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The Bullhead City Police Department has released its enforcement and public safety statistics for the Independence Day holiday weekend, covering Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5, 2026.
During the three-day holiday period, 911 dispatch received 628 calls for service, including requests for police, fire, and ambulance assistance.
Traffic Collisions
Officers responded to a total of six motor vehicle collisions, including:
3 injury collisions
3 non-injury collisions
0 fatal collisions
Arrests
Bullhead City Police made 23 criminal arrests during the holiday weekend, including:
2 DUI (Driving Under the Influence) arrests
5 OUI (Operating Under the Influence) arrests involving watercraft
Watercraft Collisions
Officers also responded to three watercraft collisions, including:
2 injury collisions
1 non-injury collision
0 fatal collisions
Fireworks Enforcement
Dispatch received 38 calls related to fireworks during the holiday weekend. No fireworks citations were issued.
Police Chief Paul George praised the efforts of dispatchers and officers who worked throughout the busy holiday weekend.
“Your Bullhead City Police team worked diligently throughout the past week to educate the public and maintain a strong, visible presence in our community. While we strive for zero incidents and zero DUI/OUI arrests, we are grateful that this Fourth of July holiday concluded without any roadway or waterway fatalities,” said Bullhead City Police Chief Paul George. “I want to thank our 911 dispatchers and our field personnel for their tireless dedication and professionalism in helping keep our community safe. At the end of the day, everything we do is about one thing: saving lives.”
The department noted that these statistics reflect only incidents involving the Bullhead City Police Department and do not include responses from other local law enforcement agencies.
On Tuesday, February 10, at approximately 2:26 PM, the Bullhead City Fire Department responded to a reported fire in a trash compactor in the 1600 block of Highway 95 at Lowe’s.
When crews arrived on scene, smoke was visible coming from the compactor. Firefighters acted quickly to contain the situation and successfully brought the fire under control.
At this time, this is all the information available. We will provide updates as more details are released.
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On Monday, February 9, 2026, during the early morning hours, the Bullhead City Police Department attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation; however, the driver refused to stop.
The vehicle allegedly reached speeds of approximately 100 mph while traveling through residential neighborhoods. The driver failed to stop at stop signs near the intersection of Ramar Road and River Gardens, continued onto Riverfront Drive, and then proceeded east on Hancock Road.
The pursuit ended in the 1700 block of Lakeside Drive in the parking lot of Smith’s Grocery Store, where the vehicle came to a stop. Two suspects were taken into custody.
This is all the information available at this time. Updates will be provided as more details are released.
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BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. – On February 4, 2025, at 2 p.m., the Bullhead City Police Department COPS unit and MAGNET (Mohave Area General Narcotic Enforcement Team) Detectives conducted a traffic stop in the area of Optimum Way and Third Street. Detectives had information that Frank Terriquez Jr., 33, was transporting and selling drugs in the Bullhead City and Laughlin, NV area.
During the traffic stop, Terriquez, who is a prohibited possessor, was found in possession of a 12-gauge shotgun. A subsequent search of Terriquez’s vehicle was conducted. Detectives located 25 baggies of cocaine, weighing a total of approximately 37.5 grams, one small baggie containing a useable amount of powdered Fentanyl, and a large amount of cash in multiple denominations.
Detectives then served a search warrant at Terriquez’s apartment in the 400 block of Lee Avenue, where additional drug paraphernalia items consistent in the sale and packaging of illegal drugs were located, including digital scales and multiple brand-new zip-top baggies.
Evidence
Frank Terriquez was arrested for possession of narcotic drugs for sale, misconduct involving a weapon (prohibited possessor) and misconduct involving a weapon (drug offense). He was booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.
Club House Dr between Highway 95 and Bryan Dr and the Entrance to East Shore Villas will be closed tonight, February 19, from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. ECC will be installing high-speed fiber for TWN Communications and Mohave Electric Cooperative. East Shore Villas Residents will still have access to the neighborhood. Traffic will be detoured around Club House Dr.
