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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
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Woman brought her nephews to Safford to play with friends during school closure By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A Coolidge woman who brought her …
Coolidge woman arrested for aggravated DUI Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Eric Baum was booked into the Graham County Adult Detention Facility on a charge of DUI. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com “You ain’t sticking a (expletive deleted) needle …
Man battles with officers during DUI blood draw Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Roosevelt Kitchen was given a citation for driving on a suspended license one week after being caught after a police pursuit through Safford. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com …
Man who recently led police on pursuit pulled over again Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: This is the booking photo taken the night of Jorden Simms’ arrest Dec. 21, 2019. Five days later, she was fatally injured after leaping from a moving …
Police report Simms attempted to escape upon initial arrest; faked pregnancy to get hospital visit Read More