Author: Kevin Thompson

HURRICANE, Utah — A man was arrested late Sunday night following a violent confrontation at a home in Hurricane. Tony Britt Ballard, 41, is facing multiple charges, including assault, domestic violence, and the use of a dangerous weapon after a family argument turned violent. The incident occurred just after 11 p.m. when an officer from the Hurricane Police Department was dispatched to a home on West Palomar for a reported family disturbance. Upon arrival, the officer learned that a family member had been involved in a heated argument with Ballard. According to the police affidavit, the disagreement began when Ballard…

PROVO, Utah — A string of explosive device discoveries throughout the greater Salt Lake Valley over the past week has alarmed local authorities, prompting increased concern over public safety. Former police chief Chris Bertram emphasized the unusual nature of the incidents, particularly given that they occurred outside of the typical timeframe for such discoveries, such as the months leading up to the Fourth of July. “In the timeframe that we’ve had in the last month, with the number of devices we’ve found, it is always concerning,” Bertram said. Investigations into the three separate incidents are ongoing, but the unusual timing…