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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
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Dear Editor, As an educated health professional, with training in managing an epidemic, there is no mystery why our “numbers” are growing in the Gila …
Letter to the Editor: Reader calls for Walmart to return to normal operating hours Read More TweetPinShareAuthorities say a couple is wanted for questioning after video surveillance shows them defrauding Walmart. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Police are on the lookout for a couple who …
Couple wanted for defrauding store by switching price tags Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Christopher Garcia was booked into jail on warrants and drug charges after allegedly claiming meth found in his possession was “beer salt.” By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD …
Man claims meth is ‘beer salt’ during arrest at Walmart Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Michael Guerra, 28, was caught allegedly attempting to take heroin into the jail after being arrested for multiple warrants. Was caught upon returning to Walmart, which he …
Man caught attempting to take heroin into jail after being arrested for multiple warrants Read More