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By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The juveniles who were involved in the theft of a 2004 Yamaha Banshee ATV and a Nissan sedan are now suspected in a third …
Juveniles in high-speed chase are suspects in another stolen vehicle case Read More
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from June 25, 2018, through July 1, 2018. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Booking Report June 25 – July 1 Read More
Following is the schedule of events for Fourth of July Independence Day celebrations for Graham and Greenlee counties for Wednesday, July 4. Graham County: 6 – 10 a.m. Fishing Derby …
Schedule of events for Fourth of July celebrations Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy Herman Andrews Jr.: Herman “BB” Andrews, right, is awarded with his induction into the National High School Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame by a representative of the organization. By …
Andrews inducted into National Hall of Fame Read More By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A woman may not have stolen a wallet as alleged but when she offered up her possessions to prove her innocence an officer located …
Theft allegation leads to heroin charge Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy Joni Kennedy: Reader Joni Kennedy snapped this pic that captured lightning, a rainbow, and the sunset all in one shot. The rain that fell Friday was soaked up …
Rain brings relief to parched desert Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PHOENIX – Starting Sunday, the newest teen drivers on Arizona’s roads will be banned from using their cell phones or any other handheld electronic device while …
Teen cell phone ban while driving starts Sunday Read More
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a motor vehicle while crossing U.S. Highway 70 on Thursday night. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A pedestrian who was struck while …
Pedestrian killed in Highway 70 collision Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Eric Harris was given a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison for violating his terms of probation. Harris was previously convicted of attempted molestation of a …
Convicted sex offender given maximum 15-year sentence Read More Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A man allegedly under the influence of heroin crashed his minivan into an unmarked police truck at the Safford Police Department. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com …
Man on heroin crashes into police truck at station Read More