Smithfield Sun

Craigslist roommate scam hits home

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Editor’s Note: Safiyyah Ballard is a contributing reporter for the Sun, a journalism student at USU, and a very nice person. She wrote this story about a scam artist who reached her through a Craigslist ad. I recommend everyone read it to understand some of the red (and salmon) flags of a scam artist. (Continued…)

Three arrested in Lewiston on aggravated robbery charges

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“Cache County Sheriff’s officials have arrested three Cache Valley men on aggravated robbery charges.” (Continued…)

Former Grant Auto Sales owners plead guilty

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“Grant Wesley Campbell, 57, of Hyde Park, and his son Bret Wesley Campbell, 37, of Smithfield, each pleaded guilty to 12 misdemeanor charges related to failure to deliver vehicle titles and failure to pay off liens of traded vehicles.” (Continued…)

Smithfield man arrested for growing marijuana

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“Hosley was not home at the time but while at his home police saw a young marijuana plant growing on the counter.” (Continued…)

Richmond woman threatens to kill family

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A 36-year old Richmond woman is in jail after allegedly threatening her family with a kitchen knife. A Cache County Sheriff press release states deputies responded to a domestic violence call Monday night at 17 North 185 East, #17 . (Continued…)

Smithfield man sentenced for running from police

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LOGAN—Judge Thomas Willmore sentenced a Smithfield man to jail time, fines and drug and alcohol rehabilitation Wednesday after telling him he was insufficiently punished for similar offenses as a minor. (Continued…)

Smithfield man sentenced on rioting charge

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LOGAN—Jesus Patino, 21, of Smithfield was sentenced to 45 days in jail in 1st District Court on Monday. (Continued…)

Smithfield woman a suspect in burglary, theft, forgery case

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SMITHFIELD—A 20-year-old Smithfield woman was arrested and booked into the Cache County Jail on counts of burglary, theft and forgery. Loren Hansen was arrested by detective Wes Land of the Logan City Police Department on Nov. 19. She was released after posting bail. (Continued…)

Smithfield man pleads guilty in domestic violence case

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LOGAN—Smithfield resident Joshua Lee Thalman, 28, pleaded guilty Nov. 3 in 1st District Court to three misdemeanors in a domestic violence case. He will be sentenced Nov. 30 at 9 a.m. (Continued…)