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Judge again modifies bond for man charged with child sex exploitation

3 days ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jeannette Boner

Judge Melissa Owens has now twice modified a bond for a Jackson man arrested this winter on two counts of sexual exploitation of children. Mark Tarrant, 73, was arrested in December for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material between June 11 and Dec. 11, 2024, according to court documents. The founder and former owner of Altamira Fine Art in Jackson posted a $50,000 cash bond. His case is being handled in 9th District Court in Teton County, where Owens presides.
Man charged with sex abuse of minor moves to dismiss case

3 days ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jeannette Boner

A 45-year-old Jackson man is asking the court to dismiss a felony charge of sexual abuse of a minor. Aaron Feuerstein, who remains in custody on a $50,000 cash bond, filed the petition through his public defender, Elisabeth Trefonas. The motion seeks to dismiss a third-degree felony charge of sexual abuse of a minor, which is based on the allegation that Feuerstein held a position of authority over the victim.
Police blotter

3 days ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jeannette Boner

Red light roll: At 8:04 a.m. Saturday, a 34-year-old Jackson man was arrested for driving without a license. Teton County sheriff’s deputies stopped the driver after observing him fail to stop at a red light. It was the man’s second offense for not having a valid license. He was arrested and taken to jail. Whistling whiskey: At 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jackson police responded to a report that “things were getting weird” at a hotel.
Modular Training gains strength in Victor

3 days ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jeannette Boner

The space at 176 N. Main St. in downtown Victor, Idaho, has seen a few iterations — once an office, then a bike shop and now it is home to Modular Training. The name suits owner Jeff Archibald. Modular implies flexibility, adaptability and a foundation built for change — an apt metaphor for the way Archibald approaches fitness and performance.
Jury trial vacated in exploitation case

3 days ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jeannette Boner

Prosecutors and defense attorneys for a Jackson teenager charged with sexual exploitation of children vacated a jury trial originally set for May 27. Giovanni Hernandez Perez, 18, faces five felony counts of sexual exploitation of children. The trial was vacated in an effort to provide more time for the psycho-sexual evaluation — or PSI — ordered on May 8. A PSI is a mental health evaluation that guides sentencing, treatment plans or supervision conditions.
Second person scammed at Jackson Bitcoin machine

3 days ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jeannette Boner

A 51-year-old Jackson man was scammed out of $7,500 on Saturday after following instructions from a fraudulent caller who directed him to use the Bitcoin conversion machine at the Jackson Loaf N’ Jug. The scam began when the man received a phone call from someone claiming to be a representative from Apple, warning him that his account had been compromised. During the call, the victim revealed where he banks.
Attorney finds power in planning

3 days ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jeannette Boner

After nearly two decades with Valley Advocates for Responsible Development, attorney Anna Trentadue is taking a new path in her legal career. Stepping away from the land-use watchdog group wasn’t easy, but as a woman known for her fearless public advocacy, bold moves are nothing new. “I had dreams of the types of cases I wanted to take on and how I wanted to grow my legal work,” Trentadue said.
Jackson cops say ICE can't use license plate data

3 days ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jeannette Boner

As national media outlets scrutinize the technology used to track drivers’ license plates, the Jackson Police Department says it’s unlikely its surveillance cameras will be used by immigration officials. Police Chief Michelle Weber said town policy prevents federal law enforcement agencies such as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, from using license plate data. Immigrant advocates are skeptical.
Officials investigating after Jacksonite dies in Sagebrush Drive fire

1 week ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jeannette Boner

An early morning fire claimed the life of Rollie Wells Knori, 28, a longtime Jackson resident and 2015 graduate of Jackson Hole High School. Teton County officials are investigating the formal cause of Knori’s death with assistance from the Wyoming State Fire Marshal’s Office. Knori was a sixth-generation Jackson Hole native and the son of Kisa Francis and the late Bob Knori, according to Jackson Hole News&Guide archives. Bob was the only son of the late Rollie Knori and Dail Knori.
California man charged with two felonies after attempted jail escape

1 week ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Jeannette Boner

A 24-year-old California man is facing two felony charges after allegedly attempting to escape from the Teton County Jail and injuring a jail deputy in the process, according to law enforcement officials. Colby Stilwell was reportedly handcuffed when he lunged at a jail deputy while being escorted into the jail’s sally port on Sunday evening. Officials said he struck the jailer in the head, causing a concussion, and tried to flee before being tackled and held face down by law enforcement.