PUBLIC SAFETY

The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office has secured $27,403 in funding from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to strengthen traffic enforcement across the county. Sheriff Doug Schuster announced that $15,000 will support additional DUI enforcement overtime, while $12,403 will fund five dash-mounted radar units. The investment aims to reduce impaired driving, address speeding, and improve roadway safety for Mohave County residents.

Mohave County residents are growing frustrated with repeated reports of juvenile crime, property damage, and questions surrounding accountability. From parental responsibility to the juvenile justice system, The Mohave Insider examines community concerns surrounding Travis Cassidy and the group referred to as the “Kia Boys.”

Two Las Vegas residents were arrested after an alleged high-speed pursuit through Lake Havasu City escalated into gunfire. Police say multiple rounds struck another vehicle.

A DHS record identifies Salvadoran national David Rivera Lopez as an 18th Street gang member arrested in Bullhead City, Arizona. The case raises local questions about immigration enforcement, criminal activity, and public safety in Mohave County.

Arizona voters will decide Propositions 317 and 318 in the 2026 General Election. Here’s an educational breakdown of what each measure would change, what a YES or NO vote means, and what voters should know before casting their ballots.

Transiency and homelessness continue to raise concerns across Mohave County as residents and business owners report repeated trespassing, property damage, public disturbances and sanitation issues. While local resources are available for those seeking help, many in the community are calling for stronger coordination, accountability and long-term solutions.