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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
Family of fallen Santaquin officer line Main Street with blue ribbons, honoring his legacy
SANTAQUIN, Utah () — On Sunday, May 4, family and friends of Sgt. Bill Hooser gathered at his gravesite at the Santaquin Cemetery. It was a beautiful sunny morning with clouds on the horizon – a sign of more gloomy weather to mark the anniversary of his passing on May 5. The group that gathered was wearing matching shirts with the 'thin blue line,' a symbol representing support for law enforcement. The mission? To tie blue ribbons throughout the city to celebrate Hooser's life and legacy. 'We kid that Bill would have loved every second of it,' said Lynn Starley, Hooser's sister. 'He's here with us today. He's still here with us, just not in person.' Santaquin officer to be honored at Utah Capitol on first anniversary of his death 'He's soaking it all in,' joked Courtney Jones, his daughter. One year ago, Sgt. Bill Hooser was killed in the line of duty. He was performing a traffic stop on a semi-truck that later attempted to flee the scene. The suspect behind the wheel struck Hooser, taking his life on that stormy May day. 'To see this weather, one year later, it's hard,' said Kinder Hooser, Sgt. Bill Hooser's wife. 'Because it's how it was that morning of.' But the rainy and cloudy weather didn't stop Hooser's family and friends from completing their mission. You can see Sgt. Hooser's presence now all along Main Street in Santaquin. Blue ribbons line the road, tied around every light post. 'All the memories, you know, just flood me, and I miss him so much. I miss him,' said Kinder. But as bright as Bill Hooser's granddaughter's smile, who joins the other kids in running and playing, his family says that the sun, however cloudy, does shine again after that rain on a May morning in Santaquin. Family of fallen Santaquin officer line Main Street with blue ribbons, honoring his legacy Trump administration offers $1,000 to migrants who self-deport Santaquin Police Department remembers Sgt. Bill Hooser's legacy one year later Jazz extend coach Will Hardy's contract through 2031 Reigning Cup champion Joey Logano gets 1st win this season in overtime at Texas Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man allegedly steals $30 tool kit, punches security guard in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY () — A 51-year-old man was taken into custody early Monday morning after allegedly stealing a tool set from a home improvement store and punching a security guard on his way out, according to court documents. Jay Frank Hemphill, 51, is facing a second-degree felony robbery charge after allegedly stealing a $30 tool set on Sunday, May 4. Documents say Hemphill was attempting to walk out of a store near 1330 S 300 W in Salt Lake City without paying for a tool kit when he was approached by a security guard. Buildings damaged in explosion at Salt Lake City gas station, investigation underway The guard tried to stop him from stealing the product when Hemphill allegedly punched him in the face, breaking his glasses. Police said he 'took off running' after the incident and boarded a Trax train. The Salt Lake City officer gave dispatch the suspect's information after reviewing video footage of the incident. The Utah Transit Authority was then able to confirm that Hemphill boarded the train and UTA police took him into custody. He was booked in the Salt Lake County Jail at approximately 1:10 a.m. on Monday. Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Jazz extend coach Will Hardy's contract through 2031 Reigning Cup champion Joey Logano gets 1st win this season in overtime at Texas 3 dead, 5 injured in a shooting at Arizona restaurant, police say Trump does not rule out taking Greenland by force Man allegedly steals $30 tool kit, punches security guard in Salt Lake City Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
