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TweetPinShareStaff Reports GRAHAM COUNTY – On Thursday, Jan. 1, a routine traffic stop just outside Thatcher escalated into a dangerous high-speed pursuit that spanned multiple roadways, endangered innocent motorists, and …
High-speed pursuit ends in New Year’s Day crash and arrest in Fort Thomas: Reckless joyride puts lives at risk in Graham County Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Dylan Dewane Waters, 21, was sentenced Tuesday to five years in prison for transportation of a narcotic drug for sale. “This is not a young person dabbling …
Duncan man sentenced to five years in prison in fentanyl transportation case Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Graham County Superior Court Judge Michael D. Peterson gave a man a possible suspended five-year prison sentence if he completes a six-month-long drug rehab. Delays …
Judge gives teenage meth addict a chance to get sober Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Chris Chacon, left, looks on after being sentenced to 45 years in prison, Thursday. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Emotions ran high inside the Graham …
Chacon sentenced to max 45-year term Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: Cindy Woodman, shown here with Governor Doug Ducey, has been stripped of her duties by the Supreme Court of the State of Arizona. Judge Peterson to recommend ‘Lead …
State Supreme Court strips Woodman of duties; hands oversight of day-to-day operations of office to Judge Michael D. Peterson Read More TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The Graham County adult drug court has been in action since March 2017. “The drug court is effectively the closest thing to a rehab we’re …
Adult drug court: Making a difference one addiction at a time Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy of GCSO: David Paul Brumley, 20, was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison for attempted molestation of a child. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – For most …
Brumley sentenced to 10 years Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Despite ruling that the Graham County Superior Court Clerk acted inappropriately by having evidence removed from the court, Graham County Superior Court Judge Michael D. …
Judge finds Superior Court Clerk committed a violation regarding evidence in Campos trial; case still moving forward Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Ruben Rene Rojas, 48, was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison on his seventh aggravated DUI conviction. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A …
Rojas given maximum term of 15 years in prison for seventh DUI Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Donavee Perea By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – While some drug laws can be draconian, Graham County Superior Court Judge Michael D. Peterson seemingly rules his bench …
Woman addicted to heroin and meth given third chance at rehab Read More