by The News Team | Mar 12, 2024 | Lake Havasu City
On Sunday (3/10) at approximately 2pm, the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Division of Boating Safety responded to the area near The Islander RV on Lake Havasu in reference to a possible drowning. While on scene, it was learned that an adult female had jumped from the boat to go swimming. When she entered the water, her improperly secured life jacket came off. The victim began to panic, then went below the surface of the water.
Rescue Divers from The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Dive Rescue and Recovery Team deployed in the immediate area, but were unable to locate the victim. A Careflight helicopter was also deployed to assist in locating the female subject. Further into the search, side scan sonar technology and divers were used. The victim was located in 59 degree water at a depth of 42 feet.
The victim has been positively identified as Cynthia Marin, 49 of La Mesa, California. This investigation is ongoing.
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.
