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TweetPinShareStaff Reports SAFFORD — A single-vehicle motorcycle accident near the entrance to Fort Grant Prison on S. Fort Grant Rd. on Aug. 3 led to the arrest of Thomas Higginson …
Motorcyclist arrested for DUI after crashing near Fort Grant Prison Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAN JOSE – The use of license plate reading cameras led to a high-speed chase in San Jose early Tuesday morning that culminated in the arrest …
Theft suspect nabbed after police pursuit Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – Kenneth Howard was arrested and booked into the Graham County Adult Detention Facility on DUI charges on July 8 after reportedly crashing his …
Man jailed for DUI after crashing truck into ditch Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A man who authorities say was under the influence of alcohol when he caused a fatal collision in Solomon in May 2024 has been …
Man sentenced in fatal DUI head-on collision on Highway 70 in Solomon Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – Speed and driver impairment are believed to have been factors in a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday, Feb. 18, in which the driver was …
Impairment and speed likely factors in single vehicle crash involving ejection Read More
TweetPinShareSanta Claus will be there By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — During the festive holiday season, the Safford Police Department and Graham County Substance Abuse Coalition would like to remind …
SPD and Substance Abuse Coalition team up for family-friendly event Read More
Contributed Photo: The driver of this van that hit a semi truck head on was deceased at the scene Wednesday night.
Impairment believed to be factor in Highway 70 fatality near San Jose Read More TweetPinShareContributed Article GRAHAM COUNTY – The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has awarded the Graham County Sheriff’s Office grants for the Fiscal Year 2024/25. These funds will be used to …
Highway Safety money to be utilized by GCSO for DUI abatement Read More
TweetPinShareBond set at $750,000 By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A man who authorities say was under the influence of alcohol when he caused a fatal collision in Solomon last …
Man charged with murder in fatal DUI head-on collision on Highway 70 in Solomon Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Victor Ballesteros, 34, of Safford, was booked into jail on a warrant for aggravated DUI. He was arrested after fleeing from police and faces possible pending charges …
Suspected impaired driver runs from cops Read More