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Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Yahoo
Vernal property owner devastated after dirt is stolen, left with a pit
Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. VERNAL, Utah (ABC4) — When Julia Mata purchased her summer home in the Dry Fork Canyon, she felt like she found her slice of heaven. Now, as she looks at the empty pit left behind by Jeremy Merrell, it's become a personal hell. Mata was looking to weatherize and make improvements to her home when Merrell stepped in. Mata explained, 'He drove right down the driveway and said, 'I'm a contractor. I'm your neighbor. I'm part of the Dry Fork Canyon family. You can trust me.'' But according to court documents, that allegedly turned out not to be true. Merrell is accused of using the improvements to the home as a guise to take and unload dirt from the property. The charges claim it was a total of 435 cubic yards of dirt with a value of $6,600. It estimates the cost to repair the pit would cost $10,800. With those values, Uintah County is charging Merrell with a second-degree felony of theft. PREVIOUS: Utah man charged for stealing over $10K of dirt Documents claim it took 33 dump truck loads to move the dirt, and Merrell allegedly sold it for people to use to grade their driveways. Mata says she was devastated when she saw the missing chunk of her land. 'I drove in and I started screaming and crying, saying, 'he took my dirt!' And I'm like, oh, my gosh. You know, it was devastating.' Not only was there the giant pit, but Mata says the 'repairs' Merrell started on the home were poorly done and she hired a different contractor to ultimately fix everything. ABC4 reached out to Merrell and received a response from his lawyer. They said that Merrell disputes the charges but will not release a statement as a case is pending. He's due in court on April 28. As for Mata, she awaits the pending cases including a civil suit. 'He can take my dirt, he can take my piece of mind. He can't take that view. He can't take that every day that I wake up and I feel good about what I do and my behavior and how I handle things. But hopefully he'll be held accountable, get some help, and he'll knock it off.' Vernal property owner devastated after dirt is stolen, left with a pit Driver in critical redwood crash dies after succumbing to injuries Texas town approves McKinney Texas Temple plans after year-long dispute Bring bold flavor to your table with this awesome Smothered Chipotle Chicken recipe from Harmons Peek inside the Bullfrog Spas factory and see why they're making a splash with Utahns! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Yahoo
Driver in critical redwood crash dies after succumbing to injuries
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah (ABC4) — The driver of a pickup truck that was involved in a critical crash on Redwood Road has died after succumbing to their injuries. In a press release given by the South Jordan Police Department, they announced that the driver had died in the hospital, without change in their condition since the crash that occurred in April 17. The name of the driver is being withheld in respect for the family's privacy. As it was reported on April 17, around 6:37 p.m. a truck hauling a trailer was traveling northbound on Redwood Road, approaching 9800 south. The pickup truck had been traveling south on Redwood when it attempted to make a left hand turned onto 9800 south. At this point, the truck hauling the tailer slammed into the pickup. The driver of the pickup was later taken to the hospital in critical condition. The driver of the truck hauling the trailer was not injured and stayed on scene to cooperate with investigators. At this time, SJPD tells that the crash remains under investigation, and the cause of the accident has not yet been determined. 'The City of South Jordan offers its deepest sympathies and condolences to the family during this tragic time,' SJPD said in a statement posted to Facebook. The investigation team that is investigating the crash is a part of the South Valley Crash Team, which is made of investigators from South Jordan, Herriman, and Riverton police departments. The crash came hours after another crash occurred in daybreak, where a driver crashed into Oquirrh Lake in the Daybreak Community. It was also announced today that the driver of that vehicle has also died from their injuries. Driver in critical redwood crash dies after succumbing to injuries Texas town approves McKinney Texas Temple plans after year-long dispute Bring bold flavor to your table with this awesome Smothered Chipotle Chicken recipe from Harmons Peek inside the Bullfrog Spas factory and see why they're making a splash with Utahns! Make your home sparkle with the help of Lemony Fresh Cleaning Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
