Utah — A Utah man was arrested after Cottonwood Heights police say he beat a woman and left her bloodied and unconscious on the ground was arrested on Sunday and faces charges of aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury and providing false info to a police officer According to court documents obtained by FOX 13 News officers were called to an apartment complex at 2351 East 6895 South Officers report that the woman had cuts on her forehead and the left side of her head They add that her hair was soaked in blood and there was a large amount of swelling on the right side of her face The person who called first responders told police that they had been informed by an unknown man to call 9-1-1 because their phone wasn't working Detectives entered the apartment where the woman was found outside and found a coffee table with a broken leg and blood smears in the closet and on the walls was found inside a bedroom for a man who was not at the scene who has a domestic violence history with the victim Stubbs returned to the scene and gave officers a false name before being arrested Police say Stubbs originally claimed to them they he had found the victim on the doorstep and asked another apartment to call 9-1-1 over fears of a protective order violation Investigators note that the protective order hasn't been in place since January of 2024 He then told investigators that he and the victim had been arguing that day Stubbs would admit to lying to officers about the bar telling officers that he hadn't left for a bar but instead left to meet with another woman to cheat on the victim Investigators point out in court documents that Stubbs didn't have a wallet or phone with him during the time of the alleged cheating Detectives note in documents that Stubbs had visual injuries to his hands something he claimed happened when he hit a wall as well as the victim's blood on his clothing officers were able to get Stubbs to admit to having hit the victim He told them that he hit the victim with a beer bottle multiple times The victim is still recovering in the hospital with significant injuries to her face Tyrel Kahikinaokap Stubbs is being held without bail COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — The parents of a Cottonwood Heights woman accused of killing her estranged husband are still under investigation for allegedly assisting her according to the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office Gledhill is accused of shooting and killing her estranged husband in his sleep in her Cottonwood Heights home then trying to cover up the crime by cleaning the master bedroom — including purchasing a new mattress — and disposing of Johnson's body in an unknown location The Utah National Guard first contacted police on Sept 25 to report that Johnson had not returned to work Gledhill reported her estranged husband as missing while stating that she had not seen or heard from him since Sept after Gledhill allegedly confessed her alleged crime to a man she was seeing at the time Her parents, Thomas Gledhill, 71, and Rosalie Gledhill, 67, were arrested in October for investigation of obstruction of justice and accused of helping their daughter clean up the crime scene no criminal charges have been filed against them according to several newly unsealed search warrant affidavits Cottonwood Heights police believe Thomas Gledhill assisted his daughter in attempting to cover up the crime "Based on the evidence and statements made by Jennifer and Thomas I determined Thomas is involved in assisting his daughter with the disposal of evidence and information leading to the disappearance of Matthew Johnson," an officer wrote in one of the warrants The warrants were served in October but were not made public until last week One of the warrants was to search Thomas Gledhill's phone "An initial search of his cellphone showed messages between him and Jennifer about money being transferred and purchases made," the warrant states Jennifer sends a message to Thomas to 'Don't forget to give me your card information.' On Sept Neighbors told police that they saw the parents and their daughter in the home "cleaning" on Sept The parents allegedly arrived at the house about 5 p.m "Both Thomas and Rosalie stated they were only at the home for less than an hour Thomas admitted to cleaning but stated he was in the garage Thomas was asked if he had helped clean the master bedroom where Matthew and Jennifer sleep in Thomas stated he did not go in the room where the 'incident happened,'" the affidavit states Data collected from Jennifer Gledhill's phone "shows she only contacts her father Jennifer's cellphone data shows her traveling up 'north,' which is consistent with the statement she made to (a witness) and then her phone was off for more than two hours Jennifer's phone then turns back on at 5:08 p.m (and) she calls Thomas again," the warrant states Utah (KUTV) — A new question has surfaced in the case of Jennifer Gledhill the Cottonwood Heights woman accused of killing her husband: what happens to his life insurance payout Gledhill is the named beneficiary of a $500,000 Prudential life insurance policy taken out by her husband With Gledhill facing murder charges and Johnson’s body still missing Prudential is turning to the court for guidance on who should receive the money ‘We’re just going to