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MOHAVE COUNTY
* Friday, February 03, 2012 *
** KPD Investigating LHC PD officer involved shooting **
Kingman Police Detectives are conducting a criminal investigation into the February 1st shooting death of Danny Haskell, 39 of
KPD detectives are still investigating.
BULLHEAD CITY- CHILD MOLESTATION
Bullhead City (Ariz) – February 2, 2012 – Bullhead City Police detectives arrested Victor Eugene Durham, 38, for molestation of a child.
On Tuesday, an 11-year-old female victim reported to school officials that her non-biological father had touched her inappropriately the previous night. Child Protective Services took custody of the girl, her sister and two brothers. Police believe the 11-year-old girl was the only victim in the household.
Detectives interviewed and arrested Durham on Wednesday. He was booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

Victor Eugene Durham
FATAL ACCIDENT – YUCCA
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a single vehicle rollover accident on Boriana Mine Road, approximately ½ mile
east of Ray Road, early Thursday (2/2) afternoon. At about 12:57 p.m., deputies responded to an accident scene after a passerby
called authorities. The driver of a Ford Focus was partially ejected. The female driver was the only occupant in the vehicle and
she was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim is identified as Crystal Hope Mohr, 59, of Yucca. Investigations determined
the victim was traveling westbound on Boriana Mine Road in a curve in the roadway when the vehicle left the roadway and rolled
one time. The victim was not wearing a seatbelt and speed is a factor.
WARRANTS ARREST – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Timothy James Wyant, 21, of Kingman, Wednesday (2/1) evening on five outstanding
warrants. Kingman Justice Court issued two felony warrants for stalking and two counts of aggravated assault and criminal
trespassing. Kingman Justice Court issued two misdemeanor warrants for threatening and failure to pay fines. Kingman
Municipal Court issued a misdemeanor warrant for driving with a suspended license. Deputies responded to a tip of the
whereabouts of a wanted felon identified as Wyant. Approximately 10:03 p.m., deputies responded to a residence in the 1500
block of Suffock Avenue. Upon arrival, deputies established a perimeter around the house. Wyant would not come out of the
house. Utilizing a public announcement system, Wyant finally walked out as he was holding a knife to his throat, threatening to kill
himself. Wyant then ran back inside the house and locked the front door. Deputies observed through the living room windows
Wyant cutting his wrist. Deputies made entry through the front door. Wyant dropped the knife, but he refused deputies
commands. A taser was eventually used to place Wyant into custody. River Medical transported Wyant to the Kingman Regional
Medical Center where he was treated for his minor wounds. Wyant was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail
without further incident.
PRODUCTION OF MARIJUANA – DOLAN SPRINGS
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael Wayne Warnock, 60, of Dolan Springs, early Wednesday (2/1) evening for
production of marijuana, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies, along with disorderly conduct per
domestic violence and a warrant issued by Kingman Justice Court for the following charges; four counts of dog at large, four
counts of no dog license, killing livestock, liability and operating a kennel without a permit, both misdemeanors. At about 5:15
p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 14800 block of Eureka Drive. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a
56-year-old female victim. The victim reported that Warnock became very angry and started throwing items in the house toward
her. Deputies observed trash and items on the floor. Deputies contacted Warnock and took him into custody for his outstanding
warrant. Deputies smelled an odor of marijuana inside the residence and observed two large marijuana plants. With the
assistance of MAGNET (Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team) detectives, a search warrant was obtained. The
search revealed approximately 14 to 16 small marijuana plants in addition to the two large marijuana plants, four smoking devices
with burnt residue, a bag containing approximately 6 grams of marijuana and a metal grinder with marijuana residue. During
conversations with Warnock, he said the plants were his. Warnock was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail
without incident.
MICHAEL WAYNE WARNOCK
3X’S VANDALISM – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report at the Mohave County Jail Wednesday (2/1) afternoon regarding criminal
damage. At about 3:34 p.m., deputies contacted jail personnel. Deputies reviewed written reports involving three inmates
breaking sprinkler values inside their single occupant cells on January 30th. Deputies contacted the following inmates and
arrested them with a felony charge of jail destruction/injury to jail; Matthew Drake Schnabel, 19, of Golden Valley, Joseph Gerald
Lee Eldridge, 34, of Kingman, and Troy J Hodges, 24, of Mesa, Arizona.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
DEATH INVESTIGATION – SOUTH OF LAKE HAVASU CITY
Mohave County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the death of a female subject located in the desert late Tuesday (1/31)
afternoon. Deputies contacted a reporting party early Tuesday (1/31) afternoon. The reporting party advised that he had been
riding a quad in the desert south of Lake Havasu City when he observed a note on an unoccupied vehicle in the desert, north of
Highway 95 at milepost 165. The reporting party further advised that the note said to contact authorities in Farmington, New
Mexico. A computer check on the vehicle’s license plate returned to Deborah Dusenbery, 41, of Aztec, New Mexico, who had
been entered into the NCIC (National Crime Information Center) as a missing endangered person. The vehicle is a red 2011 Jeep
Cherokee. While enroute, detective’s contacted Farmington Police Department and learned that Dusenbery was a suspect in an
embezzlement case.
Detectives responded to the location of the vehicle, approximately 5 miles north of Highway 95 at milepost 165. With the
assistance of Department of Public Safety Kingman Ranger helicopter a body was located approximately 400 yards south of the
vehicle. The deceased body was identified as Dusenbery. A .38 caliber revolver was located nearby the victim.
Search and Rescue Units responded and recovered the victim’s body.
Investigations show Dusenbery suffered from gun shot wound(s). No foul play is suspected. The Medical Examiner has
determined cause of death to be suicide.
DEATH INVESTIGATION – GOLDEN VALLEY
Mohave County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the death of a male subject located in the desert late Wednesday (2/1)
afternoon. Dispatch advised that a reporting party driving in the area located the body. At about 4:41 p.m., deputies and
detectives responded to the area east of Highway 93 near milepost 62. The victim’s identity will be released after next of kin has
been notified. Autopsy results are pending and the investigation continues.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Bullhead City (Ariz) – February 1, 2012 – The Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET) arrested three Golden Valley, AZ residents on numerous drug charges.
On Tuesday, January 31st, a narcotic search warrant was executed in the 800 block of Estrella Road in Golden Valley, AZ. The target of the search warrant, 56-year-old Rickey Lyon, was suspected of selling methamphetamine. Inside Lyon’s trailer, police found over 23 grams of methamphetamine, digital scales, used syringes, meth pipes, a marijuana pipe and numerous baggies that are commonly used to package meth for sale.
A small amount of marijuana was found inside his vehicle. Approximately $5,500 cash from drug sales was seized. Rickey Lyon was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs, possession of dangerous drugs for sale, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Inside the main residence on the property, where Lyon’s brother and girlfriend live, police found several baggies containing useable amounts of meth, a digital scale, used syringes and other drug paraphernalia. Elmer Lee Lyon, 53, and Carrie Jane Taylor, 35, were both arrested for possession of dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia.
All were booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.

