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TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Man claims he was speeding at more than double the limit due to crying baby, while two trucks were caught racing at 36 mph over …
Three criminal speeders given citations in two separate incidents Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy SPD: This car damaged two utility poles when the driver apparently fell asleep at the wheel. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Driver fatigue was listed as the …
Driver fatigue blamed in utility pole crash Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Starting Monday, May 6, the city of Safford will be collecting its blue recycle bins and will go back to twice-a-week regular trash pickups. Council …
Safford bids adieu to Friedman Recycling Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Bobbi Jo Rios, 40, was arrested and booked into the jail on methamphetamine charges. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – Patience, investigative instinct, and the inability of …
Thatcher Police arrest meth dealer; seize 2.9 ounces of meth Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Michael Young, 23, was arrested and booked into the jail on numerous domestic violence-related charges. Device produces an alert sound then announces ‘call your probation officer’ By …
Police locate assault suspect after probation pings ankle bracelet Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Contributed Article GRAHAM COUNTY – This is to notify the citizens of Graham County this phone scam is again being used. On or about Tuesday, …
Sheriff’s Office issues press release on phone scam regarding its office Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A police chase ended at the Home Depot on Wednesday with an arrest for a misdemeanor warrant. Man may have ditched drugs in farm field …
Police chase ends with arrest, small heroin seizure Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Jordan Saiz, 28, was arrested for burglary and trafficking in stolen property after being accused of stealing from his friend’s house while the occupants were away on …
Burglar caught! Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Stuart York was booked into jail on a warrant with an underlying charge of felony flight after once-again failing to pull over for a police officer. By …
Man previously convicted of felony flight flees from fuzz again Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A man who had the word ‘slut’ carved into his SUV and the vehicle’s tires slashed believed he is a victim of mistaken identity. By …
Man gets knife slashed at him, has SUV damaged in case of mistaken identity Read More