give this money to the court and let you all figure it out,’” said attorney David Reymann “They don’t want any part of that fight.” Prudential acknowledges that the money must eventually go to someone either Gledhill or the couple’s minor children The company’s concern is paying the wrong party and facing legal consequences later “People do this because they don’t want to have to pay twice or three times,” Reymann said If the money is paid to Gledhill and she’s later convicted her children would likely have a legal claim to the funds if it’s paid to the children and Gledhill is acquitted Prudential is asking for the money to remain in the court’s possession “They’re essentially waiting for a decision Multiple requests for comment from the attorney who filed the motion went unanswered Gledhill’s trial is scheduled to begin in December by | Feb 3 A project years in the making is crystalizing on the eastern bench of Salt Lake County and could bring hundreds of units and hotel rooms near the mouth of Big and Little Cottonwood canyons A planned development on 21.5 acres that would add hundreds of housing units and roughly 60,000 square feet of commercial space in Cottonwood Heights could start construction as early as this year The project, known as the Wasatch Rock Redevelopment The development is the site of a gravel pit and it’s located just to the south of the Interstate 215 bend and the overpass that extends over Big Cottonwood Road The project is also a short distance to the north of Big Cottonwood Canyon It was initially approved by the Cottonwood Heights City Council in 2021 after two years of planning and discussion though a handful of details have not yet been finalized The Wasatch Rock proposal would turn a former gravel pit into the following:  The condo building location and use are approved, but other parameters of that building, like the number of floors and number of units, have yet to be finalized and voted on, according to the minutes from a Cottonwood Heights Planning Commission meeting on Jan During that meeting the city’s community and economic development director outlined each phase of the development’s building process The first phase is to construct the seven-story apartment complex before moving onto building four of the commercial pads followed by the remaining two commercial sites Johnson said the project’s developer, Rockworth Companies wants to start construction on the apartment complex this year He added there’s no timeline available for when the full project could be finished.  a development associate with Rockworth Companies told the planning commission that Rockworth plans to apply for building permits on the apartment complex Nemelka said the condo building is projected to be 12 stories tall with three levels for parking and nine levels for residential units She added that the total number of condo units has not been spelled out and the number would be determined based on the market Though the maximum height allowed for the condo is up to 300 feet Nemelka said Rockworth is planning on keeping the condo building well below that height.  The condominium is the main aspect of the project that’s still up in the air as city staff was still assembling a technical analysis and staff report for the building could be presented during a planning commission meeting in February.   After the planning commission makes a recommendation on the condo building Johnson said it will then go to the city’s Architectural Review Commission for review the final step is to the city council for approval.  Email Jacob Scholl The Delta Center overhaul is officially underway — and the arena we all know will look much 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You must be logged in to post a comment Site built by John Battenfeld by | Dec 27 Cottonwood Heights is trying to disincentivize illegal short-term rentals by jacking up fines for those not in compliance On Dec. 17, the Cottonwood Heights City Council unanimously approved a measure that increases fines for short-term rentals found not to be in compliance with city code.  The council voted to increase fines for initial violations from $250 to $650 and secondary violation fines grew from $500 to $800 The city’s planning commission also unanimously approved the measure on Dec 4 prior to the city council’s approval.  City code requires any short-term rental to have a permit with Cottonwood Heights prior to operation A short-term rental permit does not need city council or planning commission approval as it can be approved by the city’s director of community development or another person designated by the city manager The council did not change the city code regarding the third violation which charges property owners a $1,000 fine and bars property owners from applying for a business license or short-term rental permit associated with that property for at least two years.  seemed to be a lingering issue in Cottonwood Heights a city situated near numerous wintertime destinations within the nearby Big Cottonwood Canyon and Little Cottonwood Canyon.  but it does not solve this problem,” said Councilmember Ellen Birrell during the formal council meeting She added that city code should be amended to require short term rentals to include the business license number on any advertisement for the rentals.  