WANTED FELON
America’s Most Wanted will be featuring a wanted subject by the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. AMW will air at 7:00 p.m. this
Friday (2/3) on the Lifetime Channel a case dating back 2001 where Ricardo Olivares left the area after he was arrested for
molestation of a child. Olivares bonded out after he was arrested and he failed to appear for a court appearance in 2001.
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4X’S DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – FORT MOHAVE
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Thomas Wolfgang Begley, 22, of Fort Mohave, late Tuesday (1/31) evening on four
counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Deputies observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Highway
95. Utilizing a radar device, deputies determined the vehicle was traveling 53 miles per hour in a posted 45 mph zone.
Approximately 11:45 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 95 near Aztec Road and contacted Begley, the driver.
While deputies were speaking with Begley, they observed a pipe inside the vehicle. The pipe was retrieved and deputies
observed a large amount of a white crystal substance inside the bowl of the pipe. Begley was taken into custody without incident.
A search of the vehicle revealed three containers having residue and an odor of marijuana. He was transported and booked into
the Mohave County District II Substation. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
Officer-Involved Shooting
On February 1, 2012, at approximately 2:48 a.m., Lake Havasu City Police Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call from a female in the 3700 block of Lost Dutchman Drive stating that her boyfriend, later identified as 39-year-old Lake Havasu City resident Danny Haskell, had a gun to his head and stated he was going to kill himself. The caller also stated that Haskell was going to kill children in the residence. Haskell fired one round from his handgun while officers were enroute to the scene.
Officers were dispatched and arrived within three minutes. As they approached, officers heard a disturbance and screaming coming from inside the residence. Haskell came outside of the residence armed with a handgun. Officers on-scene took immediate action that resulted in an officer firing one shot from his service handgun. Haskell was pronounced dead at the scene. There were eleven other people inside the apartment at the time of the incident. No officers or others present at the time of the incident were injured.
Detectives from the Kingman Police Department have been called in to conduct the investigation. The officer that fired his service handgun, Gregory Melodia, is on routine administrative leave. Officer Melodia is a 12-year law enforcement veteran, all with the Lake Havasu City Police Department.
The investigation by the Kingman Police Department detectives is on-going and additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
Monday, January 30, 2012
6 FELONIES – GOLDEN VALLEY
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kayla Marie Estrella, 20, of Phoenix, Saturday (1/28) afternoon for transporting
dangerous drugs, possession of dangerous drugs for sale, possession of dangerous drugs, taking contraband into facility, giving
contraband to prisoner and conspiracy, felonies. Approximately 4:00 p.m., deputies responded to the Arizona State Prison at
4626 English Drive in reference to a visitor bringing contraband to the prison facility during visitation with an inmate. Upon arrival,
deputies contacted a Sergeant at the Prison. The Sgt said that they found a visitor identified as Estrella to be in possession of a
white bottle containing approximately 19 grams of a green leafy substance identified as spice. Deputies were also informed that
Estrella was visiting an inmate and he was found to be in possession of a candy wrapper and a green leafy substance. Deputies
contacted Estrella and took her into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.
DRUG PARAPHERNALIA/WARRANTS ARREST – FORT MOHAVE
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested John Barber Logsdon, 40, of Fort Mohave, early Sunday (1/29) evening for possession
of drug paraphernalia, along with three felony warrants. One warrant for failure to appear issued out of Laughlin, Nevada, and two
warrants issued by Jefferson City, Missouri, on a parole violation and a failure to appear. Deputies received information of the
whereabouts of a wanted person identified as Logsdon. Approximately 5:56 p.m., deputies responded to a residence in the 5000
block of Erin Drive. Deputies contacted Logsdon and smelled an odor of burnt marijuana. During conversations with Logsdon, he
said that he recently smoked all of his marijuana. Logsdon gave deputies a pipe with burnt residue. Logsdon was taken into
custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.
EXTREME DUI – MOHAVE VALLEY
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested William Gordon Craig, 51, of Mohave Valley, Sunday (1/29) evening for DUI, DUI with
a blood alcohol concentration over .08%, extreme DUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .15% and extreme DUI with a blood
alcohol concentration over .20%, all misdemeanors. Approximately 10:13 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 2200 block
of Courtwright Road with a vehicle that almost caused a head on collision. Deputies contacted Craig, the driver. Deputies
smelled a strong odor of alcohol on Craig. During conversations with Craig, he admitted to have been drinking. Following the
field sobriety tests (FST’s), Craig was taken into custody and transported to the Mohave County District II Substation where an
analysis revealed his blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be .208%. He was booked into the jail without incident. The vehicle
was towed from the scene.
SUSPENDED LICENSE – FORT MOHAVE
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Diana Maciel, 30, of Bullhead City, early Saturday (1/28) morning for driving with a
suspended license, misdemeanor. Approximately 2:40 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 1800 block of Vista Del Oro
Place and contacted Maciel, the driver. A record check showed Maciel’s driver’s license to be suspended. Maciel was taken into
custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation. The vehicle was towed
from the scene.
RECOVERED VEHICLE – MOHAVE VALLEY
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Angel Hernandez, 31, of Mohave Valley, Sunday (1/29) morning for theft of means of
transportation, felony, along with DUI, DUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .08% and extreme DUI with a blood alcohol
concentration over .15% and less than 20%, misdemeanors. Approximately 7:50 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a
reported stolen Dodge truck in the area of Kingsley Drive and Oriole Drive. The driver, identified as Hernandez, was immediately
taken into custody. During conversations with Hernandez, he said that he was walking home when he saw keys in the ignition of
the truck and took it. Deputies smelled an odor of alcohol on Hernandez. During conversations with Hernandez, he admitted to
drinking about a 12 pack of beer earlier. Following the field sobriety tests (FST’s), Hernandez was taken into custody and
transported to the Mohave County District II Substation where an analysis revealed his blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be
.193%. He was booked into the jail without incident.
WARRANT ARREST – FORT MOHAVE
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael Patrick Lunde, 47, of Mohave Valley, Friday (1/27) afternoon on a felony
warrant for theft and trafficking in stolen property issued by Mohave County Superior Court. Approximately 3:30 p.m., deputies
contacted Lunde at a residence in the 5100 block of Covina in an unrelated incident. A record check showed Lunde to have an
outstanding warrant. Lunde was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County
District II Substation.
NARCOTIC DRUGS FOR SALE – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Gail Carmen Skaro, 47, of Kingman, Friday (1/27) afternoon for possession of narcotic
drugs and possession of narcotic drugs for sale, felonies. Approximately 2:40 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area
of Thompson Avenue and Powell Avenue. Deputies contacted Skaro, the driver. During conversations with Skaro, deputies
observed her story change a couple times and she began getting nervous. A consent search of the vehicle revealed a
prescription bottle with no label containing 40 vicodin pills and a plastic bag containing 20 vicodin pills. Skaro was taken into
custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
WARRANTS ARREST – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Lisa Ann Hallford, 46, of Kingman, Friday (1/27) evening on a probation violation
felony warrant issued by Mohave County Superior Court and a contempt of court misdemeanor warrant issued by Kingman
Justice Court. Approximately 10:20 p.m., deputies contacted Hallford at a residence in the 3100 block of Ames Avenue regarding
her outstanding warrants. Hallford was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave
County Jail.
WARRANT ARREST – DESERT HILLS
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Ryan Patrick Johnson, 22, of Desert Hills, early Saturday (1/28) morning on an
outstanding warrant. Approximately 1:48 a.m., deputies contacted a male subject walking in the 3100 block of William Drive. The
male subject was identified as Johnson. A record check showed Johnson to have a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant
issued by Lake Havasu City Justice Court. Johnson was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into
the Mohave County District III Substation.
WARRANT ARREST – DESERT HILLS
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Patrick Anthony Papilli, 56, of Desert Hills, early Saturday (1/28) morning on a failure
to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Kingman Justice Court. Approximately 4:40 a.m., deputies contacted Papilli at a
residence in the 3000 block of Jennie Lane where he was taken into custody without incident. Papilli was transported and booked
into the Mohave County District III Substation.
MARIJUANA/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Nicholis Kelly O’Leary, 21, of Kingman, Saturday (1/28) afternoon for possession of
marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, a probation violation warrant issued by Mohave County Superior Court, felonies,
along with two contempt of court misdemeanor warrants issued by Kingman Justice Court and Kingman Municipal Court.
Deputies received information of the whereabouts of a wanted person identified as O’Leary. Approximately 2:30 p.m., deputies
responded to a residence in the 4700 block of Kelli Lane. With consent, deputies searched the house and located O’Leary hiding
in a closet where he was taken into custody without incident. A search of O’Leary revealed a plastic bag containing marijuana and
a pipe with burnt residue. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.
WARRANT ARREST/TRESPASSING – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Johnny Joseph Smith, 51, of Kingman, early Sunday (1/29) morning on a felony
warrant for trafficking in stolen property issued by Kingman Justice Court and trespassing, misdemeanor. Approximately 12:02
a.m., deputies attempted to contact Smith at a residence in the 3600 block of Roosevelt Street regarding his active warrant.
As deputies approached the residence, they observed Smith run out the back door and jump a fence. Deputies followed Smith as
he continued through backyards. Kingman Police Department Officers responded and observed Smith climb up into a tree of a
residence in the 3500 block of Roosevelt Street. Smith was taken into custody without further incident. He was transported and
booked into the Mohave County Jail.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Fugitive Caught
Bullhead City (Ariz) – January 27, 2012 – A wanted local man was captured in Ontario, California
Thursday night. Bullhead City Police Detectives received information that Frank Alcala, Jr., 46, of Fort Mohave,
had fled to his mother’s house in California after failing to appear for his sentencing hearing on two
counts of misconduct with a weapon in September, 2011.
On January 26
th at about 10:30 p.m., a Task Force with the U.S. Marshal’s Office assisted theBullhead City Police Department in arresting Alcala on his outstanding felony warrant for failure to
appear. Frank la Jr. was booked in the West Valley Detention Center in CA.

DEATH INVESTIGATION – GOLDEN SHORES
Mohave County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the death of a male subject at a business in the 12900 block of South
Oatman Road. Thursday (1/26), at about 7:44 a.m., a fire was reported at the business. Golden Shores Fire Department
personnel were at the scene extinguishing the fire when a deceased subject was located inside. The victim is identified as Ronald
Lee Hansen, 58, of Topock. Foul play is not suspected at this time. Cause of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner.
Initial investigations have determined the hot water heater caused the fire.
SEARCH AND RESCUE – NORTHEAST OF LAKE HAVASU CITY
Mohave County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Units responded Monday (1/26) afternoon to rescue a female subject who had
gotten injured riding a quad in a rural area. A reporting party was self reporting via a cell phone that he and his friend Megan
Knee, 22, had been riding their quads in the desert. The RP advised that Knee was in and out of consciousness after she rolled
her quad. Investigations determined that the subjects had started at the Stagecoach Trails Dude Ranch area and drove to the
Mohave Mountains. At about 4:00 p.m., SAR units responded. The victim was located in the Mohave Mountains in a canyon.
The victim was placed in a stokes basket and driven out on a side by side utility vehicle where medical was waiting. The victim
complained of neck pain, back pain and a broken nose. Care Flight transported the victim to a medical facility.
SHOPLIFTING/WARRANTS ARREST – FORT MOHAVE
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Bryan Keith Bard, 27, of Bullhead City, late Wednesday (1/25) afternoon for shoplifting,
felony, and two outstanding warrants. Approximately 3:53 p.m., deputies responded to a store in the 5300 block of Highway 95
regarding a theft. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the store’s loss prevention agent. The employee reported observing a male
subject later identified as Bard conceal a bottle of liquor in a jacket and walk out of the store without paying. The employee further
reported that he detained Bard in front of the store and retrieved the liquor. Deputies contacted Bard. During conversations with
Bard, he said that he intended to steal the bottle of liquor. Bard was taken into custody without incident. A record check showed
Bard to have two failure to appear misdemeanor warrants issued by Bullhead City Justice Court and Bullhead City Municipal
Court. Deputies called medical as Bard appeared to be having a medical condition. Fort Mohave Fire Department personnel
responded and transported Bard to Valley View Medical Center. After Bard was medically released, he was transported and
booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.
DRUGS/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – FORT MOHAVE
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Tina Lynn Frank Phillipps, 41, of Mohave Valley, late Wednesday (1/25) evening for
possession of dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Approximately 11:15 p.m., deputies contacted
Frank Phillipps during a traffic stop in the 1500 block of Lipan Boulevard. As deputies were speaking with Frank Phillipps, they
observed a glass pipe fall from her hand. Deputies took possession of the pipe. Frank Phillipps was taken into custody without
incident. Deputies found Frank Phillipps to be in possession of a plastic bag containing a crystal substance which tested positive
for methamphetamine. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.
CRIMINAL DAMAGE – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Tommy Charles Juarez, 28, of Kingman, early Thursday (1/26) morning for criminal
damage, felony. Approximately 12:27 a.m., deputies responded to a criminal damage report at a residence in the 4200 block of
Stardust Road. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the reporting party. The RP said that his girlfriend lives across the street from
him and she called him about Juarez, her ex-boyfriend, damaging his vehicle. Deputies observed two vehicles with broken
windows and slashed tires. Deputies contacted the reporting party’s girlfriend, a witness. The witness reported hearing some
noises outside and she observed Juarez across the street damaging her boyfriend’s vehicle. Deputies contacted Juarez in the
3600 block of Stockton Hill Road where he was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the
Mohave County Jail.
WARRANT ARREST – NORTH OF LAKE HAVASU CITY
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jimmy Ryan Hunt, 30, of Troy, MI., Thursday (1/26) morning on a fraudulent schemes
felony warrant issued out of Maricopa County. Approximately 8:53 a.m., deputies responded to a property damage accident
involving two tractor trailers outside of a business in the 14800 block of South Highway 95. During the investigation, deputies
contacted Hunt, one of the drivers. A record check showed Hunt to have an outstanding warrant. Hunt was taken into custody
without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
HANDCUFF KEYS FOUND IN COURTROOM – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s Detectives have determined how inmate Darren Eugene Morrison, 26, of Bullhead City, was able to get
out of the hand cuffs and shackles during transport last week.
After Jail Officials reviewed several hundred of recorded phone calls from the jail, they have located an instrumental phone
conversation between the Morrison’s on December 12, 2011. The coded conversation of where Darren was telling Ashley to put
the gift on the right hand side of the seat which was interpreted for Ashley to plant the hand cuff keys in a court room.
Jail Officials and Court Security Officers today at 3:00 p.m., conducted a search at the Mohave County Superior Court rooms
where three hand cuff keys were found in multiple chairs between a cushion and an arm rest in the jury box area in Judge
Carlisle’s court room.
The jury box area is often where the defendants sit for hearings when no jury is utilized.
In addition, when detectives executed a search warrant at Ashley Morrison’s residence last week, a receipt was located for an
online purchase of four hand cuff keys.
Darren Morrison was booked into the Mohave County Jail on November 3, 2011. The online purchase of four hand cuff keys were
made on November 28, 2011. The coded conversation between Darren and Ashley occurred on December 12. Darren Morrison
had court hearings in Judge Carlisle’s court room on December 14 and December 16. Three hand cuff keys have been recovered
and placed into evidence.

