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TweetPinShareA man was treated at Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center after allegedly accidentally stabbing himself. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A Safford man was treated at a local hospital …
Man reportedly “falls” on knife Read More
TweetPinShare(Photo for illustration purposes) This photo shows how to administer Narcan Nasal Spray. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The opioid-antagonist Narcan (naloxone) revived two separate fentanyl overdose patients that …
Narcan revives separate fentanyl overdose victims just days apart Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: An intoxicated woman attempting to cross U.S. Highway 70 near Sarah’s Bull Pen was given a citation for jaywalking after allegedly jumping into a moving …
Woman cited for jaywalking after jumping into vehicle on highway Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A man who crashed into a parked vehicle is believed to have been driving while under the influence of alcohol. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD …
Man arrested for DUI after crashing truck Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Patrick Rene Villescas, 20, was booked into jail on charges of disorderly conduct, criminal damage, and harassment. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Patrick Rene Villescas, 20, …
Man arrested after breaking ex-girlfriend’s window Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Ric Sandoval, 30, was arrested and booked into jail on charges of aggravated assault and disorderly conduct. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A man was arrested …
Man booked for assault after allegedly stabbing man with car key Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Miguel Garcia, 23, was booked on a charge of unlawful discharge of a firearm after allegedly shooting into the ground to scare a cat. By Jon Johnson …
Man jailed after shooting gun to scare a cat Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: The driver of this truck that got stuck in Cottonwood Wash the same night 4-year-old Maci Reed went missing in the wash is facing possible charges. …
Man who drove into Pima wash and got stuck during the search for 4-year-old flood victim facing charges Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Safford Vice Mayor Richard Ortega, left, and Mayor Jason Kouts, right, cut the ribbon to the new Safford Police Department with law enforcement and council members …
Safford Police celebrate the opening of new headquarters Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy SPD: Richard Bencomo Lopez, 59, was reported missing July 12. He was found deceased near his truck along the Gila River on Saturday, July 17. Sheriff’s Office has …
Missing Safford man found deceased along Gila River Read More