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An attorney representing several clients in Quartzsite cases has filed a 17-page motion to remove Quartzsite Town Attorney Martin Brannan as prosecutor in the cases. Michael Frame cited the website Jennifer Jones alleges is written by Brannan where Frame says he “attacks and intimidates defendants and political enemies”. This will force the issue of whether Brannan is the site’s author …

Quartzsite activist Jennifer ‘Jade’ Jones claims that an anonymous website which she describes as containing “extreme hateful and non- facts” is actually written by Quartzsite Town Attorney Martin Brannan. The site, called Quartzsite Bagger, contains many references to Jones, including “Jade, you ignorant s***” with a footnote saying, “Jade may or may not actually be a s***. The Bagger has …

Parker’s Christmas for the Troops program is now complete, with these pictures arriving from the war zone just in time for Christmas. This is what the program is all about: Hello! I am SPC Narvaez from FSC 578 Engineer Battalion. Our entire company would like to thank you for all of the wonderful care packages that were sent. We truly …

On December 19, 2011, Jesus Ramiro Torres, 42, of Surprise, AZ, was sentenced to 10 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections and fined $18,900 by Judge Michael Burke. Torres was convicted by a La Paz County jury of selling methamphetamine on two separate occasions. Torres is not eligible for probation or early release. On September 19, 2008 and October …

4:44pm– Reports just in of an accident involving an overturned semi truck at Bill Williams Bridge. Traffic is moving slowly as we approach commute time. Buckskin Fire Department’s Chris Chambers is on the scene, off-duty. 4:49pm– Emergency services are arriving. A KLPZ listener reported that the driver was pulled from the overturned truck through the windshield, and was able to …

A local utility company is working on a project along State Route 72 near McVay Road which is located between Parker and Hope in coordination with the Arizona Department of Transportation. As they work to upgrade transmission lines in the area, construction crews will need to intermittently stop traffic on SR 72 Wednesday, December 21st between the hours of 7 …

County Attorney Press Release On December 9th, 2011, the Office of the Arizona Attorney General made public its findings into its investigation into the Town of Quartzsite Common Council violating the Arizona Open Meeting Laws. The investigation conducted by the Attorney General was objective, fair and independent. I have read the letter addressed to Quartzsite Town Attorney Martin Brannan in …

La Paz County Attorney Press Release On December 15, 2011, the La Paz County Substance Abuse Court held its second graduation ceremony. The graduates were Cynthia Young and Daniel Elizarraras. Cynthia and Daniel successfully completed the program and were released from probation as a result of their outstanding performance. The La Paz County Substance Abuse Court was first established in …

US Justice Department Press Release Following a comprehensive investigation, the Justice Department today announced its findings in the ongoing civil rights investigation of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). The Justice Department found reasonable cause to believe that MCSO, under the leadership of Sheriff Joseph M. Arpaio, has engaged in a pattern or practice of misconduct that violates the Constitution …