The City of Bullhead City has announced the appointment of Paul George Jr. as its new Chief of Police following a nationwide search.
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Stay up to date with the latest official announcements and updates from Bullhead City and Laughlin.
CITY-WIDE PROJECTS UPDATE – WEEK OF MARCH 30
Expect traffic disruptions and road closures across Bullhead City this week as major construction projects transform the community. From new turn lanes to an animal resource center, these developments promise both challenges and improvements.
Late-Night Drive-By Shooting Leaves Man Injured in Kingman
At approximately 10:15 PM on March 8th, deputies responded to the 2700 block of Butler Ave after reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, they located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg.
MAJOR DRUG BUST: Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest in Bullhead City
Bullhead City Police officers conducted a traffic stop early this morning near Ramar Rd and River...
PAROLE VIOLATOR CAPTURED IN YUCCA AFTER MULTI-AGENCY SEARCH
Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, with assistance from the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Aviation Unit, have arrested a wanted fugitive in Yucca.
UPDATE: Fatal Hit-and-Run Now Being Investigated as Homicide
The Bullhead City Police Department has made an arrest in connection with the fatal hit-and-run that occurred on February 19, 2026. Following continued investigation, detectives have determined that the victim, Moses French, was intentionally struck by a vehicle. The case is now being treated as a homicide.
Suspected DUI Turns Violent: Deputy Pushed Into Freeway Traffic on I-40
A Riverside man is in custody after a violent incident early Saturday morning that nearly turned deadly on Interstate 40.
ARIZONA TROOPERS SEIZE 447 LBS OF COCAINE ON I-40
Traffic stop on I-40 in Kingman leads to a massive $12.1M drug bust… read the full story on our website.
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Wanted Murder Suspect Linked to Bullhead City Shootings
On the morning of Thursday, March 5, 2026, an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) state trooper conducted a traffic stop on a pickup truck for speeding on State Route 95 north of Lake Havasu City. What began as a routine traffic stop quickly escalated into a major arrest that removed a wanted violent offender from the community.
Fatal Motorcycle Crash Shuts Down Southbound Bullhead Parkway
On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at approximately 9:53 AM, Bullhead City Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the intersection of Silver Creek Road and Bullhead Parkway for a report of a motorcycle vs. dump truck collision.
UPDATE: Identity Released in Golden Valley Officer-Involved Shooting
Authorities have identified the deceased individual as Johnny Manion Friend, 45, of Golden Valley, Arizona.
White Ram 2500 Rolls Over on Highway 95 Near Chili’s in Bullhead City
BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. — On Sunday, March 8, 2026, at approximately 4:40 p.m., emergency crews were dispatched to the 600 block of Highway 95 near the intersection of Aviation Way for a reported rollover crash.
According to reports, a white Ram 2500 pickup truck lost control and rolled across multiple lanes of traffic before coming to rest on its side after striking a wall in front of the Chili’s Grill & Bar.
Witnesses say the driver became trapped inside the vehicle but was able to escape shortly before the truck began to catch fire. Bystanders used fire extinguishers to help control the flames and assisted the driver until medical personnel arrived on scene.
One person was transported to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center for evaluation.
At this time, no additional information has been released.