Gila County News

Based on an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a Globe woman was indicted by a federal grand jury Tuesday afternoon for allegedly embezzling approximately $1.18 million from a Gila County credit union.

Marlene Aguilera Pena, 45, has been indicted for alledgedly embezzling $1.18 million that ultimately led to the collapse of Marian Miami Federal Credit Union in Gila County.

The Gila County Board of Supervisors meets tomorrow morning at 10:00. The meeting includes the public sale of several unnecessary public roadways.

Three people were arrested at a traffic stop this morning shortly after 1:00. 21 year old Brandon Wright was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Gila County Attorney Daisy Flores has announced that an eight person jury returned three felony convictions on Wednesday afternoon against 28 year old Christopher Amado, formerly of Claypool.

Three people have been arrested in Tonto Basin in connection with a burglary earlier this week at the Cactus Flats Bar.

According to state law, there are two methods by which police may arrest suspected offenders.

Globe Police arrested 41 year old George Henry for domestic violence/assault after a disturbance yesterday morning at a residence on North East Street.

Nobody was hurt in an accident yesterday morning on Highway 60 near Rainwater Auto.

The Arizona Supreme Court's Foster Care Review Board is recruiting volunteers for its Gila County Board.

The Payson Roundup reports that the Central Arizona Association of Governments has tabled a proposal to form a committee to study the idea of splitting up the organization which represents Pinal and Gila County.

The Gila County Attorney's Office has named Lt. William "Swede" Carlson as Officer of the Quarter.

Nobody was hurt in an accident yesterday morning at Oak and Hill Street. One car was towed.

Nearly $22 million in contracts were awarded Friday by the Arizona Department of Transportation for highway projects that will be funded through the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

A car ran off the road and into a fence early yesterday morning on Highway 188 near Killmers.

A 77 year old man died Saturday afternoon near Indian Point at Roosevelt Lake. The man was not breathing when he was pulled from the water and was pronouncd dead at the scene.

According to state law, there are two methods by which police may arrest suspected offenders.

" The Arizona Department of Transportation says it has saved $56 million in the bid process for projects funded by stimulus money as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Local fire agencies responded to what was reported to be a structure fire yesterday at Pueblo Heights Mobile Home Park.

Canyon Fire Department and Stateland Fire responded to a report of a brush fire with a structure fire on Whitehorse Lane in Dripping Springs.