LOGAN, Utah — A Utah State University (USU) student has been taken into custody following a hazardous chemical incident that led to the evacuation of Mountain View Tower dormitory on Thursday evening. Joshua Peter Jager, a 20-year-old student, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor counts of causing a catastrophe recklessly and disorderly conduct. The incident unfolded around 8 p.m. when USU police responded to a report of a “ventilation issue” at the Mountain View Tower. The building was quickly evacuated, and a full hazmat response was requested. According to court documents, Jager had allegedly mixed chemicals in his dorm room,…
