A2 Briefs Clipper Dec. 29, 2010
Santa aids Food Pantry
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Lantz pleads guilty to robberies
FARMINGTON — Nathaniel Lantz pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated robbery in the knife point robberies of four north Davis businesses last spring. Lantz, 25 entered the first-degree felony guilty pleas in 2nd District Court on Monday. In exchange for his guilty pleas, prosecutors agreed to dismiss two other first degree felony aggravate robbery charges and two misdemeanor charges. Lantz was arrested June 9, following a robbery at a McDonald’s in Clearfield. After his arrest, police say they found evidence in his car linking him to robberies at a Clearfield Subway on June 6 and the Baskin-Robbins, also in Clearfield, on May 30. Police also say they found evidence from a robbery of a Layton Walgreens on May 22. At the time, police said they believed the robbery suspect would return to the area of the Subway following that robbery and sent extra patrols. When they received the call of the McDonald’s robbery, they were able to quickly take Lantz into custody. A sentencing hearing for Lantz will be Feb. 7, when he
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could be sentenced to five years to life in the Utah State Prison.
Man pleads guilty to burglaries
FARMINGTON — A man who was arrested for home burglaries throughout Davis County has pleaded guilty to 11 felonies. Mark Jason Martinez, 29, pleaded guilty in 2nd District court to charges dealing with the burglaries, drug charges, failure to stop at the command of police, theft and unlawful possession of a financial card. In exchange for the guilty pleas, prosecutors dropped 18 other felony charges and nine misdemeanor charges. Layton Police arrested Martinez in July after a homeowner saw him in a driveway in the middle of the night. A warrant had been issued for Martinez’s arrest by the Davis Metro Narcotics Strike Force for possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. Police searched Martinez’s vehicle and found burglary tools, wire cutters, a scanner, pry bars, empty backpacks, lap tops, flashlights and credit cards. Martinez had burglary cases filed against him in Layton, Clearfield, Syracuse and Centerville, in addition
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Santa Claus, the Davis Clipper and the Davis Conference Center in Layton hosted about 500 eager kids and their families for the annual Breakfast with Santa, recently. Nearly 200 more attended this year than last, with plans to add a Christmas Village in the works for next year. In addition to an adult and kids’ buffet, there was music provided by various local groups, magicians, cookie-making area and more. Some $250 in cash and more than 400 lbs. of food and other items were donated to the Bountiful Community Food Pantry through the event. Photos: Michele Smith (above) and Tom Busselberg
to the strike force. He will be sentenced on Feb. 10. Martinez has also been charged in 2nd District Court in Ogden on burglary and theft charges and in 1st District Court in Logan on drug and theft charges.
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Police to set traffic checkpoint
LAYTON —Layton and Clearfield police will conduct a joint sobriety traffic checkpoint on New Year’s Eve from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Antelope Drive and University Blvd, to discover impaired drivers. Police are reminding the public of the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A press release from Layton City Police notes that while the holiday season is a time for celebration, it’s important to celebrate responsibly by identifying a designated driver, or contacting a taxi company, sober friend or family members for a ride.
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Kaysville plans New Year’s events
KAYSVILLE — The New Year’s Eve tradition will continue, here, with
Kaysville and Fruit Heights residents particularly invited. Events start at 7 p.m. on city square and at Kaysville Elementary School.There will be bingo at the city hall, storytelling at the Kaysville Branch Library, music and dancing at the Autumn Glow Senior Activity Center, a kids’ carnival at Kaysville Elementary School and free food at the city Recreation Center. To officially mark the arrival of 2011, there will be a countdown at the clock tower at midnight. All events are free and put together by the Kaysville/Fruit Heights Civic Committee.
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‘Tipsy Tow’ offered New Year’s Eve
DAVIS COUNTY — New Year’s Eve revelers in Davis County and elsewhere in the state are being urged to take advantage of AAA Utah’s “Tipsy Tow” service which will provide transportation to those who drink and a tow for their car as well. The service is provided to the public annually on New Year’s Eve from 6 p.m. until 6 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Potential passengers, party hosts, bartenders and restaurant managers may call 800222-4357 (AAA HELP) to request a free tow of up to 10 miles. Just tell the AAA
operator,“I need a Tipsy Tow.” Reservations are not taken. The service will provide a one-way ride for the driver and vehicle to the driver’s home. If there are additional passengers needing a ride, they will also be taken to the driver’s home provided there is sufficient room for them to be transported in the tow truck. “We want everyone to ring in the New Year by having fun and enjoying the evening with friends and
family,” said AAA spokesperson Rolayne Fairclough.“But we wat everyone to do it safely and responsibly. Simply call our Tipsy Tow service and help AAA keep the road safe for the holidays.” A recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study said 20 percent of motorists have driven a vehicle within two hours of drinking alcohol within the past year. About 13 percent of the population has done so in the past 30 days.
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