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Heber City Council candidate previously arrested for trespassing at Lagoon now facing child abuse charge

Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. HEBER CITY, Utah () — The woman accused of trespassing in Lagoon earlier this year is now facing charges of stalking and child abuse, all while running for a Heber City Council seat. Jami Smith Hewlett, 49, is facing one charge of criminal trespassing, filed on May 18, 2025; one charge of stalking, filed on June 23, 2025; and one misdemeanor charge of intentional or knowing child abuse, filed on July 29, 2025. 'I strongly deny any criminal wrongdoing. I am fully cooperating with the legal process and look forward to the opportunity to resolve this matter through the appropriate channels,' Jami Hewlett said in a statement to ABC4. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Woman faces trespassing charge for violating year-long 'ban' from Lagoon Amusement Park Jami Hewlett is currently , campaigning to 'tackle rising costs and protect our water,' according to her website. Jami Hewlett previously ran for Wasatch County Council in 2023 and Heber City Council in 2024. Her husband, Mike Hewlett, is currently a candidate for Heber City Mayor. Additionally, Jami Hewlett served as an alternate on the Heber City Planning Commission in 2024 but was removed from the position by in November 2024 due to contention over a letter she allegedly wrote and distributed in someone else's name. Previously, in May, ABC4 had covered Jami Hewlett for a viral TikTok where she was for violating a year-long 'ban' from the park. The video she recorded showed a Lagoon security officer and a Farmington Police Officer telling her to leave the park and explaining the terms of her ban. According to court documents and a comment from Jami Hewlett under the video, an argument broke out between her and the mother of one of her stepchildren. She was yelling while they exited the park, and police stepped in. Jami Hewlett was issued a ban for violating guest code. After re-entering the park to watch a dance competition, she was told to leave by security and a police officer. Jami Hewlett was charged with misdemeanor criminal trespassing in Davis County for violating this ban. Documents say that she had changed clothes and re-entered the park again, then returned the following day despite the ban. Officers located evidence of her entering the park from her social media posts. READ NEXT: SLC couple charged with child abuse after pediatrician reports injuries, failure to thrive According to court documents, Jami Hewlett was charged with stalking on June 23 due to her presence on social media as well. She allegedly violated a civil court stalking injunction filed on June 19 by posting videos of and mentioning the stepchild protected by the injunction on social media. A warrant was filed for her arrest after she refused to exit the house and make contact with officers, according to an affidavit for the warrant. Jami Hewlett was arrested on bail and was released after it was paid. Jami Hewlett's husband, Michael (Mike) Hewlett, was charged with retaliation against a witness, victim, or informant on June 24. An incident report involving alleged child abuse was used as probable cause for his charge. The report stated that Mike Hewlett had allegedly contacted the child victim and told them they were 'ruining lives' after being interviewed regarding the child abuse. Yesterday, on July 29, Jami Hewlett was charged with child abuse, intentionally or knowingly. According to court documents, including the aforementioned incident report, the stepchild victim described instances of physical and verbal abuse allegedly committed by Jami Hewlett over several years, including one incident where the child had to be taken to the emergency room. I am aware of the charge that has been filed. I want to be clear that I strongly deny any criminal wrongdoing. I am fully cooperating with the legal process and look forward to the opportunity to resolve this matter through the appropriate channels. Out of respect for everyone involved and because of the sensitivity of the situation, I will not be commenting further at this time. Statement from Jami Hewlett regarding recent charges Latest headlines: 25 people injured due to turbulence on Delta flight released from hospital, what happens now? Harmful algae blooms warning for Jordan River, Utah Lake FIRE START: Little Pole Fire starts in Box Elder County, reaches 100 acres Lt. Gov. Henderson grants DOJ public voter info after letter questions maintenance of voter registration rolls Governor Cox declares state of emergency for escalating wildfires, suppression costs surpass $100M Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.