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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 …
Fatal collision closes U.S. 70 west of Bylas Read More
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, …
Safford/Bryce Road fatal crash victim identified Read More
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 …
Woman in fatal single-vehicle collision identified Read More
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 …
Duncan man pleads guilty to transporting fentanyl but judge defers acceptance until sentencing Read More
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 …
Driver’s blood in fatal crash on “The Stretch” that killed two tests positive for meth Read More
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 …
Undercover DPS operation busts large fentanyl/heroin dealing ring Read More
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 …
Sheriff’s Office investigating single-vehicle fatality off Sanchez Road Read More
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 …
Wanted man apprehended by DPS after yet another flight from law enforcement Read More
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 …
Another collision on Highway 191 North hospitalizes occupants Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Ashleigh Wilhelm, left, and Ryan Lapsley were booked into the jail and are facing numerous charges regarding drugs, felony flight, theft, fraud, and more. Phoenix-area couple lead …
Criminal couple flee from cops but can’t escape the long arm of the law Read More