Councilmember Suzanne Hyland added that despite the city’s requirement that short term rentals require business licenses Short-term rentals in Cottonwood Heights are restricted to higher-density zones of the city, including residential multi-family and mixed-use areas. 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You must be logged in to post a comment COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — Police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian collision that killed a 73-year-old woman Monday at the intersection of 6200 South and Wasatch Boulevard Police said the driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene Investigators believe the driver failed to see the woman because it was dark The sister of the woman who was killed identified her as Yingli "Lily" Lu Jennifer Lu said her sister was walking from her house to catch a bus to a senior center she visits every morning when she was struck Police are in the early stages of the investigation but said they believe Lu was in the crosswalk when she was struck Investigators are unsure if the light was red when Lu began crossing the street Jennifer Lu said she is heartbroken and frustrated She said there used to be a closer bus that could take her sister to the senior center but that route was canceled a few years ago "If we had a bus stop here that could prevent the tragedy and she could have lived to 90 like my mother," Jennifer Lu told reporters More information about the crash was not immediately available but police said they hope to have a better report on the crash by Monday evening or early Tuesday Correction: An earlier version said Yingli "Lily" Lu was identified by her daughter SALT LAKE CITY — A judge on Friday set a December trial date for a Cottonwood Heights woman charged with killing her estranged husband as he slept a member of a Special Operations Unit in the U.S from whom she had filed for divorce in July 2024 A man whom the woman was having an affair with contacted police after Gledhill told him she had shot and killed her husband in his sleep a first-degree felony; five counts of obstruction of justice and drug possession with intent to distribute second-degree felonies; plus abuse or desecration of a dead body and witness tampering Gledhill has pleaded not guilty to the charges Third District Judge Adam Mow set a deadline for any pretrial motions to be filed at the beginning of August and set a pretrial conference for Nov saying that hearing would be a final opportunity for Gledhill to change her plea said a plea offer has been extended to his client but he did not say whether Gledhill is considering it 25 to report Johnson had not returned to work detectives reported finding areas in the marital home that had recently been cleaned with bleach and some reddish-brown spots on the walls In a recent hearing where Mow denied Gledhill's request to be released on bail new evidence was introduced — including blood found in the couple's bedroom and in a car rooftop storage container Deputy Salt Lake County attorney Emily Paulos said prosecutors believe the storage container was moved during a storm from where it had been concealed SALT LAKE CITY — Cottonwood Heights mother Jennifer Gledhill waived her right to a preliminary hearing Thursday and pleaded not guilty to charges accusing her of murdering her husband Third District Judge Adam Mow ordered her to stand trial for murder Defense attorney Jeremy Deus said although they were ready for a preliminary hearing Gledhill wanted to waive that right after he explained to her that at this stage all inferences would be made in favor of prosecutors there are still facts that are alleged that we would contest," he said whom she had filed for divorce from in July A man whom she was having an affair with contacted police after she told him she had shot and killed her husband in his sleep to report that Johnson had not returned to work When detectives obtained a warrant and searched the marital home they reported discovering that the wall behind the master bed had appeared to have been recently cleaned and was covered in bleach They also said they found several reddish-brown spots on the walls The carpet below the bed tested positive for blood and there was a strong smell of chlorine in the basement and bleach discoloration on some stairs also shows Gledhill "thoroughly cleaning" her vehicle at a gas station in Centerville She was charged with murder on Oct Her parents, Thomas Gledhill, 71, and Rosalie Gledhill, 67, were arrested in October for investigation of obstruction of justice and accused of helping their daughter clean up the alleged crime Jennifer Gledhill's next hearing is scheduled for Feb It will include a pretrial conference and a detention hearing so her attorney plans to ask the judge to reconsider holding her in jail without bail ahead of trial She has been ordered not to have any contact with her children but the judge said he would reconsider if attorneys could agree to a contact method Police are asking for help identifying a man who stole $200 worth of products from Home Depot (Photo: Cottonwood Heights Police Department) Utah (KUTV) — UPDATE: The subject has been identified by a family member According to the Cottonwood Heights Police Department the unidentified man departed on foot and dropped the items while yelling "sorry." READ NEXT: Utah leaders reflect on passing of former president Jimmy Carter "Sorry didn't cut it," the police department said COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — A man charged with trying to blow up his apartment building during a mental health crisis is facing additional criminal charges for a similar incident that police say happened less than two weeks later was charged Monday in 3rd District Court with two counts of assault on an officer a second-degree felony; two counts of attempted burglary a third-degree felony; and three counts of causing property damage Hill is already facing charges of making a terroristic threat a second-degree felony; and theft by receiving stolen property Cottonwood Heights police were called to the Shadow Ridge Condominiums after other tenants heard Hill "smashing things" and screaming "You all are gonna die," according to the charges Officers discovered that Hill had barricaded himself inside his apartment and was yelling "nonsensical things the LDS Church (and) claimed he was Jesus," charging documents state he allegedly told police "he had severed a gas line inside the home and put batteries and other flammable items/liquids in the microwave that he was going to blow the building up and kill everyone." Officers evacuated all 24 units in the building and turned off all the gas meters police say they have been called back to his apartment six times between Nov officers were again called to the complex after Hill attempted to enter an apartment he did not live in "and screamed that he was going to kill" the people inside they noted that Hill was inside and "yelled unintelligible things and appeared to be in a state of mania Hill then broke the glass out of the window and continued to yell and make threats to kill" officers officers decided to breach the door and entered Hill's apartment They reported finding him in his living room with his hands up and again yelling nonsensical things Officers were able to take him into custody despite Hill resisting arrest Police then learned that Hill had destroyed property around the complex earlier that day One tenant told officers she witnessed "Hill throw things from his balcony and damaged other residents' property (She) reported Hill was verbally abusive to anyone who was watching him (She) reported she has seen the same type of outbursts from Hill several times before and the situation repeats itself," the charges say Prosecutors say Hill's behavior "has increased and the demeanor has escalated" and have asked that Hill be held in the Salt Lake County Jail without the possibility of posting bail Utah (KUTV) — A 72-year-old woman was killed in an auto-pedestrian crash at a Cottonwood Heights intersection on Monday morning Police said the incident occurred around 7 a.m was reportedly crossing the street and was struck by an oncoming vehicle It was unknown whether the car had a green light The driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation Northbound traffic on 6200 South was restricted during the investigation Motorists were advised to use alternative routes said Yingli would never cross the road without the right of way and wondered why the driver did not see Ying Li Lu anything that was wrong she would not do,” Jennifer said Jennifer said her sister was on her way to a senior center and was walking to a bus stop when the crash happened she walked every day for the past five years on the same route and I worried every day that one of these days this could happen,” Jennifer said Cottonwood Height Police Department is still investigating the crash and if other factors were involved Utah — The Pizza Hut in Cottonwood Heights is known for serving up hot slices that was until one of the biggest superstars on the planet showed up looking to place an order Just 30 minutes before employees were set to open on Saturday morning a knock on the door came from a very familiar face and then I opened the door," said shift manager Kolby Aguila While other stars and their entourages may fancy the hoity-toity pizza joints that feature high-end pies it was no surprise that Post Malone arrived at Pizza Hut impressing fans like Aguila during the visit "He was honestly such a genuine man," the manager shared "I had a good conversation with him while his pizzas were in the oven Once the pizzas and wings were boxed up and ready to go the singer shared another big surprise in the form of a $1,200 tip adding that he gave his coworker $400 of the massive gratuity 9:34 AM | Updated: 12:57 pm BY BRIAN CARLSON SALT LAKE CITY — A woman was hit and killed by a car early Monday morning in Cottonwood Heights and her family is struggling with her death KSL spoke with the sister of the woman hit and killed who said they’re both heartbroken and frustrated by what happened The family told KSL 72-year-old Yingli “Lily” Lu was hit by a car just after 7:00 a.m at the intersection of Wasatch Boulevard and 6200 S Lu’s sister said Lu was walking from her house to catch a bus to go to the Liberty Senior Center that she visits every morning when the car hit her Police told KSL they’re just starting their investigation but the driver who hit her had the green light Police still don’t know if the light was red when Lu started walking in the intersection but said it was dark at the time and the lights at the intersection were on