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TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A man who has been apprehended multiple times for shoplifting from Walmart was jailed after being caught stealing a bottle of vodka during the store’s …
Serial shoplifter busted stealing booze on Black Friday Read More
TweetPinShareFollowing is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Nov. 19, 2018, through Nov. 25, 2018. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Booking Report November 19 – 25 Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A good Samaritan was airlifted to a Tucson hospital after being shot while helping change a tire on a stranded vehicle on the highway. By …
Gunshot victim flown to Tucson hospital Read More
TweetPinShare(Image for illustration purposes.) SAFFORD – Alexander Christopher Coronado, 25, of Thatcher was found deceased at the Economy Inn on Sunday, Nov. 18, shortly prior to 2 p.m. Evidence at …
Man dies of apparent heroin overdose at local motel Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com Jon Johnson Video/Gila Herald GILBERT – Just one week at a time. That was the mantra for the Thatcher Eagles’ football team and that’s what …
Three-peat! Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy SPD: By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – An alleged drunk driver was arrested Saturday, Nov. 17, after almost striking a marked police patrol vehicle while driving. An officer …
Man gets DUI after almost hitting cop Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: The 13th annual Pima Turkey Trot was its usual success Thursday in Pima. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com Video By Jon Johnson/Gila Herald PIMA – The …
13th annual Pima Turkey Trot in the books Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Jake Hill was booked into the Graham County jail on charges of assault, disorderly conduct, and aggravated criminal damage after a dispute with his girlfriend. By Jon …
Woman covers boyfriend’s tattoo; man tattoos girlfriend’s car with a rock Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: The Pima Roughriders outlasted the Fort Thomas Apaches on Tuesday and came away with the 44-35 victory. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com Video By Jon Johnson/Gila …
Roughriders stave off Apaches for the win Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Cochise County Sheriff’s Office By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com BONITA – Hunting wildlife can be a taxing, grueling effort. A 72-year-old man on a hunting expedition had to be …
Cochise County Search and Rescue airlifts fatigued elderly hunter Read More