Jeff Richards
Man arrested in Cedar City after K-9 sniffs out drugs during traffic stop
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted Aug. 12 - 10:41 a.m.
A man suspected of being involved in drug trafficking was arrested following a traffic stop in Cedar City on Wednesday.
Judge sentences man convicted of rape in Cedar City cold case dating back to 2004
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted Aug. 5 - 6:49 a.m.
An Arizona man who pleaded guilty to raping a Cedar City woman in an incident dating back to 2004, has been sentenced to prison in connection with that case.
15-year-old flown to hospital after ATV collision in southern Utah
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted Aug. 4 - 2:33 p.m.
A teenage girl was flown to the hospital Wednesday evening after being injured in an all-terrain vehicle crash in Beryl.
St. George man, 21, arrested after police find missing 14-year-old in his bedroom
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted Aug. 2 - 9:39 p.m.
A 21-year-old St. George man was arrested Saturday evening after police say he enticed a 14-year-old girl into his bedroom via cellphone messages that were sexual in nature.
3 men each face 1-15 years in prison after traffic stop in Cedar City netted 60 pounds of meth
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted July 26 - 9:06 p.m.
Three men who pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges have each been sentenced to prison.
Man arrested in Cedar City after I-15 traffic stop yields 20 pounds of meth, 2 kilos of cocaine
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted July 16 - 11:03 a.m.
A 36-year-old suspected drug trafficker was arrested in Cedar City on Sunday morning after a Utah Highway Patrol trooper reportedly found methamphetamine and cocaine inside the man's vehicle during a traffic stop.
Man who started massive Brian Head Fire contends with legal proceedings and rumor mill
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted June 21 - 8:31 a.m.
For almost three years, from the time he started the 71,000-acre Brian Head Fire on June 17, 2017, until the criminal and civil cases against him were resolved, Robert Lyman wasn't allowed to speak publicly, under the advice of his lawyers.
Boat left near roadside in Iron County leads to concerns about illegal dumping
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted June 5 - 2:16 p.m.
A 53-year-old Enoch man has been cited on suspicion of abandoning a boat near a public highway north of Cedar City on Memorial Day.
St. George teenager dies 3 weeks after sustaining traumatic injuries in dirt bike crash
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted April 26 - 8:39 p.m.
A 15-year-old St. George boy who was hospitalized following an off-road motorcycle crash three weeks ago died Sunday evening after being taken off life support.
TV heist copycat? Officials seek info after Jaws of Life extrication tool stolen from Utah fire station
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted April 26 - 7:42 p.m.
New Harmony Fire District officials are asking for the public's help in solving the case of a recent theft of a piece of specialized rescue equipment from one of its fire trucks.
Man who was injured in officer-involved shooting in Cedar City receives prison sentence
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted April 21 - 9:01 a.m.
A Cedar City man who pleaded guilty to five felonies in connection with an incident during which he was shot and wounded by police on Valentine's Day last year was sentenced to prison on Tuesday.
Iron County Commission makes final decision on location of new Cedar City jail
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted March 16 - 5:59 p.m.
Following months of discussion and public input, the Iron County Commission has unanimously decided to move forward with plans to build a new county jail on a piece of vacant property at the northeastern edge of Cedar City.
Troopers find 25 pounds of suspected fentanyl pills during I-15 traffic stop
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted March 8 - 8:07 a.m.
A man and a woman were arrested for investigation of drug possession late Sunday night following a traffic stop on Interstate 15 that yielded an estimated 110,000 pills of suspected fentanyl.
Cedar City man comes out ahead on TV's 'You Bet Your Life'
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted March 7 - 12:05 p.m.
A Cedar City man who recently appeared on a nationally televised game show says he had an enjoyable experience.
I-15 traffic stop in Cedar City yields 20 pounds of meth, 4.4 pounds of fentanyl pills
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted March 4 - 10:00 a.m.
A 19-year-old California man allegedly involved in trafficking approximately $1 million worth of narcotics was arrested in Cedar City late Tuesday night following a traffic stop on Interstate 15.
Parowan man found guilty of sexually abusing 10-year-old
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted Feb. 26 - 7:57 p.m.
A 71-year-old Parowan man has been found guilty of sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl who had visited his home.
3 men arrested after 8.5 pounds of fentanyl pills found during traffic stop in Cedar City
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted Feb. 23 - 7:50 a.m.
Three men were arrested for investigation of drug trafficking in Cedar City after a Utah Highway Patrol trooper found more than eight pounds of fentanyl pills inside their vehicle during a traffic stop Sunday night.
Utah man sentenced to up to 45 years in prison in child pornography case
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted Jan. 27 - 7:43 a.m.
A 24-year-old Enoch, Iron County, resident has been sentenced to up to 45 years in prison for possessing child pornography.
Driver arrested after 15 pounds of cocaine found in trunk during I-15 traffic stop
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted Jan. 20 - 7:19 a.m.
A driver who was pulled over for allegedly following another vehicle too closely and making an unsafe lane change on I-15 was subsequently arrested after officers found more than 15 pounds of cocaine inside the car.
UHP: Tinted windows lead to discovery of 9 pounds of meth in Iron County
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted Jan. 18 - 8:09 a.m.
A driver who was pulled over on I-15 in Iron County for having excessively tinted windows was arrested after troopers say they found drugs in his vehicle.
Reports of wrong-way driver on I-15 lead to arrest of woman for investigation of DUI
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted Jan. 12 - 8:29 p.m.
A woman was arrested in Iron County on Tuesday after police said she was driving on the opposite side of Interstate 15 between Beaver and Cedar City for several miles.
Woman who pleaded guilty to murdering St. George woman receives sentence
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted Dec. 17 - 6:57 a.m.
One of the three people charged in connection with the death of 26-year-old St. George resident Stevie Wilkerson has been sentenced to a minimum of 15 years in prison.
'A massive jail complex in our backyard is insane': Iron County residents concerned with proposal
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted Nov. 24 - 7:59 p.m.
Several dozen residents attended Monday's regular meeting of the Iron County Commission, with many of them weighing in on the county's plans to replace the 34-year-old Iron County Jail, which officials say is the oldest county correctional facility in the state.
Cases moving forward separately for trio accused in St. George woman's death
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted Nov. 22 - 10:54 a.m.
Two of the three people accused of being involved in the death of Stevie Wilkerson have recently had their arraignments scheduled, while the third has already pleaded guilty to murder.
