Tonto Apache Police officers recently seized $1.5 million in illegal drugs during a routine traffic stop. Read more
Police shot and killed a 31-year-old New Mexico man early Tuesday morning in the Safeway Shopping Center parking lot … Read more
No one was seriously injured after a crash sent two vehicles into a ravine near Pine on Saturday night. Read more
A Valley man that reportedly entered Payson High School Sunday morning with a gun has turned himself in to police. Read more
He has been on the job for just two years and in that time seized millions of dollars’ worth of illegal drugs. Read more
A pursuit through the Safeway shopping center where officers and shoppers were nearly struck, followed by an extensiv… Read more
The start of a new school year is an exciting time for most children. But for some, the beginning of school could rev… Read more
Traffic on State Route 87 was delayed Friday as officers reconstructed a fatal accident that had occurred earlier in … Read more
Officers discovered $1.5 million worth of fentanyl laced pills in a lunch box earlier this week. Read more
A trio is facing multiple drug charges after officers arrested them not once but twice while driving. Read more
Payson police arrested four Idaho juveniles last week, one wanted for attempted murder and two for their involvement … Read more
Payson police last week stumbled on a convicted felon who had been on the run for more than three years. Read more
The intersection of Manzanita and East Highway 260 was the scene of an accident Wednesday morning involving three veh… Read more
Trash truck drivers are on the road most days and police are taking advantage of that to help them spot emergencies a… Read more
AZCourtHelp has several free online legal talks planned. Learn about probate and estate planning from 9 a.m. to 9:45 … Read more
The Payson Town Council last week approved a year-long extension of a contract with an outside attorney, which could … Read more
Chad Lapointe of Winslow was arrested June 19 for second degree homicide in the death of a man following an altercati… Read more
On June 9, before 9 a.m. three vehicles had an accident with injuries at the corner of Manzanita and Highway 260. Read more
The Gila County Drug, Gang, and Violent Crimes Task Force conducted a drug investigation in collaboration with the Gi… Read more
The Senate still refuses to take up the House-passed Violence Against Women Act. Read more
An accident on State Route 260 closed the highway in both directions for several hours Sunday night, May 23 near Hebe… Read more
The Gila County Superior Court is pleased to announce that the Hon. Timothy M. Wright has been appointed to chair the… Read more
A Scottsdale man is facing manslaughter charges after a multi-vehicle accident last week killed three. Read more
The national epidemic of fentanyl abuse has reached Payson. Det. Mike Varga with the Payson Police Department gave a … Read more
Cellphone footage of police interactions with the public has become more common on social media, but agencies themsel… Read more
The Payson Police Department has a K-9 on the force again thanks to one officer. Read more
During the past year, there have been many national news reports about mental health issues climbing due to the COVID… Read more
A trial date has been set for a White Mountain couple who face charges after three children, including two of their o… Read more
A man is facing attempted first degree murder charges after a shooting in Globe last week. Read more
The number of people suffering from mental illness going into the criminal justice system is mind numbing. Read more
A man who opened fire in a Globe bar in 2018, killing three and injuring another, was sentenced to three life sentenc… Read more
The Gila County Sheriff’s Office made two massive drug busts in Payson last week, seizing more than $3.75 million wor… Read more
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Payson Police Department are offering a reward … Read more
Payson’s police chief is confident three officers involved in a fatal shooting last week will be back to work soon. Read more
Gila County Superior Court is looking for lawyers to provide legal representation to indigent defendants in cases of … Read more
Payson police officers killed a man early Monday morning officials say was wielding a knife and refusing to listen to… Read more
The Gila County Sheriff’s Office is expanding its reach and resources joining two different task forces. Read more
Recruiting and retaining quality deputies is a pillar of Gila County Sheriff Adam Shepherd’s strategic plan, shown ag… Read more
Police have arrested two people they believe are behind a string of burglaries in Payson. Read more
A year after three children drowned in Tonto Creek, a White Mountains couple has pleaded not guilty to charges of chi… Read more
Through the power of social media, the sheriff’s office identified two people who allegedly stole an entire campsite’… Read more
It would be tough to top this well-written introduction to Gila County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Dennis Newman. In a July… Read more
The Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Gila County and the Pinal County Justice Center to house and treat deta… Read more
A campaign that included a Democratic challenger launching vicious attacks against serving Gila County Republican She… Read more
Payson’s police chief said a recent event involving a child approached by a man to enter his vehicle is a good remind… Read more
The Gila County Board of Supervisors is astraddle a razor’s edge with the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System. Read more
A high-speed vehicle chase on the Beeline Highway ended Wednesday morning when that vehicle crashed into a truck at t… Read more
It was a tense few moments for the Payson Police Department after it received a call from a man claiming to be holdin… Read more
A bus driver was arrested recently after reportedly driving drunk with a busload of student-athletes from Snowflake. Read more
In the past four months, the Payson Police Department says it has arrested 16 people on various drug-related charges,… Read more
