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 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 reporter | Mar 4, 2024 | Press Release
f anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Cody Matthew King, 25, and Richard Reuben Roque, 36, who are both wanted for questioning for their involvement in a recent burglary – please call the Bullhead City Police Department at (928) 763-9200, reference case# 24-04277.
“ Richard Ruben Roque “ is not the same individual that advertises business on Facebook
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by The News Team | Feb 11, 2024 | Bullhead City, Latest News
Bullhead City Fire Department responded to a structure fire at approximately 4:30 am this morning on the two hundred block of Tanglewood. One male was transported from the scene to WARMC for evaluation. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No futher information is available at this time.
by The News Team | Feb 9, 2024 | Bullhead City, Latest News
Hey Bullhead City residents! 📢
Are you looking for an opportunity to give back to our community and help beautify our desert? Join the City of Bullhead City, Golden Vertex, Republic Services, Mohave County’s ERACE program, and the Bureau of Land Management for a desert clean-up event on Thursday, February 15, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
We will be removing large items like tires, dumped furniture, electronics, and concrete, as well as smaller items. Garbage pickers and bags will be provided.
All you need to bring is your own closed-toed shoes, hats, and gloves – we’ll provide water to keep you hydrated. Let’s work together to keep our community looking beautiful!
If you’re interested in participating, please contact Karen Spletzer at kspletzer@bullheadcityaz.gov or 928-763-0122. We appreciate all the help we can get! #BullheadCity #CommunityCleanUp #VolunteerOpportunity 🌵👍
