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Ogden Man Injured in Shooting
Published on July 03, 2009 at 05:05PM
(OGDEN)—Ogden police are investigating a shooting that left one man injured and another suspect on the run. Officers believe the incident was gang-related. Police stated a 19-year old man was sitting on his front porch in the 800 block of 20th Street around 11:30 p.m. Thursday. Someone then walked up, asked his name, and fired twice with a shotgun loaded with birdshot. The gunman fired another round as the victim ran inside his house while the birdshot hit the doorjamb of the house after which the gunman fled. The victim was taken to McKay-Dee Hospital where he was expected to recover from his injuries. Investigators say the incident may be related to gang retaliation from the past month. Lieutenant Loring Draper of the Ogden Police Department said the department plans to curtail gang activity as much as possible in Ogden in the interim. Police say the victim has not been cooperative in the investigation as he refused to tell officers who shot him and would not give a detailed description of the shooter.
Utah Boy Stable After Nearly Drowning
Published on July 03, 2009 at 05:01PM
(CALGARY, Alberta, Canada)—A 4-year old Utah boy is recovering in a Calgary hospital after he was pulled unconscious from Waterton Lake at the Canada-U.S. border. The boy, a resident of Provo, was pulled from the lake in stable condition and airlifted to the Alberta Children’s Hospital. His name was not released. The boy was crossing a bridge at Boundary Creek Wednesday when he fell off and was swept into Boundary Bay, on the Montana side of the international border, in Glacier National Park. Royal Canadian Mounted Police said the boy’s father jumped into the fast-flowing creek to try to rescue him, but he was also swept down the lake. When nearby boaters found the boy and his father the boy was not breathing and was submerged about three feet below the surface.
Provo on Lookout For Parade Squatters Prior to 3:00 p.m.
Published on July 03, 2009 at 04:56PM
(PROVO)—Provo police are discouraging parade-goers from staking out a spot too early for the city’s Saturday’s Freedom Festival Parade. An ordinance that went into effect last year allows parade-goers to set up along University Avenue no earlier than 3:00 p.m. Friday. On Saturday, spectators will not be able to set up on Center Street before 5:00 a.m., because it’s considered a residential area. Lieutenant Todd Grossgebower of the Provo Police Department said this is also in effect to prevent parade-goers from setting up because they see somebody else has already done it. Last year, about 15,000 people lined up along University Avenue while some camped in the area before the allowed time. Provo City posted signs along the parade route last year which explained the current rules.
South Jordan Police Officer Cleared in Shooting Death
Published on July 03, 2009 at 04:53PM
(SOUTH JORDAN)—The Salt Lake County District Attorney has cleared a South Jordan police officer for shooting and killing a man who rammed officers with his SUV. Wade Russell Pennington led police on a chase in May when they tried to pull him over for allegedly burglarizing a business. When Pennington got stuck in a cul-de-sac, he drove into two police cars repeatedly and lunged out of an SUV at an officer. The district attorney says the officer was justified in using deadly force.
Double vehicle-semi crash reported near Axtell
Published on July 03, 2009 at 02:29PM
(AXTELL) – The Utah Highway Patrol has reported injuries in a double vehicle-semi truck accident north of Axtell Thursday afternoon. The report said that at about 1pm, 28-year old, Stephen Thurgood of Hooper, was traveling southbound in a 1998 Dodge 2500, when he fell asleep at the wheel and drifted into the northbound lane. Thurgood collided with the rear two axles of a 2005 Peterbilt semi, driven by 48-year old, Michael Dybvik of Marshfield, WI. A third car, driven by 37-year old, Nathan Lee of Richfield, was following the semi and was hit with debris but he was not injured. The semi driver also escaped injury but Thurgood was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. The drivers were wearing seatbelts but Thurgood was not. He was cited for negligent driving in the crash.
