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Show Saeco The Salt Lake Tribune UTAH di May 2, 1998 In Utah County, Election Day Just a Formality With few Pprimary races expected in the nation’s staunchest GOPstronghold, en manyoffices will be settled at convention BY PEEL MILLER ‘THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE OREM — More than 350,000 peoplelive in Utah County. Today, as few as 650 of them could decide one of the most controversia! and contentious issues in years: who the next sheriff will be. The sheriff's race is one of 22 county and legislative offices that the Republican Party will choose “I’ve had people come up and say, "You've got my vote,’ but I tell them it may be moot. A lot ofpeople fail to realize the importance of the caucuses. Rather than have the majority ofthe people decide, it’s superseded by 1,000 poonte: candidates for at the party's 1998 county convention at eee lthesate tae Satloealiss Thave been told a lot of money has been raised from out of state for this race. gates in May essentially guarantees election in No- would send a signal thatisn’t positive for the state. There are those who aayit would be @ great victory vember. for Utah County.” “There are those who feel if Mr. Mack is elected,it dune 2 primary between the top two vote-getters. of the delegates’ votes. That new convention require“Uh,folks, unfortunately | had this thing on pause the whole time. Would you mind re-enacting just the fast 10 minutes?” FOR THE RECORD SEARCH OVER Family members with search dogs have found a body believed to be that of Weber State student David Eberhard at the top of Strong Canyonin thefoothills above Ogden. The 19-year-old Farmington man had been missing since Feb. 28. Weber Sheriff spokesman Sgt. Klint Andersonsaid Friday there were no immedi- ate indications of the cause of death or any sign of foul play. Eberhard’s backpack was foundat the bottom of the same canyon on March21. “Although we are fairly confidentthatthe victim is Eberhard, a positive identificdtion has not yet been made,” said Anderson, 0 CHIEF IN CRASH © Salt Lake City Police Chief Ruben Ortega was involved in a three-car fender bender Monday at 2100 East and 1200 South. At @ a.m., Ortega wae two cars behind @ northbound driver who witnesses said abruptly stopped on 2100 East to turn into a driveway. ‘The driver in the car immediately in front of Ortega’s police cruiser slammed on her breaks but, unable to Ls quickly enough, Ortega crashed into its rear, pushing it into the first car, a Salt Lake County Sheriff's report said. Ortega was not injured. His car received about $1,200 damage. Christine E. Miller, who was driving the middle car, was treated at pure scene by paramedics. Her Toyoia Camry sustained $1,500 damage. “Chief Ortega was cautioned for following two close, and he’s listed on the accident report as the driverat fault,”said Sheriff's deputy Peggy Faulkner, adding thatnocitation would be issued. Thefirst driverleft the scene before police arrived. oO INMATE SAVED Utah man survived an apparentsuicit'e attempt at Teton County Jail in Wyoming. Terryl Marc Nielsen of €linton was found hanging bystrips of his blanket in his jail cell by Teton County Detention Officer Troy Jansen shortly before 1 p.m. on Tuesday. Jansen and Lt. Gary Ash lowered Nielsento his bunk and administered first aid. Nielsen was rted to St. John’s Hospital, where he was listed in fair condition. Nielsen was booked on charges of possession of stolen proper- ty, interference with a police officer, and being a fugitive from justice on a felony warrant. o ALLEGED KILLER TO STAND TRIAL . 4 30-year-old man whoallegedly killed another man in a fit of jealousy at a Salt Lake City tavern last year has been ordered to stand trial. Andres Sevilla is charged with first-degree felony murder for the June 25, 1997 fatal shooting of 34-year-old Arturo RamirazEnriquez outside La Sierra Bar and Grill, 180 S. 100 ment, the lowest in the state, was passed in ay by several counties. It was done intentionally to tle the party's slate early, said county GOP Chairman Rod Fudge. “There's a tremendous amount of money spent on campaigns these days, and a primary just doubles your efforts,” Fudge said. “We wanted to take a step to pull money out of the process. We wantto see if wecan come to someconclusions at the convention.” But some candidates and party members worry that the new rules have taken the people out of the process as well. Few residents take the time to show up for caucuses in which convention delegates are elected, meaning the selection of candidates is often largely over before the public pays much attention. And since Utah County is the most Republican county in