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BEAVER, Utah — A routine traffic stop on Interstate 15 in Beaver County led to the discovery of a significant drug cache, resulting in the arrest of one woman on drug-related charges and suspicion of immigration violations. The incident unfolded Monday when a Utah Highway Patrol trooper stopped a vehicle traveling northbound just outside Beaver for having an expired registration. The driver, later identified as 31-year-old Stefany Freites Aular, informed the trooper that the vehicle was uninsured. However, during the interaction, the officer noticed inconsistencies in the driver’s travel story, prompting further suspicion. According to a probable cause affidavit, the…

LEHI, Utah — Residents of Lehi are raising alarms over a surge in speeding and reckless driving on Dapple Drive, a street that has seen growing traffic issues in recent weeks. The uptick in dangerous driving comes in the wake of ongoing construction on 700 South, which has forced traffic onto Dapple Drive as part of a detour route. What was already a problem area for speeding and traffic congestion has only worsened since the construction began at least three weeks ago. Local residents report that traffic flow on Dapple Drive has nearly doubled, with vehicles racing through the street…