Wednesday, July 17, 2013

GRAND COUNTY, Utah – A Grand County deputy who was booked into jail on suspicion of attempted murder and domestic violence is out of jail. Timothy John "T.J." Brewer was arrested early Friday morning after an alleged domestic violence incident in Moab.

Moab Police would not disclose where the crime took place or who the victim is, but several news sources are reporting that Brewer’s father—Moab Fire Chief "Corky" Brewer—was hospitalized with stab wounds. He has since been released. T.J. Brewer is out of the San Juan County Jail, but he may be charged with attempted murder, assaulting a police officer and domestic violence in front of two children. He was released from the San Juan County Jail after a judge signed an order saying could have no contact with his wife. The investigation has been handed over to an outside agency, the Utah County Sheriff's Office..and they had investigators in Moab, MOnticello and Grand Junction yessterday. Their investigation findings will be given to the Utah Attorney General's Office next week for determination of what charges will be filed. As one local investigator said...all details of the case will be in the charging documents to filed with the court.

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>>County Okays Preschool Funds

(Salt Lake Co., UT) -- Around 600 more disadvantaged children can go to preschool this fall. Last night, the Salt Lake County Council approved giving 350-thousand-dollars to United Way. The charity will pass the money on to Granite and Park City school districts. Those districts can then expand their preschool programs.

>>Former Parks And Rec Administrator Charged

(Salt Lake Co., UT) -- Salt Lake County authorities say a former Parks and Recreation administrator stole registration fees. Colette Colvich resigned in June. County auditors interviewed her after funds went missing from amateur-athlete programs. Investigators say she may have stolen as much as five-thousand dollars. Colvich is facing one count of misuse of public money.

>>Parents Fighting To Keep Teen In Juvenile Court

(Davis Co., UT) -- The parents of an accused teen killer want his case tried in juvenile court. Attorney Todd Utzinger [[ UDD-zinger ]] says the 15-year-old's father was at his son's side at yesterday's arraignment. Prosecutors want the Davis County teen tried as an adult in the May stabbing deaths of his brothers. Another hearing's scheduled next month.

>>Cedar City Mayor Out

(Cedar City, UT) -- Cedar City's mayor says he's not seeking re-election. Joe Burgess served one term. He says many factors influenced his decision including his health. Many residents and colleagues applauded Burgess for leading the city through tough economic times.

>>Lobbyist Aposhian Denies Making Threats

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The Utah gun lobbyist charged with stalking his ex-wife testifies in court that he did not make threats like his accuser says. While responding to an injunction against him yesterday in court Clark Aposhian maintained an officer's report of his Memorial Day arrest is a quote, "complete misrepresentation of the facts." Aposhian is accused by his ex-wife and her new husband of driving a two-ton Army vehicle onto their driveway before threatening to quote "end" and "bury" the new hubby. Aposhian maintains that during his arrest he identified himself by name and was cooperative.

>>Cyclists Told To Keep Road Laws In Mind

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Cyclists in Salt Lake City are being warned by police they will be ticketed if caught disobeying traffic laws. A City Hall spokesperson tells the "Tribune" the city is cracking down on cyclists to makes the streets more safe for everyone. Officials offered a word to the wise that if you ride a bike in downtown remember to obey the laws as if you're driving a car.

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>>Rock Climber Critical After Fall

(Undated) -- A female rock climber is in critical condition this morning after taking a terrible fall of almost 70-feet in Big Cottonwood Canyon. The 25-year-old climber was repelling down a rock face on Storm Mountain yesterday when she lost her footing in the heavy rain. That's when she fell 50-feet before rolling another 20-feet. At last word the victim was being treated for face and head injuries.

>>Haun Vigil, Investigation Continues

(Salem, UT) -- Nathan Haun's friends and family are mourning his loss. Last night's vigil for the teen lasted about an hour. Meanwhile, investigators are trying to find out whether the 17-year-old was hit accidentally or deliberately. He was found on a rural road over the weekend just off I-15. Reports indicate he got into an argument over a girl at a party.

>>Wildfire Burns Near Spanish Fork

(Spanish Fork, UT) -- A wildfire is the focus of crews in Diamond Fork Canyon overnight. The 20-acre Wignall Fire located a few miles north of Spanish Fork Canyon may have been started by a lightning strike. The "Tribune" is also reporting a green waste pit fire in Salt Lake City re-ignited last night. Crews previously extinguished that 200-by-300-foot fire on Monday night.

>>One Home Flooded

(Alpine, UT) -- Floodwater in Alpine hit at least one home after several flash flood warnings were issued in a number of Utah counties last night.

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Joe McRae with Lone Peak Fire Department says crews worked last night to divert the water. More thunderstorms are possible today.

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