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7 days ago
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Man in critical condition following ATV crash near Brian Head
IRON COUNTY, Utah () — A man was taken to the hospital in critical condition following a crash near Brian Head this weekend. Deputies first responded to the Dry Lakes area near Brian Head after reports of an ATV crash late Friday night. The Iron County Sheriff's Office said when emergency personnel arrived on the scene, they found an adult male who had crashed while riding on a four-wheeler, sustaining significant head injuries. The preliminary investigation found that the ATV had been traveling at a high speed when it veered off the road and hit a rock. Life Flight was called to the scene due to the severity of the man's injuries. The man was airlifted to a local hospital, where police said he is currently in critical condition. Weber County establishes first veteran treatment court in northern Utah Treat yourself to a slice of paradise at Four Seaons Maui at Wailea Aloha! Hawaii's Governor Josh Green welcomes Utahns to GTU's Maui Week Chile-Coffee Braised Beef + Sesame Slaw Father's day must haves Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-03-2025
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Man accused of kidnapping woman in Las Vegas, driving her to Utah
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A man is accused of kidnapping a woman in Las Vegas and driving her to Utah after he suspected her of cheating, according to the Iron County Sheriff's Office. Epigmenio Bustillo-Marquez, 53, faces charges of aggravated kidnapping, assault, providing peace officers false personal info, interruption of communication device, prohibited use of identification card and operating a vehicle without a license, ICSO said. On Saturday around 1:20 p.m., deputies from ICSO responded to the Cedar Bands Travel Plaza after a report of a suspicious situation. When deputies arrived, a customer told them that a woman approached her in that bathroom and handed her a note that said she was in trouble and the man driving the Chevrolet Equinox she was in was taking her to either Salt Lake City or Denver and threatened to harm her, according to ICSO. The Chevrolet left the Cedar Bands Travel Plaza, the woman followed it in her car as it traveled northbound on the I-15. Deputies pulled the SUV over once it approached Cedar City. When deputies approached the passenger's side of the vehicle, the victim mouthed 'Help Me,' ICSO said. The woman, who was from Las Vegas and was wearing a Treasure Island uniform, told police that Bustillo-Marquez was supposed to take her to work that day, but instead, he started to drive north. She said that her phone had been taken away and she was being held against her will by Bustillo-Marquez because he suspected her of cheating, ICSO said. Bustillo-Marquez and the victim had lived with each other for 25 years. ICSO said Bustillo-Marquez claimed they were traveling to Salt Lake City to visit family, however deputies discovered that his family lived in St. George. Bustillo-Marquez was arrested and taken to the Iron County Correctional Facility. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-03-2025
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Alleged kidnapping attempt thwarted after victim slipped witness an SOS note at Utah gas station
Support for victims and survivors of domestic violence is available 24/7: 1-800-897-LINK (5465). If you or someone else is in immediate danger, or in an emergency, please call 911 immediately. A woman is safe after narrowly avoiding an alleged kidnapping when she alerted a bystander at a Utah gas station that she was in trouble. The Iron County Sheriff's Office confirmed to Fox 13 Utah that Epigmenio Bustillos Marquez, 53, was arrested on Saturday after he allegedly attempted to kidnap a woman, only to have his attempt stopped by the victim who slipped a note to a witness at a southern Utah gas station. Just before 1:30 p.m. on March 8, deputies were dispatched to the Cedar Band Travel Plaza, about seven miles southwest of Cedar City, for reports of a kidnapping. Illegal Immigrant Accused In Attempted Teen Kidnapping Deported 5 Times: Officials According to court documents obtained by the outlet, the witness told investigators that a woman had given her a handwritten note advising her she was in trouble and needed help. Read On The Fox News App The report stated that the witness watched the victim get into a white Chevrolet Equinox with Nevada license plates, before following the vehicle as it got onto Interstate 15 and began traveling northbound. Deputies then conducted a traffic stop after catching the vehicle and reported the female victim, who was not identified, not behaving normally when they spoke to her and asked her to exit the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle, later identified as Marquez, provided identification from Durango, Mexico, with a false name and date of birth. California Neighbor Saves Girl From Kidnapping