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TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo: The Graham County Sheriff’s Office has issued a news release detailing the events surrounding the death of inmate Jorden Marie Simms. Staff Reports SAFFORD – The …
GCSO releases statement on Jorden Simms’ death Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: Joshua Tucker was booked into the Greenlee County Jail and later charged with two counts of sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual conduct with a minor, and assault. Mother …
Man jailed after allegedly sexually assaulting girlfriend’s juvenile sister Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy Deborah Sanchez: Jorden Marie Simms was declared brain dead Friday from injuries sustained after she reportedly leaped from a moving jail transport vehicle Thursday night. Woman fatally injured …
Graham County Jail inmate brain dead at UMC after transport incident Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A man was booked into the Graham County Adult Detention Facility after repeatedly causing a disturbance late into the night. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD …
Third time is the charm for drunk and disorderly suspect Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald A day in the life of Walmart before Christmas By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The holidays often bring out the best in ourselves with …
Women fight over parking space/man steals PlayStation 4 Read More
TweetPinShareWalt Mares File Photo/Gila Herald Change is here from fear to cheer By Walt Mares Those who are familiar with “A Christmas Carol” will recall how tight-wad, malevolent Ebenezer Scrooge …
Clifton: Christmas past and present Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Missing cell phone leads to child abuse complaint By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A man who abandoned his 3-year-old son in nearly freezing weather …
Man abandons 3-year-old son in nearly freezing weather to avoid officer due to warrant Read More
TweetPinShare Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Dec. 16, 2019, through Dec. 22, 2019. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking …
Jail Booking Report for December 16 – 22 Read More
TweetPinShareAlcohol likely a contributing factor By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A Graham County man was flown to Banner – University Medical Center Tucson on Dec. 10 after suffering …
Man suffers broken neck after altercation with neighbor over parking issue Read More
TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Brandon Napier looks for an open teammate while being defended by Fort Thomas senior Brad Johnson. The Thatcher freshman was one of five Eagles providing double-digit …
Eagles upset Apaches for 57th annual Eastern Arizona Holiday Tourney title Read More