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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS News Utah Highway Patrol From 1213-121Kane and Garfield troopers wrote 110 cU tations, 82 warnings, stopped 148 vehicles, took five drunk drivers off the road, investigated a total of ten accidents, and assisted two stranded motorists. On December 13, Trooper Nordfelt was called to a cardeer accident in Mt. Carmel, then another and another. Three car deer accidents at the same time, and in the same general location. It seems as though Nordfelt was taking too much time investigating the first two, because the last one didnt stick around to have a report taken. Just about the time you thought Circleville had dropped off the face of the earth, Trooper Keller went and arrested someone there! Wesley Wiltshire was arrested for DUI and open container. Dean Westwood was the unlucky passenger charged with no seat belt and open container. If Im not mistaken, and if these two St. George men were held in 9, DUIs. He faced his opponent like any good cowboy would. He put up a fight with the finesse alcohol was a major factor in this accident. Second, it was now past Whitakers bedtime. Which led to 3, someone was going to back-to-bac- Tired o( your old cabinets? Are they (ailing apart? Let us remodel your kitchen The Utah Highway Patrol wants to wish everyone the best of holidays. Please be mindful not to drink and drive during these joyous days of the year. We know that people dont Cabinets Call McDonald Contracting or 6 644-274- 9 Financing available to qualified customers. XV'vfvl' ft 0 0 of George Foreman. He jail. Trooper Norddfelt assisted bobbed... weaved...and then with the investigation, and arbobbed again. At least thats rested Steven for DUI, his secwhat the skid marks show. ond offense, driving on a denied Finally, Scott Johnson of license, and leaving the scene of Kanab put that deer in its an accident. proper place in the food chain. Trooper Bailey had to make a Boy is his brother Russ going mad dash to Kane County on the to be mad when he hears what afternoon of the 16th. Dorothy Swartz of Orderville, was being happened to his truck. Kevin Palmer, Fredonia, mo- held at bay by a drivers license mentarily forgot that red is stop examiner. No really, a drivers and green is go. Kevin did make license examiner had somehow it to a stop, but only after Dickie pulled Dorothy over for a comiRobinson, of Kanab, reminded cal driving pattern, then rehim with the rear end of her car. ported it to the Kane County The accident looked ugly for a dispatch. Bailey relieved the moment, but turned out with a ambitious examiner, and then happy ending. Kevins young arrested Dorothy for driving son, asleep in his car seat, re- under the influence of a lot of mained asleep during the acci- alcohol. dent. Antonio Murillo, Phoenix, had Remember the songs, Go a short stay at the Kane County Granny, Go Granny, Go Granny, Jail on the afternoon of the 17th. Go," or Little Old Lady from Antonio was stopped by Trooper wouldnt that Circleville, just Pasadena? Well, Trooper Whitaker for a traffic violation about double the Circleville Whitaker arrested her. Every and then proceeded to tell population, even if just over bit of 72 years old and cute as a Whitaker that he didnt have a night? bug, Betty Lund, Kanab, found license due to a DUI, and that he In the early hours of the 14th, out that it doesnt matter how had never bought insurance for James Burton, ofPanguitch, had old you are, or what bug youre his car and since he was not a to have been freezing his butt off as cute as, no one is immune legal resident of the USA, he felt that he didnt need to pay veduring his interpretation of from being arrested for DUI. what field sobriety tests should Just about bedtime on the 15th, hicle taxes to Uncle Sam. look like. Obviously Trooper Trooper Whitaker was called to Trooper Whitaker told Antonio Keller didnt agree with his ren- investigate a cardeer accident that he may not be a legal residition, but did agree that it was just east of Kanab. Whitaker dent of the USA, but he was pretty dam cold. James was able arrived to find Steven White of. going to be treated like one, as to warm up a bit at the Garfield Kanab, trying to smuggle his he was taken to jail and his car truck home on the impounded. County Jail while being booked Bambi-ze- d for DUI, open container and no back of a flatbed trailer. DeducRosario Dominguez, Othello, seat belt. Two thumbs up to tive reasoning was used to help WA, thought it was real funny k Keller for these investigate the accident. First, that his son was getting a ticket for not having a drivers license. Trooper Nordfelt didnt find it funny at all. In fact, by the time the stop was over the sons citation was pretty minor to the one that the father got; open container of alcohol and allowing an unlicensed driver to drive. Nordfelt figured that that would take the smile off his face. The best excuse of the week came from Betty Lund (DUI recipient). Betty claimed that each shot of vodka she had gave her extra energy to clean her house According to the breath report, that 72 year- - olds house should designed for today's lifestyle! be spotless! 