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Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Yahoo
Eagle Mountain man arrested for paying 13-year-old for sexual photos, documents say
This article contains information about alleged child sexual abuse material. Report CSAM to law enforcement by contacting the ICAC Tip Line at (801) 281-1211 or your local law enforcement agency. EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah () — An Eagle Mountain man has been arrested and charged with sending payments to a 13-year-old girl in exchange for sexual photos. Jaxson Thomas Fox, 22, has been charged with 18 counts of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, a first-degree felony, and two counts of voyeurism, a Class A misdemeanor. According to documents, an investigator with the Utah County Sheriff's Office was sent a CyberTip referral from the Little Rock Police Department involving a case in their jurisdiction where a 13-year-old female child was exchanging sexual photos of herself with an adult man for money. American Fork woman accused of conspiring to murder husband pleads guilty The adult man, later identified as Fox, was sending the 13-year-old child payments over Apple Pay and making specific requests for the minor, making her create child sexual abuse material (CSAM) of herself and share it with him. A search warrant was obtained for Fox's residence, and police interviewed him regarding the incident. Fox allegedly admitted to meeting the underage child through social media and said that he knew she was a minor. He said that he would send the 13-year-old payments in exchange for fulfilling his requests and creating CSAM. Graphic sexual messages from Fox to the 13-year-old were located, and his payments to the underage girl totaled around $430, documents say. Previously, Fox had faced charges for uploading CSAM in 2022, but a search warrant served on his residence did not return anything because he was out of town, and police were not aware that he lived there. They spoke with the homeowners, who did not possess any CSAM, and the case was closed. Payson man allegedly sexually abused 14-year-old in church parking lot During the police interview, he allegedly told police that he was the one who had uploaded the CSAM in that 2022 incident. Fox also admitted that he had sent and received CSAM from other individuals and has a 'sexual interest' in young teenagers. Police discovered that Fox had access to a girl around this age, but he stated that he had not done anything to her. The detective investigating the case located CSAM on Fox's phone, as well as two videos where he secretly recorded adult women in changing rooms at a store. Fox was booked into the Utah County Jail and is currently being held without bail. Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Latest headlines: Republicans eye efforts to quiet Epstein uproar but can't quash it Utah spends the 3rd lowest amount of income on childcare in nation: Wallethub Utah's air tanker bases have already used 1.2 million gallons of retardant fighting wildfires One dead after Orem house fire Friday morning Officials warn of potential flash floods in burn scars and Zion National Park Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Times
16-07-2025
- New York Times
Utah Man Drowns Trying to Rescue Girl in Reservoir
A 31-year-old man drowned over the weekend after jumping into a reservoir in Utah to save a 12-year-old girl who was drifting on an inflatable tube, the Utah County Sheriff's Office said on Monday. The man, Daniel Braga Figueiredo, 31, borrowed a paddle board and went out to help the girl, a relative, before 7 p.m. Saturday. They were at the Silver Lake Flat Reservoir, just over an hour drive southeast of Salt Lake City. 'The two were seen struggling to consolidate themselves, and both ended up in the water,' the Utah County Sheriff's Office said. Bystanders saw Mr. Figueiredo lifting the girl onto an inflatable device, before disappearing in the water. His body was recovered from the reservoir at 9:30 p.m. The girl survived. Austin Isbell, a spokesman for the Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Outdoor Recreation, said in an email on Wednesday that Mr. Figueiredo helped the young woman onto the stand-up paddle board 'but could not board or hold onto it himself and drowned.' The girl and Mr. Figueiredo were not wearing life jackets, according to Mr. Isbell. It is unclear how they were related. He said that life jacket use is critically important, especially during the busy summer season. 'The incident at Silver Lake Flat Reservoir was preventable,' Mr. Isbell said. He said that the girl on the inflatable tube 'was struggling to paddle back to shore but was not in danger.' Mr. Isbell said that all vessels, including boats, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards and canoes, must have a U.S. Coast Guard-approved wearable personal flotation device or life jacket for each passenger. The water temperature was around 71 degrees Fahrenheit, which is just above the level at which water should be treated with caution, according to the National Center for Cold Water Safety. About 4,000 people die from unintentional drowning each year in the United States, according to the American Red Cross. Many are children. The Red Cross advises people not to put themselves in danger when trying to make a rescue. Instead, they should call for help, since aiding someone who is at risk of drowning requires more than just basic swimming skills. There are significant gaps in access to swimming lessons. More than 60 percent of Black children, 45 percent of Hispanic children and 40 percent of white children have little or no swimming ability, according to a 2017 study by the University of Memphis and University of Nevada. The study also found that 79 percent of children from households with incomes of less than $50,000 have little or no swimming ability. The Silver Lake Flat Reservoir lies in the mountains of American Fork Canyon, near the Lone Peak Wilderness.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Yahoo
Search for missing man at Silver Lake Flat in American Fork Canyon
This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post as new information becomes available. UTAH COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — Utah County Search and Rescue crews are on scene after a report of a man that went missing Saturday evening. Sgt. Ray Ormond with the Utah County Sheriff's Office confirms that a 31-year-old male paddleboarder went under the water around 7 p.m. and never resurfaced. Crews from Utah County and other agencies are on scene assisting with the search. Due to the ongoing operations, the road up to Silver Lake Flat has been closed until further notice. Unified Police standoff in Magna ends with surrender, suspect in custody Good news: Florida animal shelter's longest resident finds forever home Search for missing man at Silver Lake Flat in American Fork Canyon FEMA authorizes funds for fighting Deer Creek Fire Missing, endangered advisory canceled after Alisa Petrov found safe Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
BREAKING: Man impaled by stick during repelling accident, airlifted to medical facility
This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post with more information as it becomes available. ALPINE, Utah () — A 40-year-old man is currently being transported to a medical facility after suffering a serious accident while repelling. According to Utah County Sheriff's Office, the man was repelling in the Three Falls area, near Alpine, when he fell and was impaled by a stick into his upper thigh. Utah County Search and Rescue and Lone Peak Fire District responded to the accident and were able to subsidize the bleeding by applying pressure to the wound. Life Flight arrived on the scene to hoist the man out of the area. He is currently being airlifted to an ambulance, which will transport him to a medical facility. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
12-year-old rescued after going ‘briefly unconscious' in Eagle Mountain bathtub
EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah (ABC4) — A 12-year-old was rescued during a possible drowning in the bathtub of an Eagle Mountain home Friday evening, according to the Utah County Sheriff's Office. The child was reportedly in the bathtub when he lost consciousness, according to Sgt. Ray Ormond, Utah County Sheriff's Office. Family members found him and reacted quickly to the situation, though details surrounding the incident are limited at this time. At around 7:30 p.m. on May 23, Unified Fire & EMS personnel responded to the residence and transported the boy to the hospital. He is said to be 'doing much better,' according to the hospital. In a social media post Friday night, the boy's sister, Brynlee, said: 'Hey everyone. His name is Jason and he is my younger brother. He was given life saving CPR which we will be forever grateful to our friends and neighbor. He is currently at the hospital and we are waiting for any good news. Any prayers we would appreciate so much! Thank you all for being concerned.' No further information is available at this time. 12-year-old rescued after going 'briefly unconscious' in Eagle Mountain bathtub Fairly pleasant Memorial Day weekend, but brief showers and thunderstorms ahead House Republicans warn Senate GOP against watering down Trump agenda bill Multi-agency pursuit in Kanab apprehends runaway teen hiding in tree South Salt Lake Police searching for missing, endangered 12-year-old Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
