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Ogden, UT — A Washington City woman has been sentenced to 36 months of probation after being convicted of stealing veteran disability benefits, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah. Tiffany Ann Bright, 39, was also ordered to pay $150,000 in restitution for her role in the scheme, which lasted nearly a decade. Bright pleaded guilty to wire fraud and theft of government funds in October 2024. Authorities say she unlawfully diverted disability benefits from a former partner, a veteran, between December 2013 and April 2022. During that time, she took advantage of her knowledge of…

SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Two men have been arrested in connection with a road rage incident that escalated when one of the suspects allegedly chased down victims while brandishing a firearm. Jeffrey Alan Evans, 37, was arrested on several felony charges, including aggravated assault and possession or use of a firearm by a restricted person. His charges also include unlawful acquisition of financial cards, theft of a firearm, and possession of another individual’s identification. Allen Logan Hileman, 29, faces charges of aggravated assault and reckless driving with a road rage enhancement. He was also cited for driving on a…