Author: Kevin Thompson

ST. GEORGE, Utah — With spring events in full swing, St. George police have reported a concerning rise in DUI-related arrests, raising alarms as the “100 Deadliest Days” of summer approach. Over the past week, a dozen DUI-related bookings were made across Washington County, underscoring the ongoing challenge of impaired driving as the region gears up for a busy tourist season. According to St. George Police spokesperson Tiffany Mitchell, two impaired-driving crashes occurred in quick succession on April 12 and 13. One crash took place near the Pilot gas station off Brigham Road, while the other occurred near Banana Blossom…

SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Two Honduran nationals were arrested and charged in connection with a drug trafficking operation, authorities reported Monday. Jorge Luis Hernandez-Valle, 36, and Luis Alfredo Hernandez, 35, both of Honduras, were residing in Salt Lake County when they were implicated in the alleged drug operation, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah. The charges stem from an investigation launched by the Utah County Major Crimes Task Force earlier this year. Detectives with the task force began their investigation in March 2025, focusing on a suspected drug trafficking organization operating within the region.…