Washington City Woman Wakes to Find Man in Her Hallway

Written by Jennifer Austin
August 10, 2011
washington utah homicide

WASHINGTON CITY – An elderly woman woke early Friday morning to find a man standing in her hallway.

The woman, who lives on Foothill drive, said the man told her he wanted the keys to her vehicle. Ed Kantor with the Washington City Department of Pubic Safety said the suspect took the keys and a truck belonging to the victim. The man was found by officers in the stolen vehicle.

Kantor said the man was allegedly found with stolen property belonging to the victim, along with property from several other thefts in the area.

The 26-year-old Ivins man was arrested on six drug charges, as well as possession of a stolen vehicle and aggravated burglary.

* Persons accused are presumed innocent unless found guilty in a court of law.

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Jennifer Elizabeth Austin is a multi-media journalist, youth motivational speaker and author. She is the mother of four rambunctious boys, which includes her German Shepard Ruger. Jen loves being active and enjoys fourwheeling, camping, fishing and shooting. She is a risk taker who fears only heights - therefore she is looking forward to the day when she will go skydiving. She blogs at www.JenniferElizabethAustin.com and www.IdahoMomBlog.com.

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1 Comment

  • Kress Staheli August 10, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    Great job Washington City Police! Thanks for tracking this guy down fast and bringng him to justice.

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