Mohave County Sheriff's Office

09/13/2026

FATAL BOAT COLLISION- LAKE HAVASU

On Saturday (9/12) at approximately 7:08 PM, Deputies from The Mohave County Sheriff's Office Division of Boating Safety responded to the area of Cattail Cove State Park on Lake Havasu in reference to a reported boating collision.

Upon arrival, Deputies located a 2019 36' Douglas Marine boat upside down on land on the Arizona side, just north of Cattail Cove State Park. Deputies located two victims who were unresponsive near the boat. Deputies immediately began to perform life saving measures. San Bernardino County and Lake Havasu City Fire Departments also responded. Ultimately both victims were pronounced deceased on scene.

The initial investigation shows that the watercraft was traveling at a high rate of speed when it struck a large peninsula, and then became airborne. The boat continued through the air, where it landed in a boat-in campsite north of the initial impact.

The occupants were identified as Charles Romer (65 of Lake Havasu City) and Jennifer Luzzi (59 years of Lake Havasu City). This incident is still under investigation.

09/11/2026

For the 7th consecutive year, Detective Williams took on the 9/11 Tower Challenge at our local Planet Fitness, completing the weighted walk and climb in honor of 33-year-old Firefighter George DiPaquale of FDNY Ladder Company 2.

On September 11, 2001, shortly after 9:00 a.m., George and nine of his fellow firefighters were called to Tower 2 after it was struck. None of the ten who answered that call came home that day.

George was known as a deeply religious man and an elder in the Mariner’s Harbor Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. His fellow firefighters called him “Holy Man” because he openly shared his faith and hope with others, and lived what he preached.

Today, Detective Williams carried George’s name and memory with him as he climbed, honoring not only one fallen firefighter, but all of the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001.

09/11/2026

8:46 AM- A moment that changed our nation forever. (5:46 AM AZ)

At this exact time 25 years ago, American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower.

And on September 11, 2001, 2,977 innocent people lost their lives.

They were parents, children, spouses, siblings, friends, coworkers, and strangers who never had the chance to say goodbye. But their stories did not end that day, we carry their memory forward.

We remember the 23 NYPD officers and 37 Port Authority Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
We remember the 343 firefighters who answered the call and never came home.
We remember the first responders, emergency personnel, and countless civilians who faced unimaginable danger and gave everything they had.
And we remember the families who were left behind, their lives forever changed by a single day.

Twenty-five years later, those of us who wear the badge, put on the uniform, and answer the call carry a responsibility to honor those we lost. When the call comes, we go. When others need help, we respond. When danger stands in the way, we do not forget those who showed us what courage looks like.

For the victims, we remember.
For the fallen, we honor.
For their families, we stand.
For those who serve today, we carry the torch.

25 years later, their sacrifice still calls us to serve.
September 11, 2001...... Never Forgotten.

09/09/2026

UPDATE 9/10: Both subjects have been identified, thanks to calls and information from the community. Thank you all for your assistance.

We are seeking the public's assistance to identify two subjects involved in an unlawful flight incident that occurred on Friday (9/4) evening in Golden Valley.

At approximately 8:48pm, Deputies were patrolling the area near a gas station in the 5000 block of Highway 68 when they observed the male and female subject on a yellow quad in the dirt lot beside the business.

Deputies attempted a traffic stop after observing the quad did not have a license plate affixed, and the subjects fled and began cutting through the desert. Deputies attempted a second traffic stop after locating the quad, when the subjects fled again. They were last seen in the area of Agua Fria Dr. and Ajo Rd.

The male is described as a white male in his late 20s/ early 30s with a dark beard. The female subject is described as a white female in her late 30s/ early 40s, with dark hair and a tattoo on her right forearm.

Anyone who may be able to identify the subjects in these photos is encouraged to contact our office at 928-753-0753 and reference DR # 26-035336.

09/08/2026

LABOR DAY WEEKEND WATERWAYS STATISTICS

During the Labor Day holiday weekend, the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Division of Boating Safety maintained an increased presence throughout Mohave County’s waterways, deploying multiple patrol vessels along the lower Colorado River, including Lake Havasu. Deputies experienced a significant increase in boating traffic and recreational activity throughout the holiday weekend.

To support the increased activity and provide enhanced emergency response capabilities, the Sheriff’s Office deployed Rescue Divers and River Medical Paramedics aboard patrol vessels in addition to Boating Safety deputies.
Throughout the weekend, deputies responded to six boating crashes, including three crashes involving injuries and three crashes with no reported injuries. Deputies also conducted five water rescues and provided assistance to 17 boaters for a variety of incidents and requests for service.

One of the injury crashes involved a collision between a personal watercraft and a boat, resulting in injuries to a 13-year-old juvenile. The juvenile was initially transported for medical treatment and was later flown to another hospital in stable condition. In a separate incident, a 64-year-old male was struck by a boat propeller, resulting in the amputation of a toe.

As part of the Division’s boating safety and enforcement efforts, deputies contacted 192 vessels throughout the holiday weekend. These contacts resulted in 138 warnings and 58 citations for various boating violations. Deputies also made two arrests for Operating Under the Influence (OUI).

The coordinated deployment of Boating Safety deputies, Rescue Divers, and River Medical Paramedics allowed the Sheriff’s Office to maintain a strong public safety presence and provide rapid response to incidents throughout the county’s waterways. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Division of Boating Safety remains committed to promoting safe and responsible boating through education, enforcement, and emergency response while protecting the residents and visitors who enjoy Mohave County’s waterways.

09/08/2026

Deputy Anutta attended First Friday in Lake Havasu City and spoke with community members and handed out stickers to kids. Community policing at its best! 👏

09/08/2026

Southern Mohave County will have an Extreme Heat Warning on Thursday (9/10). Stay hydrated and limit time outdoors.

Temperatures will continue to climb through the week, peaking on Thursday, with afternoon highs within 3 degrees of daily records. Late-season heat can be dangerous, as your body is exhausted from fighting heat all summer. Remember to hydrate and save recreation to the cooler parts of the day on Thursday!

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

Congratulations to our Mohave County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue K9 teams, who are now Arizona State certified through the Arizona Search and Rescue Coordinators Association (ASARCA).

09/04/2026

As Labor Day weekend approaches, the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Division of Boating Safety is reminding everyone heading to Lake Havasu and the Lower Colorado River to make SAFETY the priority.

🚤 BEFORE YOU HIT THE WATER, REMEMBER:

• Have a properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket on board for every person.

• Children 12 years old and younger must wear a life jacket whenever the vessel is underway.

• Make sure you have the required fire extinguishers on board: one for vessels 26 feet and under and two for vessels over 26 feet.

• Keep a throwable flotation device readily accessible for immediate use.

• Obey posted no-wake zones and never allow passengers to ride on the transom.

• Avoid reckless operation and always operate your vessel responsibly.

• Never operate a boat while impaired.

MCSO deputies will be patrolling throughout the holiday weekend and conducting vessel safety inspections. While deputies will be watching for all boating violations, safety violations will be treated with zero tolerance.

Whether you live here or are visiting for the holiday, help us make sure everyone gets off the water safely at the end of the weekend.

BOAT SAFE. BOAT SMART. BOAT SOBER. ALWAYS WEAR A LIFE JACKET. 🛟