Man jailed after stealing work truck while drunk and leading police on a high-speed chase

Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Justin Smith, 20, has been charged with illegal flying, stolen transportation, and underage DUI in pursuit of law enforcement. John Johnson john johnson news@gmail.com Thatcher – An electrical contractor was shocked to learn he was not in Mexico after being arrested by Thatcher police after being chased by car and on foot […]

Man jailed after attempting to pull girl out of mother’s vehicle

Contributed Photo/Courtesy: GCSO: Jacob Cassador, 27, of White River, Arizona, has been charged with aggravated assault, battery, and obstructing detention of a minor. the suspect was in a state of extreme intoxication John Johnson john johnson news@gmail.com SAFFORD – A mother and daughter were horrified earlier this month when a stranger reportedly tried to drag […]

Soccer dad jailed after assaulting referee

Photo Contributed/Courtesy GCSO: Safford’s Michael William Goodwin, 47, has been jailed on charges of assault and disorderly conduct after he allegedly attacked a football referee after he fouled his son. was given. AYSO’s first day was ruined by an incident John Johnson john johnson news@gmail.com Graham County – The first day of the American Youth […]

Woman jailed after beating son with a metal rod

Photo Contributed/Courtesy GCSO: Melanie Foote, 42, has been charged with aggravated assault and child abuse. John Johnson john johnson news@gmail.com Graham County – Melanie Foote, 42, was arrested on Sept. 5 for allegedly beating her son with a metal rod from a broken laundry rack and was held in Graham County adult shelter on charges […]