Diesel truck roll over, on fire with the driver trapped. 1 mile north of 12 mile junction on SR 95. No access. Due to vehicle accident, access on SR 95 is restricted. If traveling, divert around through Ehrenberg. ——— UPDATE 3:38pm: A section of SR95 will be closed at 12 mile junct for another 10 hours. There is a detour …

Statement from Sheriff’s Lieutenant Alan Nelson —————– The upriver community is awash with rumors regarding a suspect that escaped and fled from California authorities last week. Although it is true that he was seen in the area, rumors about his breaking into a home and/or committing a sexual assault in our area are not true. The suspect was befriended and …

County Attorney Press Release On February 11, 2011, a La Paz County jury convicted Blaze Michael Miracle, 22, of Phoenix, AZ, of DUI. In Arizona, a DUI conviction will bring about a mandatory sentence of not less than 10 days in jail which may include suspended jail time, a fine, special assessments and the installation of an ignition interlock device …

The following is a Press Release from the La Paz County Sheriff’s Department. ——————- On Saturday, February 5, 2011, not only did the BITD Bluewater/Parker 425 occur, but a National Emergency Communications Plan Exercise took place in conjunction with the Off-Road Race. This exercise was to test La Paz County/Colorado River Indian Tribes ability of emergency responders to exchange information …

The following is the complete text of the statement read by La Paz County Administrator Dan Field on behalf of the Board of Supervisors. ————- Before going into any details about last week, clearly La Paz County currently owes the 2007 Judgment, attorney’s fees, and interest awarded to Yakima Composting. This cannot be denied, the jury of our peers found …

Items of note in Monday’s agenda of the Board of Supervisors regular meeting: Rezone 3.65 acres in Vicksburg for future land division Amendment to Final Plat Map on River Edge Estate in Parker Waiver of zoning fee for property at 9195 Sunset Drive in Parker Proclaim January 2011 ‘National Stalking Awareness Month’ Vacate and abandon a portion of Riverside Drive …

Some of the items on this morning’s meeting of the La Paz County Board of Supervisors: Approve Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) #HG861255, Amendment No. 3, with the Arizona Department of Health Services for Teen Pregnancy Prevention. Approve recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses & Control for Special Event License submitted by Tri-Valley Improvement Association for a Golf Tournament and …

On Friday, December 10, 2010, fellow Deputies and employes of the La Paz County Sheriff’s Office hosted a Retirement Luncheon for Sgt. Karen Slaughter. Sgt. Slaughter started as a Dispatch/Jailer in early 1989 and became a Certified Peace Officer later that year. With 21 years of sevice, Sgt Slaughter was presented a Showdow Box by Sheriff Don Lowery containing memorabilia of …

In the evening hours of November 29th 2010, a Bouse man was severely assaulted in his residence at the Coyote Ridge R.V. Park. Fred Barker was left with serious head injuries. His pickup truck had also been stolen from his residence. The truck was recovered approximately 1 mile from the Barker residence. Mr. Barker is currently recovering at the Good …

The La Paz County Board of Supervisors will be meeting on Monday (Dec 6th) at 10am. Here are some of the items on the agenda. The meeting, as always, will be open to the public. Approve Local Transportation Assistance Funds (LTAF II) grant application for the La Paz County Transit Program Approve rezoning on Flying J Road in Ehrenberg to …