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TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Dylan Waters, left, and Aaron Maddock were found in possession of 1,000 fentanyl pills and nearly two ounces of heroin. Operation seizes 1,000 fentanyl pills and nearly …
Undercover DPS operation busts large fentanyl/heroin dealing ring Read More
TweetPinShareGraham County now lists 71 deaths from COVID-19 By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The Graham County Department of Health and Human Services (GCDHHS) announced the death of a Safford …
Another Safford resident’s death attributed to COVID-19 Read More TweetPinShareArizona passes 800,000 total cases and 15,000 deaths for the pandemic By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Graham County has registered its first COVID-19 death under the age of 20. …
Safford sees first COVID-19 death of resident under the age of 20 Read More
TweetPinShareSafford resident latest victim to succumb to COVID-19 By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Halfway through February, Graham County’s recovered COVID-19 cases now outnumber active cases by more than 4-1 …
Graham County COVID-19 cases continue to slow, but deaths still occurring Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: Graham County’s first Sober Living House is being constructed in Safford thanks to the Graham County Substance Abuse Coalition and donors. Contributed Article SAFFORD – The Graham County …
A win-win, tax credit plus assistance to substance abuse coalition Read More
TweetPinShareSan Carlos artist gathers attention with Bull Pen mural Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: San Carlos spray paint artist Joe Roan Eagle has completed his large mural on the western side …
Spray paint artist making his mark on the Gila Valley Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy Michelle Post: A two-vehicle collision on Main Street has knocked out power in parts of Safford. Staff Reports SAFFORD – A two-vehicle collision has knocked out power in …
Main Street crash knocks out power in Safford Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Ruben Arriaga was found with methamphetamine after being pulled over during a traffic stop for having a warrant for his arrest. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – …
Wanted man caught with meth during traffic stop Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A man lost his job at a local fast-food restaurant and is facing possible charges of possession of a …
Dangerous drug found at local fast-food restaurant Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Jennifer Tarlton was arrested and booked into jail on charges of disorderly conduct and indecent exposure. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A woman was charged with …
Woman jailed for indecent exposure after fight at pizza joint Read More