LAKE HAVASU CITY
Heroin Seized During Search Warrant
The Lake Havasu City Police Department SWAT team served a narcotic-related search warrant at a residence in the 3000 block of Chemehuevi Boulevard in the early morning hours of January 25, 2012. During the subsequent search by Special Investigation Bureau detectives, approximately 76 grams of heroin was seized along with items used to facilitate the sales of heroin. Those items included packaging material and scales. The heroin is estimated to have a street value of approximately $7,500. Additionally, detectives seized United States currency, a 2003 BMW, and other high-end household electronic items believed to be proceeds of illegal narcotic sales by the suspect.
Arrested during the search was 26-year-old Lake Havasu City resident Adam Hall. Hall was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of narcotic drugs, and possession of narcotic drugs for sale. All charges are felonies. Detectives believe Hall was a significant source of heroin in Lake Havasu City. His mother, 48-year-old Lake Havasu City resident Nancy Schiffner was cited and released for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Hall had his initial appearance at the Lake Havasu City Jail and is being held on a $75,000 bond. He will be transferred to the custody of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office.
ADAM HALL
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
HUMAN SMUGGLING/UNLAWFUL TRANSPORT – LITTLEFIELD (AZ STRIP)
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 2 human smugglers and 6 illegal immigrants Sunday (1/22) evening. Approximately
11:00 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 15 at milepost 22. Deputies contacted 8 occupants in the Van. A
Spanish speaking Officer from Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded and assisted. With the assistance of Border Patrol,
they determined 6 occupants to be illegal immigrants. Border Patrol placed a hold on them. Investigations determined the driver
Henrry Leon-Zacarias, 29, and passenger Erwin Zacarias-Leon, 24, were smuggling the illegal immigrants and taking them to
Ohio. Henrry Leon-Zacarias and Erwin Zacarias-Leon, both of Maryland, were arrested on felony charges of human smuggling
and unlawful transport of aliens. The illegal immigrants were transported to Washington County Jail where Border Patrol later
took them into custody. Henrry Leon-Zacarias and Erwin Zacarias-Leon were transported and booked into the Mesquite Jail
without incident. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT – GOLDEN VALLEY
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Juan Jose Guzman-Eusebio Saturday (1/21) evening. Approximately 10:20 p.m.,
deputies contacted Guzman-Eusebio during a traffic stop in the area of Highway 68 and Marana Road. With the assistance of
Border Patrol, Guzman-Eusebio was determined to be an illegal immigrant. Guzman-Eusebio was taken into custody without
incident. He was transported to Mohave County Jail where Border Patrol later took him into custody.
WEAPONS OFFENSE – DOLAN SPRINGS
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Roy Willis Patton, 77, of Dolan Springs, Tuesday (1/24) afternoon for disorderly
conduct with a weapon, felony, and criminal damage, misdemeanor. Approximately 3:03 p.m., deputies responded to a weapons
offense report in the 15500 block of Grand Drive. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the reporting party. The RP said that earlier
today around 12:30 p.m., he heard gun shots coming from outside. The RP further said that when he looked outside he observed
Patton, a nearby neighbor, sitting outside of his residence. The RP reported that around 3:00 p.m., he stepped outside and
discovered his Chevy truck to have bullet holes on the passenger side window and frame. Deputies observed the damaged truck.
Deputies walked to Patton’s residence. Deputies ordered Patton to put down a handgun which he was holding when he answered
his door. Deputies took a .22 caliber revolver from Patton as he was ordered to raise his hands. The weapon was secured.
Deputies seized numerous weapons from Patton’s residence. Deputies smelled an odor of alcohol on Patton. During
conversations with Patton, he said that he doesn’t know if he fired any guns today. Patton was taken into custody without
incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.
DRUGS – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Justin Dwayne Sims, 22, of Kingman, Tuesday (1/24) evening for possession of
dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Approximately 7:35 p.m., deputies observed a Van turns its
headlights off as the vehicle pulled into a dirt lot at the corner of Devlin Avenue and Pasty Road. Deputies pulled into the dirt lot.
Deputies contacted the female driver and a male subject who exited the vehicle and started walking away. The male subject was
identified as Sims. A consent search of Sims revealed a small plastic bag containing a white crystal substance which field tested
positive for methamphetamine. Sims was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave
County Jail.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
WARRANT ARREST – LAKE HAVASU CITY
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Ricardo Allan Ledesma, 27, of Bullhead City, on a felony warrant issued by Bullhead
City Court on 7-25-11 for attempted homicide, aggravated assault per domestic violence, attempted aggravated assault per
domestic violence and burglary. Late Monday (1/23) morning, at about 11:30 a.m., Ledesma was arrested at the Mohave County
District III Substation after he was transported by La Paz County Sheriffs Office. He was booked into the jail without incident.
DRUGS/OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Samantha Elizabeth Covarrubias, 22, of Kingman, early Saturday (1/21) afternoon for
taking contraband in corrections facility, possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies, along with an
outstanding warrant. Approximately 12:00 p.m., deputies contacted Covarrubias during a traffic stop in the 3100 block of Thomas
Avenue. A record check showed Covarrubias to have a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Kingman Justice
Court. Covarrubias was taken into custody without incident. She was transported to the Mohave County Jail. As Covarrubias
was being booked into the jail, deputies found her to be in possession of a plastic bag containing a white crystal substance. She
was booked with the additional drug related charges.
FAILURE TO COMPLY – LAKE HAVASU CITY
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Shane Michael Bosley, 29, of Lake Havasu City, early Sunday (1/22) morning for
failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements and failure to maintain an identification card with current information,
felonies. During routine patrol, deputies started checking a sex offender’s registered residence in the 3400 block of Highway 95.
Deputies noted for three consecutive days that Bosley appeared to have moved. Approximately 2:30 a.m., deputies contacted
Bosley at a residence in the 3400 block of South Palo Verde Boulevard. Investigations determined that Bosley has been living at
this address. A computer check showed Bosley’s driver’s license also reflected his prior address. Bosley was not compliant with
the requirements of a registered sex offender to maintain accurate information. Bosley was taken into custody without incident.
He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.
BURGLARY/THEFT/ESCAPE – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Edward Dana Beaver, 55, of Kingman, early Sunday (1/22) evening for burglary,
possession of stolen property and escape, felonies. Saturday (1/21) afternoon, at about 2:40 p.m., deputies responded to a
burglary report at a residence in the 3600 block of Neal Avenue. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a 49-year-old female victim.
The victim reported that someone broke into her house and took two computers along with two grey printer trays. Upon further
investigation, deputies contacted the victim at her residence Sunday (1/22) evening. The victim reported seeing her reported
stolen grey printer trays in the yard of a nearby residence. Deputies observed the trays at the rear of a yard of a residence in the
3600 block of Northfield Avenue. Deputies contacted a male subject identified as Beaver at the residence. A consent search of
the residence revealed the reported stolen computers. Beaver was taken into custody without incident. During conversations with
Beaver, he said a friend brought the stolen items to his house. While Beaver was being transported to jail, he complained of pain.
Deputies had medical respond to their location at Castle Rock Road and Highway 66. Medical personnel transported Beaver to
Kingman Regional Medical Center for evaluation. At about 11:10 p.m., Beaver was medically released. Deputies walked Beaver
to their patrol unit. Beaver started running through the parking lot as the deputy was putting medical paperwork in the vehicle.
Deputies immediately ordered Beaver to stop. Eventually Beaver stopped and raised his hands, approximately 50 yards from the
patrol vehicle. Beaver was escorted to the patrol vehicle. Beaver was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail
without further incident.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – FORT MOHAVE
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Alicia Rose Southard, 34, of Fort Mohave, early Monday (1/23) morning for assault per
domestic violence and disorderly conduct per domestic violence, misdemeanors. Approximately 12:35 a.m., deputies responded
to a domestic violence incident at a residence in the 1500 block of Gran Circulo. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the reporting
party, a 42-year-old male victim. Deputies observed a scratch above the victim’s right eye which was bleeding. The victim
refused medical treatment. The victim reported that Southard, his wife, became upset as he was talking on the telephone. The
victim further reported that Southard pushed his head into a wall. The victim advised that Southard left the residence. Shortly
thereafter, deputies located Southard at the intersection of Camp Mohave and La Calazda. During conversations with Southard,
she said that she was in an argument with her husband and she decided to leave for the night. Southard advised that she
attempted to grab the phone from her husband and she scuffled with him. Southard was taken into custody without incident. She
was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.
WARRANTS ARREST – GOLDEN VALLEY
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Shane Douglas Avery, 26, of Golden Valley, Monday (1/23) evening on a felony
warrant for failure to appear issued by Mohave County Superior Court and a misdemeanor warrant for contempt of court issued by
Kingman Municipal Court. Approximately 8:43 p.m., deputies responded to a residence in the 3600 block of Laguna Road
regarding a wanted felon identified as Avery. Upon arrival, deputies observed Avery walk into the house from the front porch. .
Deputies observed Avery run out the back door and into the desert. A short time later, deputies located Avery in the area of Burro
Drive and Davis Road where he was taken into custody. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail without
further incident.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Male Arrested for Burglary
On January 22, 2012, at approximately 5:00 a.m. officers were dispatched to a residence in the 2700 block of Via Naranja on a report of a male suspect attempting to break into a residence. The resident called the police and then confronted the male suspect who fled the area. Officers arrived, and with the assistance of the resident, spotted the male suspect running across the street and through backyards in the 600 block of Plaza Laredo.
The male suspect, later identified as 38-year-old transient Paul Singleton, was apprehended after fleeing down a wash. Singleton had alleged stolen property and items believed to be used to facilitate committing a burglary in his possession at the time of his arrest. Additional property believed to also be stolen by Singleton was found by a resident in the backyard of a house in the 600 block of Plaza Laredo.
Singleton was booked into the Lake Havasu City Jail and charged with third-degree burglary (felony), possession of burglary tools (felony), and theft (misdemeanor). Singleton was held on a $10,000 bond after his initial appearance on January 22, 2012, and transferred to the custody of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office.

