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TweetPinShareBy Gila Herald Staff SAFFORD — Local residents curious about the inner workings of law enforcement will soon have an opportunity to step inside the badge as the Safford Police …
Safford Police Department Invites Community to Join 2026 Citizens Academy Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy SPD SAFFORD – On Thursday, Aug. 21, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Safford Police Department responded to a report of a student on the Safford High School campus …
False report of weapon at Safford High School quickly resolved Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy City of Safford SAFFORD — The Safford Police Department has recently introduced bicycles to its equipment fleet to enhance officer visibility and accessibility during community events, particularly those …
Safford Police Department adds Bike Patrol for community events Read More
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