12/29/2009 6:00:00 AM News Briefs: Tuesday, December 29, 2009
BULLHEAD CITY
The Bullhead City Police Department arrested 30-year-old John Thomas Johnson III for attempting to kidnap a 9-year-old girl on Christmas Eve.
Johnson allegedly grabbed the girl while she was riding her scooter. Police said she was able to get away after she kicked Johnson in the groin. Johnson was caught after the girl's father checked the area and told police the man might be in a local bar down the street. Police arrested Johnson, a Bullhead City transient, inside the bar for attempted kidnapping and unlawful imprisonment after he matched the suspect description and was positively identified by the girl. He was transported to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.
HMMC blood drive Monday
KINGMAN - The first United Blood Services blood drive of the New Year is from 8 a.m. to noon Monday at Hualapai Mountain Medical Center, 3801 Santa Rose Drive. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments take precedence. Call (702) 562-2166 or visit www.bloodhero.com to schedule an appointment.
Plunge set for noon Friday
KINGMAN - F A S-T's Custom Screen Printing and Dr. Regina Cobb and Riata Valley Dental sponsor the New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge, which begins at noon Friday at Centennial Pool.
The annual cold water dip is open to all ages and free. Participants and onlookers will be treated to hot chocolate and fresh popcorn, and hot showers will be available to plungers. In addition, participants will receive a free event T-shirt from the sponsors and can take part in special contests. Kingman Parks and Recreation suggests those who take the plunge be in good health. Call (928) 757-7919 for more information.
