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CRIME & SAFETY
Man pleads guilty to involvement in murder of Morey Pelton
RIRIE — A 61-year-old man has pleaded guilty to being involved in the murder of a father of two. Gerald Hamlin was indicted on Feb. 8 on one count of felony aiding and abetting first-degree murder, felony accessory willfully withholding knowledge of a felony from a peace officer, and felony destruction, alteration, or concealment of evidence in connection to the death of Morey Pelton.
Idaho man charged with murder takes back guilty plea; prosecutor files for death penalty
IDAHO FALLS — A man charged with murder in Idaho has withdrawn his guilty plea, and the state has refiled for the death penalty following new felony charges. Lance Broncho, 23, was recently charged with three counts of felony assault or battery upon certain personnel and felony introducing major contraband to a correctional facility.
Man arrested for allegedly stealing motorcycle during test drive
AMMON – A man has been arrested after allegedly riding off with a motorcycle during a Facebook marketplace meetup. Gavin Singer, 21, is charged with one count of attempted grand theft. On July 27, deputies with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office responded to a theft report in Ammon.
Court to continue Jeremy Best murder case
Best moved to dismiss the indictment, arguing evidence shows he experienced a mental health breakdown on the day in question, which means the grand jury should have considered murder in the second degree or manslaughter as alternatives to first-degree murder.
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