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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – As area students prepare to go back to school, scammers are attempting to use that as leverage to gain sensitive information. The Safford Unified …
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TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A teen was robbed at gunpoint while watching a fight at Glenn Meadows Park. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A couple of juveniles used …
Juvenile arrested for armed robbery during teen fight at Glenn Meadows Park Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Tiffany Bright: A Safford officer speaks to Erin Kidd after her missing toddler was returned from a busy Safford Street. She was arrested and booked into jail on …
Safford child care provider arrested for child abuse Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy City of Safford: Meet the two candidates for the Safford Police Chief position at a meet-and-greet at the Safford Library on Thursday, May 18, starting at 6 p.m. …
Meet-and-greet Safford Police Chief finalists Read More
TweetPinShareGoogle Street View: This Speedway was robbed last Thursday night. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The Safford Police have one robbery suspect who reportedly held up a convenience store …
SPD collars robbery suspect Read More
TweetPinShareEmployees advised the suspect has been repeatedly told to stop defouling the property. Business says man is a repeat offender By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A man was arrested …
Man arrested for criminal littering after urinating on private property Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Rickey Wilson was booked into jail on a charge of aggravated assault on a police officer. The driver is still sought by police By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com …
Man jailed for assaulting an officer after being mistaken for driver in police pursuit Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Law enforcement discourages people from sharing nude photos and videos on social media apps as that is an easy way for criminals to attempt to …
Man threatened with blackmail after sending indiscreet photos Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Christopher Jacob Garrobo, 32, was booked on a warrant while additional drug charges were long-formed awaiting lab analysis. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Christopher Jacob Garrobo, …
Wanted man caught with date rape drug Read More
TweetPinShareNarcan nasal spray was developed for use by first responders, and friends and family members of those with opiate addiction to counteract the effect and save lives from deadly overdoses. …
Officer saves overdose victim Read More