FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: September 10, 2026

The Lake Havasu City Police Department (LHCPD) has released its Labor Day Holiday weekend statistics from Friday, September 4, 2026, to Monday, September 7, 2026.

During the holiday weekend, LHCPD received a total of 775 calls for service and made 72 arrests. Of these, 45 individuals were booked into the LHCPD jail; 25 were cited and released (including nine juveniles); and two juveniles were referred and released. Fourteen of the arrests involved felony charges. Additionally, officers completed a total of 129 reports.

Traffic safety remained a top priority throughout the holiday. The department provided enhanced traffic and DUI enforcement measures during the weekend. A total of 11 DUI offenders were arrested, including two with aggravated (felony) charges, and 327 drivers were contacted during civil traffic stops.

For a detailed list of arrest types and categories for this year’s Labor Day holiday weekend, as well as a comparison to 2025, please see the attached spreadsheet.

Public Information Officer: Sergeant Kyle Ridgway (928-855-1171)

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