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LAKE HAVASU CITY

2330 McCulloch Blvd. North

Lake Havasu City, AZ  86403-5947

 

www.lhcaz.gov

 

 

Charlie Cassens

Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs

Office – (928) 854-4212  Cell – (928) 486-8879     Fax – (928) 680-4892

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

November 1, 2007

 

Man Charged in Pipe Bomb Incident

 

Lake Havasu City Police have arrested Stacy Hakes, 23, in connection with what police believe to be a pipe bomb that was located in his vehicle Monday October 29.  Hakes is charged with felony misconduct involving weapons in reference to the pipe bomb incident.  Police believe Hakes was driving the truck when it spun out of control on South McCulloch Boulevard.  Witnesses told police a man matching Hakes’ general description fled the scene prior to police arrival. Hakes turned himself in to the Police Department Wednesday evening.

 

Hakes is also charged with reckless driving and criminal speeding in regards to the non-injury vehicle accident.  Following his initial appearance Thursday November 1, Hakes was remanded to the custody of the Mohave County Sheriffs Office where he is currently held on $15,000 bond.

 

Attachment: Hakes Booking Photo

 

Contact: Lieutenant Richie Sloma 928-680-5420

 

 

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