CRIME & SAFETY
Investigators, Washington County attorney describe boy’s heroic efforts to save sister
ST. GEORGE — In the aftermath of the sentencing and subsequent evidence drop in the case involving Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt, both of whom were convicted of aggravated child abuse in March, an interview with the detectives and the Washington County Attorney provided insight into the heroism of the boy who went door to door for help — as well as the impact such a case would ultimately have on everyone involved.
Case dismissed: St. George woman accused of DUI and hitting 2 on scooters wasn't intoxicated
ST. GEORGE — The case against a St. George woman accused of hitting two teens on scooters while driving impaired has been dismissed after new evidence revealed she was not intoxicated and only left the scene to get help a few doors away. "First and foremost, we are grateful...
UPDATED: St. George Boulevard reopened after Motorcycle-SUV collision closes part of it
ST. GEORGE — A motorcyclist was seriously injured after colliding with a sports utility vehicle on Friday morning, officers said. As police continue investigating, the westbound side of St. George Boulevard from 300 West to Bluff Street was closed throughout the morning. The crash occurred just after 8 a.m....
Clean toxicology report for driver results in dismissal of charges in Little Valley scooter crash
ST. GEORGE — The case against a St. George teen has been dismissed following a clean toxicology report and video footage that emerged during the investigation of a crash that left two juveniles seriously injured. On the night of April 19, two juveniles riding a scooter collided with a...
River Road motorcycle crash sends 2 to hospital in St. George
ST. GEORGE — Two motorcycle riders were transported to the hospital after a crash on River Road Thursday afternoon. Shortly after 3:30 p.m., a motorcycle carrying two people turned right onto River Road, traveling south, when a silver SUV turned left to enter a parking lot near Cache Valley Bank, St. George Police officer Doug Jacox told St. George News. The motorcycle reportedly crashed into the SUV, and both riders went over the vehicle.
‘You took his life’: Man gets prison time for Sunset Boulevard DUI crash that claimed father of two
ST. GEORGE — After a hearing where the family of a father killed by an intoxicated driver expressed forgiveness through tears while seeking justice, a 47-year-old St. George man was sentenced to the maximum of 1-15 years in prison Thursday at the 5th District Courthouse. William Jacob Western was...
Man allegedly steals $40K in jewelry at knife point in St. George
ST. GEORGE, Utah — A man is being sought by St. George police after allegedly stealing an estimated $40,000 worth of jewelry from a local business at knife point on April 29, 2024. Around 5:35 p.m., the suspect entered Jonny Roxx, a jewelry store, and swiftly grabbed the jewelry...
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