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HOLBROOK — On Jan. 18, a Navajo County deputy with the Criminal Interdiction Unit conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 40 at milepost 257 in… Read more
SNOWFLAKE — The Navajo County Sheriff’s Office put out two press releases in the last week about incidents in Snowflake. The first allegedly i… Read more
ST. JOHNS — Wade Curtis Carter, 48, who on October 12, 2021 pleaded guilty to an amended charge of second degree murder, was sentenced to the … Read more
ST JOHNS — Sarah L. Mikeworth, 31, pleaded no contest Monday afternoon in the Apache County Superior Court to one Class 1 Misdemeanor of endan… Read more
TUCSON — All three suspects in the April 2019 murder of 73-year-old arms collector Frank Bligh and the arson of his home have entered into ple… Read more
Dec. 27 — Show Low Police arrested Robert P. Palmer Jr., 43, of Whiteriver, on two warrants and charged with criminal trespassing.Dec. 30 ‚— P… Read more
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Below are the latest felony arrests by the Show Low Police Department. This feature represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were … Read more
Dec. 20 — Show Low Police arrested Jimmy George Jr., 51, of Delkon, on a Holbrook Justice Court warrant that came with a $2,720 bond. Read more
The unincorporated areas surrounding Holbrook, Joseph City, Winslow, Adamana, Goodwater, Sun Valley, Woodruff, and Chevelon Canyon are provide… Read more
Dec. 20 — Show Low Police arrested Charles D. Spence III, 51, of Show Low, charged with felony aggravated assault on a firefighter, EMT/medic,… Read more
PINETOP — A local man is in jail on multiple charges of assault after allegedly injuring his girlfriend and discharging a firearm in a room of… Read more
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Dec. 13 — Show Low Police arrested Daniel Dehose, 30, of Cibecue, on a Show Low Justice Court warrant that came with a $750 bond.Dec. 14 Polic… Read more
The unincorporated areas surrounding Holbrook, Joseph City, Winslow, Adamana, Goodwater, Sun Valley, Woodruff, and Chevelon Canyon are provide… Read more
Dec. 6 — Show Low Police arrested Amber R. Mitchell, 39, of Lakeside, charged with DUI to the slightest degree.Dec. 7 — Police arrested Suzann… Read more
OVERGAARD — A suspect arrested for possessing and transporting dangerous drugs died in the custody of the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office on De… Read more
PHOENIX — Last week, Jason Coleman, 40, and Kimberly Coleman, 38, of Mesa, made their initial appearance in federal court on a 62-count indict… Read more
The unincorporated areas surrounding Holbrook, Joseph City, Winslow, Adamana, Goodwater, Sun Valley, Woodruff, and Chevelon Canyon are provide… Read more
ST JOHNS — The St. Johns Police Department has been awarded approximately $43,000 from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for fis… Read more
Here are the latest recent felony arrests by the Pinetop-Lakeside Police Department. This feature represents law enforcement contact with susp… Read more
Here are the latest recent felony arrests by the Show Low Police Department. This feature represents law enforcement contact with suspects who… Read more
OVERGAARD — According to a press release from the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office, on Dec. 8, sheriff’s deputies arrested Ryan Michael Brown, 4… Read more
HEBER-OVERGAARD — Willie “Blu” Mitchell was once hailed as benevolent visionary who, as president of an innovative company called Sigma CUTS (… Read more
The following reports and arrests were released by local law enforcement agencies. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a co… Read more
OVERGAARD — Navajo County Sheriff’s Office deputies used a Taser to capture a man wanted on a felony warrant. Read more
TUCSON — Blane and Susan Barksdale, ages 58 and 61, have, or are expected to, plead guilty in the Pima County Superior Court to some involveme… Read more
PINETOP — There is no disputing that police dogs perform an essential duty in law enforcement. Read more
Nov. 13 — Pinetop-Lakeside Police arrested Armando Perez, 45, of Mayer, charged with felony possession of drug paraphernalia.Nov. 16 — Pinetop… Read more
Nov. 22 — Show Low Police arrested Johnny R. Kerley, 35, of Whiteriver, on a Pinetop-Lakeside Justice Court warrant that came with a $500 bond. Read more
The unincorporated areas surrounding Holbrook, Joseph City, Winslow, Adamana, Goodwater, Sun Valley, Woodruff, and Chevelon Canyon are provide… Read more
Nov. 21 — Pinetop-Lakeside Police arrested Clayton Squire, 42, of Pinetop, charged with domestic violence-related disorderly conduct and domes… Read more
PINETOP — Navajo County Sheriff’s Office deputies took what was described as a large amount of cash, a pound of meth and guns out of a home on… Read more
GLOBE — Last Monday marked two years since the drowning deaths of three children who were allegedly swept out of a vehicle in Tonto Creek, and… Read more
SNOWFLAKE — On Oct. 19, Presiding Navajo County Judge Dale P. Nielson sent the latest 15 count sex crime-related indictment against longtime S… Read more
Nov. 15 — Show Low Police arrested Ryan R. Smith, 39, of Show Low, on a Show Low Justice Court warrant for driving with a suspended license th… Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE — Chief Dan Barnes sent out the following information regarding arrests. Anyone accused of a crime is presumed by law to be i… Read more
The unincorporated areas surrounding Holbrook, Joseph City, Winslow, Adamana, Goodwater, Sun Valley, Woodruff, and Chevelon Canyon are provide… Read more
APACHE COUNTY — The Apache County Sheriff’s Office has reported that a beloved drug dog has died. “It is with great sadness that we announce t… Read more
HEBER — The Navajo County sheriff sent out a press release Wednesday morning detailing a shooting in Heber, which resulted in the arrest of St… Read more
FLAGSTAFF — On Nov. 17 in the Coconino County Superior Court, former Navajo County Public Health Director Jeffrey P. Lee was sentenced to nine… Read more
HOLBROOK — A $44,078 grant from the Governors Office of Highway Safety to the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office will be used for traffic and DUI … Read more
Navajo County Sheriff David Clouse sent out a press release on Nov. 16 about the department’s recent activity. All persons accused of a crime … Read more
HOLBROOK — According to a press release from Navajo County Sheriff David Clouse, on Nov. 8, 2021, at approximately 9:18 am, a 42-year-old male… Read more
CONCHO — Justin Scott Wiest, 42 of Concho has been in the Apache County Jail on $550,000 in bonds, accused of two counts of attempted murder i… Read more
Oct. 19 — Show Low Police arrested James C. White, 46, of Ganado, on a warrant out of Winslow for obstructing a court order on an original cha… Read more
Oct. 25 — Show Low Police arrested Ryan R. Smith, 39, of Show Low, charged with felony theft.Oct. 26 — Show Low Police arrested Raygie T. Mart… Read more
WHITE MOUNTAINS—The Independent has been following a number of criminal cases and provides an update on three of them, below. Anyone accused o… Read more
SHOW LOW — The Independent has been following two high interest cases from Show Low and still is, even though not much has been going on in ei… Read more
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