The water system at Tortilla campground is once again operational, resulting in the Forest Service’s decision to reopen the campground on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. The Forest Service closed Tortilla campground earlier in December, citing challenges in maintaining the water treatment facilities for the campground and the need to preserve the …
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Gila County thanks residents & partners for a successful “Take Back” day
On Saturday, Oct. 28, Gila County agencies and their partners successfully collected more than 800 pounds of unused or expired medication from the community members as part of “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.” The Globe, Miami, Payson and Hayden Police Departments, along with the Copper Basin Coalition, Gila County …
Read More »Jim Moss, U.S. Senate Candidate, Is Exiting the Race for Senator Jeff Flake’s Seat
GLOBE, Ariz. — Jim Moss, Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate, has decided to terminate all campaign activities, effective immediately. For reasons both personal and practical, Moss is exiting the contest to replace Republican Sen. Jeff Flake in 2018. “Of course, it is a difficult decision to close the door on our campaign this …
Read More »Driver dies at scene of accident east of Globe
The driver in a single-vehicle collision just east of Globe was pronounced dead at the scene at about 12:30 on Sept. 20. The Globe Police Department, along with the Gila County Sheriff’s Office and The Department of Public Safety, responded to the area of Hwy. 60 and Hwy. 254 in …
Read More »Claypool man arrested for second-degree murder
Jess William Anaya, 27, of Claypool was arrested for second-degree murder Aug. 23, 2017, after a toddler was found unresponsive in his home. The Globe Fire Department, Tri City Fire Department and Globe Police were dispatched to the residence on Euclid Loop on Aug. 18 in reference to an 18-month-old …
Read More »Globe man beats victim with sawed-off shotgun
SWAT team arrests Robert Herrera for assault, misconduct with weapon and other charges A Globe man who beat his victim with a sawed-off shotgun, causing deep lacerations on the victim’s head and neck, was arrested today on two counts of domestic violence/aggravated assault, misconduct with a weapon and several other felony charges. Globe …
Read More »Globe Police actively investigating recent rash of burglaries
[images style=”0″ image=”http%3A%2F%2Fwww.globemiamitimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F07%2Fglobe-police-department-1.png” width=”207″ align=”center” top_margin=”0″ full_width=”Y”] PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Over the last few weeks, there have been a significant increase in the number of burglaries. The burglaries are primarily concentrated in the Globe downtown area, although there have been some in other nearby areas. The Globe Police Department is …
Read More »Man in Globe killed with single stab wound
Globe Police discovered a man dead from a single stab wound after receiving a 911 call June 30, 2017. When they arrived at the home at 541 W. Hackney Hill Road in Globe, they found a hysterical woman inside, and she was taken into custody without incident. Police also found …
Read More »County to receive $300,000 in federal funds to clean out waterways amid flooding concerns
(GILA COUNTY, AZ)—Gila County responded proactively to flooding concerns related to the Pinal Fire by securing $300,000 in federal funds to clean out waterways in the Globe-Miami area. “We’re thrilled to not only better prepare our area for the oncoming monsoon season, but also to bring these dollars back to …
Read More »Pre-evacuation notification for residents in Icehouse/Kellner Canyon issued
Based on recommendations from the Pinal Fire Incident Management Team, Gila County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a precautionary pre-evacuation notification for residents in Icehouse and Kellner Canyons, south of the Icehouse/Kellner junction only (effective May 25, 2017). This is only a pre-evacuation notification and residents do not need to leave …
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