Elevate, Inspire, and Inform the Cedar Valley Community
Stay informed on the latest from local law enforcement and fire departments across Cedar Valley, including Eagle Mountain, Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Cedar Fort, and Fairfield. This section features updates on police activity, fire incidents, emergency response efforts, and safety initiatives that impact our communities. We highlight the work of first responders and keep residents aware of public safety developments in Northern Utah County.
After the preliminary hearing that was held on September 28, 2023, Judge Robert Lund has found that the State has met its burden of proof for probable cause in the Road Rage Incident that resulted in the deaths of two individuals in Eagle Mountain on SR-73. Matheson will be bound over for trial at a…
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This topic comes up often on Facebook and in general. Eagle Mountain currently contracts with the Utah County Sheriff’s Office for police support and traffic enforcement. Every couple of years there is a push for Eagle Mountain to create a city police force and usually an increase in crime is used as one of the…
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On June 4th, 2023 Peterson Matheson was involved in a Road Rage incident that ultimately resulted in the death of two individuals when he lost control of his vehicle and hit the Porsche they were driving on SR-73 head-on at a high rate of speed. Matheson has been in lock-up at the Utah County Jail…
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During the preliminary hearing for Peterson Drew Matheson in the case of Road Rage which resulted in the death of two individuals on June 4th, 2023 Judge Robert Lund ordered the counsel for the defense and the prosecution to submit simultaneous briefings no later than October 27, 2023. On October 27, 2023, the State filed…
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Today on the 6th floor in the Provo District Court Peterson Drew Matheson had his preliminary court trial. During his 9:00 preliminary court trial, Judge Lund heard the case. On 6/4/2023 Matheson was involved in a Road Rage incident that resulted in Rodney Michael Salm’s and Micheala Himmelberge’s deaths. The original charges were four second-degree…
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UPDATE: The Preliminary hearing has been changed to September 28th, at 9:00 Preliminary in person hearing scheduled for August 1, 2023 for Peterson Drew Matheson the Eagle Mountain man that is accused of causing the accident that resulted in the death of two individuals following a road-rage incident. The court date was set after an…
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A series of incidents in Eagle Mountain City has prompted residents to explore ways to enhance safety and security within their community. As an engaged researcher at the University of Washington, Ishita Chordia studied how media and technology influence our sense of safety. New apps and technologies have made crime information increasingly accessible and available…
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Mosiah Vae Taumoepeau has been remanded to the custody of the Utah County Jail with an order to Hold Without Bail. The charges range from Class B Misdemeanors to 3rd Degree Felonies. The initial arrest was made on June 21st after the Utah County Sherrifs office was notified of a subject breaking in to a…
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The Utah County Sheriff’s Office recently announced via social media that they had taken Mosiah Vae Taumoepeau into custody, suspecting his involvement in 23 auto burglaries that occurred in the Cedar Valley. Reports on Facebook indicated that individuals had experienced smashed car windows and stolen property during both nighttime and daylight hours. It is noteworthy…
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On June 7th, the Utah County Sheriff’s Offices announced that Peterson Drew Matheson, age 30, turned himself in and was booked for driving the Ford F150 that caused the crash on SR-73 that resulted in the deaths of Rodney Michael Salm, and Michaela Himmelberger on June 4th. Matheson is being charged with two 2nd Degree…
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