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SUV ends up on top of Mercedes in crash south of Safford

May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 - by News Director

TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy Armando Avalos By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A collision involving a blue suburban and a silver Mercedes convertible ended with the SUV on top of the …

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Fatal collision closes U.S. 70 west of Bylas

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 - by News Director

TweetPinShareStaff Reports BYLAS – A three-vehicle collision resulting in at least two fatalities has closed both directions of U.S. Highway 70 west of Bylas.  The closure began at about 1:13 …

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Safford/Bryce Road fatal crash victim identified

May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 - by News Director

TweetPinShareA passenger who was ejected from an SUV in a rollover on Safford/Bryce Road on Thursday and was found deceased at the scene has been identified as Rene Richard Villescas, …

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Woman in fatal single-vehicle collision identified

May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 - by News Director

TweetPinShareMelissa Walker died Monday afternoon after being ejected from her SUV during a rollover crash on Bryce/Eden Road. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – The woman who tragically died after …

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Duncan man pleads guilty to transporting fentanyl but judge defers acceptance until sentencing

April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 - by News Director

TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Dylan Dewane Waters, 21, pleaded guilty to transportation of a narcotic drug for sale and possession of drug paraphernalia. The plea is in response to an undercover …

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Driver’s blood in fatal crash on “The Stretch” that killed two tests positive for meth

April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 - by News Director

TweetPinShareThe driver in a fatal head-on collision tested positive for having meth in his system. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GREENLEE COUNTY – Methamphetamine use may have contributed to a fatal …

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Undercover DPS operation busts large fentanyl/heroin dealing ring

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 - by News Director

TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Dylan Waters, left, and Aaron Maddock were found in possession of 1,000 fentanyl pills and nearly two ounces of heroin. Operation seizes 1,000 fentanyl pills and nearly …

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Sheriff’s Office investigating single-vehicle fatality off Sanchez Road

February 2, 2021February 3, 2021 - by News Director

TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – The Graham County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle fatality that occurred in the 7900 block of Sanchez …

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Wanted man apprehended by DPS after yet another flight from law enforcement

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021 - by News Director

TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Sergio Lira’s luck of running from law enforcement came to an end Wednesday and he was booked into jail on multiple charges. Man faces numerous charges, including …

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Another collision on Highway 191 North hospitalizes occupants

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 - by News Director

TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Two occupants were flown from the scene in helicopters like the one pictured after being in a collision on “The Stretch” portion of U.S. Highway …

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