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Show AROUND THE COUNTY FEBRUARY 20, 2015 Man who took aim at deputies, accomplice charged The Summit County Attorney's Office has charged Jarred Keith York, 27, of Rock Springs, Wyoming, with felony counts of assaulting a peace officer arising out of the manhunt that occurred Feb. 6 in Henefer. Mr. York was the subject of a traffic stop in Morgan County when a deputy's routine records check revealed York's vehicle was uninsured. During the stop the deputy learned that York had an outstanding warrant for his arrest, and that Sheyanne Amanda Schmaltz (York's passenger) was the protected party in an order against York. When the deputy returned to York and asked him to step out of the vehicle, York put the car in drive and drove away. Morgan County deputies gave chase but terminated their pursuit just prior to the Summit County Line. Summit County deputies responded to Henefer to assist. After finding York's vehicle abandoned in Henefer, deputies and troopers worked to establish containment. Schmaltz was located inside a local gas station, at which time she sent text messages to York's phone stating that the police were looking for York and he should not come to the gas station. Multiple law enforcement officers engaged in a manhunt for York along the Weber River. Deputies saw York running northeast into the river bottoms of the Weber River. York was seen retrieving a handgun from his jacket, and he continued to move away from officers towards Interstate 84. Deputies saw York stand up and raise the gun, point it at a deputy for a moment, then squat back down. York stood up a second time and pointed his handgun at a different deputy. Two deputies fired shots at York, but York was not hit. York continued to move away from deputies and failed to obey their commands. Once York reached the interstate he was met by multiple deputies. York then placed the barrel of the gun under his chin. Sheriff Justin Martinez convinced York to drop the gun and be taken into custody. Sergeant, SFC Torres, and all additional movement by strike force members ceased. SSG Dawson's heroic actions are a credit to the training and expertise of all 28th EOD technicians. Wounded by two separate IED detonations, SSG Dawson endured the most horrific circumstances while consistently pursuing the preservation of life. He remained on the lookout, locating three more confirmed pressure plate IEDs and an additional six suspected devices. His personal recovery of the remains of SPC Patterson em- bodies one of the most profound tenants of the Ranger Creed: "I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy." "His expedient treatment directly contributed to saving the life of CPL Hargis. With repeated disregard for his personal safety, SSG Dawson consistently exposed himself at the lead of maneuvering elements to ensure safe passage for all teammates around the objective area." He is most deserving of the special recognition afforded by the Distinguished Service Cross. outside groups who play the sport. They have had to travel to become a part of these tournaments. During the summer months participation in soc- cer is strong, and tournaments in the Park City area go on even throughout the summer break. It will be a great addition to the North Summit High School curriculum! managing responsible and sustainable growth is especially valuable now as the hospital undergoes an 82,000 sq. ft. addition. Pat's leadership and guidance is invaluable," added Baker. The hospital's governing board is made up of a group of dedicated community leaders who volunteer their time and talents. The board represents the geographical and cultural diversity of Summit County and serves both the hospital and the community as it strives to ensure patient safety, hospital-wide quality reporting and medical credentialing. "I am excited to further my commitment to Park City Medical Center and to the residents and visitors of Summit County with my new position as Vice Chair," noted Putt. Pat holds a BS in geography with an applied emphasis in land use and urban planning and an MA in History with an emphasis in public history, both from Northern Arizona University. He is married to his wife Andrea and is the father of four sons. Dawson... CONTINUED FROM FRONT ary fragmentation impacts and a ruptured ear drum due to his close proximity. Completely disregarding his own wounds, SSG Dawson immediately moved to assist the platoon medic who stabilized treating CPL Hargis. SSG Dawson then began clearing a more direct route to the casualty collection point when he located additional wires. At this point, realizing the increasing severity of the pressure plate IED threat, SSG Dawson recommended a strict freeze call to the Platoon Soccer... CONTINUED FROM FRONT athletics opportunities to show their talents in soccer. Many students from a very young age already are joining Putt... CONTINUED FROM FRONT board chair, Barry Baker. "Pat is currently the Community Development Director for Summit County, Utah and an auxiliary professor at the University of Utah in the Department of City and Metropolitan Planning. He's also served as the Planning Director for Park City Municipal Corporation and was closely involved in the planning, development and execution of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. His expertise in planning for and PAGE SUMMIT COUNTY NEWS Go Classifieds! It Pays! (435) 654-1471 Eastern Summit County Planning Commission The Summit County Council is seeking two individuals to serve on the Eastern Summit County Planning Commission. The Commission meets the first and third Thursday of each month. Interested citizens must be residents of the Eastern Summit County planning district for at least one year prior to appointment. The Commission's role is hearing land use proposals and adhering to the Eastern Summit County Development Code. To apply, please send a letter of interest, along with a brief resume, to the Summit County Council, c/o Annette Singleton, P.O. Box 128, Coalville, UT 84017 or email at asingleton@summitcounty.org For further information, contact Pat Putt at (435) 336-3158. Deadline for applications is 5:00 PM, Wednesday, March 4,2015. A3 Sheriff's Report Blotter • Fraud, Case #: 15-L03282; Coalville Court House; This is a Fraud case that was reported by the Summit County Auditor who stated that a County Employee attempted to use his gas card to fill up his County Vehicle but the card was declined. The County Auditor called the "Fuelman" card company and discovered that a suspect has been using that card number and the Summit County employee's pin number to obtain diesel fuel in several other states. The gas card was immediately cancelled and the County employee was issued a new card. This case is active and will be forwarded to Investigations for Follow-Up and Intel and Information. • Suspicious / Traffic Stop; N. Main (Coalville); A deputy stopped a vehicle for