Ryan Cuff visits hometown for clinic
Published on July 03, 2009 at 01:01PM
(RICHFIELD) – A local high school basketball star is in Richfield today to conduct a basketball clinic at the high school. Ryan Cuff, who played basketball and football for Richfield High School, says while he was growing up, his father, Coach Bob Cuff, pushed him to be a better player and person. Ryan conducted the basketball clinic this morning free of charge to those who signed up. He will also be signing his new book, “Basketball in my Blood”, at Christensen’s Department store from 2-4pm and will also highlight the “3-on-3 Basketball Tournament” at the city park at 4pm. Cuff is currently the Dixie High School basketball coach in St. George.
Richfield City plans July 4th events
Published on July 03, 2009 at 12:43PM
(RICHFIELD) – Richfield City has a full plate of activities and events planned for Fourth of July celebrations. Councilmember Richard Barnett is in charge of this weekend’s events, including “Beatlemania”, a tribute to “The Beatles” music, in concert tonight. The concert is free of charge to the public starting at 8pm at the park. Other activities include a children’s parade down main street, diaper derby and entertainment at the park. Barnett said July 4th activities begin at 7am with a Kid’s Run, 5-K Liberty Run and the huge Main Street Parade at 9:30am, festivities at the park, fireworks display and wrapping up with a dance at the Richfield City pool.
Artifact theft suspect may strike plea bargain
Published on July 03, 2009 at 10:14AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – A woman charged for her role in a massive artifacts theft case may strike a plea deal with federal prosecutors. A KSL-TV news report said that a notice filed late Thursday in U.S. District Court for Jeanne Redd indicates a change of a plea hearing. She is facing a long list of charges accusing her of stealing ancient Indian artifacts from public lands in the Four Corners area. The Feds allege Redd was part of an illegal network of people accused of stealing and dealing in the artifacts. Redd and her husband, Dr. James Redd, were arrested in an early morning raid that netted 24 people. The day after their arrest, Dr. Redd took his own life. The U.S. Attorney’s Office would not comment on whether or not it was striking a plea bargain with Jeanne Redd.
Motorcyclist injured in SR-89 accident
Published on July 03, 2009 at 09:18AM
(MT. PLEASANT) – A St. George motorcyclist sustained head injuries when he collided with a vehicle on SR-89 south of Mt. Pleasant late Tuesday night. UHP Troopers said that at about 11:15pm, 24-year old, Samuel McArthur, was traveling northbound on a 2003 Honda motorcycle, when he hit a vehicle that was passing another vehicle, traveling in the same direction. The impact threw the motorcyclist off his bike and the two automobiles landed on the east side of the road. UHP said that McArthur was not wearing a helmet and was transported to the Sanpete Valley Hospital with head injuries. The driver of the 2001 Chevy Surburban, 22-year old, Robert Illu of Ephraim, sustained no injuries.
California couple escapes injuries on I-70
Published on July 03, 2009 at 08:55AM
Updated on July 03, 2009 at 12:56PM
(SALINA) – A California couple escaped injury in a single vehicle accident on I-70 east of Salina Tuesday morning. UHP said that at about 9am, 19-year old, Kendra Tate, of Semi Valley, was traveling eastbound in a 2008 Dodge Stratus about 12 miles east of Salina and drifted off the highway hitting the center guard rail. The driver overcorrected back onto both lanes of travel and came to rest in the middle of eastbound lanes. Her passenger, 20-year old, Rashun Aljuani, was not injured, as well as Tate. Troopers said both were wearing seatbelts. The report also stated that Tate apparently fell asleep at the wheel, causing the accident.
Truck driver injured on SR-28 in rollover
Published on July 03, 2009 at 08:44AM
(FAYETTE) – A Midvale truck driver and his passenger sustained injuries in a rollover Wednesday afternoon near Fayette on SR-28. According to a UHP report, at about 4pm, 30-year old, Jason Fryer was traveling northbound in a 2007 Isuzu semi, when he went off the left shoulder of the highway, through a wire fence and rolled on the right side. His passenger, 35-year old, Russell Cambell of Kearns, was also injured in the rollover and both occupants were taken to the Gunnison Valley Hospital. The report said the semi’s rear trailer detatched from the front trailer and rolled. The trailer was filled with liquid road base tar and began leaking its contents. The company who owned the semi made arrangements to have the spill cleaned up. UHP said the driver and his passenger were wearing seatbelts.