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Ogden, UT – The Ogden Police Department is celebrating the success of its inaugural Helmets & Heroes event, which brought together families, community organizations and local leaders for a day focused on bicycle safety and community engagement. According to the department, the event drew a large turnout and featured support from the Weber-Morgan Health Department Safe Kids Weber-Morgan program, Bike Utah, the Ogden Bicycle Collective, Ogden City Council members and the Ogden Fire Department. City council members participated by presenting the award for the best-decorated bicycle, while Ogden Fire Department mascots Boots and Sparks entertained attendees throughout the event. Police…

Ogden, UT – Ogden Police Chief Jake Sube released a statement regarding former Officer Colten Johansen, condemning his conduct as indefensible and a serious violation of law, department policy, and public trust. Chief Sube said Johansen was immediately placed on administrative leave, referred to an independent criminal investigation, and terminated within days of allegations coming to light in October 2024. He emphasized that the department acted decisively to ensure accountability and fully cooperated with the investigation. The chief addressed misinformation surrounding the case, clarifying that Johansen will not return to law enforcement and that his certification has been revoked by…