New Mexico Resident Found Guilty in Globe of Transportation of Drugs For Sale

On August 31 a Gila County jury found New Mexico resident Sammy Lee Mitchell guilty of 5 counts, including transportation of dangerous drugs for sale.

The jury heard that on February 28,  Mitchell was stopped  on US 60 near Globe. Five pounds of methamphetamine were found in his spare tire. The potential street value of the drugs is $180,000 to $360,000, depending on the ultimate location of the sale.

Mitchell will be sentenced on September 21 in Globe. He faces a sentence of five to ten years.

Police Log

There was a bomb threat yesterday afternoon at the Gila County Courthouse. No bomb was found.

Yesterday Globe Police arrested 22 year old Daniel Garcia for disorderly conduct/domestic violence at a residence on North Broad Street.

Officers are investigating a missing juvenile report taken on Oak Street and stolen trailers on North Broad Street.

Obituaries

Robert Dalton Bennett passed away Saturday at his home in Globe. He was 70.

He is survived by his brother Bill Bennett and his sister Lu Ann

Funeral services for “Robin” Bennett will be private.

Alice De Lara of Miami passed away Sunday at Hospice of the Valley Gardiner Home in Phoenix. She was 68. She is survived by 3 sons; her daughter; her brother; her sister; 27 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service for Alice De Lara will be held Thursday at 11:am at Divine Grace Presbyterian Church.

Police Log

A downed power line in the area of Sixth and Maple caused a power outage in Globe yesterday. Power was restored in a little less than an hour.

Yetsreday Globe Police arrested 73 year old Paul Chambers for domestic assault at a residence on Third Avenue.

19 year old Eduardo Armenta was arrested last night for DUI.

Officers are investigating a theft from a vehicle and shoplifting at Safeway.

Mesa Police arrested 63 year old Carolyn Chimes of Globe on a failure to comply warrant for driving with a suspended license.

Globe School Board Meets Tuesday

The Globe School Board meets Tuesaday at 6:pm in the High Desert Middle School Auditorium.

Flu Shots Available at Gila County Health Department

Flu shots are available starting Tuesday at the Gila County Health Office.

The standard flu vaccine for adults is $20. The  Fluzone High Dose for those 65 and older is $50. Both the standard and high dose adult flu vaccines are covered by Medicare Part B.

A Community Clinic will be held in Tonto Basin on Monday, September 24 from 10:30 until 12:30. A Roosevelt Clinic will be held on the same day from 2:30 until 4:pm.

GAAC Offers AARP Safe Driver Class

The Globe Active Adult Center will have the AARP Safe Driver Class on Thursday at 12:30pm. The course teaches defensive driving techniques, how to deal with aggressive drivers, how to reduce your chances for injury and more. 

Sign up in advance by calling 425- 9030.

Police Log

There was a non-injury accident early Saturday morning in the area of Russell Road. The driver left the scene before Gila County Sheriff’s deputies arrived. The accident is under investigation.

A driver lost control and crashed into a wall Saturday morning on Short Avenue.

There was a two vehicle accident Friday afternoon at Kaiser Crossing. No further information is available.

Nobody was hurt in a minor collision in front of Guayo’s El Rey in Miami.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 38 year old Lemuel Dillon at Alhambra Mobile Home Park for domestic violence and disorderly conduct.

A boat was reported stolen at Lake View Mobile Home Park. Then the boat owner was arrested for an unrelated warrant.

Gila County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating criminal damage at a residence in Kellner Canyon; a theft from a vehicle on Braley; and a report of illegal dumping taken in the Pinal Creek area.

Miami Police are investigating several similar cases of  batteries being taken from cars. Two women were questioned over the weekend after another theft was reported and the batteries turned in for scrap.

Globe Police are investigating an assault reported at a business on Highway 60; a hit and run non-injury accident at Fry’s; a burgary at a residence on Jess Hayes Road; a burglary at a residence on Skyline Drive; a burglary at a residence on Fegan Street; a break-in at a residence on Manzanita; criminal damage at a residence on North East Street; and criminal damage at a residence on Escudilla

Obituaries

Former Roosevelt Lake resident Alpha Omega Watts passed away August 30. She was 95. She is survived by her daughter Glenda; 6 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren.

The funeral for “Meg” Watts will be Saturday at 10:am at at Lamont Mortuary.

Donations may be made to Odyssey Hospice in Tucson.

Jesse L. Dillard of Globe passed away August 27 at Arizona Regional Medical Center in Mesa. He was 48. He is survived by his son Brandon and 2 brothers.

Funeral services for Jesse Dillard will be private.

Police Log

Miami Police arrested a juvenile who was trying to break in to a residence on Canyon Avenue. He was referred to juvenile authorities.

Globe Police arrested a juvenile at Globe High School for criminal damage and underage consumption.

42 year old Kyle Cook was arrested for trespassing at the Santee Circle K.

29 year old Erik Gonzales was arrested on a warrant for driving with a suspended license.

Officers are investigating a burglary at a residence on North Hill Street and a harassment report taken at a residence on Sutherland.

The Gila County Sheriff’s office is investigating a report of a runaway juvenile taken at a residence on Hazen Road; a burglary at a residence on Scott Avenue; and criminal damage to a vehicle on Broadway.

Obituary

Connie Elizabeth Brooks of Miami passed away Monday at Copper Mountain Inn. She was 95. She is survived by her daughter Roberta Bittner and her son JC Brooks.

Visitation for Connie Brooks is tomorrow (Saturday) from 9 to 10:30am at Lamont Mortuary.

Monthly Hamburger Fry

The monthly hamburger fry held by the Gila County Historical Museum starts Friday at 5:30pm on the lawn at the museum in Globe.

The cost is $7 a person for the hamburgers and all the fixings.

Music will be provided by Paul Machula on the keyboard.

Backhoe Rodeo on Saturday

The Copper Cities and Globe Rotary Clubs are sponsoring the Backhoe Rodeo which will be held Saturday in the Fry’s parking lot behind Wells Fargo Bank.

Backhoe operators will compete for a $3,000 purse. 

There will be food and fun for the whole family and there is no admission charge. Registration is $50 in advance or $75 at the gate. To sign up, visit www.backhoerodeo.com

Police Log

Yesterday the Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29 year old Jennifer Stansbury of Phoenix on a Gila County failure to appear warrant for  possession of dangerous drugs; and a Maricopa County probation violation warrant for possession of narcotic equipment.

Deputies are investigating a theft at a residence on Pinal View.