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TweetPinShareStaff Reports SAFFORD – The Safford Police Department has issued an official statement dismissing a widely shared social media post that alleged a dangerous cloth soaked in fentanyl was discovered …
Safford Police debunk viral social media claim of fentanyl-laced cloth left on car door handles at local Walmart Read More
TweetPinShareSanta Claus will be there By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — During the festive holiday season, the Safford Police Department and Graham County Substance Abuse Coalition would like to remind …
SPD and Substance Abuse Coalition team up for family-friendly event Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Walmart is accepting applications for its 11th annual Open Call event inviting small business owners and others to apply for the opportunity to pitch their …
Arizona entrepreneurs invited to pitch their products for a spot on Walmart or Sam’s Club shelves Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto for illustration purposes: Officers ended up apprehending the suspect and confiscating Legos he had already constructed. Safford man’s stolen Legos confiscated By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A simple …
Shoplifter busted after leading police on a high-speed chase Read More
TweetPinShareA third-party employee is accused of stealing a “bait” cellphone from Walmart. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A GPS device disguised as an iPhone 13 to nab would-be thieves …
Walmart “bait” cellphone stolen before it even hits the shelf Read More
TweetPinShareContributed File Photo/Courtesy GCSO: John Paul Contreras, 28, is wanted on two separate warrants for shoplifting and for questioning in several other shoplifting cases. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – …
Wanted shoplifter allegedly steals police scanner Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: An off-duty Thatcher officer stopped an assault and attempted robbery outside of Walmart. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A violent attempted robbery outside of …
Off-duty Thatcher officer thwarts robbery attempt after man hits panhandler with a metal pipe Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: A man on a motorized scooter was killed Wednesday morning after being struck by a vehicle when he attempted to cross 20th Avenue from the Walmart …
Fatal crash closes 20th Avenue Read More
TweetPinShareWoman says she is addicted to stealing “I can’t even drive past a Walmart without wanting to go inside and do it.” – Dolores Marie Fierro By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com …
New Mexico women busted for retail theft/fraudulent schemes Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Jimmy Vasquez was busted for shoplifting and possession of marijuana after a brief foot chase. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A man who allegedly attempted to …
Man tries to steal $1,000+ worth of goods from Walmart, gets only jail Read More