A bus driver was arrested recently after reportedly driving drunk with a busload of student-athletes from Snowflake. Read more
In the past four months, the Payson Police Department says it has arrested 16 people on various drug-related charges, including those selling … Read more
The Gila County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about shots fired in the Christopher Creek area, east of Payson, the evening of Thursday,… Read more
On Monday, the Payson Police Department announced it had arrested two alleged drug traffickers passing through town at the beginning of August. Read more
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Police seized more than 2,000 pain pills during a traffic stop Friday. Read more
An Indian Wells man is recovering after being stabbed in Tonto Basin Sunday by his brother, the sheriff’s office says. Read more
Two-term Sheriff J. Adam Shepherd looks well on his way to winning a third term in Gila County after crushing three candidates in Tuesday’s primary. Read more
Every time the Payson Police or Payson Fire Department answers a false alarm, it costs time and money. Read more
Two Valley men were arrested Thursday morning after terrorizing Pine residents when they reportedly went on a shooting spree. Read more
Gila County sheriff candidate Richard K. Shaw, Republican, says he is not running for fame or fortune. Read more
Among the five candidates, Christopher Adams Bender, 36, is the only Democrat running for Gila County sheriff. Read more
Republican sheriff candidate Darrell Stubbs has worked patrol in just about every area of Gila County and at every school district during his … Read more
Running for Gila County sheriff are five current or former officers. Read more
More than a week after a 91-year-old Payson man went missing, officers found his body north of Payson Wednesday. Read more
A woman was killed Monday night in Tonto Basin, according to the Gila County Sheriff’s Office. Read more
Last week, the Payson Police Department received a welcome donation from a community member. Read more
The Gila County Sheriff’s Office had a shocking rise in its activities in Star Valley from 2018 to 2019. Read more
The Gila County Sheriff’s Office says deputies recently located $23,400 in methamphetamine during a traffic stop. Read more
A Payson man who drove around a neighborhood honking and then reportedly rammed a police vehicle is under arrest. Read more
If you go to court, be aware the rules have changed. Read more
Gila County Sheriff Adam Shepherd has ended the employment of one of his closest advisers. Read more
Daniel Rawlings stopped at the Bar X crossing of Tonto Creek and studied the rush of water. Seven children sat in the cab of his family’s larg… Read more
A truck driver was killed and a sheriff’s deputy injured in multiple wrecks east of Payson Monday afternoon. Read more
The Gila County Sheriff’s Office Drug, Gang & Violent Crimes Task Force made nearly 100 more drug arrests in 2019 than it did in 2018. But… Read more
Yvette Baxley’s been answering 911 calls for 27 years — heart attacks, shootings, domestic violence, accidents. She knows just what to ask to … Read more
If you need to conduct business at the Gila County courts, call ahead. Read more
The number of activities by the Gila County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau dropped by 2.5%, going from 31,382 in 2018 to 30,603 in 2019. The i… Read more
A White Mountains couple are facing charges in connection with the death of three children who drowned in Tonto Creek last year. Read more
Two Colorado residents are under arrest for allegedly trafficking more than $100,00 in drugs. Read more
Gov. Doug Ducey’s COVID-19 emergency declaration in mid-March prompted the courts to alter the way it operates. Read more
Two men, already in prison for other crimes, have been indicted in the murder of Craig Cavanaugh 44, from Farmington, N.M. Read more
A Cave Creek family that lost 10 of its members in a flash flood at Water Wheel in 2017 is suing the federal government for negligence, wrongf… Read more
PHOENIX — Gov. Doug Ducey’s fiscal 2021 budget proposes spending about $5 million to provide body cameras to all sworn personnel in the Arizon… Read more
Because of illicit items being placed in the previous med drop box, the Payson Police Department has partnered with Sharps MedSafe. Read more
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A sheriff’s deputy dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder after fatally shooting a veteran battling his own PTSD demons has won an appeal… Read more
The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a women’s death near Sunset Crater National Monument. Read more
Seven months into his job as Payson Police Chief Ron Tischer revealed his philosophy and the resulting changes as he addressed business leader… Read more
The 911 call on Dec. 20, 2019 sounded strange. Read more
It’s the most common violent crime in Payson. Read more
Sheriff J. Adam Shepherd would like to release the following updated information on a plane crash located southwest of Payson, Arizona in the … Read more
A man proudly reports he was able to turn down a drink offered to him. Read more
Payson police arrested a transient Friday afternoon after he reportedly put on a show on State Route 260. Read more
On New Year’s Eve a man in a side-by-side all-terrain vehicle fleeing officers smashed into a Gila County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) canine patro… Read more
A homeless Payson man who shot and killed his friend at the Shoofly Ruins will spend the next 15 years in prison — Judge Tim Wright handing ou… Read more
During the past several months, the Payson Police Department narcotics unit and the Gila County narcotics task force have been investigating h… Read more
A woman was arrested Tuesday for allegedly transporting $45,000 worth of methamphetamine. Read more
A jury recently convicted Steven Brydie of negligent homicide in the shooting death of a man at Shoofly Ruins last year. Read more
The Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the fourth death in Tonto Creek in just over a week. Read more
At midnight on December 6, the Gila County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Highway 70 and Hunter Drive in Globe. Read more
