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 The News Team | Mar 13, 2024 | Press Release
Bullhead City Fire Department Acquires State-of-the-Art Fire Boat to Enhance Water Rescue Operations.
Bullhead City, 03/13/2024 – The Bullhead City Fire Department proudly announces the acquisition of a new 26ft Munson Fire Boat, enhancing its capabilities for water rescue operations. The state-of-the-art vessel was received on Friday, March 8, 2024, marking a significant milestone in bolstering the department’s ability to respond effectively to water emergencies within the Bullhead community.
The new vessel was funded through the State Lakes Improvement Fund (SLIF), awarded two years ago. The acquisition of this new fireboat represents a significant investment in the safety and security of Bullhead City residents and visitors.
The 26ft Munson Fire Boat boasts several cutting-edge features that set it apart from its predecessor, including a Garmin 1242xsv GPS Plotter/Sounder for precise navigation, a Garmin Panoptix FrontVu forward-looking transducer to enhance situational awareness, and a GoLight 20204GT LED searchlight for improved visibility during nighttime operations. These advanced technologies ensure that our personnel have the tools they need to navigate challenging environments and conduct rescue operations
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 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
