Author: Kevin Thompson

OGDEN — The Weber County Sheriff’s Office is investigating allegations of misinformation and deceit in a campaign aimed at persuading residents to withdraw their names from a petition opposing a large housing development in Clinton. The investigation focuses on Gather Utah, a firm hired by developer Mike Hatch, which is accused of misrepresenting itself while attempting to convince signatories to revoke their support for the petition. Clinton, located in neighboring Davis County, has been the site of controversy surrounding Hatch’s proposed 341-unit housing development, which includes 266 townhomes. The project has sparked opposition from residents concerned about overdevelopment and its…

Salt Lake City, UT — A man was arrested Friday afternoon after police observed what appeared to be a drug deal taking place near Library Square. The incident occurred just before 4:45 p.m. in the area of 500 South and 200 East, where officers noticed two men exchanging cash for a small blue baggie. After the exchange, the two individuals parted ways, walking in opposite directions. Police followed and stopped the man they believed had purchased the drugs. According to court documents, the man admitted to buying methamphetamine for $40. Officers later identified the suspected seller as 53-year-old Leroy Grimes.…