the nation, nomination by 600 or so dele- “Conventions are an anachronism of the past,” said former Provo Mayer George Stewart, who nevertheless will serve as a delegate at today's convention. ‘‘The whole purpose of an electionis to get the maximum numberof people to make a decision, This way, you exclude everyone but wiioever can gettheir people[elected as delegates) to the convention. We should have primaries in every race and let the vot- ers choose.”” Butif one of the three candidatesfor sheriff — 14year incumbent David Bateman, county attorney's investigator Lt. Douglas Witney and former Graham County, Ariz., Sheriff Richard Mack — can capture 60 percent of today’s convention vote, the public never will get a say in what has become an often rancorous intra-party race. “T've had people comeup andsay, ‘You've got ue vote,’ but I tell them it may be moot,” Witney sai Hazen deniesallegation of substance abuse. He also is witness in another case BYBRIAN MAFFLY Earlier, Hazen had worked for Leo Taylor at THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE: Criminal charges have been resolved againsta veterinarian arrested last month in the allegedly drugrelated break-in of a Sandy animalclinic. Brookside AnimalClinic after regulators revoked Taylor's license in 1996. State progecutors are preparing to try Taylor on criminal charges that he continued treat- Defendant Kim Hazen, 41, also is a key witness against a popular, elderly West Jordanvet criminally charged with unlawfully practicing after his license was revokedfor gross negligence, In the drug case, Hazen denies dope had anything to do with his attempts to burglarize Alta Veterinary Hospital, where he worked until he was fired last January. Reports from the victim, John Whiteley, and Sandy police indicate the burglar stole a locked box containing controlled su But a theft charge was dismissed against Hazen when he entered his plea deal on April 21 in 3rd District Court. He pleaded guilty to a reduced “at- tempted” burglary charge, which could be punished by up to 1 year in jail whenhe is sentenced May29. Whiteley said he had fired Hazen because he had substance abuse problem — a charge Hazen denies. Atthe time of the April 7 break-in, Hazen was in the throes of serious personal problems. His wife had just filed for divorce and sold his Jeep without forwarding the proceeds, hecl “Tt was a day I was really outofit,” Hazen said. “I dence against Taylor. Hazen had quit Brookside in March 1997 because Taylor pressured him to falsely tell raped and sedomized a licensed muchof the treatment that Tayloris accused ofillegally providing in 1996 and 1997, Taylor's attorneys allege the state may be going easy on Hazen because of his cooperation in the Taylor prosecution. Prosecutors and Hazen denythis. “I didn’t wantto{testify}in the first place,” Hazen said. after Krajewski raped the woman, his wife filed for divorce, which becamefinal last month. Heinitially was charged with first-degree felony aggravated fied to enter strangers’ houses. then dumped the body under a nearby overpass.Police say Sevilla was angry because he had seen thevictim with the victim’s estranged wife. Sevilla had apparent- lesser second-degree felonies of attempted rape and attempted forcible sodomy. becoming an American citizen. Qo MAN WITH BOMBS IMPRISONED A 27-year-old man arrested last year in Salt Lake County in possession of explosives, a handgun and drugs went to prison for up to 5 years on Friday. But prosecutors do not know why William J. Brownlee had three pipe bombs in a fanny pack in December 1996. It @iso remains a mystery why Brownlee was shot six {ines in West Vailey City last September while out on bail. He has refused totell police about theattack. The ihjuries — all below the waist — delayed a scheduled frial on charges of felony explosive and drug possession. Brownlee eventually pleaded guilty in 3rd District Court to third-degree felony possession of a con- Krajewski, 2 Polish immigrant, also shattered his own dream of “For a few minutes of stupidity, you will lose your freedom and spend therest of your life outside the territorial boundaries of the United States,” said 3rd District Judge Timothy Hanson at a Friday sentencing hearing. After serving a 1-to-15-year commitment at the Utah State Prison, Krajewski will be deport- ed to his native Poland, Krajewski, 36, came to the United States in 1991, after gaining temporary citizenship contingent upon staying married and committing no felonies, A week trolled substance. He was arrested Dec. 5, 1996, when a Sheriff's deputy responded to citizen calls of a suspicious vehicle parked near 5400 S. 3000 West. Theoffi- with a 15-year-old girl, a West Valley City