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TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy U.S. Census 2020 By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com ARIZONA – One of the most important things a person can do for their community with the most ease is to …
Census is almost over, hurry to be counted and possibly win prizes Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy Joseph Ratliff: Officers surrounded Walgreens on Monday morning to secure the area after an alleged shoplifter claimed to have a gun and would not follow officers’ commands. Police …
Officers use TASER on shoplifter who claimed she had a gun Read More
TweetPinShareSecond round scheduled for Saturday, September 26 By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The Graham County Department of Health and Human Services’ tested 170 people at its COVID-19 testing blitz …
Graham County COVID-19 testing blitz serves 170 Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Child responded well to treatment By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – Lifeguarding your children around water doesn’t just include swimming pools or ponds, but bathtubs …
Infant drowning reported near Pima Read More
TweetPinShareAuthorities say a couple is wanted for questioning after video surveillance shows them defrauding Walmart. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Police are on the lookout for a couple who …
Couple wanted for defrauding store by switching price tags Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Firefighters monitor a blaze they set in Pima on Tuesday night. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – The town of Pima got rid of an eyesore …
Pima burns down demolished dilapidated residence to make way for new construction Read More
TweetPinShareMariana Sanchez’s death was ruled accidental from multiple blunt-force injuries. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com TUCSON – The Office of the Pima County Medical Examiner has ruled the cause of death …
Cause of death listed as accidental in Sanchez vehicular crash on Sunday Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Destinee Ballard, 22, of Safford, was arrested and booked into the Graham County Adult Detention Facility on Friday on charges of child abuse, child neglect, and child …
Woman jailed for child abuse after allegedly leaving 4-month-old son for dead under a woodpile Read More
TweetPinShareFollowing is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from September 9, 2020, through September 14, 2020. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. …
Jail Booking Report for September 9 – 14 Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy Patty Cervantez: The Graham County Democratic Party Headquarters was vandalized Monday night when an unknown perpetrator tore down banners from the side of the building. The banners were …
Vandal tears down banners at Graham County Democratic Headquarters Read More