Your trusted source for news of the Gila Valley and more.
Jon 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 …
Read More
Jon 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 …
Read More
Contributed 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 …
Read More Jon 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 …
Read More
Contributed 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 …
Read More
Jon 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. …
Read More
Jon 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 …
Read More
Contributed 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 …
Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Jared Wayne Decker, 37, was sentenced Wednesday to 20 years in prison for attempted second-degree murder of a detention officer. Decker sentenced to the maximum for attempted …
Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Graham County Superior Court Judge Michael D. Peterson said he won’t let his battle against cancer keep him from his work. Judge Peterson back on …
Read More
