Inmate at Safford federal prison hospitalized after overdose
An FCI-Safford inmate had to be hospitalized over the weekend after overdosing in prison. John Johnson john johnson news@gmail.com Graham County – A 25-year-old inmate at a federal correctional facility – Safford was hospitalized for a drug overdose on Sunday. The Graham County Sheriff’s Office reported that a lifeline ambulance lieutenant and paramedics were dispatched […]
Jail Booking Report for September 20 – 27
Below is a list of reservations from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility for September 20-27, 2022. All information is collected from the prison’s reservation roster.The following are in prison, but each is presumed innocent until convicted in court. September 20 Sonny Gobert, 38, Commitment Order, Self. Patricia Perez, 38, commitment her order, self. Stephen […]
Sheriff Allred helps run down suspect fleeing DPS
John Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Mesa man arrested for assault and DUI John Johnson john johnson news@gmail.com Graham County – Our state has a sheriff who likes to wear a cowboy hat and act tough, but in reality he’s just a politician and doesn’t say a word.Next, Graham County Sheriff PJ There are real deals […]
Graham County readies for the fair
SAFORD — On Monday, the Graham County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with project workers at this weekend’s Graham County Fair, allowing eight county employees working at the fair to work overtime. Graham County Parks Administrator Trey Andrews also asked the board to agree to nominate Barbara Lou Gilpin to be this year’s Fair […]
Two propositions on the ballot for residents in Southern Graham County
Bonita — Proposition 401, which asks voters to support or overturn the Graham County Board of Supervisors’ decision to rezoning Bonita’s two greenhouse facilities to allow for the cultivation of medical-grade cannabis, is the only vote on the ballot. is not a proposal. A small group of Graham County voters. Graham County residents of Bonita […]
Jail Booking Report for September 28 – October 17
Below is a list of reservations from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility for September 28th through October 17th, 2022. All information is collected from the prison’s reservation roster.The following are in prison, but each is presumed innocent until convicted in court. Juan Gallegos, age 34, warrant, GCSO. Gabriel Averhoff, 20, ‘New Rates’, DPS. Alexander […]
Inmate overdoses on fentanyl in jail
John Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The $25 million, 68,000-square-foot housing facility was completed in November 2017. John Johnson john johnson news@gmail.com SAFFORD – No matter how new and technologically advanced the facility, inmates have found ways to sneak into contraband, including potentially deadly opiates. One such incident occurred Friday morning at an adult detention facility […]
Graham Citizens Voice Concern Over Outside Dark Money Group
Contribution article SAFORD — Today, a coalition of local citizens, businesses and community leaders across Graham County spoke out in support of Proposition 401, a referendum for voters confirming previous zoning decisions of the Graham County Board of Supervisors. This effort will keep hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars in tax revenues staying here […]
Jail Booking Report for October 17 – 24
Below is a list of reservations from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility for October 17-24, 2022. All information is collected from the prison’s reservation roster.The following are in prison, but each is presumed innocent until convicted in court. October 17th Kenny Villalba, 42, drives a vehicle without interlock GCSO. Joseph River Spivey, 27, Commitment […]
Graham County Historical Society announces Fall Trek
SAFFORD — The public is invited to participate in Graham County Historical Society’s Fall Trek. The Historical Society treks the Klondike and Aravaipa Canyon areas. First, visit the recently erected memorial to the Power Brothers shootout on the Klondike school grounds. A shootout in 1918 killed him four. A member of three law enforcement agencies […]
