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Salt Lake County leaders pledge to combat hate
SALT LAKE CITY — The Jewish community makes up just half of 1% of Utah's entire population, according to Liz Paige, associate director of the United Jewish Federation of Utah. But in 2025, Paige says 52% of the state's religiously motivated hate crimes targeted Jews. The increase in crimes against the Jewish community in recent years has affected "how we gather, worship and educate our children," she said. Today, schools, summer camps and community events require extra security planning.
Ammon Bundy arrested in southern Utah during traffic stop Original
CEDAR CITY — Ammon Bundy, the conservative activist known for his showdowns with federal and state law enforcement in several states, was arrested this week in southern Utah and accused of driving an unregistered vehicle with an expired driver's license. Bundy, who allegedly refused commands to get out of his vehicle, was eventually carried by police to a patrol car that took him to jail.
Utah high school counselor, coach charged with enticing a minor
BOUNTIFUL — A Viewmont High School counselor and boys' soccer coach who was arrested earlier this week for allegedly soliciting a child online has been charged. Spencer David Keddington, 44, of Centerville, was charged Thursday in 2nd District Court with solicitation of a minor, a first-degree felony, and enticing a minor, a second-degree felony. On Sept.
Police find missing runaway in southern Utah, arrest mom for suspected child abuse
ST. GEORGE — A St. George woman has been arrested and accused of abusing her teenage son by withholding food and serving him spoiled meat. Erika Leyva Gutierrez, 38, was arrested early Thursday for investigation of aggravated child abuse. The investigation began when police responded to a report of a missing 13-year-old boy who had run away from home. The boy was eventually located by his older sister at a park, according to a police booking affidavit.
Utah couple accused of abusing young son
FERRON, Emery County — An Emery County couple is accused of abusing their young child. Talon Auston Cordova, 20, and Maddison Rose Swasey, 19, were each charged Monday in 7th District Court with aggravated child abuse, a first-degree felony. Talon was charged with four counts and Maddison with one. Talon Cordova was also charged with aggravated assault and two counts of obstructing justice, second-degree felonies. On Aug.
Post football game fight results in aggravated assault charge in southern Utah
ST. GEORGE — A post-game fight between two junior college prep football teams in St. George over the weekend resulted in multiple citations and at least one arrest. Trayvon Wilton Ward, 27, of Las Vegas, was booked into jail and charged Monday in 5th District Court with aggravated assault, a third-degree felony; rioting, a class B misdemeanor; and disorderly conduct, an infraction.
Utah man's exploitation of Texas teen was 'shock to the conscience,' police say
PLEASANT GROVE — A 50-year-old Utah man accused of sexually exploiting a teen girl online allegedly engaged in conduct so graphic that it shocked even police. "This conversation and the associated child sex abuse material was particularly heinous and disgusting. It was a shock to the conscience.
Taylorsville man accused of punching stepfather charged with homicide
TAYLORSVILLE — A Taylorsville man accused of knocking out his stepfather during an argument is now accused of causing his stepfather's death. Luciano Gregory Greco, 21, was charged Wednesday in 3rd District Court with homicide by assault, a third-degree felony. On Feb. 20, Greco got into an argument with his mother and stepfather, 57-year-old Jeff Coffman, according to charging documents. "Greco stated that he didn't have a job, which upset (Coffman).
Southern Utah youth treatment center staff member accused of assaulting boy
TOQUERVILLE, Washington County — A staff member at a youth treatment center for boys in southern Utah is accused of physically abusing one of the new residents shortly after he arrived. Isaiah Enosa Faausu "Tui" Tuiasosopo, 33, of St. George, was charged Tuesday in 5th District Court with aggravated child abuse, a first-degree felony. On Sept. 4, a boy arrived at Kiva Adventure Ranch. The age of the boy was not disclosed in court documents.
Two arrested in southern Utah after woman zip-tied to bed for two days, police say
MONTICELLO — Two men were arrested in southern Utah and accused of zip-tying a woman to a bed for up to two days and cutting her during that time. Nathan Andrew Spaulding, 30, and Paul Robert Mark, 25, were each booked into the San Juan County Jail early Sunday for investigation of kidnapping, aggravated assault, being a restricted person in possession of a weapon, two counts of drug possession and use of drug paraphernalia.
Have You Seen This? Original Springsteen video, shelved 40 years, up for auction
SALT LAKE CITY — In 1984, the world was introduced to one of the defining videos of the MTV era. Bruce Springsteen had already released six albums by the time "Born in the USA" was released. But the video for the albums's first single, "Dancing in the Dark," introduced the Boss to a whole new audience.
Man accused of sexually abusing young girl in Vernal
VERNAL — A 19-year-old man is accused of sexually abusing a young girl in Vernal on multiple occasions. And police say there could be additional victims. Kaden Lavar Potter was booked into the Uintah County Jail on Thursday for investigation of three counts of rape, four counts of object rape of a child, two counts of sodomy on a child, aggravated kidnapping, three counts of enticing a minor and three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
Couple accused of hitting children with tree branches and withholding food as 'discipline'
SPRING CITY, Sanpete County — A Sanpete County couple — including a father who sits on the Spring City Planning and Zoning Commission — was arrested Wednesday for investigation of abusing their children. Andrew Leroy Skousen, 46, and Michelle Beck Skousen, 42, were each booked into the Sanpete County Jail for investigation of 11 counts of child abuse.
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