On February 26th 2013, a Deputy from the La Paz County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Highway 72 outside of Vicksburg. During the stop, the occupants of the vehicle, Harry Patch and Eduardo Reyna, were found to be in possession of approximately 2 pounds of methamphetamine and 2 ½ pounds of marijuana. These illegal drugs were destined for …

Governor Jan Brewer today announced the appointment of attorney Samuel Vederman to the La Paz County Superior Court. “Samuel has proven himself as an exceptional candidate to serve the Court and the community, both through his Arizona courtroom experience and his public service as an elected official,” said Governor Brewer. “In addition to possessing a strong legal background, he exhibits …

DPS Press Release Arizona Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol officers took part in a Collision Reduction Detail during the highly traveled days of the Memorial Day weekend, Friday and Monday. Highway Patrol Officers patrolled Interstate 10 from milepost 0 to milepost 71 with one Highway Patrol Officer every 18 miles. On Saturday and Sunday, Highway Patrol Officers participated in …

On Thursday, December 29, 2011 at approximately 11:28am, agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation located a suspect wanted on numerous felony charges by multiple states. Officers of the Lake Havasu City Police Department, Mohave County Sheriff’s Office and members of the state gang task force (G.I.I.T.E.M.) assisted and the suspect, Danny Lee Warner Jr., was arrested without incident at …

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 …

On October 19, 2011, Jesus Ramiro Torres, 42, of Surprise, AZ, was convicted by a La Paz County jury of selling methamphetamine on two separate occasions. Sentencing is set for November 14, 2011, in front of Judge Michael Burke. Torres will receive a prison term of 5 to 30 years and is not eligible for probation or early release. On …

On June 6, 2011, James Lee Bates was sentenced to ten years in the Arizona Department of Corrections for selling methamphetamine in Quartzsite, AZ. The case was investigated by the La Paz County Narcotics Task Force and prosecuted by Deputy County Attorney Stephen Lundell. On February 2, 2011, Bates sold 2.3 grams of methamphetamine, for one hundred dollars, to an …

On Tuesday, March 29th at approximately 11:30pm, La Paz County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Heanes stopped a van near the Ehrenberg County line on I-10 after he observed the van being operated in an erratic manner. A subsequent search of the van revealed it to contain a large quantity of ‘Spice’ (or ‘K2’) and several articles of possible drug paraphernalia. Deputy …

The Honorable David G. Campbell on Monday sentenced 33-year-old Rosie Cruz Leivas of Parker to 57 months in federal prison after she pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine. Leivas, a member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes, was the third defendant sentenced as part of an undercover operation lasting more than a year. Leivas sold methamphetamine to …

Three local governmental bodies will meet this morning about a proposal to start a Task Force Intergovernmental Agreement and to discuss jurisdictional issues. La Paz County, the Town of Parker and the Colorado River Indian Tribes will be holding a joint worksession, open to the public, at BlueWater Resort & Casino at 11:30am.