Graham County Sheriff’s Office Reports 53 Incidents, Including Stolen Truck and Reports of Gunfire
The Graham County Sheriff’s Office recorded 53 incidents in a report dated October 19, covering calls from October 16 through October 18. Among the reported incidents were a missing pickup truck, reports of gunshots along U.S. Highway 191, a transformer fire, and several domestic and suspicious-activity calls.
Pickup Truck Reported Stolen in Safford Area
A brown Chevrolet pickup truck was reported missing Sunday evening after its owner said he had left it at a mechanic’s residence. The mechanic was reportedly out of town when the owner discovered the truck was gone. The incident was recorded as a stolen-vehicle case near South 12th Avenue.
Gunshots Reported Along U.S. Highway 191
A caller reported hearing three gunshots in the area of U.S. Highway 191 on Sunday evening. The caller could not identify the direction from which the shots originated. The incident was logged as suspicious activity.
Transformers Blow, Sparking Fire
Deputies responded Friday morning to a report of multiple electrical transformers blowing on West Palmer Lane. One transformer was reportedly on fire and had ignited a nearby tree. The local electrical cooperative was contacted and provided an estimated arrival time.
Domestic Incidents Under Investigation
The report included several domestic-related calls. On Saturday, a caller reported that a 19-year-old relative was throwing belongings around a residence along U.S. Highway 70. The caller also reported possible marijuana use and access to knives. The report did not provide a final disposition.
Another domestic call was logged Sunday evening on South 14th Avenue, where a caller alleged that his wife had broken into the residence and damaged multiple dishes.
Other Calls for Service
Additional incidents included a report of a dog harassing chickens on North Harvey Avenue, a request for a welfare check after a woman reportedly stopped responding to her daughter following a first date, and a report of two juveniles sitting along a roadway and refusing to move.
Deputies also assisted with a roadside situation involving a man pushing a shopping cart along U.S. Highway 191 toward Willcox, responded to a report of a possible medical emergency involving a person who might have been having a heart attack, and handled multiple traffic stops throughout the reporting period.
A resident also reported a necklace missing after being transported by ambulance on October 9 and waking up from surgery. The incident was ultimately reclassified from theft to lost property.
The Graham County Sheriff’s Office report, generated October 19, lists 53 total incidents for the reporting period. The incident log does not establish the outcome of every reported case.
