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Jon 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 …
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Jon 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 …
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Woman 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 …
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Contributed 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 …
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Jon 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 …
Read More Authorities 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 …
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Contributed 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 …
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Contributed 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 …
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Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Dear editor: I am a recovered survivor of COVID-19. I’m a victim of coronavirus way back from the December/January clusters that nobody tested or knew …
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Raymundo Frasquillo File Photo/Gila Herald: A young girl secures her mask with loops over her ears. Several Gila Valley stores are now requiring patrons to wear face coverings while shopping. …
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