Over the past several months, detectives with 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 two subjects selling illegal drugs in the Lake Havasu City area. On September 17, 2020 at approximately 3:55 a.m., Patrol Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle that was occupied by the subjects in question, and a short vehicle pursuit ensued when the driver of the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle crashed in the area of Trotwood Drive and McCulloch Boulevard South, where the two occupants fled on foot before being apprehended.

The Lake Havasu City Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 13-3825 (Sex Offender Community Notification Law). This offender has indicated he will be living in Lake Havasu City.

On September 15, 2020 at approximately 12:00 p.m., Detectives located Garrett Wilder leaving a residence on Winterhaven Drive and he was taken into custody without incident. As a result of the arrest, Detectives served a search warrant on a residence in the 2900 block of Winterhaven Drive and recovered a handgun, along with a single spent shell casing.

The Lake Havasu City Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled the closure of the Site Six launch ramp, fishing pier and surrounding area, on Thursday, September 17 from 6a.m.until noon to perform underwater maintenance on the fishing pier. This date is subject to change due to weather or other factors. It will be necessary for residents to use alternate facilities.

On Monday, September 14, 2020, at approximately 1:50 p.m., the Lake Havasu City Police Department responded to a three vehicle crash on SR 95 near Mile Post 187.9.

On September 13, 2020 at approximately 3:15 a.m. Lake Havasu City Police Officers responded to the 2100 block of Injo Drive for a report of a shooting. During the initial investigation, Officers located a 22-year old male victim with a single gunshot wound to the abdomen inside the Injo Drive residence. The suspect in this incident is unknown and described as a white male. The suspect was last seen leaving the area in an unknown make and model light colored vehicle, and was possibly accompanied by an unknown female. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Lake Havasu City Police Department at 928-855-1171.

Lake Havasu City Parks and Recreation is seeking volunteers for the upcoming youth flag football and junior cheer program. These programs rely on volunteers in order to operate and teach the fundamentals of youth sports, including teamwork and good sportsmanship.

The Lake Havasu City Aquatic Center is opening for lap swim sessions ONLY, starting Tuesday, September 8th. Lap swim will be available from 5:00a.m. - 2:00p.m., at a cost of $5.00 per visit and each lane will be limited to two swimmers each.