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Trucker Accused Of Killing Sgt. Hooser Could Face Death Penalty

Trucker Accused Of Killing Sgt. Hooser Could Face Death Penalty

(Santaquin, UT) — Attorneys weighing in on the suspect accused of killing Sergeant Bill Hooser say he could face the death penalty. Suspect Michael Jayne allegedly ran Hooser over with his semi-truck while fleeing from a traffic stop on May 5th. Law experts say the state has 60 days after […]

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Funeral For Sergeant Billy Dean Hooser Today

Funeral For Sergeant Billy Dean Hooser Today

(Santaquin, UT) — The funeral service for fallen Santaquin police officer Sergeant Billy Dean Hooser were held today. Hooser was killed in the line of duty on May 5th when he was allegedly run over by semi-truck driver Michael Jayne, who authorities say was trying to flee from a traffic […]

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Hundreds Come Out To Honor Santaquin Police Officer Killed In Line Of Duty

Hundreds Come Out To Honor Santaquin Police Officer Killed In Line Of Duty

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The body of Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser was accompanied by an organized vehicle escort back to his home city from the state medical examiner’s office in Taylorsville on Monday. Officers from Lone Peak, Spanish Fork, Payson, Provo, the sheriff’s office and two universities were […]

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Funeral Arrangements Made For Fallen Santaquin Police Officer

Funeral Arrangements Made For Fallen Santaquin Police Officer

(Santaquin, UT) — Funeral arrangements have been made for fallen Santaquin police officer Sergeant Bill Hooser. He was killed in the line of duty Sunday morning when he was reportedly run over by semi-truck driver Michael Jayne, who allegedly tried to flee from a traffic stop. The funeral will be […]

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Man Accused In Santaquin Officer’s Death Has History Of Violence Against Police

Man Accused In Santaquin Officer’s Death Has History Of Violence Against Police

(Santaquin, UT) — Authorities say Michael Jayne, the man accused of fatally hitting a Santaquin police officer with a semi-truck on Sunday, has a history of violent crimes against law enforcement. A similar incident took place in Oregon back in 2009, when Jayne was charged with the attempted murder of […]

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Officers, Community Members Mourn Fallen Santaquin Police Officer

Officers, Community Members Mourn Fallen Santaquin Police Officer

(Santaquin, UT) — Law enforcement officials and community members are mourning the loss of a Santaquin police officer who was hit and killed by a semi-truck yesterday morning. Police say Sergeant Bill Hooser was run over when a truck driver fled from a traffic stop. Lieutenant Mike Wall of the […]

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Santaquin gets its first-ever grocery store

Santaquin gets its first-ever grocery store

SANTAQUIN, Utah (AP) —Santquin is opening its first-ever grocery store per a report. The Daily Herald reports construction began Monday on the first grocery store in Santaquin, a city of about 14,000 residents in northern Utah. The Santaquin Market is the first step in the city’s plan to build a commercial district. […]

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Utah man sentenced to jail for forging nearly $60K in checks

Utah man sentenced to jail for forging nearly $60K in checks

LOGAN, Utah (AP) — A Utah man has been sentenced to a year in jail for stealing nearly $60,000 through forged checks. The Herald Journal reports 39-year-old Brian Dodds was sentenced Monday in 1st District Court after pleading guilty last year to forgery and theft charges. The Santaquin man will spend up […]

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