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SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Utah's most well-known computer pitchman is going to defend himself next week against weapons and reckless driving charges in Saratoga Springs.
"Super Dell" Schanze was stopped Aug. 18 by a Saratoga Springs officer for allegedly weaving in and out of traffic.
City prosecutor Lindsay Jarvis says the officer found a loaded gun in a fanny pack Schanze was wearing. She says Schanze's concealed-carry permit had expired and no one in the car was wearing a seat belt.
Schanze has pleaded not guilty to all counts. He says he wasn't carrying a weapon and that he was rocking the car back and forth to entertain the kids and never left his traffic lane.
He also says he, his wife and four children were all wearing seat belts.
Jarvis says there have been some unusual conversations in and out of court. One happened as Schanze approached Jarvis, her secretary and a police officer after a hearing.
"There were statements that were made that I obviously can't go into because they are part of the case, but it was agressive. It was uncomfortable for everyone," she said.
In one hearing, Schanze claimed to have once had a relationship with Jarvis, telling her, in court, "You know you think I'm hot." Jarvis says she'd never met Schanze until the charges surfaced.
A hearing is scheduled for May 1.
Story compiled with information from Marc Giauque and the Associated Press.
