Raids Net Twelve Arrests in Gila County Marijuana Sweep
Offenses tied to a two month inter agency inquiry led to dawn raids at five residences by Gila County Sheriff DPS and Payson police. Ten indictments named individuals from Payson and Pine with marijuana possession or sale charges. 60 plants and marijuana were recovered. Two warrants remained unserved Wednesday morning.
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Payson
Pine
Gila County
Grand Jury
DPS
Payson Police
Ron McDaniel
Payson Sheriff's Office
McDaniel
Judge questions town business license law
Judge Wilson questioned Payson’s town business license ordinance as too vague after Jim Lantz of Star Valley was acquitted for operating without a license. Lantz argued the law was not equally enforced and the town may revise the ordinance while considering future actions.
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Richard Robertson
Lantz
Robert Young
Young
Wilson
Deputy county attorney affected by mass drug arrests
Alan L. Slaughter deputy county attorney and father of two of 12 arrested in five coordinated drug raids discusses the impact on families and the drug problem in Payson and Gila County He supports decriminalization of marijuana while stressing youth must be kept away from drugs and seek counseling early.
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Alan L. Slaughter
Larry
Karen
Leighann
Payson
Pine
Gila County
Slaughter
Fifth Alpine Festival in Payson Arizona Oct 15
The fifth Alpine Festival at Switzerland, Payson North, Arizona kicks off October 15 at 1 30 p m with yodeling dancing and colorful costumes. Entry forms ask amateurs and professionals to call 943 1287, with a deadline of October 10. Cash prizes total 350 with a 100 grand prize for best all around performer.
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Payson North
Switzerland
Arizona
Len Burkland
Kool Radio
Edelweiss Trio
Barney Swartwood
Suburban Developers
Payson
Muriel H. Walsh
W. Sunnyslope Lane
Phoenix
Ariz
Harold Kautz Named Part Time Magistrate in Payson
The Payson council appointed Harold Kautz to the position of part time magistrate during a special executive session Monday. The appointment adds a legal official to oversee town matters and supports local judiciary operations.
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Harold Kautz
Payson
Tonto Basin old-timers 2nd reunion at Punkin Center schoolhouse
The second Tonto Basin old-timers reunion will be held at the Punkin Center schoolhouse with booths crafts ice cream and foods starting at 10 a.m. A 2 p.m. potluck and 8 p.m. western dance follow. Descendants from across the state are expected. Ezra Peace will not be available, and Kautz will serve without pay when present.
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Tonto Basin
Punkin Center
Kautz
Ezra Peace
City of
Phoenix
Chandler
Mt. View Road
Star Valley
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Gerald Dean Vohn
Globe
Dennis Ray Gardiner
Catherine Diane Foose
John N. Monet
William Edward Stires
William Russell Neal
Michael John Neal
Edward Michael Foose
Karen Slaughter
Leighann Slaughter
John Arthur Harter
Aldridge
Department of Public Safety
Tim Hughes
Payson Mental Health Services
Payson Golf Club
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