ESCAPEE APPREHENDED – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s Detectives and Deputies apprehended Darren Eugene Morrison, 26, of Bullhead City, early Monday
(1/23) evening.
Last Wednesday (1/18) Morrison was being transported from the Mohave County Jail in Kingman for a court appearance when he
escaped from the transport van near the rear entrance of the court house in Kingman.
Late Monday (1/23) afternoon, at about 3:57 p.m., detectives received information of a person matching the description of
Morrison in the downtown area of Kingman on Copper Street. Detectives responded to the area and the subject took off running.
The Sheriff’s Tactical Operations Unit responded. The area was immediately contained and a perimeter was established.
Approximately 5:03 p.m., Morrison was located in a wash area, south of Interstate 40 and east of Beale Street, behind a fast food
restaurant and a convenience store. Morrison was taken into custody. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County
Jail without incident. Morrison was arrested on a felony warrant for escape. Kingman Police Department Officers and Department
of Public Safety Officers assisted.

DARREN EUGENE MORRISON
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Brian Edward Henley, 48, of Kingman, late Friday (1/20) morning for criminal damage
per domestic violence, felony. At about 10:38 a.m., deputies responded to a criminal damage report at a residence in the 2600
block of Stephan Road. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a 75-year-old male victim. The victim reported that Henley, his son,
slashed the tires on three of his vehicles. Deputies contacted Henley. During conversations with Henley, he admitted to slashing
the tires as he felt threatened by his parents. Henley was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked
into the Mohave County Jail.
WARRANT ARRESTS – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Ralph Wesley Eaton Jr., 53, of Kingman, and John Patrick McShea, 45, of Golden
Valley, Friday (1/20) afternoon. Eaton was arrested on a failure to appear felony warrant issued by Mohave County Superior
Court and a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Kingman Justice Court. McShea was arrested on a parole
violation felony warrant issued out of California Department of Corrections. Deputies learned the whereabouts of a wanted felon
identified as McShea. Approximately 2:15 p.m., deputies responded to a residence in the 4700 block of Casey Lane. Upon
arrival, deputies detained a male subject identified as Eaton at the rear of the residence. Eaton advised that he has warrants.
Deputies had McShea exit the residence where he was taken into custody. A record check showed Eaton to have outstanding
warrants. They were transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail without incident.
2X’S DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – MOHAVE VALLEY
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested David Leon Potter Sr., 44, of Topock, Friday (1/20) afternoon on two counts of
possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Approximately 2:45 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Stardust
Lane and Courtwright Road. Deputies contacted Potter, the driver. Deputies found Potter to be in possession of a plastic case
containing two glass pipes with residue. Potter was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the
Mohave County District II Substation. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
EXTREME DUI – DESERT HILLS
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kristina Nicole Decol, 40, of Lake Havasu City, Friday (1/20) evening for DUI, DUI with
a blood alcohol concentration over .08% and extreme DUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .15% and less than 20%,
misdemeanors. As deputies were traveling southbound on Highway 95, they observed a vehicle traveling in front of them cross
the fog line a couple times. Deputies further observed the vehicle travel approximately 35 miles per hour in a posted 65 mph
zone. Approximately 9:40 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 95 at milepost 190 and contacted Decol, the driver.
Deputies observed Decol’s speech to be slurred and an open 18-pack of beer on the passenger floorboard. During conversations
with Decol, she admitted to drinking beer earlier. Following the field sobriety tests (FST’s), Decol was taken into custody and
transported to the Lake Havasu City Police Department where an analysis revealed her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be
.179%. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation without incident. The vehicle was towed
from the scene.
Friday, January 20, 2012
** Wounded Home Invasion Suspect Arrested **
The suspect, who had been shot and wounded, in the December 18th home invasion of a residence in the 2200blk
Two Arrested for Burglary, Additional Suspect Sought
On January 19, 2012, at approximately 3:15 a.m., an officer made a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 2100 block of Moyo Drive. The car was being driven by 18-year-old Lake Havasu City resident Dylan Helbert. 18-year-old Lake Havasu City resident Daniel Knight was the passenger. Helbert provided a false name to officers on-scene; however, officers discovered his true identity and arrested him for an outstanding misdemeanor arrest warrant. Officers were able to determine the vehicle they stopped was an unreported stolen vehicle from a residence in the 2000 block of Papago Lane that was burglarized earlier in the night. Helbert was additionally charged with second degree burglary and theft of means of transportation. Knight was arrested and also charged with second-degree burglary and theft of means of transportation. All charges are felonies.
Helbert and Knight had their initial court appearance on January 19, 2012. Both received a $10,000 bond and were transferred to the custody of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office.
The investigation implicated 20-year-old Lake Havasu City resident David Merritt in the residential burglary and theft of the vehicle. Merritt has not been located. Anyone having information about Merritt’s whereabouts is asked to call the Lake Havasu City Police Department at 928-855-1171. Merritt’s photo is attached. Anonymous information can be called into Lake Havasu Silent Witness at 928-854-TIPS (8477). Cash rewards are available if information results in the capture of a wanted fugitive, or the arrest and prosecution of the suspect of a crime. Contact: Sergeant Joe Harrold 928-855-1171

Dylan Helbert Daniel Knight

David Merritt
K9 DEPLOYED – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s K9 Unit responded Wednesday (1/4) morning to assist officers from Arizona Department of Public
Safety. Approximately 10:00 a.m., the K9 unit was dispatched to assist DPS with a traffic stop on Interstate 40 at milepost 52.
Upon arrival, the K9 Handler deployed his K9 named Raidin to conduct a sniff search of the vehicle. Raidin quickly alerted his
handler to the vehicle. A search revealed over 40 vacuum sealed packages containing marijuana located inside three suitcases.
Approximately 50 pounds of marijuana was seized. DPS Officers arrested the driver.
SUICIDE WATCH – KINGMAN
Corrections Officer’s were delivering meals to inmates in their cells Thursday (1/19) evening when they approached Ashley Anne
Morrison’s cell. Corrections Officer’s observed Morrison on the floor with a sheet wrapped around her neck. Correction Officer’s immediately
untied the sheet from her neck. Morrison was conscious. Medical staff evaluated Morrison. Morrison also scuffed up her arm
with an issued safety razor.Apparently, Morrison took a bed sheet from her bed, wrapped it around her neck, tied the sheet to the upper frame of the bunk bed and fell to the floor. Ashley Anne Morrison, 24, of Kingman, is closely being monitored 24 hours a day. She is wearing a restraint jacket in a padded cell.
ADDITIONAL CHARGES – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s detectives are continuing their on-going investigations into the escape of inmate, Darren Morrison, 26, of
Kingman. Further information obtained, detectives were able to charge Ashley Anne Morrison 24, of Kingman with additional
charges of fraudulent schemes, a class 2 felony and forgery, a class 4 felony on Friday (1/20) at approximately 3:30 p.m. Ashley
Morrison was booked on the additional charges.

SEX OFFENSES – MOHAVE VALLEY
Mohave County Sheriff’s detectives arrested Charles Donald Knight, 79, of Mohave Valley, late Tuesday (1/17) afternoon for
sexual conduct with a minor, molestation of a child and obscene material furnished to a minor, felonies. Investigations began
Thursday (1/12) afternoon when the reporting party, the victims’ mother, contacted law enforcement. The reporting party said that
her 6-year-old daughter had been sexually assaulted by Knight, a relative. Investigations determined that the incident occurred in
September of last year at Knight’s residence in the 2400 block of East Gosiute Road where the victim was shown a pornographic
magazine. During the investigation, detectives learned that Knight had also exposed himself to the victim and had engaged in
sexual conduct. At about 4:00 p.m., detectives contacted Knight at his residence. Knight was transported to the Mohave County
Sheriff’s Office where he was interviewed and later taken into custody. Knight was transported and booked into the Mohave
County Jail without incident.
DRUG PARAPHERNALIA/WARRANTS ARREST – GOLDEN SHORES
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kimberly August Romero, 33, a transient of Golden Shores, Wednesday (1/18)
afternoon on two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies, along with two outstanding warrants. Deputies received an
anonymous tip of the whereabouts of a wanted person. Approximately 3:30 p.m., deputies contacted Romero in a parking lot in
the area of Golden Shores Parkway and Powell Lake Road. A record check confirmed Romero’s felony warrant for possession of
drug paraphernalia and a misdemeanor warrant for contempt of court, both warrants issued by Bullhead City Justice Court.
Romero was taken into custody without incident. A search of Romero’s backpack revealed a glass jar containing marijuana
residue and a glass pipe with burnt residue. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.
DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Samuel Lee Ashworth, 31, a transient, Wednesday (1/18) evening for possession of
drug paraphernalia, felony. Approximately 8:35 p.m., deputies contacted a male subject walking at Roosevelt Street and John L
Avenue. The male subject was identified as Ashworth. During conversations with Ashworth, he said that he had a knife.
Deputies ordered Ashworth to drop the item he had in his hand. Ashworth advised that it’s just a glass pipe. Deputies confiscated
the glass pipe with residue. Ashworth was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave
County Jail.
Thursday, 20 January, 2011
WANTED
For Home Invasion
Bullhead City ( Ariz) – January 19, 2012 – Bullhead City Police detectives are looking for two brothers wanted in connection with a recent home invasion.
On Saturday, January 14th at 3 p.m., Deangelo and Michael Williams entered a residence in the 300 block of Meander Drive without permission and told a 41-year-old victim they were going to take his Playstation. When the victim protested, one of the suspects pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the victim and the other suspect pulled out a large knife. The Williams brothers stole a Playstation and a watch. They also pointed a gun at the victim’s 15-year-old daughter when she tried to stop them.
The victim and the suspects are acquaintances. The victim told police he does not know why the Williams brothers robbed him.
If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Michael Lorenzo Williams, 23, or Deangelo Williams, 20, please contact the Bullhead City Police Department at (928) 763-9200 and ask to speak to Detective Brandon Grasse. Or, text keyword BHCTIPS, followed by your anonymous tip to 847411 (TIP411).