man has been charged cer found Brownlee asleep in a car with out-of-state plates. A gun was tucked between the seats, pipe course with a 14-year-old. bombs were in a fanny pack, and marijauna and methamphetamines were in the pockets of his clothing Brownlee had been on parole from California. o PIMP SENTENCED Apescort agency owner found guilty of luring a young Idaho woman to Salt Lake City to work as a prostitute has been sentencedto serve 57 months in prison. Randy E. VanCleaf, 35, also was convicted of tampering with a witness and failing to appear for a qourt date. Women testified they performed sexual Acts at appointments arranged by VanCleaf in homes, outa and hotels from Ogdento Provo. The Idawoman testified VanCleaf paid for her transporta. Gonfrom Idahoafter leading her to believe she would work as 4 model and dancer. Chief U.S. District Judge Pavid Sam ordered VanCleaf to serve three years of pee probation after his release, and fined him The crimes occurred Dec. 30, 1997, after Krajewski responded to a newspaperad and called the Defense attorney Paul Quinlan said there is a “100 percent certainty” Krajewski will be deported after serving his prison sentence. Hanson said he took that into account, as well as the defendant’s remorse and acceptance of responsibility, when he victim for a massageat his home. During the massage, Krajewski grabbed the woman,forced her to perform oral sex and raped her, according to charging documents. seethe attack, Krajewski paid tae woman —~ with a bad check — and allowed her to leave. She called police, who ar- rived to find Krajewski drunk and apologetic. Krajewski readily admitted that the woman had said “No,” and that she seemed frightened during the ordeal, according Tun concur- rently rather Krejewski os back to ack. Prosecutor Susanant said the victim “lost everything as a result of this crime." The victim is still visibly shaken. “She was starting a new career. . , but now won't be able to go into people's homes." with attempting sexual inter- In both cases, Richard Simon Garcia, 28, met his teen-age victims by making random calls to pay phones, When a girl answered,he talked dirty, procured a home phone number and then called her schoolto get her out of class by posing as her father, according to court documents. ‘The latest case, filed Friday in 3rd District Court, alleges Garcia called a pay phoneat a gas station across from Valley Junior High School on April 20 and snagged a 14-year-old girl. When Garcia allegedly asked But when schoo!officials contact- with her at her home. Unlawful intercourse occurs when a victim is under age 16 and more than three years younger than his or her partner. 78 Garcia pleaded ed the girl, she said the man just guilty to two again saying he wanted to haveinte: reourse. Four days later, Garcia called Valley Junior High, claimed to be the girl's father and requested her release for an appointment. wanted to have sex with her, court documents allege. Police were called and arranged for the girl to meet Garcia, who was arrested and booked into jail where he remained Friday in lieu of $10,000 bail. Because no sexual conduct occurred, Garcia was charged with class A misdemeanor attempted unlawful intercourse and class B course, quency of a Richard Gercia school; all misdemean- linquency of a minor. Garcia's 1996 conviction stemmed from a similar situation, which resulted in sexual inter- Garcia to 1 year in jail, He was released Jan. 27, according to jail the girl to have sex, she said she - In that case, Garcia made cona pay phone at the was 15 years old, according to tact by culling Valley Fair Mall. He subsequently got the victim out of school by and called her there that night, posing as her father and had sex “Animalia Concert” featuring the Murray conc Band lb May207 inoe High School Auditorium, 5440 5. State = mission is free, Aunationy el be acoefbed 86 oseat homeless animals, according to the program sponsor, the Society for the Protection of Homeless Animals. o Sandy's of a fax on hotel and metel rooms baa helped the city buy 50 acres of farmland for a new and baseball fields, a jogging trail, playpornsak and picnic shelters. a W. JORDAN SEEKS GOOD NEIGHBORS definition, unselfish people expect no recogui- tion. But it is just those people who deserve to be recognized,according to the West Jordan Good Neigh- Ee ante seven-member panel is seeking nominations for theairs Good Neighbor of the Yeas award for 1908, which will be presented at West Jordan’s community fair May 30. Nominations, including a brief description of the West Jordan resident's good deeds, should be sent by May 15 to Arlene Farley at the city manag7Sone, ON Si Remree ieeees at soceee oO ADVISER|1 