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SANDY — A man who police say carjacked a woman at gunpoint and attempted to carjack a second woman in Sandy, and briefly prompted the lockdown of some schools in Saratoga Springs, was arrested. Gustavo Dee Chavez, 24, was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail for investigation of two counts of aggravated robbery, aggravated assault, discharge of a firearm and being in a stolen vehicle.
Saratoga Springs has issued a request for proposals to develop a new five-year strategic plan. The project aims to create an updated framework and implementation structure for the rapidly growing municipality.
A man believed to be in his 20s is in custody following an armed carjacking and a pursuit that led to school lockdowns in Saratoga Springs. The suspect reportedly threatened a driver with a gun and fired a shot into the ground during the incident.
Saratoga Springs schools returned to normal operations Tuesday morning after a suspect fleeing Sandy police was apprehended. The Alpine School District had temporarily placed four local schools on lockdown during the incident.
The suspect reportedly fled from authorities in Salt Lake County and subsequently entered Saratoga Springs. The school closures have already been lifted. According to the Saratoga Springs Police, the suspect escaped from authorities in Salt Lake County and subsequently entered Saratoga Springs, which led to implementing school closures as a precautionary measure.
Several Saratoga Springs schools were placed under secure status protocols Tuesday due to a suspect who had fled from police. The Saratoga Springs Police Department said the pursuit began in Sandy and, for a brief time, the suspect drove the wrong way on Mountain View Corridor before the chase moved into the city.
The arrest of five people in Saratoga Springs is connected to an investigation into bath salt manufacturing that has been underway since January, a spokesman for the Drug Enforcement Administration said Monday. The spokesman did not offer details on prior arrests or whether more are to come.
Sandy residents debated a proposed environmental study for a potential extension of Highland Drive that would go through Dimple Dell Regional Park and Hidden Valley Country Club. Councilwoman Kris Nicholl supports the study to assess its necessity and alternatives.
David Chappell, a 27-year-old engineer and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, is set to replace a longtime Republican in the Utah House of Representatives. Chappell's victory over Rep. Norm Thurston, R-Provo, was part of a blue wave that cost Utah Republicans their supermajority in the House.
Salt Lake City is nearing a required agreement with the state on certain transportation projects tied to this year's SB242, but it's also ready to focus on smaller roads. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News By Carter Williams , KSL Utah’s capital city recently wrapped up its 600/700 North project near Rose Park, and it could be the last project of its kind for a while.
Georgia has ascended to the No. 1 spot in the second College Football Playoff rankings following a dominant victory over Ole Miss, while the undefeated Utah Utes have climbed to a program-record No. 2. Other major shifts include Notre Dame jumping into the Top 5 and Ohio State falling to its lowest ranking in history.
BYU must play at a higher level during the next three games to finish 10-2. That record could put BYU in position to be considered for a CFP berth. Not promised, not guaranteed, but at least be part of the conversation. There are some experts who believe BYU is not out — although the loss at No. 2 Utah gave BYU a big hit.
BYU will be adding another strong shooter to its already-elite offense. Dawson Baker, sidelined by injury since Thanksgiving of last year, is "good to go" for Thursday's game against Montana State, BYUtv broadcaster Dave McCann shared Tuesday following his pregame conversation with Kevin Young.