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๐ง CITY-WIDE PROJECTS UPDATE โ WEEK OF MARCH 30 ๐ง
๐ Bullhead City
๐จ Expect traffic delays, lane closures, and construction activity across the city this week.
๐ฃ๏ธ HIGHWAY 95 PROJECTS
Ongoing work adding a southbound right-turn lane from Georgia Ln โ E Shore Villas Dr Safeway entrance temporarily relocated ๐ Work hours: 6PM โ 6AM (MonโFri) โ ๏ธ Reduced speed: 30 MPH Southwest Gas crews installing new gas lines Night closures possible โ Black Mountain Rd fully closed Sunday night
๐ง ROAD CLOSURES
Gold Rush Rd & Black Mountain Rd Periodic closures during gas line upgrades โ Residents will still have access
๐๏ธ CITY PROJECTS
New turn lane into future City Centre development Street slurry sealing (NW of Hancock & Trane) Asphalt & concrete repairs citywide
๐พ NEW ANIMAL RESOURCE CENTER
Former Mohave Valley Daily News building remodel Will include: Veterinary clinic Dog wash station Pet crematorium ๐ถ Opening soon
๐ง WATER & UTILITIES WORK
New water supply line along Riverview Dr & Hwy 95 New well drilling (Landon Dr & Bullhead Pkwy) Wastewater plant upgrades (Section 10) Water transport ongoing near Ramar Rd & Alta Vista Rd
๐ถ COMING NEXT WEEK (APRIL 6)
54 sidewalk accessibility ramps being replaced Starting at Colorado Blvd โ heading east to Hwy 95
On the morning of Thursday, March 5, 2026, an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) state trooper conducted a traffic stop on the driver of a pickup truck for speeding on State Route 95 north of Lake Havasu City. This enforcement action quickly escalated into a significant arrest that removed a wanted violent offender from the community.
During the stop, the front-seat passenger provided the trooper with a false name. When asked for additional identification, the individual became evasive and refused to provide his true identity. The trooper instructed the passenger to step out of the vehicle for further investigation, at which point the suspect began physically resisting. A struggle ensued, and the trooper deployed his Taser, safely subduing and detaining the suspect.
A fingerprint scan identified the suspect as 23-year-old Gilberto Mendez III, the subject of active parole warrants, including one for second-degree murder. Mendez was also wanted by the Bullhead City Police Department in connection with multiple shootings in Bullhead City.
โWe thank the Arizona Department of Public Safety for their assistance in apprehending this violent suspect, who is believed to be connected to multiple shootings in Bullhead City over the past several months,โ said Bullhead City Police Corporal Walter Morales. โThis arrest is an important step in holding those responsible accountable and keeping our community safe.โ
Mendez was ultimately booked into the Mohave County Jail on his warrants. He faces additional charges, including resisting arrest, aggravated assault on a first responder, and identity theft.
This incident highlights the critical role traffic enforcement plays in protecting Arizonaโs communities. Thanks to the trooperโs vigilance and professionalism, a wanted violent offender is no longer in the community.
AZDPS remains committed to providing public safety through proactive enforcement and strong partnerships across the state.