Deangelo Williams Michael Lorenzo Williams
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
INMATE ESCAPEE – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s Detectives, Deputies along with Kingman Police Department Officers and Department of Public Safety
Flagstaff Ranger are currently searching the area for an inmate that escaped from a transport van outside of the Mohave County
Superior Court on Spring Street in Kingman Wednesday (1/18) morning.
Darren Eugene Morrison, 26, of Bullhead City, was being transported from the Mohave County Jail in Kingman for a court
appearance on a failure to appear and aggravated assault charge.
Morrison was transported to the court when he escaped from the transport van near the rear entrance of the court house.
He may have had assistance on the outside. Also, a low rider station wagon was seen in the area at the time of the escape.
Morrison is a white male, 6'03” at 195 lbs, with brown hair and green eyes. Morrison may be armed and he is considered
dangerous. The public should not approach or contact Morrison.
Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Morrison is asked to contact Mohave County Sheriff’s Office at
(928) 753-0753 or Silent Witness at (928) 753-1234.

Darren Eugene Morrison
Mohave County Sheriffs Office Search & Rescue received a portable communications repeater system from
donations made to the Mohave County Division of Emergency Management from local fire districts and a few
corporate partners.
Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Browning said, “State and County public safety agencies
are now seeing the largest decreases in the amount of federal homeland security grant funding for emergency
equipment and supplies since these grants were established in the aftermath of 911.” In the past two years the
County Sheriffs Office Search & Rescue Unit has submitted several homeland security projects applications to the
State of Arizona for emergency communications & rescue equipment and none were funded due to the decreased
federal grant funding awarded to the State.
This year much of the 2012 Equipment and Communications Grants for Arizona are going toward upgrading
both State and Tribal communication systems across the region from Fort Mojave to Yuma. The donation of radio
equipment was made to the County by the Bullhead City and Northern Arizona Fire Districts, WECOM/DataMax of
Kingman and Solomon Technology Solutions in Mesa Arizona. This equipment will be utilized on search & rescue
missions located south of Lake Havasu City in the desert areas where public safety radio coverage is limited.
2X’S OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Michelle Dawn Young, 33, of Kingman, early Saturday (1/14) evening on two counts of
hindering prosecution, felonies. Late Monday (1/9) evening deputies arrested two juveniles after conducting a traffic stop in the
area of Sierra Road and College Drive. Derek Sterling, 15, of Cottonwood, was arrested for resisting arrest and a probation
violation warrant issued by Yavapai County Superior/Juvenile Court, both felonies. Cassandra Williams, 15, of Cottonwood, was
arrested on a probation violation felony warrant issued by Yavapai County Superior/Juvenile Court. During the investigation,
deputies determined both juveniles to be reported runaways with felony warrants. A computer check showed the vehicle
belonging to Young. As deputies were taking Sterling into custody, he turned and started running. Deputies caught up with
Sterling as he became combative. A taser was eventually used to place Sterling into custody after he continued to struggle. The
female passenger was identified as Williams. Williams was taken into custody without incident. Sterling and Williams were
transported and booked into the Mohave County Juvenile Detention Center. On-going investigations determined that Sterling and
Williams were staying with Young at her residence in Kingman. At about 5:00 p.m., deputies contacted Young in the 1300 block
of McVicar Avenue. During conversations with Young, she said she knows Williams through her grandmother. Further
conversations with Young, she said she knew the both of them were runaways and had warrants. Williams was taken into
custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.
THEFT/TRAFFICKING STOLEN PROPERTY – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Elizabeth Marie Martin, 22, of Kingman, late Sunday (1/15) afternoon for theft of
means of transportation and trafficking in stolen property, felonies. At about 10:50 a.m., deputies were approached by a male
subject in the area of Northern Avenue and Jimmie Drive. The male subject, reporting party, reported that his friends tow truck is
parked in front of a residence in the 3600 block of Neal Avenue. The reporting party further reported that he is working on the tow
truck and the truck was parked at his residence. Deputies contacted the owner of the truck and he confirmed the reporting party’s
statements. Deputies responded to the 3600 block of Neal Avenue and observed the parked tow truck. Deputies contacted the
occupants in the house and they advised that they purchased the truck from Martin. At about 3:30 p.m., deputies contacted
Martin at a residence in the 2600 block of Snavely Avenue. During conversations with Martin, she admitted to selling the truck for
$200. Martin was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The vehicle
was recovered.
DRUGS/MARIJUANA – GOLDEN VALLEY
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Brian Lemar Gaines, 34, of Las Vegas, Nevada, early Monday (1/16) morning for
possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, and a warrant for possession of marijuana issued out of
Winslow Justice Precinct #2, all felonies. Deputies observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Highway 93. Utilizing a
radar device, deputies determined the vehicle was traveling 80 miles per hour in a posted 65 mph zone. Approximately 12:01
a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop northbound on Highway 93 at milepost 63 and contacted Gaines, the driver. A record
check showed Gaines to have an outstanding warrant. Gaines was taken into custody without incident. A search of the vehicle
revealed a jar containing a green leafy substance and a pipe with residue. He was transported and booked into the Mohave
County Jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
* Tuesday, January 17, 2012 *
The Kingman Police Department is investigating a burglary to a residence in the 3300blk.
** Fraudulent Schemes & Theft **
On Monday, January 16th, at 4:50pm, Kingman Police arrested Buddy Dale Lott, 42, and Tammy Lou Vaughn Lott, 26, both of
Suspect has been linked to an additional armed robbery in OK, which occurred the day before Grants, NM. Suspect vehicle is described as being a blue colored Dodge Intrepid with

On Wednesday, January 11th, Bullhead City Animal Control officers were called to Verrano Drive near Verrano Place for a dog bite report.
At 2:40 p.m., a 57-year-old female victim was walking home from work when two white Chihuahuas ran up to her and one of them bit her on the calf. The victim was treated at an urgent care.
If anyone has any information about these dog or its owners, please call the Bullhead City Animal Control Center at (928) 763-6000.
* Friday, January 13, 2012 *
** Trafficking in Stolen Property Arrest **
On Wednesday, January 11th, at 7:00pm, Kingman Police arrested Darrick Tyler Barnett, 18 of Kingman, on 6 felony counts of Trafficking in Stolen Property. Darrick was arrested after officers responded to a store in the 3300blk
On Thursday, January 12th, at 1:15am, Kingman Police arrested Elizabeth Thompson, 51 of Kingman, on a felony charge of Aggravated Disorderly Conduct/Domestic Violence in addition to three other domestic violence offenses. Thompson was arrested after officers responded to a residence in the 2700blk
Monday, January 9th, at 12:00am, the Kingman Police is investigating an armed robbery of a store clerk at a convenience store in the 3200blk
On Friday, January 6th, at 8:30pm, Kingman Police arrested John Allen Morrow, 18 of Kingman, on felony charges of Resisting Arrest, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and two misdemeanor warrants. An officer contacted Morrow in the 2200blk
** Child Abuse/Endangerment Arrest **
On Monday, January 2nd, Kingman Police arrested Brandi Marie Sullivan, 33 of Kingman, on two felony charges of Child Endangerment. Sullivan was arrested at her residence in the 2500blk
On Sunday, January 1st, at 12:35am, Kingman Police arrested Richard A. Palomera, 23 of Kingman, on a felony charge of Disorderly Conduct Involving Weapons. Officers responded to a neighborhood disturbance involving fireworks in the 3300blk.
On Sunday, January 1st, at 12:30am, Kingman Police arrested Boudewyn Ronald Hanss, 57 of Kingman, on felony charges of Possession of Dangerous Drugs and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Hanss was the driver of a motorcycle stopped for a traffic offense in the 4000blk.
** Marijuana for
On Friday, December 30th, at 8:30am, Kingman Police arrested Ian Joseph Dansby, 34 of Kingman, on felony charges of Possession of Marijuana for
WARRANT ARREST – MOHAVE VALLEY
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Christopher Wayne Lee, 20, of Bullhead City, on Friday (1/13) for an
outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Approximately 1:30 am, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Boundary
Cone Road and Mountain View Road. A record check showed Lee to have a warrant for failure to pay fines issued by
Bullhead City Justice Court. Lee was taken into custody without incident. Lee was transported and booked into the
Mohave County District II Sub-station.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Police Chase
Bullhead City ( Ariz) – January 12, 2012 – Bullhead City Police arrested Howard Maurice Wood Jr., 33, on numerous felony charges after a foot pursuit.
On Wednesday, January 11th at 3:45 p.m., police attempted to pick-up Wood for an outstanding felony warrant in the 1000 block of Gemstone Drive. When Wood saw officers, he took off running. Police set up a perimeter around the area but could not locate him.
During the search, police discovered that Wood had broken into a home in the 1700 block of Highland Road and was hiding in the laundry room. Wood later asked the residents for some water because the cops were chasing him. A resident pushed him out of the house, but Wood tried to come back inside the house. When Wood was pushed out a second time, he took off running.
Police spotted him in the 1000 block of Hancock Road. Wood, who is a prohibited possessor, was carrying a small chrome handgun and pointed it in the direction of pursuing officers. He was also in possession of several prescription only pills (muscle relaxers) and hypodermic needles.
In addition to an outstanding felony warrant for failure to appear, Howard Wood was arrested for possession of prescription only drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, misconduct involving weapons, disorderly conduct, aggravated assault and trespassing. He was booked in the Mohave County Jail, Kingman.
Howard Maurice Wood Jr.
HEY HOWARD SR., YOU PROUD OF YOUR SON??
Just another dipwad... Course that's just my opinion....
Wonder how many people he stole from to support his habit??..
$1,000.00 REWARD
Mohave County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Zane Kiel Mason, 29, of Fort Mohave.
Mason is wanted on a felony warrant for murder in the 2
nd degree that occurred on August 22, 2011, where hestabbed Gregory Stephen Zeller, 51, at a residence in the 2000 block of Joy Lane in Fort Mohave. Zeller did not
survive the stab wound.
Mason is a white male, 6'00” at 160 lbs, with brown hair and blue eyes. He is considered armed and dangerous. The
public should not approach or contact Mason.
Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Mason is asked to contact Mohave County Sheriff’s Office at (928)
753-0753 or Silent Witness at (928) 753-1234. Mohave Silent Witness has offered a reward up to $1,000.00 for
information leading to the arrest of Mason.
Zane Mason wanted for murder.