Attempt Caught On Video Investigators searched Marquez's wallet and found another Mexican ID card with his actual name and date of birth. However, even after being shown the identification, Marquez continued to deny that it was his real identity, the outlet reported. The victim told officers that she and Marquez had been in a relationship for 25 years. However, she mentioned that she noticed a recent change in Marquez's behavior and that he had been erratic, the report read. The victim then told police she had asked Marquez to drive her to work that morning, but when he picked her up he began accusing her of cheating in the relationship. She added that instead of taking the victim to work, Marquez allegedly threatened to take her to Salt Lake City or Denver. California Mom Who Faked Kidnapping Acts Like Hoax 'Never Existed' As 'Blindsided' Husband Breaks Silence Marquez allegedly threatened the victim, telling her that she would die if she tried to leave the vehicle due to the speed at which they were traveling, when she told Marquez she wanted to get out of the vehicle. Marquez then took her phone so she couldn't call anyone and at one point struck the victim in the mouth. According to jail records, Marquez was booked into the Iron County Correctional Facility on one first-degree felony charge of aggravated assault. He also faces misdemeanor charges of assault, providing false info, interruption of a communication device, prohibited use of an ID, and operating a vehicle without a license or permit. Marquez has also been ordered to be held without bail, pending a pretrial hearing. Fox News Digital reached out to the Iron County Sheriff's Office for article source: Alleged kidnapping attempt thwarted after victim slipped witness an SOS note at Utah gas station
Fox News
10-03-2025
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Alleged kidnapping attempt thwarted after victim slipped witness an SOS note at Utah gas station
Support for victims and survivors of domestic violence is available 24/7: 1-800-897-LINK (5465). If you or someone else is in immediate danger, or in an emergency, please call 911 immediately. A woman is safe after narrowly avoiding an alleged kidnapping when she alerted a bystander at a Utah gas station that she was in trouble. The Iron County Sheriff's Office confirmed to Fox 13 Utah that Epigmenio Bustillos Marquez, 53, was arrested on Saturday after he allegedly attempted to kidnap a woman, only to have his attempt stopped by the victim who slipped a note to a witness at a southern Utah gas station. Just before 1:30 p.m. on March 8, deputies were dispatched to the Cedar Band Travel Plaza, about seven miles southwest of Cedar City, for reports of a kidnapping. According to court documents obtained by the outlet, the witness told investigators that a woman had given her a handwritten note advising her she was in trouble and needed help. The report stated that the witness watched the victim get into a white Chevrolet Equinox with Nevada license plates, before following the vehicle as it got onto Interstate 15 and began traveling northbound. Deputies then conducted a traffic stop after catching the vehicle and reported the female victim, who was not identified, not behaving normally when they spoke to her and asked her to exit the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle, later identified as Marquez, provided identification from Durango, Mexico, with a false name and date of birth. Investigators searched Marquez's wallet and found another Mexican ID card with his actual name and date of birth. However, even after being shown the identification, Marquez continued to deny that it was his real identity, the outlet reported. The victim told officers that she and Marquez had been in a relationship for 25 years. However, she mentioned that she noticed a recent change in Marquez's behavior and that he had been erratic, the report read. The victim then told police she had asked Marquez to drive her to work that morning, but when he picked her up he began accusing her of cheating in the relationship. She added that instead of taking the victim to work, Marquez allegedly threatened to take her to Salt Lake City or Denver. Marquez allegedly threatened the victim, telling her that she would die if she tried to leave the vehicle due to the speed at which they were traveling, when she told Marquez she wanted to get out of the vehicle. Marquez then took her phone so she couldn't call anyone and at one point struck the victim in the mouth. According to jail records, Marquez was booked into the Iron County Correctional Facility on one first-degree felony charge of aggravated assault. He also faces misdemeanor charges of assault, providing false info, interruption of a communication device, prohibited use of an ID, and operating a vehicle without a license or permit. Marquez has also been ordered to be held without bail, pending a pretrial hearing. Fox News Digital reached out to the Iron County Sheriff's Office for comment. Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
