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2 days ago | 
ksl.com | Tracie Sullivan
ST. GEORGE — A former Iron County sheriff's lieutenant accused of abusing and harassing his subordinates will not face state prosecution due to the statute of limitations expiring on the alleged offenses. In a formal statement issued by the Iron County Attorney's Office, Chad Dotson said independent prosecutor Scott Burns determined that the state could not move forward with charges against former Lt. Jeff Humphries.
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4 days ago | 
stgeorgeutah.com | Tracie Sullivan
A former Iron County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant accused of abusing and harassing his subordinates will not face state prosecution due to the statute of limitations expiring on the alleged offenses. In a formal statement issued by the Iron County Attorney’s Office, Chad Dotson said independent prosecutor Scott Burns determined that the state could not move forward with charges against former Lt. Jeff Humphries.
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4 days ago | 
cedarcityutah.com | Tracie Sullivan
A former Iron County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant accused of abusing and harassing his subordinates will not face state prosecution due to the statute of limitations expiring on the alleged offenses. In a formal statement issued by the Iron County Attorney’s Office, Chad Dotson said independent prosecutor Scott Burns determined that the state could not move forward with charges against former Lt. Jeff Humphries.
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5 days ago | 
ironcountytoday.com | Tracie Sullivan
By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County TodayA Cedar City man with a lengthy criminal history has been sentenced to five years to life in the Utah State Prison. His conviction followed two separate investigations into drug distribution. Taylor Matthew Button, 28, has been sentenced to five years to life in the Utah State Prison after pleading guilty to a first-degree felony for distributing or arranging to distribute controlled substances.
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5 days ago | 
ironcountytoday.com | Tracie Sullivan
By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County TodayA Cedar City woman has pleaded guilty to felony charges in connection with a series of crimes involving child sexual abuse, bringing a troubling case one step closer to resolution. Angelica Moody, 44, entered her plea last week in Fifth District Court, admitting to charges that included sodomy on a child and aggravated sexual assault — both first-degree felonies. The charges stem from an extensive investigation by the Iron County Sheriff’s Office.
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1 week ago | 
stgeorgeutah.com | Tracie Sullivan
Months after misconduct allegations prompted the resignation of a high-ranking Iron County lieutenant, Sheriff Ken Carpenter says the department is undergoing a quiet but deliberate overhaul. The goal: to rebuild morale and restore trust within the agency and the public. The department’s command staff and investigation unit have been reorganized, with new supervisory layers, clearer lines of authority and a renewed focus on communication.
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1 week ago | 
ironcountytoday.com | Tracie Sullivan
By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County TodayA nonprofit serving homeless and at-risk youth in Cedar City is facing major funding uncertainty this year due to federal freezes, raising concerns about the future stability of local services for vulnerable teenagers. Youth Futures, which operates youth shelters in Cedar City, St. George and Ogden, relies heavily on federal grants to provide shelter, meals, case management and other support services.
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1 week ago | 
ironcountytoday.com | Tracie Sullivan
By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County TodayA Cedar City developer who built dozens of homes over the last decade is now facing a criminal investigation, civil litigation, and mounting allegations of fraud and misconduct. David Bruce Kuykendall, owner of the now-defunct Diamond K Construction, is charged with theft, fraud, and acting as a contractor without a license, according to court documents filed in 5th District Court.
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2 weeks ago | 
ironcountytoday.com | Tracie Sullivan
By Tracie Sullivan, for the Iron County TodayA Cedar City businessman and his husband are accused of orchestrating a fraud scheme that prosecutors say drained more than $7 million from a joint business venture over the course of a year. Ryan John Allen faces five felony charges, including theft, communications fraud, pattern of unlawful activity, money laundering, and forgery, according to an affidavit filed in Iron County’s 5th District Court.
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2 weeks ago | 
ironcountytoday.com | Tracie Sullivan
By Tracie Sullivan, For the Iron County TodayA Kanarraville man initially charged with multiple child sex crimes, including rape and forcible sodomy, has been sentenced to serve at least 10 years and up to life in prison following a plea agreement. Jonathan Chance Murdock, 39, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated sexual abuse of a child after an investigation revealed allegations that he sexually abused a minor over a period of time, according to court documents.
