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TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A 17-year-old girl reportedly ran her family’s car into a Chevy Tahoe truck to prevent her intoxicated mother …
Teen drives car into truck to prevent intoxicated mother from leaving with boyfriend Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo: The GCSO has announced users can now text to 911 if necessary. Contributed Article/Courtesy GCSO The Graham County Sheriff’s Office is announcing the implementation of Text …
Those in need of emergency services can now text to 911 in Graham County 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: A man was booked into the Graham County Adult Detention Facility on a charge of disorderly conduct and a violation of the city of Safford …
Man jailed for disorderly conduct after shooting pellet gun while walking on Safford city street Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Police investigations have cleared officers of any sexual assault in the Jorden Marie Simms case. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – After roughly a year of investigation, …
Safford officer and detention officer absolved of any sexual assault in Jorden Simms case Read More
TweetPinShareContributed File Photo/Courtesy DPS: The driver of this car collided with a semi-truck on U.S. Highway 191 North after crossing into oncoming traffic. He was later found guilty of possession …
Sheriff’s Office receives DUI grant money Read More TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The GCSO impounded a man’s vehicle and gave citations to the owner and driver after finding the person operating the vehicle had a revoked license. …
Man claims his vehicle was stolen, cops later impound it Read More
TweetPinShareContributed File Photo: The Safford Fire Department (shown here in a training photo) was dispatched to a house fire early Sunday morning in which the resident died. By Jon Johnson …
Graham County resident dies in a house fire Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Randy Alexander Morales, 30, was arrested and booked on a warrant and new charges, including possession of a dangerous drug, possession of a dangerous drug in a …
Wanted man tussles with cops after fleeing arrest, taken to jail Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Becky Shelton was booked into jail on charges of assault/domestic violence, resisting arrest, and criminal damage. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Domestic violence victims are overwhelmingly …
Woman booked for assault and resisting arrest Read More