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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
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A man was arrested for DUI in the early morning hours of May 6 after being found unconscious with his vehicle high-centered on …
Suspected DUI driver found unconscious at crash scene Read More
TweetPinShareThe DPS is investigating a fatal head-on collision on Highway 70 in Solomon on Saturday morning for criminal charges as the at-fault driver was believed to be impaired. Impairment believed …
Fatal head-on collision on Highway 70 in Solomon investigated for DUI Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A UTV passenger was flown to a Tucson hospital in a helicopter like this one in an attempt to save his arm after being badly …
One flown out, one facing multiple charges in a DUI-related late-night UTV crash Read More