Lake Havasu City Woman Faces Seven Misdemeanor Charges After Removing Political Signs for Seven Candidates

A single night of sign removal leads to seven charges

A Lake Havasu City woman was arrested and charged with seven counts of a Class 2 misdemeanor after police say she removed and discarded political campaign signs belonging to seven different candidates.

Lisa Priester, 65, was booked into the Mohave County Jail on June 8, 2026. She was released on her own recognizance at her initial court appearance, according to a press release from the Lake Havasu City Police Department.

The investigation begins with a witness tip

The case started on the evening of June 7, 2026. Officers were dispatched to the area of SR 95 and Acoma Boulevard South after receiving a report of someone removing political signs.

When officers arrived, they spoke with a witness who said he saw a female subject pulling down campaign signs and throwing them on the ground. The suspect fled before police could make contact. The witness gave officers a photograph of the suspect and her vehicle.

"The suspect fled the area prior to officers' arrival and was not located that evening. The witness provided responding officers with a photograph of the suspect and her vehicle," according to the police department press release dated June 9, 2026.

Seven candidates affected

Police identified Priester the next day. Investigators determined she was responsible for removing and damaging signs for seven separate candidates during the 2026 election cycle. Each removal was charged as a separate Class 2 misdemeanor.

Priester told officers she believed the signs were a road hazard, according to a June 13 report in Today's News-Herald.

What the law says

The Lake Havasu City Police Department reminded residents that removing, defacing, or damaging political signs is a criminal offense. The department directed community members with concerns about sign placement or safety hazards to contact Lake Havasu City Code Enforcement at 928-453-4148.

"The Lake Havasu City Police Department would like to remind the community that the removal, defacement, or damage of political signs is a criminal offense, and appropriate enforcement action will be taken," according to the press release from Public Information Officer Sergeant Kyle Ridgway.

Key details

• Defendant: Lisa Priester, 65, Lake Havasu City resident
• Date of arrest: June 8, 2026
• Charges: Seven counts of removing a political sign (Class 2 misdemeanor)
• Location of incident: SR 95 and Acoma Boulevard South
• Release status: Released on own recognizance

Priester faces up to four months in jail and a fine of up to $750 for each count, according to Arizona state law for Class 2 misdemeanors. Her next court date has not been publicly announced.