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Cochise County sheriff urges rain precautions, discusses jail district meetings, Douglas port ribbon cutting and a high-speed arrest
Summary
Sheriff Mark Danels used a KWCD radio appearance to urge residents to prepare for heavy rain, outline jail district meeting access, preview a visit and press conference with Gov. Katie Hobbs at the new Douglas Port of Entry and describe a recent arrest after a vehicle was stopped at about 121 mph.
Sheriff Mark Danels told listeners on KWCD’s First Watch that Cochise County residents should prepare for heavy rain and possible flooding and that law enforcement and emergency management are taking precautions.
“This could be a bad situation. So just be very careful while you’re out there,” Danels said, adding later, “If you don't have to be out, I wouldn't be out in it. Second of all, turn around. Don't drown.”
Danels spoke about a series of jail district public meetings the sheriff’s office has been holding and encouraged residents to watch via Facebook Live or the board of supervisors website to “get firsthand information.” He…
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