Posted: 4:30 p.m. MT September 26, 2007
Preliminary trial proves positive for prosecution
Logan, Utah- Two individuals were arrested and charged today in the Cache County 1st Superior Court with 2 mistimeaner charges, breaking and entering, and one charge of felon burglary.
Sheriff Dept. Geoffrey Hasty said, "Seems like a pretty simple cut and dry case to me. We certainly have the right people in this case." Hasty was the officer who responded to an early call and was the first officer on the scene of the 1600 East and 900 North break in. Judge Alan Mayfield agreed to proceed with the trial.
District Attorney Noel Mayfield, no relation to Judge Mayfield, said, "These two individuals did not have any personal vendetta, just for monetary gain." The two individuals convicted of these crimes are James Michaels, 35, and a minor. "We are moving forward as if they will both be tried as adults," said Mayfield.
Robbie Cochran, defense attorney said, "My clients are innocent."
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Practice News Story 3: Crime
A burglary baffles police and shakes a neighborhood.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ meetinghouse on the corner of 1600 East and 900 North fell victim to burglary last night at 2:20 a.m. Bob Knotz, physical management manager of the facility, found the west entrance unlocked as he arrived for his morning duties at 6 a.m. Upon entering the building, Knotz found two shattered monitors in a hallway and immediately informed the authorities.
The Logan City Police Department responded quickly to the call. Sherriff Dept. Geoffrey Hasty arrived and confirmed the break in. “We had a similar incident two years ago,” said Hasty. “In the 11 years that I have been here, these incidents are few and far between. Logan is a safe town and I don’t think this is anything to be considered a pattern,” said Hasty. Two CPU’s were stolen from the building; it is believed that juveniles were involved in the vandalism.
Bishop Lawrence Shirk, ecclesiastical leader of a local LDS congregation, expressed his consternation saying, “I was not concerned about the equipment. I was concerned about the confidentiality of my congregation.” Shirk, along with neighbors, was surprised by the burglary. “I’ve lived here my whole life, it’s a safe neighborhood,” said neighbor Evaline Breathwaite.
The LCPD are currently investigating possible suspects.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ meetinghouse on the corner of 1600 East and 900 North fell victim to burglary last night at 2:20 a.m. Bob Knotz, physical management manager of the facility, found the west entrance unlocked as he arrived for his morning duties at 6 a.m. Upon entering the building, Knotz found two shattered monitors in a hallway and immediately informed the authorities.
The Logan City Police Department responded quickly to the call. Sherriff Dept. Geoffrey Hasty arrived and confirmed the break in. “We had a similar incident two years ago,” said Hasty. “In the 11 years that I have been here, these incidents are few and far between. Logan is a safe town and I don’t think this is anything to be considered a pattern,” said Hasty. Two CPU’s were stolen from the building; it is believed that juveniles were involved in the vandalism.
Bishop Lawrence Shirk, ecclesiastical leader of a local LDS congregation, expressed his consternation saying, “I was not concerned about the equipment. I was concerned about the confidentiality of my congregation.” Shirk, along with neighbors, was surprised by the burglary. “I’ve lived here my whole life, it’s a safe neighborhood,” said neighbor Evaline Breathwaite.
The LCPD are currently investigating possible suspects.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Practice News Story 2: Fire
Blaze erupts, engulfing building on Washington and 21st St.
"The building was entirely ablaze," said Dept. Fire Chief Greg Chamberlain in regards to the devastating fire. Chamberlain was among the first responders to the fire; arriving just minutes after the flames began. Three individuals, Miguel Sanchez, Maria Sanchez (4) and Mercedes Sanchez (2) were rescued from the second floor. "I am not prone to guessing but we are pretty sure [it] started in the kitchen. According to witnesses it was a grease fire," said Chamberlain.
Michael Freeman, a regular at Pedro’s Mexican Restaurant, phoned in the emergency to 911. "I grabbed the extinguisher but I was not fast enough," said Pedro Sanchez, owner of the restaurant, when describing how the fire got out of hand.
"Coming to the scene, not knowing if anybody was hurt, that was hard to me, but I will get through this," said building owner Rachel Calhoun. "The bigger concern for me was that nobody was hurt." Miguel, Maria and Mercedes were rushed to McKay Dee hospital and treated for severe smoke inhalation. The family is now staying at a friend’s home.
"The building was entirely ablaze," said Dept. Fire Chief Greg Chamberlain in regards to the devastating fire. Chamberlain was among the first responders to the fire; arriving just minutes after the flames began. Three individuals, Miguel Sanchez, Maria Sanchez (4) and Mercedes Sanchez (2) were rescued from the second floor. "I am not prone to guessing but we are pretty sure [it] started in the kitchen. According to witnesses it was a grease fire," said Chamberlain.
Michael Freeman, a regular at Pedro’s Mexican Restaurant, phoned in the emergency to 911. "I grabbed the extinguisher but I was not fast enough," said Pedro Sanchez, owner of the restaurant, when describing how the fire got out of hand.
"Coming to the scene, not knowing if anybody was hurt, that was hard to me, but I will get through this," said building owner Rachel Calhoun. "The bigger concern for me was that nobody was hurt." Miguel, Maria and Mercedes were rushed to McKay Dee hospital and treated for severe smoke inhalation. The family is now staying at a friend’s home.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Practice News Story 1: Accident
Tragedy strikes; leaving families and community in anguish. A Utah State University 15-passenger van rolls out of control; six students found dead and five injured.
Smoke and twisted metal haunted the scene when High Way Patrol Lieutenant Jason Jensen arrived. “One of the worst scenes that I have seen in 15 years of duty,” exclaimed Jensen when asked on the extent of the accident.
Evan Parker, agricultural instructor, along with ten of his students, had visited Greenline Equipment earlier that day in conjunction with the annual USU Ag Week celebrations. Kyle Holden, a former student of Parker’s, was accompanying the van in a separate car. “We were on the way back, but they never made it,” Holden commented as the quick paced accident replayed in his head. High velocity and mechanical malfunction are suspected to have caused the accident.
“Devastating,” said Utah State University President Stan Albrecht, “it is the worst accident in Utah State history.” University officials are currently contacting family members concerning the accident; the names of the victims are not yet released to the public. Albrecht emphasized that despite this devastating event, Ag Week will continue with a special “focus on the families, focus on the survivors, and on the students.”
Smoke and twisted metal haunted the scene when High Way Patrol Lieutenant Jason Jensen arrived. “One of the worst scenes that I have seen in 15 years of duty,” exclaimed Jensen when asked on the extent of the accident.
Evan Parker, agricultural instructor, along with ten of his students, had visited Greenline Equipment earlier that day in conjunction with the annual USU Ag Week celebrations. Kyle Holden, a former student of Parker’s, was accompanying the van in a separate car. “We were on the way back, but they never made it,” Holden commented as the quick paced accident replayed in his head. High velocity and mechanical malfunction are suspected to have caused the accident.
“Devastating,” said Utah State University President Stan Albrecht, “it is the worst accident in Utah State history.” University officials are currently contacting family members concerning the accident; the names of the victims are not yet released to the public. Albrecht emphasized that despite this devastating event, Ag Week will continue with a special “focus on the families, focus on the survivors, and on the students.”
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