WEAPONS OFFENSE/DRUGS FOR SALE – FORT MOHAVE
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Joseph Michael Guy, 33, of Fort Mohave, Tuesday (1/10) evening for possession of
marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies, along with an unlawful flight from law enforcement felony warrant issued by
Bullhead Justice Court, a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake Havasu City Justice Court and a failure to
appear misdemeanor warrant issued by Bullhead Justice Court. Approximately 9:09 p.m., deputies contacted Guy inside a
garage at a residence in the 1500 block of East Los Colinas Lane regarding his outstanding warrant.
Guy was taken into custody without incident. A search of Guy revealed a large buck-knife, a Billy club and a plastic bag
containing several small plastic bags. A search of Guy’s backpack revealed a pipe with residue and two small plastic bags
containing marijuana. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation. Late Tuesday (1/10)
evening Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET) detectives responded and obtained a search warrant.
Early Wednesday (1/11) morning, at about 12:48 a.m., MAGNET detectives from Bullhead and Kingman along with deputies
executed a search warrant in the 1500 block of East Los Colinas Lane of Guy’s living quarters inside the garage. The search
revealed a semi-automatic handgun and a plastic bag containing approximately 24.6 grams of a white crystal substance which
tested positive for methamphetamine. A computer check showed Guy to be a convicted felon and a prohibited possessor of
firearms. Deputies re-contacted Guy at the Mohave County District II Substation where he was charged with possession of a
weapon by prohibited person, possession of dangerous drugs for sale and possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies.
DRUGS/WARRANT ARRESTS – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Guy Vincent Hasman, 23, of Dolan Springs, and Cristina Ester Mattes, 36, of Kingman,
early Tuesday (1/10) evening. Hasman was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia,
felonies, and a contempt of court misdemeanor warrant issued by Kingman Justice Court. Mattes was arrested on two
misdemeanor warrants for failure to pay fines issued by Kingman Justice Court and driving on a suspended license issued by
Bullhead City Municipal Court. Approximately 6:10 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 3100 block of Devlin Avenue.
Deputies contacted Mattes and Hasman. Deputies knew Mattes to have outstanding warrants. A record check confirmed Mattes
warrants. Mattes was taken into custody without incident. A record check showed Hasman to also have an outstanding warrant.
Hasman was taken into custody without incident. Deputies found Hasman to be in possession of a plastic bag containing a white
crystal substance. They were transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
2X’S AGGRAVATED ASSAULT/RESISTING ARREST – FORT MOHAVE
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Larry Dwain Brockman, 71, of Mohave Valley, early Wednesday (1/11) evening on two
counts of aggravated assault on law enforcement and resisting arrest, felonies. At about 6:00 p.m., deputies responded to a
suspicious call at Highway 95 and Lipan Boulevard. Dispatch advised that the reporting party was giving Brockman a ride home
in Brockman’s red jeep when Brockman grabbed a hold of the steering forcing the vehicle off the roadway. Upon arrival, deputies
contacted the reporting party. The reporting party advised that he observed Brockman in a parking lot outside of a bar stumbling
to his vehicle. The reporting party further said that he approached Brockman as he sat in the driver’s seat of his jeep and told him
that he was drunk and should not be driving. The reporting party said that he offered to drive Brockman home while his wife was
following behind them in their vehicle. The reporting party further said that Brockman became agitated and tried hitting him as he
was driving. Deputies contacted Brockman and smelled a strong odor of alcohol on him. Brockman became combative when he
was advised that he would not be getting his keys to drive. A taser was eventually used to place Brockman into custody after he
continued to resist and be combative with two deputies. Brockman was transported to Valley View Medical Center where he was
medically released. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.
WARRANT ARREST – DESERT HILLS
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Gregory Novoa Jr., 26, of Marysville, Wa., early Wednesday (1/11) morning on an
outstanding warrant. Approximately 3:14 a.m., deputies responded to a suspicious subject outside of a residence in the 3500
block of Grelle Street. Upon arrival, deputies contacted a male subject identified as Novoa. During conversations with Novoa, he
said that he was there to visit a friend. Deputies contacted the reporting party and the RP advised that she did not want Novoa at
the residence as it was late. A record check showed Novoa to have a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Lake
Havasu City Justice Court. Novoa was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave
County District III Substation.
BURGLARY – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Edith Tarr Gillen, 40, of Kingman, Wednesday (1/11) evening for burglary, felony, and
theft, misdemeanor. Approximately 8:38 p.m., deputies responded to a criminal damage report at a residence in the 3500 block of
Devlin Avenue and contacted the 54-year-old male victim. The victim reported that he returned home today and found pictures
missing from his bedroom wall and a few items missing from his truck. The victim advised that his friend observed Gillen taking
items earlier. The victim said that Gillen had permission to be at his house but not to take property. Deputies contacted Gillen at
a residence within the same block. During conversations with Gillen, she admitted to taking the property. Gillen was taken into
custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
WANTED
$500 REWARD
Drive-By Shooting
Bullhead City ( Ariz.) – Bullhead City Police are searching for 22-year-old Guadalupe Francisco Lozano of Mohave Valley, AZ for his involvement in a drive-by shooting.
On Friday, January 6th at approximately 5 p.m., Bullhead City Police were called to the 900 block of Harbor Drive for a report of numerous gun shots fired. Police found shell casings in the area that were consistent with being fired from a moving vehicle. No one was injured.
Further investigation led police to the 2200 block of Montecito Drive where three male suspects were identified. Police arrested Nicolas Antonio Paz, 23, his brother, Julian Paz, 20, and Jordan Omar Ramirez, 20, for aggravated assault and drive-by shooting.
Mohave Silent Witness has offered a reward up to $500 for the arrest of Lozano. If anyone knows of his whereabouts, please contact the Bullhead City Police Department at (928) 763-1999. Or, text message keyword BHCTIPS, followed by your anonymous tip to TIP411 (847411). Lozano also has an outstanding felony warrant for a probation violation.
The case is still under investigation.
Nicolas Antonio Paz, Julian Paz, Jordan Omar Ramirez

