The Lake Havasu City Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled the closure of the lower portion of Tinnell Memorial Sports Park, on Thursday, October 21, 2021 until Sunday, October 24, 2021 to perform needed maintenance on the park. This date is subject to change due to weather or other factors. It will be necessary for residents to use alternate facilities.

Lake Havasu City announces they are joining municipalities across the state of Arizona to take part in the League of Arizona Cities & Towns' 20th Annual Cities and Towns Week from October 17 through October 23. The entire community of Lake Havasu City is encouraged to learn more this week about the services and programs that Lake Havasu City offers to improve the quality of life in our community.

The Lake Havasu City Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration and would like to announce the next Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday October 23, 2021. This one-day event will make it convenient for the public to rid their homes of potentially dangerous prescription drugs. Between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., residents in the Lake Havasu City area will be able to drop off their expired, unused, and unwanted pills free of charge at the drop-off site in front of the Lake Havasu City Police Department, located at 2360 McCulloch Boulevard North.

Detectives from the Lake Havasu City Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit, which is part of the Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET) have been conducting an investigation into subjects selling counterfeit narcotic pills throughout Lake Havasu City. On October 14, 2021 at approximately 5:30 a.m. the Lake Havasu City Police Department’s SWAT team and the Special Investigations Unit served a search warrant in the 2100 Block of Cosnina Drive. During the search a variety of counterfeit pills, numerous items of drug paraphernalia, and a usable amount of methamphetamine were located.

The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety is conducting its annual study to determine the extent of seat belt usage in Arizona. The study will be completed by the Preusser Research Group during the months of October and November in Mohave County. Lake Havasu City has been listed as one of the areas where the survey will be conducted.

Detectives from the Lake Havasu City Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit are conducting an investigation into recent reports of stolen vehicles and thefts from vehicles throughout Lake Havasu City. The thefts have primarily occurred at night, and are believed to involve vehicles left unlocked while parked in residential areas. At this time, several of the stolen vehicles have been recovered after they were found abandoned, and due to the proximity and time frames of the crimes, are believed to involve one group of suspects working together.

Lake Havasu City Parks & Recreation is hosting a brand new event on Halloween! Join us Halloween night from 4 to 7 pm at the Aquatic Center for Boo Bash!! Trick or treating, games, and a bounce house will take place on the lawn of the Aquatic Center along with a swim in movie featuring Hotel Transylvania in the pool. This fun event is free to attend and candy and popcorn are included. Come have some not-so-scary fun and bring your bathing suit for a family-friendly evening!

Robert P. McCulloch purchased the London Bridge from the City of London Corporation in 1968. Three years later, the reconstruction of the London Bridge in Lake Havasu City was completed and dedicated in 1971. Please join us as we celebrate the Golden Anniversary of the completion and dedication of the London Bridge in Lake Havasu City throughout the month of October. We are commemorating the past 50 years of honored traditions through collaborative efforts of the City, local businesses, organizations, and the citizens and pioneers of our community.