ALCOHOL GROUP ito, Salt Lake Community Raghy Drug area “Ante Education named BACCHUSclub adviser for the picnonten BACCHUSstands for “boost alcohol consciousness concerning health of university students” and hes chapters on more than 750 college and university campuses in the United States, Lobato was nominated by her SLCC chib who said she is dedicated to students pian activities ranging from a smart bar that serves nonalecholic bev- yoring BACCHUS was founded in 1976 ai the University of Florida. Its mission is not to condemn alcohol use, but to promote responatble decision-making. o JUDICIAL NOMINEES Three lawyers have been nominated to succeed the 2nd District judicial post being vacated by retiring Judge Alfred Van Wagenan. The district covers Davis, aaptane hateAaga ors. In January 1997, 3rd District charges, Nevertheless, Garcia re quested theare phone number concny FOR HOMELESS ANIMALS con- tributing to the delin- attempted contributing to the de- course with a 15-year-old girl. League in Long Island, N.Y. o HOTEL, MOTEL ROOM TAX to charges. Ex-Con Busted Again for Trying to Lure Teen BY STEPHEN HUNT ‘THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE Just months after completing a 1-year jail term for having sex day night. a Taylor, incorrectly treated a dog that had. suffered from an ob- DOG, CAT ADOPTIONS Cats and dogs that have been reseved by animalKim Hazen structed bladder, Hazen welfare organizations are on digplay for adeption tocharges. “The entire time I worked for him he practiced © Re esas eh Best Friends of Kanab will be joined by the Huveterinary medicine,” Hazen said. Boctsty of Utah, Wasnioh Hrocone end balt abo ‘Taylor's supporters contend Hazen performed ame the bar and into his car, where he shot him six times, home, he ruined the woman's business because sheis now terri- it was approved by the Alpine School Board on Tues- state investigators that he, not Judge orders immigrant deportedafter serving sentenceforattacking masseuse When Andrzej Krajewski aeois PACT ibeAnus Sete util Saute Mave appworee a contract for the next school year. The new contract for the district's 2,306 employees for of the most incriminating evi- Rapist Going to Prison — Then Poland BY STEPHEN HUNT ‘THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE NEWS BRIEF echorl year not even over, the teachers of made a mistake and I will pay restitution.” sexual assault and forcible sodomy. He pleaded guilty to the ly broken up with the same woman a month earlier, Sevilla was arrested in December whlie purportedly trying to cross the border into Mexico near San Diego. Sevillais to be arraigned May 11 before Judge David Young. The defendant faces up to life in prison, if convicted. The the defendant's brother Miguel Sevilla is charged with fatally shooting AmadorRios-Nario on April 25 outside a Salt Lake City restaurant in an unrelated case. He was arrested Thursday in Washingtonstate. Hackis confident he will at ieast force a primary, though he discounts rumors and delegate polls bd peorer pment peng ded eli) percentfigure. He has been surprised by the often-negative tenor of the peae Tve|also been thrilled by the outpouring, to Batemanaid he is at a disadvantage, despit experience, because he is not edeptat polities. “I'm not all that comfortable at these things. I haven't spent much time trying to hone my political skilis,” said the sheriff, who has twice been re-elected without opposition. “[Mack] brings with him a certain persona as a politician, and he haan’t been shy about using it.” Gov. Mike Leavitt, Utah Sens, Orrin Hatch and Bob Bennett, and Rep. Chris Cannon will address the convention, which begins at 9:30 a.m. Vet Plea Bargains in Break-In of Clinic massage therapist at his Sandy West. The defendantallegedly forced the victim from Sante madeteauras sae Bl eal that's forsure,” Fudge esid. “There is a let of energy around that race, not only in Utah County bui even Lt. Bougies Witney Utah County candidate Only one candidate has filed in 12 of the races. In the other 10, the 1,060 delegates chosen at party caucuses March 24 will select the nominee or set up a The benchmark for avoiding a primary: 60 percent Bedeeal progcobaeeampiniar’sFy Rather than have the majority cf the people pis decide: it’s Seecortet te 1,000 peovie.” Muchof the debate centere on Mack, who gained Bayon resent David R. Hanon ofthe Ope lew firm of Smith, Knowles & Hauilton. Judge Robin Reese sentenced records, Garcia's criminal record includes arrests for robbery, foreible sexual abuse, sex solicitation, theft, theft by Salt atc he 2nd Date Gardin on SSRapid Tip obs miuuit: titi eriminal trewpass,and public intoxication, according to court records, ? 3 } ad |