WANTED: Guadalupe Francisco Lozano
January 11, 2012
DEATH INVESTIGATION – GOLDEN VALLEY
Mohave County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the death of a female subject at a residence in the 1400 block of South
Verde Road. Wednesday (1/11), at about 3:03 a.m., a fire was reported at the residence. Golden Valley Fire Department
personnel were at the scene extinguishing a structure fire of a trailer. The victim is believed to be Cheryl Hartnett, 60. The cause
of fire is still under investigation and autopsy results are pending.
DEATH INVESTIGATION – VIRGIN RIVER GORGE (AZ STRIP)
Mohave County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the death of Troy Eugene Williams, 43, of Punta Gorda, Florida. Tuesday
(1/10) afternoon Department of Public Safety Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Interstate 15 at milepost 20 which
may have been involved in a bank robbery in Mesquite, Nevada. As the Officers approached the vehicle, Williams the only person
in the car shot himself. Williams did not survive the gun shot wound. Mohave County Medical Examiners Office will be
conducting the autopsy.
3’X AGGRAVATED DUI – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Wendy Lynn Robinson, 49, of Golden Valley, late Tuesday (1/11) afternoon for
aggravated DUI, aggravated DUI with a blood alcohol concentration over .08% and aggravated extreme DUI with a blood alcohol
concentration over .15% and less than 20%, felonies. The School Resource Officer detained Robinson at the High School for
suspicion of driving while impaired. Approximately 4:00 p.m., deputies responded to the 4100 block of North Bank Street
regarding a DUI investigation. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the SRO and Robinson. Deputies smelled an odor of alcohol on
Robinson. Following the field sobriety tests (FST’s), Robinson was taken into custody and transported to the Mohave County
Sheriff’s Office where an analysis revealed her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be .172%. A record check showed
Robinson’s driver’s license to be suspended. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail without incident. The
vehicle was towed from the scene.
2X’S VANDALISM – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report at the Mohave County Jail late Monday (1/9) evening due to two inmates
causing damage. At about 11:43 p.m., the Detention Officer reported that fire sprinklers were damaged in two separate cells.
Deputies contacted inmate Andrew Flagg, 26, of Kingman. During conversations with Flagg, he admitted to breaking the fire
sprinkler. Flagg was charged with jail destruction/injury to jail, a felony. Deputies contacted inmate Rocky Tairit Perez, 21, of Fort
Mohave, and he advised that he was messing with the fire sprinkler. Perez was charged with jail destruction/injury to jail, a felony.
SEARCH AND RESCUE – BULLHEAD CITY
Mohave County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Units were deployed late Saturday (1/7) afternoon due to stranded subjects in the
desert. A passerby reported four subjects needing help on the backside of the Black Mountains on the Sleeping Princess Trail.
Investigations determined four people were traveling in a 2-wheel-drive Toyota truck while they were attempting to drive a 4-
wheel-drive trail when their vehicle slid off a steep ridge. The occupants were able to get out of the vehicle safely as their vehicle
was nearly rolling over. Approximately 4:30 p.m., Kingman Search and Rescue Units along with Department of Public Safety
Flagstaff Ranger helicopter responded. The subjects were located at about 6:42 p.m. and were in good health. John Morgan, 48,
of Kingman, and his three children were escorted home.
PROBATION VIOLATION/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – FORT MOHAVE
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Blain Allen Dickson, 19, of Fort Mohave, late Friday (1/6) morning for possession of
drug paraphernalia and probation violation, felonies. Approximately 9:41 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the Probation
Department in the 5200 block of Highway 95 in reference to drug paraphernalia. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the Probation
Officer. The Probation Officer reported that a probationary check this morning at Dickson’s residence in the 1900 block of La
Entrada Place revealed drug paraphernalia. A search revealed two pipes, rolling papers and a plastic bag containing marijuana
residue. The Probation Officer further reported that Dickson was detained. Deputies contacted Dickson. Dickson was
transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation without incident.
WARRANTS ARREST – DOLAN SPRINGS
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Eugene James Nulsen, 40, of Dolan Springs, Friday (1/6) afternoon on a felony
warrant for aggravated DUI issued by Kingman Justice Court and a misdemeanor warrant for contempt of court issued by
Bullhead City Justice Court. Approximately 2:00 p.m., deputies contacted Nulsen at a residence in the 18800 block of Lakeside
Drive regarding his outstanding warrants. Nulsen was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into
the Mohave County Jail.
SUSPENDED LICENSE – LAKE HAVASU CITY
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested John Robert Lockwood, 31, of Lake Havasu City, early Sunday (1/8) morning for
driving with a suspended license, misdemeanor. Approximately 12:07 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop at Swanson Avenue
and Highway 95. Deputies contacted Lockwood, the driver. A record check showed Lockwood to have a suspended driver’s
license. Lockwood was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III
Substation. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
AGGRAVATED DUI – LAKE HAVASU CITY
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kyle Wayne Brown, 26, of Lake Havasu City, early Sunday (1/8) evening for
aggravated DUI, felony. Deputies observed a red four door sedan traveling southbound on Highway 95 and make a u-turn at mile
post 179.5. Deputies further observed the vehicle run a red traffic light at the intersection of Mulberry and Highway 95.
Approximately 6:00 p.m., deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop but the vehicle continued traveling without stopping.
Deputies followed the vehicle as it came to an abrupt stop in a parking lot at Highway 95 and Swanson Avenue. Deputies
contacted Brown, the driver. Deputies smelled an odor of alcohol on Brown. During conversations with Brown, he denied having
any alcoholic beverage. Deputies detained Brown. Lake Havasu City Police Officers responded and assisted. LHPD Officers
contacted the female passenger. A search of the vehicle revealed stolen groceries which were reported earlier to LHPD. The
female passenger was taken into custody by LHPD. Brown refused to perform the field sobriety tests (FST’s) as requested by
deputies. A record check revealed Brown to have a suspended driver’s license. Brown was taken into custody and transported to
the Mohave County District III Substation where he also refused to submit to a breath analysis. Brown was booked into the jail
without further incident. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
Monday, January 9, 2012SHOPLIFTING/WARRANT ARREST - KINGMANMohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested James P. Reuter, 52, of Kingman, late Sunday,(01/08) afternoon for
shoplifting, possession of narcotics and an active DOC Parole warrant. At approximately 5:40 pm on Sunday the
Mohave County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a business in the 2900 block of Northern of a possible shoplifter.
When deputies responded they found Reuter in possession of stolen property from the business. Upon further
investigation they found the Reuter was also in possession of prescription medication without having a valid
prescription for said medication. Through a wants check it was learned that Mr. Reuter had a valid warrant for his
arrest from the Arizona Department of Corrections Parole Office (Felony). Mr. Reuter was taken into custody on the
above charges and transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail without incident on the above charges.DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ASSAULT – MOHAVE VALLEY
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jacob A. Cardiff, 26, Mohave Valley, early Saturday (01/07) afternoon for domestic
violence assault/disorderly conduct (misdemeanor). At approximately 1:50 pm Saturday afternoon Mohave County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a possible domestic dispute occurring at a residence in the 5600 block of Flint Ave, Mohave Valley. Upon their arrival they heard a male subject yelling within the residence. Upon further investigation it was evidence showing that domestic violence had been occurring over the previous couple days with Cardiff being the main suspect. Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies placed Cardiff into custody and he was transported without further incident and booked in to the Mohave County District II Substation on the aforementioned charges.
Friday, January 6, 2012
11X’S DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – TOPOCK
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Shawnna Christine Thacker, 42, of Topock, late Thursday (1/5) afternoon on 11 counts
of possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Approximately 4:30 p.m., deputies contacted Thacker at a residence in the 13000
block of Toreva Drive in an unrelated incident. Deputies observed Thacker trying to conceal a syringe which fell to the ground
when she stood up from sitting on a couch. Deputies confiscated the syringe. Deputies found Thacker to be in possession of a
variety of drug paraphernalia; a burnt spoon with used material, glass pipes with residue, pieces of plastic with white powder
residue and scales with residue. Thacker was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the
Mohave County District II Substation.
SUSPENDED LICENSE – MOHAVE VALLEY
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Christopher Allen Starr, 42, of Needles, CA., early Thursday (1/5) evening for driving
with a suspended license, misdemeanor. Approximately 5:18 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 95 north of
Courtwright Road and contacted Starr, the driver. A record check showed Starr to have a suspended driver’s license. Starr was
taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation. The vehicle
was towed from the scene.
AGGRAVATED DUI – BEAVER DAM (AZ STRIP)
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Erik Anthony Gambetta, 41, of Beaver Dam, early Thursday (1/5) evening for
aggravated DUI – suspended drivers license, felony, and driving with a suspended license, misdemeanor. Deputies observed
Gambetta get into a vehicle in front of his residence in the 2800 block of E Cactus Lane and travel backwards at a high rate of
speed almost hitting a neighbor that was standing outside. Approximately 5:35 p.m., deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop
from where the vehicle had stopped, but Gambetta then drove the vehicle forward and parked in his driveway. Deputies knew
Gambetta to have a suspended driver’s license. Deputies contacted Gambetta and smelled an odor of alcohol on him. Gambetta
became verbally abusive and uncooperative. Gambetta was taken into custody and transported to the Mesquite Jail where he
refused to submit to a breath analysis. Gambetta was booked into the jail without further incident. The vehicle was towed from
the scene. Gambetta was also cited for unsafe backing, no current vehicle registration and no mandatory vehicle insurance.
AGGRAVATED DUI – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Brandy Rae Davis, 28, of Kingman, Thursday (1/5) evening for aggravated DUI –
suspended driver’s license, felony, along with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, misdemeanors. At
about 10:30 p.m., deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle parked in the 3200 block of Thompson Avenue. Upon arrival,
deputies observed a female subject sitting in the driver’s seat of a four-door sedan. Deputies contacted the driver identified as
Davis. Deputies observed Davis’s eyes to be blood shot and watery. Davis advised that she was waiting for a friend. Deputies
further observed open alcohol containers inside the vehicle. A record check showed Davis to have a suspended driver’s license.
Deputies smelled an odor of alcohol on Davis as she exited the vehicle. Following the field sobriety tests (FST’s), Davis was
taken into custody and transported to the Mohave County Jail where an analysis revealed her blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
to be .052%. A blood sample was taken from Davis to be submitted to the DPS Crime Lab for further analysis. A search of Davis
revealed a small plastic bag containing marijuana and a pipe with residue. She was booked into the jail without incident. The
vehicle was towed from the scene.
THEFT – DESERT HILLS
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Montgomery Tyler Estridge, 64, of Redlands, CA., early Friday (1/6) morning for
shoplifting, misdemeanor. Approximately 3:11 a.m., deputies responded to a convenience store in the 3200 block of Highway 95
in reference to a subject consuming food without paying. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the reporting party, a store clerk.
The RP said that he asked a male subject to pay for items before eating them, but the male subject continued to eat and walk
around the store. Deputies contacted the male subject identified as Estridge as he was consuming a bag of chips. Estridge did
not respond when he was asked about paying for the items. Estridge was taken into custody without incident. He was
transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Felons Arrested
Bullhead City ( Ariz) – January 5, 2012 – Bullhead City Police and G.I.I.T.E.M. (Gang Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission) arrested two wanted felons who have been evading police for over one year.
On Tuesday, January 3rd, police received information on the whereabouts of fugitive Christopher Eddieberto Lua, 22. At approximately 9 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop in the area of Highway 95 and the Bullhead Parkway South. Both the driver Chris Lua and passenger Autumn Dawn Foraker, 19, were arrested on outstanding felony warrants.
Police found a small amount of marijuana and marijuana rolling papers in Lua’s pocket. A search of the vehicle revealed a loaded .22 caliber handgun in a diaper bag, which belonged to Lua who is a prohibited possessor.
The couple’s two young children who were in the vehicle at the time of the traffic stop were turned over to CPS custody.
Lua was arrested on outstanding warrants stemming from a home invasion and an attempted murder in 2010.
In June, 2010, Christopher Lua, his brother, 25-year-old Gustavo Lua Jr., and their father, 52-year-old Gustavo Lua Sr., went inside a residence in the 900 block of Riverfront Drive and physically assaulted a man after restraining him with duct tape. The victim’s 14-year-old nephew, who had a knife held to his throat, was also assaulted. Chris Lua's co-conspirators were arrested and received six and five year prison sentences for their part of the home invasion.
The attempted homicide warrant stems from an August 2010 shooting at the AM/PM in Mohave Valley where Chris Lua shot two victims multiple times during a gang related fight. The arrest warrant on Foraker stems from her hindering the prosecution of Lua by misleading law enforcement about critical facts surrounding the shooting.
Chris Lua was arrested on outstanding felony warrants for attempted homicide, aggravated assault, burglary and kidnapping, and participating in a criminal street gang, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and prohibited possessor.
Foraker was wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for hindering prosecution and assisting a criminal street gang.
The Luas are South Side Boyz street gang members.
Police are still searching for Chris Lua’s cousin, 25-year-old Adalberto Lua Jr., who has an outstanding felony warrant for first degree murder in connection with a homicide that occurred in December 2007, where a 20-year-old male was found stabbed to death in a street near Gold Rush and Ramar Roads. Mohave Silent Witness is offering a $1,000 reward for any information that leads to the arrest of Al Lua.
Anyone with any information on his whereabouts can contact the Bullhead City Police Department at (928) 763-9200. Or, text keyword BHCTIPS, followed by an anonymous tip to 847411 (Tip411).

