On October 19, 2024, at around 9:40 p.m., officers from the Lake Havasu City Police Department responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 1400 block of McCulloch Boulevard North. Upon arrival, officers determined that the driver, the only person in a 2015 Jeep Renegade, was heading west on McCulloch Boulevard North when he noticed pedestrians crossing the street at the crosswalk. The driver swerved to the left, causing the vehicle to leave the road, crash through a metal railing along the sidewalk, and collide with a wooden awning pillar, resulting in significant damage.

Upon the officer’s contact with the driver, signs and symptoms of intoxication were observed, and a DUI investigation was initiated. The result of that investigation revealed 61-year-old Lake Havasu City resident Thomas Ware to be operating the vehicle while intoxicated.

Thomas was arrested and charged with one felony count of Criminal Damage, Extreme DUI (.20 or more), and the lesser included DUI charges. Thomas was released at his initial appearance.

Public Information Officer: Sergeant Kyle Ridgeway