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Ogden, UT— A Utah man has been indicted on federal charges after attempting to import a potent synthetic opioid into the state. Clint James Pendleton, 29, of Provo, is facing charges of attempted possession of carfentanil with intent to distribute, marking the first federal carfentanil prosecution in Utah. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah, Pendleton’s attempt to receive approximately 20 grams of the dangerous substance was intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Los Angeles International Airport on January 22, 2025. Carfentanil, a synthetic opioid that is 100 times more potent than fentanyl and…

OGDEN, UT — A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with an arson that destroyed an under-construction apartment building in Ogden over the weekend. The fire, which was reported at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, quickly engulfed the building, located across from the Ogden Public Safety Building at 2186 Lincoln Avenue. Ogden Fire Chief Mike Mathieu confirmed that the blaze consumed the structure in a matter of hours, despite the efforts of firefighters who battled the flames and worked to protect surrounding buildings from the spreading fire. Firefighters remained on scene for several hours, fighting to prevent further damage…