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TweetPinShareA Duncan man was apprehended with nearly a gram of heroin after visiting the Circle K in east Safford. (Pictured is the Circle K at U.S. Highway 70 and 11th …
Circle K patron apprehended with heroin 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
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Andrew Herrera was booked into jail on a warrant after being found sedated from heroin use at the Safford Cemetery. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A …
Man on heroin found unconscious at cemetery Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Dora Gandarilla was booked into the jail on charges of possession of a narcotic drug and drug paraphernalia, and driving on a suspended license. By Jon Johnson …
Pregnant woman caught with heroin after traffic violation Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Agents seized nearly 104 pounds of hard drugs at the Mariposa Crossing on Wednesday. Contributed Article NOGALES – U.S. Customs and Border Protection …
Nogales CBP officers seize nearly 104 pounds of hard drugs Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article Tucson – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested five people in separate smuggling attempts last week, resulting in the seizure of nearly 80 pounds of methamphetamine, seven …
San Luis CBP officers seize more than 87 pounds of methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl pills Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: The caring workers at Canyonlands Healthcare, from left, Traci Turner – medical assistant, Kari Stewart – certified applications counselor, Melissa Tanton – southeast district manager, and …
Canyonlands offering medication-assisted treatment for those addicted to opioids Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Joshua Lee Merino and Donavee Nicole Perea were arrested on drug charges after being caught smoking heroin in the Firth Park men’s restroom. By Jon …
Couple caught smoking heroin in Firth Park restroom Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Angel Montano was caught with heroin after attempting to flee from an officer by running into Circle K. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – An attempt to …
Man tries to flee from cop by running into Circle K Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Heroin is an equal-opportunity drug that doesn’t care about a person’s ethnicity, religion, sex, or financial status. Once the opiate gets its grip on …
Man falls back into heroin just days out of rehab Read More