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TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Katrina Jewell, 49, was jailed on multiple charges after initially refusing to exit her vehicle during a traffic stop. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A woman …
Woman refuses officer’s commands to exit vehicle; later taken to jail on a variety of charges Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Mario Ogas, 25, was booked into the jail after drunkenly misbehaving at his ex-girlfriend’s residence. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Mario Ogas, 25, was arrested and …
Another domestic dispute results in another intoxicated man having to be physically restrained by officers Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Christopher Henderson called the police to investigate suspicious activity and was arrested on a warrant for burglary from out-of-state. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – When a …
Man calls police about suspicious footprints and is extradited on warrant out of Colorado Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Two passengers also cited for underage drinking By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Braden Schmidt, 19, was arrested and given citations for criminal speeding and …
Teen driver given citation for criminal speed and underage DUI Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Eddie Trevizo, 28, was booked into the jail on charges of burglary and trafficking in stolen property. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The victims of a …
Victims assist in apprehending Playstation 4 thief Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Anthony Uribe, left, and Kyle Virga were both booked into jail after allegedly committing early morning drunken crimes at two local bars. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD …
Two drunks jailed after committing crimes at two local bars Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Man claims he was speeding at more than double the limit due to crying baby, while two trucks were caught racing at 36 mph over …
Three criminal speeders given citations in two separate incidents Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy SPD: This car damaged two utility poles when the driver apparently fell asleep at the wheel. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Driver fatigue was listed as the …
Driver fatigue blamed in utility pole crash Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Michael Young, 23, was arrested and booked into the jail on numerous domestic violence-related charges. Device produces an alert sound then announces ‘call your probation officer’ By …
Police locate assault suspect after probation pings ankle bracelet Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A police chase ended at the Home Depot on Wednesday with an arrest for a misdemeanor warrant. Man may have ditched drugs in farm field …
Police chase ends with arrest, small heroin seizure Read More