The Davis Journal | July 8, 2022

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July 8, 2022 | Vol. 3 Iss. 27

NEWS BREAK No bond for Chicago parade shooter

An Illinois judge has denied bail for the suspect in the Fourth of July parade shooting in Highland Park, Illinois that left seven people dead and more than 30 injured. Robert E. Crimo III, 21, reportedly gave a voluntary statement to investigators “confessing his actions,” according to assistant state’s attorney Ben Dillon during Wednesday’s bond hearing. Crimo faces seven counts of first-degree murder in the case.

Oil drops to under $100 a barrel

A FIRE THAT STARTED SUNDAY night burned 129 acres on the hillside above Centerville.

Blaze above Centerville cancels parade, forces evacuations

Photo courtesy of CPD

Fire burns 129 acres near Parrish Trail By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com

CENTERVILLE—The Fourth of July is meant for celebrating the country with fireworks and parades, but in Centerville, a wildfire in the mountains above the city that started Sunday night forced families from their homes and cancellation of the annual parade as firefighters battled the blaze. “Sunday at 11 p.m. a fire broke out on the mountain at Center Street east of firebreak road, quickly spreading to the north,” said Centerville Police Lt. Allen Ackerson. “South Davis Metro Fire (SDMF) came out along with eight agencies to assist that night. The fire was contained on the east side of firebreak road. It did its job and stopped it from coming down into homes.” Ackerson said 89 homes were evacuated. “Those displaced went to the LDS chapel at 950 N. Main. Thankfully the order was lifted at 6 a.m. There was coordination with the Red Cross but in the short time frame of the evacuation they didn’t set up.”

SOUTH DAVIS METRO FIRE crews responded along with eight other agencies.

Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

The police department used the CodeRED system to notify residents of the parade cancellation. “We also had officers go door to door,” said Ackerson. “I would encourage everyone to register for CodeRED. There’s an app you can download to register your home and location.

You can also go online and register your landline.” SDMF transitioned out over the course of the day and the Northern Utah Interagency Fire Center took over, he said. “We work in collaboration with Please see FIRE: pg. 2

Community mourns and remembers Macie Hill By Tom Haraldsen tom.h@davisjournal.com

Macie Hill

KAYSVILLE—The community continues its outpouring of love and support for the family of 8-year-old Macie Hill of Layton, who died after being hit by a vehicle during Kaysville’s Independence Day parade on Monday. Eyewitnesses said she was run over by the trailer towing a vehicle for the Patriot Cheer All Stars cheerleading team, for which Macie was a member, that was participating in the parade. Emergency responders and bystanders quickly rushed to her aid and she was transported to the Kaysville Fire Department and later to a local hospital, where she died from her injuries.

The accident happened at 175 S. Main about 15 minutes after the parade began. Officials stepped in and immediately canceled the parade. Main Street in Kaysville remained closed for hours as police investigated the accident. Initial reports were unclear whether Macie came off the float or was trying to get up onto it when she fell to the ground and was hit. As friends and family members reflected back on Wednesday morning, their thoughts turned to the young girl who loved cheerleading and making others happy. “Macie Hill, the brightest little light, was tragically taken from us in a devastating accident during the Kaysville Parade on the 4th of July. Macie was the youngest in her family and Please see MACIE: pg. 3

On Wednesday, the price of crude oil sank below the $100/barrel mark and was at just under $97 a barrel as of our press time. The national average for a gallon of gas was $4.80 on Wednesday, though still higher in Utah. The Southern and Gulf Coast states saw prices below $4.70 a gallon. A drop in demand worldwide, caused in large part by the high prices for petroleum, led to a glut of oil and thus lower pricing and pump.

Trump allies get Georgia subpoenas

A Georgia grand jury issued subpoenas for several of former President Donald Trump’s top advisers, including Sen. Lindsey Graham and lawyer Rudy Giuliani as part of an investigation into Trump’s interference in the 2020 election. The subpoenas also include Kenneth Chesebro, John Eastman, Jenna Ellis and Cleta Mitchell, all of whom are believed to have knowledge of Trump’s attempts to tamper with the election process in states like Georgia.

Climate change leading to more mice in homes

Researchers say warming temperatures and milder winters have increased the population of the white-footed mouse, the most abundant small rodent found in North America. It also means more work for pest control companies. While the mouse population has traditionally decreased during winter months, warmer temperatures mean fewer mice die before spring.

Johnson could be in trouble in Britain

With several of his top officials resigning in the past few days, Britain Prime Minster Boris Johnson’s Conservative government is in deepening trouble, according to politicos in the U.K. Health Secretary Sajid Javid and Finance Minister Rishi Sunak both resigned on Monday, with more officials expressing concern over Johnson’s handling of allegations of sexual misconduct by a different member of the government. Johnson won a confidence vote in June, but tensions remain.


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