Goddard and Police Officials Oppose Concealed Carry Proposal

Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard and 10 Arizona law enforcement officials have announced their strong opposition to another proposed gun law. They say a bill being considered in the Senate Judiciary Committee would significantly loosen Arizona’s gun l;aws by allowing gun owners to carry a concealed weapon without a permit.

Arizona currently requires gun owners applying for a concealed carry permit to take an eight hour course in gun laws and gun safety, and to pass a shooting test. All but a few states have similar laws. The new bill would drop the permit requirement and allow all gun owners 18 years old and over to carry concealed weapons.

Goddard says allowing all gun owners to carry concealed weapons would create greater risks for law enforcement and community safety. He says officers would have to treat every person they come in contact with as if they are armed. That would create large and unnecessary risks.

Globe Council Meets Monday

Globe City Council meets Monday at 6:pm. The agenda contains several revisions to the City Code. These include changes relating to restaurants and obstruction of water meters.

There will be an Executive Session to discuss Police Chief interviews and a broadband license agreement.

Next Pinto Valley Project Blasts Are Monday Night

The next blasts on the US 60 Pinto Valley project will be Monday night at 10:pm and 1:am. Drivers can expect delays of up to 15 minutes.

Gas Prices Still Rising

AAA Arizona says the average statewide gasoline price is currently just under $2.65 a gallon. That’s an increase of more than ten cents since last week. The nationwide average is $2.685 for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline.

Globe-Miami prices are around $2.52.

Sheriff's Office Assists Out-of-State Agencies

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office has recently been able to successfully assist two out-of-state law enforcement agencies by locating people believed to be in this area.

On Monday (June 15), the Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Department in Louisiana. They requested help locating two children who were with their non-custodial parent. The children were ages 11 and 14, one with a medical condition that needed attention. The children were listed on the National Crime Information Center and with the National Center for Missing Children. Their mother has been in hiding for the last two years and has changed her name several times in an effort to conceal her identity.

Barbara Collins and her children were located Tuesday at a residence in Star Valley. Collins was using the name Samantha Stewart. The chidlren were removed by deputies and returned to the father who has sole legal custody.

Last Friday the Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Klamoth County Sheriff’s Office in Oregon. They requested help locating four people who were believed to be in this area. There was a court order to remove two children from their mother. All four people and the two children were located Sunday (June 14) at a camp in Flowing Springs. They were all living in one tent. Drug paraphernalia was found inside the tent.

The children were placed with CPS foster care until their grandparents—who have full legal custody—came to pick them up.

Police Log

Gila County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 hangup yesterday evening at a residence on Black Warrior Canyon. The Sheriff’s Office also received a call from a neighbor reporting a domestic disturbance. 24 year old Jaime Pena was arrested for assault/domestic violence.

A deputy responded to a report of a burglary at a residence in Pueblo Heights Mobile Home Park. During the investigation, 39 year old Coleen McNamara was arrested on outstanding warrants for driving under the influence of drugs and driving with a suspended license.

Phoenix Police arrested 27 year old Anson Kinney of Peridot on a warant for use of marijuana.

Globe Police contacted 31 year old Robert Verdugo at a residence on Pinal View Deive. Verdugo was arrested in connection with a burglary that occurred on Tuesday on Skyline Drive.

18 year old Ray Robles was arrested after a fight yesterday evening in the area of Sixth and Cedar Street. Robles was charged with disorderly conduct/domestic violence.

Two people were arrested at a traffic stop last night. 18 year old Jose Dorame was charged with DUI, underage consumption of alcohol and driving with a suspended license. 18 year old Christopher Leach was charged with underage consumption and possession of an open container.

Obituary

Richard Donald Dale of Globe passed away last Sunday at Copper Mountain Inn. He was 84. He is survived by hs wife Barbara; his daughter; his son Mitchell Dale of Globe and 2 other sons; and 5 grandchildren.
Services for Richard Dale will be private.

Senate Panel OKs Ban On Cell Use While Driving

An Arizona Senate panel has approved a bill to restrict texting and cell phone use while driving. The East Valley Tribune reports that the bill would allow cell phone use only with handsfree devices. There would be exceptions allowed for emergencies and some other circumstances. The bill now goes to the full Senate.

Summer Solstice at BTO

The Boyce Thompson Arboretum presents live music and extended hours this Saturday evening to celebrate the summer solstice.

Mesa guitarist Deane Stanton will entertain between 6 and 7:30pm. Bring your own BBQ or buy hot dogs in the picnic area.

Free Entry This Weekend at National Parks

The first of three free summer weekends at national parks takes place tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday. Entry fees being waived range from $3 to $25.

The next two free weekends will be July 18-19 and August 15-16.

'Dump the Drugs' Event Saturday

A ‘Dump the Drugs’ event takes place Saturday from 8:am until Noon at Fry’s.

You can help prevent accidental poisoning and prescription drug abuse by bringing in your unused or expired prescription and over the counter medications.

Republican Club Meets Saturday

The Cobre Valley Republican Club meets Saturday at 9:am at the Country Kitchen.

Transportation Board to Consider US 60 Pavement Preservation

The State Transportation Board meets tomorrow (Friday) at 9:am in Cottonwood. The Board is expected to award nine more projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. These projects include pavement preservation on US 60 from the Miami city limits to McMillan Wash.

Bill Would Ban Smoking with Minor in Vehicle

A bill now advancing in the state legislature would make it illegal to smoke in vehicles in which a child is riding. A Senate committee has approved the bill and it now goes to the full Senate for a vote.

The Arizona Republic reports that the bill would make smoking in a vehicle with a minor present a nonmoving civil traffic violation with a penalty of $50 for each person under 18 in the vehicle.