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Ogden, UT— A Texas man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after attempting to engage in sexual acts with a child while on a business trip to Utah. Joshua Michael Bowden, 43, of Dallas, Texas, pleaded guilty to the charges after he attempted to meet with an individual he believed was the father of an 11-year-old boy. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah, the case began on September 28, 2023, when Bowden initiated an online conversation with someone he believed was a parent willing to facilitate inappropriate actions involving their child. The individual…

MILLCREEK, Utah — A man was arrested and charged with murder after a suspicious death at a Salt Lake County apartment complex on Sunday. Officers from the Unified Police Department responded to reports of a gunshot at the Revolve Apartments in Millcreek. Upon arrival, officers discovered the body of a man who had suffered a fatal gunshot wound. Initially, authorities believed the shooting might have been accidental or self-inflicted. However, as investigators delved deeper into the case, they found several inconsistencies that prompted a more thorough inquiry. The police department later confirmed that evidence recovered at the scene suggested potential…