644-500- 2 WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 31. 1W7 in- tentionally drink and drive just to see how well they will do on the test later, so please turn to a sober friend to help solve the problem of how to get your car home. Hope your Christmas was merry, and that you have a terrific New Year 0 The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime, does not mean he is guilty. The defendant is presumed innocent, until and unless proyen guilty. Names will be withheld in some cases due to the sensitive nature of the crimes, or if the defendant is a juvenile. vehicle slipped into reverse and backed into a second vehicle. Theft. A jacket worth $65 was stolen from Kanab High School. The jacket was denim and suede. Under investigation. During the period from Dethe Kanab City cember 16-2Police Department handled 13 cases, 58 incidents, issued 20 warnings and eight citations.. During the same period, the Animal Control Officer had 10 investigations, picked up four animals, issued two citations and two warnings, releasedadopted four animals, and picked up two for burial. 3, December 21 Auto accident. vehicle was backing out of a parking space and backed into a second vehicle. " December 22 Criminal mischief. An individual broke in to the play house at the elementary school and spent the night. Damage done to the lock and front door. Under investigation. Warrant of arrest. The suspect, Ambrose Tacheene, was stopped for a traffic offense. A warrants check showed an active warrant from Kanab City Justice Court. Tacheene posted bail with the court and was released. Missing persons. Two elderly people left Kanab on to drive to their sons house in San Diego. The couple have never arrived. Both were entered into the N.C.I.C. computer. December 23 Missingpersons. Young female missing in Las Vegas area. Female has not been heard from by family for six weeks. Attempt to locate put out to Las Vegas Metro Police Dept. Burglary. A burglary took place at a local restaurant. Money and alcohol were missing. Suspects under investigation. November 25 Theft. A cellular phone was stolen and several calls were made on the phone. Charges pending. Under investigation. Decembers Forgery. A sister of the victim forged and cashed a social security check in the amount of $484. Charges pending. Name withheld, under investigation. Theft. A dealer license plate was stolen from a car lot. Plate entered N.C.I.C. Under investigation. Satur-day-12209- December 17 Theft. entered her residence and took several items. All items are to be returned by No charges filed at this time. Ex-wi- fe ds ex-wif- e. December 19 Auto accident. The driver of a first vehicle pulled out of a private driveway on to 300 South and was hit by another vehicle. No charges filed. Auto accident. A vehicle was parked with the motor running at a local service station. The December 18 A prisoner was transported from the Salt Lake County Jail to the Kane County Jail. He was arrested on Kane Countys outstanding warrant for drug dis- the Grand StaircaseEscalante National Monument. Deputies responded includingthe air unit The individual was located and was unharmed. He was having vehicle problems. December 21 A car-deaccident report was taken. This occurred near Zion. No injuries were reported. December 22 A deputy responded to a domestic argument in Big Water. No physical confrontation had occurred. The parties were separated for the night. . A deputy investigated a dog that was shot in Kanab Canyon. Leads are being followed up on. Fourteen illegal immigrants were detained and turned over to Immigration and Naturalization Services for deportation proceedings. tribution. December 19 er theft report was taken from a business south of Kanab. Approximately $800 worth of tools were stolen. Leads are being folA lowed up. December 20 One individual was arrested for driving on a suspended drivers license out of Arizona. He was booked into jail. One individual was reported overdue from a camping trip in Miracle Formula, 100 Natural, Lose 0 lbs. per week, without diet or exercise. Distributors Needed . 5-1- I! 7- . The jail had an averaj inmates for the same p time and had seven new i booked into jail. |