Gila County Sheriff's Office

The Gila County Sheriff's Office is a law enforcement agency serving Gila County, Arizona. They are currently newsworthy due to the successful resolution of a decades-old missing person case. Christina Marie Plante, who disappeared from Star Valley, Arizona, in May 1994 at the age of 13, was found alive and well by the Sheriff's Office's cold case unit. The Gila County Sheriff, J. Adam Shepherd, announced the positive development, highlighting the rare and happy ending to a case that had remained unsolved for 32 years. This successful resolution underscores the dedication and persistence of the Sheriff's Office in pursuing even the oldest and most challenging cases, bringing closure to families and demonstrating the enduring commitment to justice within the community.