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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY APRIL 26, 2000 News Sheriff Joe Richards seeks re-electi- on unit, which wall increase our over- in Arizona and will include joint all capacity to 494 inmates. This dispatch and communication sergrant provided a substantial sav- vices, data processing and ings to taxpayers in our county records, warrant services and a and will meet the inmate housing joint training room. The design of this complex will provide enhanced citizen access to law enforcement services and greater operational efficiency. This new law enforcedesign in ment is an exciting concept and the Police Chief and I are committed to working together closely as we move into the new facility later this year. Another major project is the new Jail and Sheriffs Substation in Page. This will be a d short term holding facility that will provide secure custody for arrestees by all the law enforcement agencies in the northern Joe Richards county area. This facility will be. needs of Coconino County well located on three acres of land on into the 21st century! Highway 89A at the south enI have been involved in the trance to Page. Construction is planning and implementation of expected to begin within the next the new Law Enforcement Build- few weeks. This project will also ing now under construction which provide' relief to the city of Page, will house both the Sheriff and as they will be closing their jail Police Departments in a joint fa- upon completion of the new cility. This is the first of its kind county holding facility. It is my hope that the Sheriffs Substation and Justice ofthe Peace Court in Williams will be under construction within the months ahead and will provide better citiarrest was reported. zen access to the Criminal Justice 17 to residents of the WillServices April A report of vandalism was iniams area. The County purchased vestigated at Cottonwood Can- land for this facility on Railroad yon. Suspect leads are being fol- Avenue in close proximity to the lowed up on. Williams Police building. 19 April A vehicle that was abandoned near Swains Creek was impounded for improper registration. I mean there is something in A minor traffic accident was theair(orwater)that has people investigated at milepost 41. doing and saying some strange stuff. The moon is Ml, its spring, and the kids are going on spring break. That always am announcing my candi-dac- y to seek as Sheriff of Coconino County. It has been a great privilege and honor .o have served as your Sheriff. My commitment is to continue to provide integrity, leadership, faithful service, and compassion for people. These qualities continue to be guiding principles of my administration. I have a passion for my j ob and look forward to the challenge of completing several projects that represent years of hard work and planning. After nearly 23 years of being under Federal Court litigation, the new jail will become a reality in just a few more weeks. This new facility, funded through the Jail District sales tax, is state of the art in design and technology, and will house 350 inmates. Housfederal inmates will ing low-ris- k help subsidize the construction costs and provide a revenue source to offset operational costs for the new jail. I was also successful in obtaining a grant of 1 .9 million dollars to help fund an additional housing I ed 24-be- Kane County Sheriff April 13 i A deputy responded to a dog complaint east of Kanab. The owner was notified and took care of the animals. April 14 A deputy investigated a car deer accident at milepost 43. No Police Tip injuries were reported. 16 A domestic violence report was investigated in Big Water. No April Home of the Week k makes things interesting around here, but it seems to be a little more intense this time. 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I would like to relate a few of the calls we have received to illustrate how real law enforcement differs from NYPD BLUE, at least in rural Utah... cant though, cause that would upset a few people and I do that enough as it is. : Suffice to say, the Police Department wishes people would go to bed a little earlier, drink bottled water, and refrain from instructing their neighbors where to go. Have a great hay fever!?::, fun filled, and r! ncn-crixai- : v'"'n:r! 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 proven guilty. Names will be withheld in some cases due to the sensitive nature of the crimes, or if the defendant is a juvenile. During the period from April 14 through the 20th, the Kanab City Police Department handled six cases, 60 incidents, issued 19 warnings and 11 citations. During the same period, the Animal Control Officer handled six investigations, picked up two, issued one citation, six warnings and releasedadopted out three. April 16 Illegal consumption of alcohol. Male juvenile, 16, Kanab. Concerned parents called police afterjuvenile came home smelling of alcohol. Subject taken to the jail where an intoxilyzer was given, which showed a considerable amount of alcohol. Referred to Juvenile Court. Public intoxication. Peter Jon 14 April Renkel. Received a complaint of Public intoxication. Erik Wright, 22, Glendale. Subject was a disorderly camper. Subject walking on side of road, weaving arrested and booked into jail for back and forth. Officer stopped alleged public intoxication after and talked to this person. Tests complaint was investigated. revealed the subject had alleg- Subject refused to give personal edly been drinking. He was information on self- - ie: date of booked into jail. birth, address, etc.. .and no I.D. Agency assist. Name withheld-n- o was found on person. charges. Dispatch received a 911 call stating a young girl had whispered Help to the SVB caller. This girl was in the company ofan older man. This event occurred in Kanab City, the vehicle was stopped approximately 15 miles north on US89. Several law enforcement offic- nnaisif'aav ft3r(5Efi0!)Sy ers participated. Investigation showed that no problem existed. April 15 Pick-u- p order. Male juvenile, 15, Kanab. Subject arrested and transported to St. George Detention on order out of 6th Dis- 0TS3LiIl?pyi Gpouigratifteip OMDUlpOffi saranumay trict Juvenile Court. We Want You Kanab Fire Department has 6 positions open for firemen. Come help protect the citizens of your community. We would like to start training a new group of firemen May 11, 2000. Contact Alan Alldredge for an application at The Junction or call Joining Requirements Must be 21 years old 689-014- 3. , Must have valid Utah drivers license Need high school diploma or equivalent Must live in Kane nsl County |