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TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A 17-year-old dirt bike rider was flown to UMC in Tucson by Lifenet on Wednesday. This is a picture of the same helicopter at a …
Teen dirt bike rider flown to UMC after collision with Jeep Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy SPD: This silver BMW suffered severe front-end damage when it collided with a semi-truck hauling a molten sulfur container. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – For the second …
Second molten sulfur semi-truck struck by car Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Louie Gonzales was booked into the jail for assault, disorderly conduct, and consuming alcohol in public. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A man who was previously …
Man jailed for assault after harassing patron at the Valley Motel Read More
TweetPinShareColin Kaepernick has remained a controversial figure since first kneeling during the National Anthem to protest police violence against black Americans. His new deal with Nike has sparked renewed debate. …
From Tillman talk to economic impact, Nike’s Kaepernick deal sparks debate Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy SPD: Safford Police seized 17 grams of meth and drug paraphernalia after noticing a parking infraction. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Parking infractions are commonplace in larger …
Parking infraction leads to meth dealer’s arrest Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: The Arby’s restaurant is undergoing a complete remodel. The location is set to have a grand reopening Oct. 8. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – While …
Arby’s undergoing complete remodel Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Nathaniel Sanchez, 18, left, and Tyree Coleman, 17, have been charged in the Sunrise Mobil Home & RV Park shooting Aug. 27. Entire incident centered over girlfriend …
Juvenile Sunrise shooting suspect to be tried as an adult Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The Sheriff’s Office SAR team and other first responders were called out on two rescue missions over the Labor Day weekend. Contributed Article On Sept. …
Sheriff’s Office SAR performs two rescue missions over Labor Day weekend Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Dylan Weightman By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Someone took his Captain Jack impression too far. Dylan Weightman, 23, was booked into the Graham County Adult Detention …
Man drinking stolen rum assaults Walmart employees and jail staff Read More
TweetPinShareFollowing is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Aug. 27, 2018, through Sept. 3, 2018. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Booking Report August 27 – September 3 Read More