their cars: MCSO
MOHAVE COUNTY, Ariz. - Officials with the Mohave County Sheriff's Office say three people have been arrested in connection with the selling and renting of properties that allegedly belonged to a person who passed away. The suspects were identified as 38-year-old Kevin Andrew Strawbridge of Mohave Valley, 30-year-old Jami Demaria...
Five Arrested, Including Alleged Ringleader, in Drug Den Bust in Needles, California
Five people were taken into custody after deputies busted a drug den in Needles, California, officials said. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department, during a raid on a residence in the 400 block of D Street, evidence was found indicative of the house being used for the sale and consumption of narcotics.
Suspected shoplifter leads Bullhead City police on high-speed chase into Nevada
BULLHEAD CITY — A man suspected of shoplifting a generator led police on a high-speed chase into Nevada. About 11:45 a.m., 911 dispatch notified officers to be on the lookout for a man suspected of stealing a generator from a retail outlet on Miracle Mile. Reports indicated he left in a rented pickup.
Shed is third structure fire since March caused by burning weeds
BULLHEAD CITY — A man burning weeds in his yard on Monday set his shed on fire. Emergency crews responded about 12:36 p.m. to reports of a structure fire in the 1700 block of Sierra Vista Drive. Arriving crews found a shed on fire with exposure to trash behind the shed and exposure to a second shed in the yard.
Softball Game Preview: Needles Takes on Yerington
The Needles Mustangs will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against the Yerington Lions at 4:00 p.m. One thing working in Needles' favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last seven matchups. Needles is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup...
Murder mystery dinner on tap Friday in support of Desert Shores Community Baptist Church
BULLHEAD CITY — Enjoy dinner and a show — with a touch of murder — this Friday at the Desert Shores Community Baptist Church. The church, 2625 Landon Drive, will host a murder mystery play and dinner Friday, May 17. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. and the play begins at 7 p.m.
MVIDD calls special meeting Wednesday for call of election
MOHAVE VALLEY — The Mohave Valley Irrigation and Drainage District Board of Directors have scheduled a special meeting Wednesday. Directors will host discussion and take possible action regarding Resolution 2024-01 Call of Election of Division 1 Director and Director at Large. The election date is Nov. 12, 2024.
18-Year-Old Suspected of Assaulting Deputies During Arrest in Needles, Faces Charges
Mayhem struck the quiet streets of Needles, CA, when a disturbance call turned violent as 18-year-old Tyrell Watahomigie allegedly assaulted deputies during an arrest. Law enforcement from the Colorado River Station and Needles Police Department were summoned to the 600 block of Cibola Street around 8:30 p.m. on Monday, May 6, where the confrontation unfolded.
Needles Juvenile Arrested for Firearm Possession, Held in Apple Valley Juvenile Hall
A 15-year-old boy from Needles, California was arrested for firearm possession after deputies encountered him and three other youths on Tuesday morning. San Bernardino County Sheriff's officials reported that the juvenile, whose name is withheld due to his age, was nabbed with a loaded gun and ammunition near Front Street and H Street at about 11:03 a.m., as per the SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department.
Bullhead City man who allegedly stabbed stepfather to be committed to mental health facility
KINGMAN — A jury found late Thursday that a Bullhead City man charged with fatally stabbing his stepfather is dangerous and must be committed to a secure facility. John Ashley James, 49, had been charged with first-degree murder for the murder of Gabriel Paz Toledano, 65, in May 2021 in Bullhead City.
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