Sheriff John Drum says Parker Police Chief Rod Mendoza has some of his facts wrong in the statement that was read into the record at the Town of Parker Council Meeting earlier this week. The war of words is over the county’s Narcotics Task Force, an intergovernmental force set up to curb drug crime in the area. Earlier this month, ... Read More »
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To The Editor: Be Leaders!
A local resident is clearly frustrated by the recent drama between law enforcement agency leaders over the intergovernmental Narcotics Task Force: “First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the patrolmen and support staff of the various law enforcement agencies in our local area. Not only do you risk your lives to ensure the safety of ... Read More »
Jurors find woman guilty of second-degree murder in La Paz County trial
Verdict reached. Guilty, second-degree murder, two counts. Attorneys gave closing arguments today in front of a La Paz County jury in the case of a woman on trial for second-degree murder, allegedly caused while drunk driving on I-10. Rebecca Loya, who was 57 at the time of the crash which killed two children, took the stand this morning. Loya broke ... Read More »
Town of Parker says it did nothing illegal in response to Sheriff over Task Force
A continuing feud involving law enforcement agencies in La Paz County continues as the Town of Parker responds to Sheriff John Drum over a Narcotics Task Force building and assets In a statement Parker Police Chief Rod Mendoza says was read into the record at Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Town of Parker explains why it shut the Narcotics Task ... Read More »
Viewfinder: Smokey sky
Via Randy Hartless. “Smoke blocks the sky near Yuma. Colorado River fire.” Read More »
Enchilada Plate Sale (inc. delivery) May 24th
Lily of the Valley Church, May 24th, 11am Read More »
World No Tobacco Day event organized at Basha’s May 31st
Press Release Teens from La Paz County will join youth from across Arizona this month in a global fight to end tobacco use. As members of the statewide anti-tobacco youth coalition STAND (Students Taking a New Direction), they are working to shed light on the dangers of tobacco use and will host a variety of events to mark World No ... Read More »
Sheriff and Town of Parker spar over Task Force property
La Paz County Sheriff John Drum says he will be filing criminal complaints against the Town of Parker after he says the Parker Police Department shut down the Task Force building and “illegally removed files, computers, guns, buy money and surveillance equipment rendering the unit crippled of any law enforcement activity.” Sheriff Drum says the items were purchased with public ... Read More »
Viewfinder: Dry wash, summer
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