Your trusted source for news of the Gila Valley and more.
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Steven Watson pleaded guilty to negligent homicide and could receive either probation or up to 3.75 years in prison. Sentence to be at the discretion of the …
Man who shot and killed a man while testing ballistic vest pleads to negligent homicide Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Anthony Uribe, left, and Kyle Virga were both booked into jail after allegedly committing early morning drunken crimes at two local bars. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD …
Two drunks jailed after committing crimes at two local bars Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Contributed Article GRAHAM COUNTY – This is to notify the citizens of Graham County this phone scam is again being used. On or about Tuesday, …
Sheriff’s Office issues press release on phone scam regarding its office Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Jordan Saiz, 28, was arrested for burglary and trafficking in stolen property after being accused of stealing from his friend’s house while the occupants were away on …
Burglar caught! Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Bryan Medina, 18, left, and Venicia Montez, 24, have been charged for their reported roles in the kidnapping and torture of an alleged drug dealer. Two main …
Two suspects charged in drug dealer kidnapping and torture case Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: The death of Samuel Romero Jr. by drowning in the Gila River has been deemed accidental. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – In an official statement released …
Romero drowning in Gila River deemed accidental Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Meg Potter/Cronkite News: “I never wake up and go, ‘I can’t wait to take my methadone.’ It’s just part of the day, like drinking a cup of coffee,” …
A long road: Opioid-addicted rural residents travel hundreds of miles to reach methadone clinics Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – Law enforcement’s motto is “to serve and protect”, well a Graham County Sheriff’s Office deputy exemplified that last …
Deputy helps lost man find his car and install new alternator Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Michael Neely, 26, was booked into the jail on two charges of aggravated assault/domestic violence. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – The couple told the same …
Man booked for aggravated assault despite girlfriend denying incident Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Top, Willie Yazzie; bottom, from left, Eunice Yazzie, and Martin Delgado were all booked into the jail on drug charges. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – …
Sheriff’s Office busts alleged heroin and meth dealers Read More