On April 23, 2024, the Lake Havasu City Police Department requested assistance from the community in locating 14-year-old Megyn Whitbeck, who was reported as a runaway juvenile. The juvenile female was located safely at approximately 9:20 p.m. on the same date.

The Lake Havasu City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a local runaway juvenile. Megyn Whitbeck, 14 years of age, was last seen in Lake Havasu City on April 19, 2024, in the 1600 Blk of McCulloch Blvd. S. Megyn is believed to be traveling on foot and currently there is no clothing description available. Megyn is approximately 5’07”, 130 pounds, with brown hair, and green eyes.

On April 18, 2024, at approximately 10:54 p.m., officers with the Lake Havasu City Police Department were dispatched to a residence in the area of McCulloch Bay / McCulloch Blvd N in reference to a domestic violence situation involving a subject with a weapon.

Lake Havasu City invites the public to a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly completed Havasu Water Smart Demonstration Garden, on the corner of Spezzano Way and McCulloch Boulevard, on Monday, April 22 (Earth Day) at 10:00 a.m. The short ceremony includes a proclamation presentation from Mayor Cal Sheehy and a ribbon cutting from the Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce.

Lake Havasu City Public Works Department, Engineering Division announces details for the upcoming City Core Paving and Water Main Reconstruction Project, scheduled to begin next Monday, April 22, and continue through October 22, 2024. Traffic Control devices and slowed construction zones are in place for the duration of the project at various times within the downtown area, to provide safe routes for motorists and contractors and allow for access to all businesses.

At approximately 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, a fire was reported by the homeowner in the 2500 block of Tovar Ln. The occupants discovered smoke in a motorhome located in the garage and evacuated the residence. The first arriving fire company reported heavy smoke and fire coming from the garage. Five Engine Companies, one Truck Company, and a Battalion Chief responded to the fire and gained control of the fire in an hour. The occupants evacuated the house safely. There were no reported injuries to the firefighters.

On March 27, 2024, at approximately 7:39 a.m. the Lake Havasu City Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit with the assistance of the Street Crimes Unit and Criminal Investigations Unit served a search warrant on a residence in the 2200 Blk of Interlake Dr. During the search warrant approximately a half pound of Methamphetamine was recovered. It was also learned that illegal drugs and paraphernalia were within reach of a young child residing in the home.

Lake Havasu City is deeply saddened by the passing of former Council Member Dean Barlow, a beacon of dedication, fiscal prudence, and unwavering commitment to our community. Dean departed from us on Friday, March 29, leaving behind a legacy of service and compassion.