Christopher Eddieberto Lua Autumn Dawn Foraker

WANTED: ADALBERTO LUA JR.
BURGLARY/THEFT/FRAUD – FORT MOHAVE
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Sharon Lynn Rodgers, 38, of Fort Mohave, early Wednesday (1/4) evening for
burglary, theft of a credit card and taking identity of another, felonies. Approximately 5:10 p.m., deputies responded to a report of
fraud at a residence in the 5600 block of Pearl Street and contacted the reporting party, a 51-year-old female victim. The victim
reported that her credit card had been stolen and someone had made a purchase on Tuesday (1/3) at a local store. The victim
advised that she recently left her driver’s license and credit card in a vehicle that she was test driving with Rodgers, her friend, on
Tuesday (1/3). Later, that day her driver’s license and credit card were returned to her by the male owner of the vehicle. Deputies
responded to the store in the 5500 block of Highway 95 and learned that Rodgers used the credit card. Deputies contacted
Rodgers at a residence in the 5600 block of Ruby Street. During conversations with Rodgers, she admitted to using the credit
card. Rodgers was taken into custody without incident. She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II
Substation.
TRESPASSING – NORTH OF LAKE HAVASU CITY
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Montgomery Tyler Estridge, 64, of Ash Fork, late Wednesday (1/4) evening for
trespassing, misdemeanor. Approximately 11:10 p.m., deputies responded to a convenience store in the 14800 block of South
Highway 95 in reference to a subject refusing to leave. Dispatch advised that a male subject driving an orange Dodge Charger
refused to leave a gasoline pump after his credit card transaction failed numerous times. Deputies learned that the male subject,
later identified as Estridge, was at the pump for over an hour. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Estridge and informed him that he
needed another way to pay for the fuel or leave the business. Estridge advised that he has cash, but he refused. As deputies
were speaking with Estridge, he continued numerous times in using the credit card which failed. Estridge was taken into custody
without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District III Substation. The vehicle was towed from the
scene.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
WARRANT ARRESTS – DOLAN SPRINGS
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Edward Howard Angelo Sr., 61, and Edward Charles Angelo Jr., 15, both of Dolan
Springs, early Saturday (12/31) afternoon. Angelo Sr. was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant for failure to pay fines issued by
Kingman Justice Court. Angelo Jr. was arrested on two felony warrants issued by Mohave County Superior Court for weapons
offense and probation violation. Deputies knew Angelo Jr. to have two outstanding felony warrants. Approximately 10:30 a.m.,
deputies observed Angelo Jr. outside of a residence in the 17400 block of N Mariposa Drive. As deputies pulled up to the
residence, Angelo Jr. immediately started running into the desert. Deputies lost sight of Angelo Jr. Department of Public Safety
Ranger helicopter responded and conducted an aerial search while a K9 unit conducted a ground search. Eventually Angelo Jr.
was located hiding in the desert where he was taken into custody. A record check showed Angelo Sr. to have an outstanding
warrant. Angelo Sr. was taken into custody, transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail without incident. Angelo Jr. was
transported and booked into the Mohave County Juvenile Detention Center without further incident. A juvenile referral will be
submitted to the Mohave County Juvenile Probation charging Angelo Jr. with resisting arrest. Angelo Jr. was listed as a runaway
juvenile. Dispatch removed Angelo Jr. as a runaway juvenile in the NCIC (National Crime Information Center). A criminal
complaint will be submitted to the Mohave County Attorney’s Office charging Angelo Sr. with hindering prosecution.
WARRANT ARREST – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Steven Darrell Chamberlin, 30, of Kingman, early Sunday (1/1) morning on an
outstanding warrant. Approximately 1:45 a.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 3500 block of Lark
Lane. During the investigation, deputies contacted Chamberlin. A record check showed Chamberlin to have a parole violation
felony warrant issued out of California Department of Corrections. Chamberlin was taken into custody without incident. He was
transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.
BURGLARY/THEFT – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested William Leekimble Zinn, 24, and Aaron Paul Yeutter Hernandez, 14, both of Kingman
early Sunday (1/1) evening. Zinn was arrested for theft, misdemeanor. Hernandez was arrested for burglary, felony. Sunday
(12/18) morning deputies responded to a theft report at a residence in the 4700 block of Casey Lane and contacted the reporting
party, a 42-year-old male victim. The victim reported that his son’s electric scooter was missing from their backyard and a green
and yellow weed eater. Deputies observed drag marks on the ground and onto the decorative rock. Sunday (1/1) afternoon, at
about 4:00 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the 4700 block of Casey Lane in reference to the reported theft. Upon arrival,
deputies contacted the victim. The victim said that he posted a flyer of the stolen scooter at a local convenience store and today
he received a call from a female subject advising him that her son may have the scooter at their residence. Deputies responded
to the 4700 block of Ty Street and contacted the female subject. The female subject said that Hernandez, her son, told her that a
friend gave him the scooter. Deputies contacted Hernandez. Initially Hernandez said that his friend gave him the scooter and a
weed eater. Deputies further questioned Hernandez. Hernandez advised that his friend Billy, later identified as Zinn, parked his
truck far away from the residence while he opened a gate and took the scooter from the back patio. Hernandez further advised
that he went back into the yard and took the weed eater. Hernandez was taken into custody without incident. Deputies contacted
the victim who responded and recovered the stolen items. Deputies contacted Zinn at a residence in the 2000 block of Gates
Avenue. During conversations with Zinn, he denied being involved with the theft. Further conversations with Zinn, he admitted
the scooter was at his residence at one point. Zinn was taken into custody, transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail
without incident. Hernandez was transported and booked into the Mohave County Juvenile Detention Center.
SUSPENDED LICENSE/ALCOHOL OFFENSE/WARRANT ARREST – MOHAVE VALLEY
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Gregory Winton Kent, 44, of Bullhead City, Sunday (1/1) evening for driving with a
suspended license, possession of a suspended license, possession of open liquor container and a failure to appear warrant
issued by Bullhead City Municipal Court, all misdemeanors. Deputies observed a vehicle speeding northbound on Harbor at
Jamaica. Approximately 9:53 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 95 at milepost 228 and contacted Kent, the
driver. A record check showed Kent to have a suspended driver’s license and an outstanding warrant. Kent was taken into
custody without incident. A search of the vehicle revealed an open liquor container. Kent showed no signs of impairment after
submitting to a preliminary breath test. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation. The
vehicle was towed from the scene.
DRUGS/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested John William Wolter, 27, of Chloride, and Karma Leeann Jones, 42, of Kingman, late
Monday (1/2) morning. Wolter was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, felony. Jones was arrested for possession of
dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies, along with a felony warrant for drug paraphernalia violation issued
by Mohave County Superior Court. Approximately 10:46 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Northern Avenue at Benton
Street. Deputies contacted Wolter, the driver, and Jones, the passenger. A record check showed Jones to have an outstanding
warrant. He was taken into custody without incident. A search of Jones revealed four plastic bags containing a white residue, a
glass pipe with residue, and a plastic bag containing a white crystal substance. Deputies questioned Wolter about him having any
drugs and he replied that he has a bag of meth residue inside his pocket and his pipe is on the floorboard of the vehicle. Deputies
retrieved both items. Wolter was taken into custody without incident. They were transported and booked into the Mohave County
Jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
WARRANT ARREST – FORT MOHAVE
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Christopher Lee Knight, 33, of Fort Mohave, Tuesday (1/3) evening on an outstanding
warrant. Approximately 8:10 p.m., deputies contacted Knight at a residence in the 4500 block of S Cielo Azul Drive in an
unrelated incident. A record check showed Knight to have a failure to pay fines misdemeanor warrant issued by Bullhead City
Justice Court. Knight was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II
Substation.
TRAFFIC OFFENSE’S – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Justin Anthony Schooler, 31, of Kingman, late Tuesday (1/3) evening for knowingly
removing VIN plate off a vehicle, felony, and knowingly displaying false license plate, misdemeanor. Approximately 11:55 p.m.,
deputies conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Marshall Drive and Thompson Avenue. Deputies contacted Schooler, the
driver. A record check showed the license plate belonging to another vehicle. Deputies observed the vehicle identification
number was missing from the vehicle. During conversations with Schooler, he admitted to taking the VIN plate off his truck
because he was using the license plate from his girlfriends vehicle. Schooler was taken into custody without incident. He was
transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
3 ARRESTS – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jon G Ellis, 52, Jesus Manuel Sanchez, 37, and Lauren Summer Pitt, 24, all of
Kingman, Saturday (12/31) morning. Ellis was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs, possession of marijuana and
possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies. Sanchez was arrested for of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia,
felonies, and outstanding warrants. Pitt was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, felonies.
Approximately 8:10 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of John L Avenue and Bond Street. Deputies contacted
Ellis, the driver, and three passengers. One of the passengers identified himself as Sanchez and he advised that he has
warrants. A record check showed Sanchez to have a parole felony warrant issued out of Arizona Department of Corrections and
a criminal damage misdemeanor warrant issued by Kingman Justice Court. Sanchez was taken into custody without incident. A
search of Sanchez revealed numerous small plastic bags and two bindles containing a white crystal substance. As Sanchez was
exiting, deputies observed two glass pipes with residue inside the vehicle. Deputies questioned Ellis about anymore illegal items
and Ellis replied there is a bag of marijuana inside the trunk. Deputies confiscated the two pipes. A search of the trunk revealed a
plastic bag containing marijuana and a plastic bag containing a white crystal substance. Ellis was taken into custody without
incident. Deputies questioned the two remaining passengers. A passenger identified as Pitt, said that she has a burnt marijuana
cigarette wrapped in tin foil inside her backpack. Deputies confiscated the items. Pitt was cited and released on the above
mentioned charges. Ellis and Sanchez were transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail. The vehicle was towed from
the scene.
23X’S FRAUD/RECOVERED VEHICLE – KINGMAN
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Kenneth William Burr, 43, of Kingman, late Saturday (12/31) morning for theft of
means of transportation and 23 counts of fraudulent use of a credit card, felonies. Thursday (12/29) morning deputies took a
report of a vehicle theft at a residence in the 4700 block of Leland Lane. Deputies contacted the 77-year-old victim. The victim
said that Burr, his son, borrowed his vehicle for an hour on Monday (12/26) and he still hasn’t returned. The reported stolen
vehicle is a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. Later that evening, the victim further reported that Burr is in possession of his credit card and
he has made unauthorized purchases. Investigations showed 23 attempts were recorded against the victim’s credit card. On
Saturday (12/31) deputies were contacted by the victim regarding the whereabouts of his reported stolen vehicle. The victim
advised the location to be in the area of Sycamore Street and Western Avenue. At about 11:30 a.m., deputies responded to the
area and located the vehicle parked in front of a residence in the 900 block of Sycamore Street. Deputies contacted Burr inside
the residence. During conversations with Burr, he said that he borrowed the vehicle for an hour and he just did not go home.
Further conversations with Burr, he said that he has been allowed to use the vehicle in the past but he kept it because he was
unable to go anywhere as he does not own a vehicle. Burr was taken into custody without incident. Deputies found Burr to be in
possession of the victim’s credit card. He was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT/ENDANGERMENT – FORT MOHAVE
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Paul Daniel Krysevig, 71, of Fort Mohave, late Sunday (1/1) morning for aggravated
assault and endangerment, felonies. February 2, 2011, deputies responded to a hit and run report outside of a business in a
parking lot located in the 4400 block of Highway 95. Dispatch advised that an intoxicated subject driving a Dodge Ram truck ran
over another male subject. An ATL (Attempt to Locate) was issued on the truck which was seen traveling southbound on Highway
95. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the 32-year-old male victim. The victim reported that his leg hurts and it was run over by the
drunk driver. Fort Mohave Fire Department personnel responded and treated the victim. The victim reported an older male
subject was driving the truck. The victim was transported to Valley View Medical Center. On Saturday (12/31) deputies were
contacted by the victim. The victim reported that he has located the truck that hit him earlier in the year. Upon further
investigations, at about 11:00 a.m., deputies responded to a residence in the 2600 block of Spunkmeyer Way and contacted
Krysevig, the register owner of the suspected truck.
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