Author: Mariah Wheeler

OGDEN, Utah — An Ogden man faces a felony charge after police say he hit and killed a pedestrian, then drove away but returned to the scene a short time later. Jesus Hernandez, 37, was charged Monday in 2nd District Court with leaving the scene of an accident involving death, a third-degree felony. On June 5, a 57-year-old man in the road in the 3100 block of Washington Blvd. was hit by Hernandez’s SUV about 3 a.m., according to charging documents. “Jesus struck the pedestrian, slowed slightly, then fled the scene in his vehicle. He made no attempt to stop…

OGDEN, Utah  – Ogden Police Department’s Chief shares his response to Governor Cox’s emergency declaration in a video statement, Friday. Ahead of potential protests, Governor Spencer Cox has placed Utah under a state of emergency until next week. While people have a right to free speech, officials will not tolerate violence. Ogden Police Chief Eric Young shares his thoughts on the new orders placed by Utah’s new Governor. “Governor Cox has issued a state of emergency that begins January 15 and runs through January 21, due to the threats and the violent protests in connection to the inauguration of President-elect Joe…