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Man gets consecutive prison terms after kicking, spitting on Cedar City officers

By Iron County Today · October 23, 2026 · 1 min read
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County Today A man who kicked and spat on police officers and threatened to kill an officer and his family has been sentenced to three consecutive prison terms. Christian Delaine Thomson, 29, was recently sentenced on three third-degree felony convictions, each carrying up to five years in prison.

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