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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012
A 37-YEAR-OLD LAVERKIN MAN FACES MULTIPLE CHARGES FOLLOWING A HIGH SPEED CHASE AND A STAND-OFF WITH POLICE THAT SHUT DOWN I-15 IN SOUTHERN UTAH FOR SEVERAL HOURS. JASON ALLEY FACES SEVERAL CHARGES INCLUDING EVADING POLICE AND TWO COUNTS OF RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT PLUS FAILING TO YIELD TO AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE. TWO CHILDREN THAT WERE IN THE CAR WITH HIM WERE UNHURT. POLICE SAY THE CHASE BEGAN IN LAVERKIN WHEN ALLEY FAILED TO STOP FOR AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE. IT FINALLY ENDED IN THE SOUTHBOUND LANES OF I-15 NEAR MILE MARKER 17 AFTER UTAH HIGHWAY PATROL TROOPER SPIKED ALLEY’S TIRES. POLICE SAY ALLEY WAS ARMED WITH A HANDGUN AND REFUSED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. NEGOTIATORS WERE CALLED IN AND, ABOUT 8:30 LAST NIGHT, ALLEY PEACEFULLY SURRENDER. THE TWO CHILDREN WERE NOT HURT.
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Two five gallon gasoline canisters were found at the scene of the deadly Powell house explosion in Washington State. Pierce County Sheriff spokesperson Ed Troyer says one can was emptied throughout the house and the other was found with the three bodies, which they believe was lit intentionally. Meanwhile, the cause of death for the Powell boys has been determined. The Pierce County medical examiner says seven-year old Charles and five-year old Braden Powell were murdered by "chops to the neck" as well as carbon monoxide poisoning prior to the house explosion. Officials believe a small axe or hatchet was used. The medical examiner is also listing the cause of Josh Powell's death as suicide. Police have not found any evidence suggesting the blast was connected to the 2009 disappearance of his wife, Susan Cox Powell.
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The grandfather of the two little boys who lost their lives in a deadly house explosion is speaking out. Chuck Cox says Josh Powell was a monster and he took the cowards way out by killing himself and the boys in an elaborate house explosion. Chuck and Judy Cox had custody of Charles and Braden since Josh's father was arrested on child pornography charges. They say the two boys were finally opening up about what happened the night their mother, Susan Cox Powell disappeared in 2009. According to the Cox's, the boys remember going out with their father camping, with their mother in the trunk. They say their mom and dad left, but only their dad returned.
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WITH QUESTIONS BEING RAISED ABOUT CHILD VISITATIONS IN CUSTODY DISPUTES IN WASHINGTON STATE, WE ASKED A SIMILAR QUESTION OF UTAH OFFICIALS. ELIZABETH SOLLIS IS THE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES FALLS UNDER THAT DEPARTMENT’S UMBRELLA. SOLLIS SAYS EVERY SITUATION IS DIFFERENT,
SOLLIS SAYS IN UTAH THE TYPE OF VISITATION IS DECIDED BASED ON INPUT FROM SEVERAL AGENCIES, FROM CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES, TO LAW ENFORCEMENT TO THE COURTS WITH THE JUDGE MAKING THE FINAL DECISION.
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Several state lawmakers are concerned about a new bill that would ban 16 and 17-year-old drivers from using their cell phones while driving. The measure got preliminary approval yesterday but some lawmakers say they may not support it again when they take a final vote later this week. Senator Daniel Thatcher says distracted driving is already illegal and this new proposal would be difficult for police to enforce.
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A public hearing is on tap for an education measure that's generating a lot of buzz. Senate Bill 151 would allow donors to receive tax credits for giving money to scholarship organizations. The organizations would help students attend private schools. Those against the plan say public money shouldn't go to private schools.
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