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TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The Safford Police Department has issued a release regarding the drowning death of a 2-year-old child. Staff Reports SAFFORD – On Wednesday, the Safford Police …
2-year-old child drowns in Safford canal Read More TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Authorities have identified a man who died in front of police early Thursday morning. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A man who died in …
Man who died in front of police identified Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Denise Palma, 32, led officers on a high-speed chase through Pima, Safford, and Thatcher, before crashing on San Jose Road early Sunday evening. High-speed pursuit ends in …
Alleged drug-running mama drops son off at school in middle of police chase Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A woman was treated for minor injuries after reportedly rolling her car down a cliff on Mount Graham on Saturday. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com MOUNT …
Woman rolls vehicle off Mount Graham Read More
TweetPinShareMan initially pulled over after failing to stop at an intersection while riding a bicycle Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Jason Morris allegedly concealed methamphetamine in his mother’s prescription capsules. By Jon …
Man allegedly hides meth for sale inside mother’s prescription pill capsules Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Gerardo Garcia was booked into jail on charges of theft of means of transportation, unlawful flight from law enforcement, and DUI. Suspect says he thought it was …
Man accused of stealing truck was likely drunk Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Officers take a moment to contemplate while investigating a possible homicide in Safford on Thursday. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – For the second time this …
Police cordon off block for Safford homicide investigation Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Melinda West fights back tears as she describes to the Pima School Board how she felt when she found out her special needs son had been …
‘Mom, I’m not in the yearbook’ Read More
TweetPinShareWalt Mares File Photo/Gila Herald: People line up to vote at the Morenci Club in this 2020 file photo. Those wishing to avoid election-day lines can vote early starting Wednesday, …
Early voting begins for primary election Read More TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The Safford Police Department has issued a press release regarding the deaths of two people in midtown Safford early Monday morning. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com …
SPD issues release on Safford double homicide Read More