expired registration and suspicious activity near the North Summit bus garage in Coalville. Upon making contact with the driver of the vehicle, the deputy saw electrical wire in the bed of the truck. This wire was loose and consistent with that of stolen wire. Suspect was asked about the wire and he stated that he is an electrician by trade. Suspect provided person as his employer. Suspect currently is living at Coalville. • Best Western, A vehicle had a transmission problem and could no longer drive. The owner called for a tow for roadside assistance and then left the vehicle in the Best Western parking lot. A witness saw a tow truck pick up the vehicle, but it was not the tow truck company the insurance had called. The repair shop in SLC may have sent its own tow truck to get the vehicle. The repair shop closed for the weekend and the owner will verify his vehicle is there on Monday. If it is not he will be calling back to report it stolen. • Disturbing the Peace, Fox Run (Wanship). Person called and reported motorcycles making excessive noise in the area. Once in the area motorcycles were observed on the motorcycle track privately owned in Wanship. Once on scene the motorcycles were found to be the same noise level as vehicles traveling on 180. The requested that officers use a noise meter to make sure that the motorcycles were below the county ordinance of 65 decibels. I did not have a noise meter so it was not measured and the noise was about the same as nearby freeway traffic. Person will most likely keep calling in until the issue is resolved. After speaking with the on call attorney it was determined that code enforcement will be notified after each contact. • Incident: Criminal Mischief (Multiple Vehicles Keyed). Location: S 500 W / Holiday Hills Best Western (Coalville). Synopsis: Five (5) vehicles parked in the motel lot were keyed sometime overnight. All were sporadically scratched on one side, no surveillance cameras cover the lot and no suspects were identified. Be Happy and Hike on "Everyone needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and cheer and give strength to body and soul alike." -John Muir John Muir was a famous outdoorsman who led the way for conservation and advocated for some of our most beautifully protected wonders today. Although he was experienced in hiking and backpacking, not everyone needs to be a great outdoorsman to enjoy a nice afternoon hike on a nice warm summer's day. Hiking can be and is for every one of all ages. Hiking is used for those who want to escape the stresses of life, spend time with family, and exercise. Hiking although fun, can be miserable if you're not completely prepared. Yes, it seems simple enough to find a hike and start off into the woods without anything but the clothes on your back. While this seems tempting and completely normal it's not the most safe nor smart thing to do. There is a bit more to hik- ing than that. Here are a few tips for those who want to go on their next hiking adventure. First choose a hike that is at your level of expertise. Some hikes are more strenuous than others. It's quite easy to find out about hikes that you're thinking about going on and finding all the information you need. How long it is, the elevation, the level of difficulty and how long on average it takes to complete the hike. You just need to search it online and most likely you will find the information you are looking for. Secondly you should have some good shoes. If you're planning on hiking in some flip flops I'd say you probably won't enjoy your hike too much by the end. Even a simple pair of tennis shoes is fine, if you think your feet can hold up. Do not invest in hiking shoes if you don't hike that often, it will just be a waste but please choose the right shoes it will help you enjoy your hike a little more. Thirdly pack a backpack of water, snacks, a small first aid kit, whistle, bug spray or whatever else you think you might need during the hike. Some of the simplest things as a band aid can change the cut you got from being a complete annoyance to being forgotten. A whistle is important if you were to find yourself lost and off the trail. Most think it's not hard to follow a trail but if you are somewhere you are not familiar with it may be the most important item in your pack. Lastly never go on a hike alone especially if you do not know the area. Take a friend or go with your family. You could even let someone know where you are going if you can't bring someone along. These are just a couple tips to improve your hiking adventures but are not close to everything you may need to know about going on hikes. These are merely the basics and hopefully will help you get more prepared about your hike. Have fun and be safe on your hiking endeavors. Happy Hiking! 9-Volt battery safety tips The Battery which powers our "smoke alarms," ironically are or could be something that could "start a fire" in the house! The 9-volt batteries power other items such as toys and household battery-operated clocks, etc. These batteries are dangerous if not stored safely or disposed of with care! The problem starts (as the positive and negative posts are close together) when metal objects touch the two posts of a 9-volt battery. That can cause a short circuit, and make enough heat to start a fire! It is unsafe to store 9-volt batteries in drawers near paper clips, coins, pens, or other batteries. Also common household items such as steel wool, aluminum foil, or keys, should not be stored by these batteries, because if the items touch the two posts, there is a greater risk of a fire! Weak batteries also can still start a fire if they is enough charge left in them. Some fires have started in the Soil Conservation Job Description. Full time Watershed Coordinator position for the upper Weber River watershed. Responsibilities Implement and coordinate watershed restoration projects applicable to watershed plans and TMDLs. Qualifications Bachelors degree or experience in a field related to natural resource conservation. Contact Daniel Gunnell for a copy of the job announcement. daniel.gunnell@ut.nacdnet.net . trash when 9-volt batteries have been tossed into the trash and touch other metal items. 9-volt batteries in shopping bags or thrown away with trash with other metal items. Keeping these batteries in their original packages helps the cause, but throwing them away carelessly can be dangerous. They should be stored standing upright, or covered in with masking, duct or electrical tape. They should not be stored with other batteries or loose in a drawer. These batteries should not be thrown away with trash. They can be taken to a collection site for household hazardous waste. To be safe, cover the positive and negative posts with masking tape, electrical tape or duct tape. Some states do not let any types of batteries be disposed of with trash. Check with the local city or town for the best way to get rid of batteries. Subscribe! |