by The News Team | Mar 14, 2024 | Mohave Valley
On Saturday (3/9) at approximately 9:24 PM, deputies were driving in the area of Highway 95 and Joy Ln. when they observed a red SUV travelling over the posted speed limit and weaving in between lanes of traffic.
Deputies initiated a traffic stop, but the vehicle continued on until eventually coming to a stop in the area of Highway 95 and La Entrada Rd. Deputies made contact with the driver, identified as Garibay, and a female passenger and advised him of the reason for the stop. Garibay provided his drivers license to the deputy and a records check revealed the active warrant.
When the deputy reapproached the vehicle, Garibay was advised he was going to be placed under arrest for his warrant. The deputy asked Garibay to step out of the vehicle and Garibay did not comply, asking why he was being placed under arrest. When the deputy attempted to remove Garibay from the vehicle, Garibay accelerated the vehicle forward, dragging the deputy approximately 10 feet alongside the vehicle. The deputy was able to remove his arm from the vehicle and alerted responding deputies of the fleeing vehicle.
Responding deputies observed the vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed and using the shoulder to pass other vehicles on Highway 95. In the area of Highway 95 and El Rodeo Rd., deputies observed the vehicle lose control and flip, eventually coming to rest on its roof. As deputies approached the vehicle, they observed Garibay fleeing into the desert. A foot pursuit ensued and eventually ended with Garibay being taken into custody without further incident.
Deputies returned to the scene of the collision and made contact with the female passenger, who received minor injuries and declined medical attention. Garibay was evaluated by medical staff, and once cleared was transported to the Mohave County Adult Detention Facility in Kingman.
by reporter | Mar 12, 2024 | Bullhead City
BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. – March 11, 2024 – Bullhead City Police arrested Danny Alberto Mata, 33, on child abuse and drug charges for having powder Fentanyl in the presence of a 6-year-old child during a traffic stop.
On Thursday, March 7 at approximately 12:40 a.m., police pulled over a vehicle for speeding in the area of Highway 68 and McCormick Boulevard. The driver, Mata, was found to be in possession of a baggie containing about 3.8 grams of Fentanyl powder. A glass drug pipe was also located on the floor board of the vehicle. Mata’s key lanyard contained a magnetic theft detection device remover, a tool commonly used to steal merchandise.
Mata was arrested for possession of narcotic drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, child abuse and possession of theft detection shielding device.
There were three female passengers and a 6-year-old boy. Passenger Cristina Guadalupe Ascencio, 31, was arrested for an undefined post-adjudication warrant out of Bullhead City Justice Court.
Both Mata and Ascencio were booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.
by reporter | Mar 5, 2024 | Kingman AZ, Latest News
WEAPONS OFFENSE- KINGMAN
MCSO PRESS RELEASE March 4, 2024
On Thursday (2/29) at approximately 7:17 PM, Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers responded to a business in the 6000 block of E. Minerva Ln. east of Kingman in reference to a subject that was shooting a weapon from a motorhome in the parking lot. Deputies and Troopers surrounded the motorhome and began ordering the occupants out. A short time later a male subject, later identified as Keith Terrence Lamb (58 of Kingman), exited the motorhome, and complied with officers’ directions. Lamb was taken into custody without incident and found to be the only occupant of the motorhome.
The investigation revealed that a driver was parked in the parking lot sitting in the front driver seat of his semi-truck, when an object struck his driver-side windshield. The projectile struck the windshield at eye level, however did not penetrate completely through the windshield. The driver exited the truck and observed a male subject with a rifle leaning out the rear window of the motorhome, parked approximately twenty-five yards in front of him. At this point the driver realized that the subject had shot his windshield. The driver yelled over at Lamb about shooting the truck, at which time Lamb displayed a handgun and threatened him with it.
The driver contacted authorities and moved to a safe area. The rifle and handgun were recovered from the motorhome, where the rifle was found to be a bb-gun and the handgun was found to be a 9mm. Lamb admitted to shooting the windshield, stating that the truck was invading his territory and he was defending himself. Lamb also admitted to a similar incident that had been reported at the same location two days prior. Keith Terrence Lamb was booked into the Mohave County Jail for felony charges of Misconduct Involving Weapons and Criminal Damage
by reporter | Mar 4, 2024 | Bullhead City
Sexual Abuse Arrest – The Bullhead City Police Department arrested Raymond Rodney Medrano, 69, for continual sexual abuse of a child, sexual conduct with a minor, molestation of a child, attempted sexual assault (all per domestic violence), public sexual indecency to a minor, and sexual abuse.
On Saturday, Medrano was brought to the police station by a relative after learning of inappropriate and sexual acts against two minor family members. The sexual offenses occurred over a period of approximately 6 months on multiple occasions in Bullhead City.
After further investigation conducted by detectives, Medrano was arrested and booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.
by The News Team | Feb 23, 2024 | Lake Havasu City
Deputies were called to a truck stop in the 14000 block of Highway 95 in reference to an assault. Information given to dispatch was that two truck drivers had gotten into a verbal altercation when the suspect, later identified as Arline, removed a knife from his pocket and cut the neck-area of the victim. The reporting party further advised that Arline had left the property.
Deputies arrived on scene and observed the victim was alert and responsive and had injuries consistent with the allegations. Medical personnel arrived on scene and transported the victim to Havasu Regional Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.
After observing video surveillance and collecting witness statements, phone contact was made with Arline who advised he was already in another state and would not be returning. A temporary arrest warrant was issued for Arline for the above charges and on Friday (2/16), Arline reported to the Lake Havasu substation to provide his account of the events. At the conclusion of the interview, Arline was arrested and transported to the Mohave County Adult Detention Facility in Kingman without incident. This investigation is ongoing.
