Top 5 weekend stories on St. George News

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ST. GEORGE — In case you missed it, here is your weekend recap of the top five most viewed stories published on St. George News from Saturday to Sunday, Aug. 21-22.

See the related stories at the bottom of this page for five honorable mention stories.


Suspected porch pirate, credit card thief faces 30 charges following traffic stop for DUI

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ST. GEORGE — The amount of evidence collected during a traffic stop on Sunset Boulevard on Wednesday sent one man to jail facing 30 charges – many of which were felonies – for crimes allegedly committed while the suspect was out on bail for similar crimes.

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Washington County adopts restrictions on camping outside designated sites 

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ST. GEORGE — As outdoor recreational pursuits across Washington County have increased over the last year, so have issues related to where people can pitch a tent and how long they can stay there. This led to the Washington County Commission approving new regulations on Tuesday regarding the matter.

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Amber Alert canceled after man taken into custody

An Amber Alert was issued Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, for Derek Michael Rowley (inset) | Photo courtesy of Carbon County Sheriff’s Office, St. George News

ELKO COUNTY, Nev. — An Amber Alert was canceled early Saturday morning, nearly 24 hours after a man was accused of taking his two sons out of Price and drove them out of the state.

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Federal prosecutors pick up drug case out of Washington City 

2019 file photo of 5th District Court where federal hearings are held, St. George, Utah, August, 2019 | Photo by Cody Blowers, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — A suspect arrested during a traffic stop in July has been charged in federal court after Washington City officers reportedly recovered more than 21 pounds of methamphetamine and 10 pounds of fentanyl pills during a search of the vehicle.

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‘Protecting the youth’: Retiring school cop chief touts importance of resource officers

Composite image with background file photo of Dixie High School; overlay image of Lt. Ivor Fuller who just retired from the St. George Police Department, Aug. 10, 2021 | Photo by Cody Blowers, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — At the start of the new school year, hundreds of students across Washington County are beginning classes. For many, the first staff member they encounter may not be a teacher or an administrator – it will likely be the school resource officer.

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