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OGDEN — A Clearfield man has been sentenced to three years of probation after police say he tried to run over his ex-girlfriend with his car.
James Junior Carter, 54, was also ordered to serve 73 days in jail, but he was given credit for days already served and will be released from jail.
Carter pleaded guilty Aug. 16 to a reduced charge of aggravated assault, a second-degree felony, and domestic violence in the presence of a child, a third-degree felony, as part of a plea deal. He was originally charged with attempted murder, a first-degree felony. Two class A misdemeanors charges — violation of a protective order and unlawful possession of a dangerous weapon — were dismissed as part of the deal.
On Dec. 10, Ogden police were called to 492 14th Street on reports of Carter trying to hit his ex-girlfriend with his car "multiple times." Witnesses told police they were "sure he was going to kill the victim," but instead he hit an apartment building, another car and the victim's son's scooter, according to court documents.
Police say Carter fled the scene prior to officers arriving. He was arrested Feb. 6 and initially pleaded guilty June 22.
There was an active protective order against Carter at the time because of domestic violence charges, according to police. In a later interview, the victim's son told investigators he saw his mom running and Carter almost hitting her.
"The victim expressed to officers that she is incredibly fearful of (Carter) and for the safety of her child," a police affidavit says.
Domestic violence resources
Help for people in abusive relationships can be found by contacting:
- Utah Domestic Violence Coalition: Utah's confidential statewide, 24-hour domestic violence hotline at 1-800-897-LINK (5465)
- YWCA Women in Jeopardy program: 801-537-8600
- Utah's statewide child abuse and neglect hotline: 1-855-323-DCFS (3237)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
