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TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Eric William Lopez, 46, was sentenced April 28 to 14 years in prison for possession of a dangerous drug for sale, possession of a dangerous drug, and …
Meth dealer sentenced to 14 years in prison Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy SPD: By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A Safford officer arrested two drivers on Tuesday, April 28, in separate DUI traffic stops. The first stop came at about …
Safford Police continue to take allegedly impaired drivers off the streets Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Bobby Joe Reynolds was arrested for aggravated DUI on Thursday, April 21, after allegedly crashing a recently purchased motorcycle …
Man arrested for aggravated DUI after fleeing from motorcycle crash Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Frank Zipperer was booked on a warrant after being found drunk and disorderly in the street wearing only socks and underwear. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – …
Man arrested on warrant after found nearly naked in the street, drunk and belligerent Read More
TweetPinShareSPD Body Cam Still Image: Chad Christensen is shown here yelling at an officer during a traffic stop. He was later arrested and booked into the jail for suspicion of …
Body camera footage released in Christensen DUI and aggravated assault arrest Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Chad Christensen was booked into the jail on charges of aggravated assault, resisting arrest, DUI, and false reporting to a police officer when he allegedly lied about …
Man tussles with cops during DUI stop, adds more charges Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: William Nicholson By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A routine patrol turned into a high-speed chase through the mountain area of Stockton Pass south of the city …
Man in stolen vehicle leads police on a high-speed chase through Stockton Pass Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Steven Mabus was booked into the jail on drug charges and a warrant after being found with 20 grams of heroin. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – …
Alleged heroin dealer busted after family disturbance Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Joseph Lujan reportedly attempted to scare his way free by telling an officer that he was infected with COVID-19 to avoid being taken to jail. He was …
Man tries to avoid jail by saying he has COVID-19; doesn’t work Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The bar may be closed due to COVID-19 but that didn’t stop a burglar from making off with $400. An officer was dispatched at …
Downtown Safford bar burglarized Read More