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By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Yes, there are police reports regarding shoplifting every week, but it appears that this time of year the numbers increase exponentially. Recently, Safford officers …
Tis the season for . . . shoplifting Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Safford’s Jejdrique Chavez sends Pima’s Elijah Bryce’s offering out of bounds. Pima had the last laugh, however, and beat Safford 53-45. Pima to battle Thatcher for …
Pima defeats Safford at Boys Holiday Tournament semifinal game Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: It was a battle of big men Tuesday night in the first semifinal game of the 56th annual EAC Boys Holiday Tournament. Cole Motes, left, edged …
Thatcher avenges earlier home loss to Morenci with win in Holiday Tournament semifinal Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Law enforcement on both sides ofNogales discovered an incomplete smuggling tunnel Monday afternoon. Contributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection NOGALES – Tucson …
Incomplete cross-border tunnel discovered in Nogales Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Jeremy Hunter was booked into the jail on charges of aggravated assault, disorderly conduct, and a warrant. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – Law enforcement members of …
Man charged with aggravated assault after allegedly shooting at vehicle and police Read More
Together again. Martha McSally, right, will join Kyrsten Sinema as Arizona’s Senator as she was appointed Tuesday to fulfill former Sen. John McCain’s seat until the 2020 election. By Jon …
McSally appointed to U.S. Senate Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Authorities were dispatched to the Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center (MGRMC) at 1600 S. 20th Ave. at about 11:56 a.m. on Thursday after the …
MGRMC victim of bomb threat scam Read More
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Dec. 3, 2018, through Dec. 9, 2018. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Booking Report December 10 – 15 Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Safford Police Chief Joe Brugman is warning the public about a new Social Security scam. Recent Social Security scam hitting Graham County residents Contributed …
SPD warns of Social Security scam Read More
Ray Frasquillo File Photo/Gila Herald: Safford left Guitteau Gymnasium with the first-place trophy of the boys 55th annual Eastern Arizona Holiday Tourney. The Bulldogs downed Duncan 74-32 in round one, …
Wildcats, Tigers open area boys holiday tourney Read More