said there used to be a bus that could take her to the senior center but that route got canceled a few years ago “If we have a bus stop here that could prevent a tragedy and she could live to 90 like my mother,” said Halden “It’s just a sad day before Christmas and she was ready for Christmas… I don’t know.” Lu’s sister is also frustrated she’s not getting more definitive answers from the police they said they hope to have a clearer report as early as Monday night or Tuesday morning with a full digital recreation of the scene in about a week SALT LAKE CITY — The attorney for Jennifer Gledhill claimed in a hearing on Friday that her parents' arrests seem like prosecutors trying to take everything away from her He said prosecutors are trying to "set everything that my client loves on fire," saying there was no new information leading to the parents' arrests Gledhill, 41, is accused of murdering her husband, whose body has not been found. She was charged on Oct were arrested Thursday for investigation of obstruction of justice in the case of Matthew Johnson's death accused of aiding their daughter in cleaning up the crime Jennifer Gledhill's attorney, Jeremy Deus, asked the judge overseeing Gledhill's case to reconsider a protective order preventing her from contacting her children He said their father is "missing" and their mom has been taken away and not hearing from her could be damaging "In a situation where kids deserve to hear that their mother is thinking about them and she loves them .. He said contact should be considered in the juvenile court where the children would have an attorney representing their interests Third District Judge Adam Mow said he would take away the protective order saying he did not think this was what that law was designed for This means essentially the same thing for Gledhill but now there is no criminal penalty attached to the order He told Gledhill he would consider exceptions to the order in the future especially if attorneys agree to certain terms "I do recognize … that is a limitation not only on Ms Deputy Salt Lake County attorney Emily Paulos argued in favor of no contact saying it is an ongoing investigation and Gledhill is charged with multiple counts of obstructing justice She said the children are potential victims and witnesses Paulos said the children are placed with family and under the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services Utah (KUTV) — A billboard in Cottonwood Heights is causing a stir but a Facebook post from a council member about the situation has some people even more concerned The post connects the billboard with a proposed $30 million bond that's on November's ballot Some people feel the post from the council member is making them feel like if they want to get rid of the billboard This billboard sits across the street from the old Hillside Plaza shopping center which would be developed into a new town center if the bond passes 2News was sent a screenshot of a post made by Councilman Matt Holton in a local Facebook group He wrote about how he talked to the owner of the billboard and how he explained how important the area is and how the billboard would obstruct the views of the plaza "He could've kept the comment just to saying we're working with Mr Reagan to move that billboard,” Kraan said “But he decided to actually tie it to the bond." Kraan is concerned about Holton writing the billboard's owner has agreed to work with the city to find a new location if the city goes through with the development "Which may sway voters to lean more towards voting for the bond,” Kraan said which elected officials aren't allowed to do in an official capacity or with their titles Holton commented on the original post saying he wasn't advocating for or against the bond he writes he was just letting everyone know about the work being done to find a solution But Kraan would like to see the city acknowledge the situation "They should make it very clear to the entire city that this was not appropriate,” he said The city is working with Reagan to find a new spot for the billboard Kraan doesn't think the city working with companies is a bad thing which is just a few weeks before an election Holton responded to 2News questions relaying those concerns with the following statement: (Fox 13) Post Malone dropped a substantial tip after patronizing a Pizza Hut last weekend The Pizza Hut in Cottonwood Heights is known for serving up hot slices and then I opened the door,” said shift manager Kolby Aguila To read the full story, visit Fox13Now.com. The Salt Lake Tribune and Fox 13 are content-sharing partners. For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support 801-237-2900 or email subscribe@sltrib.com sltrib.com © 1996-2025 The Salt Lake Tribune COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — The construction of a billboard in a convenience store parking lot is the subject of controversy and it's not because of what it's advertising The billboard located in the 7-Eleven parking lot at 2300 East and Fort Union Boulevard is owned by Reagan Outdoor Advertising Cottonwood Heights city officials said the billboard is considered a relocation of an existing billboard "We first applied for and received a permit to put the billboard in 2021," said Dewey Reagan general manager of Reagan Outdoor Advertising "Due to COVID and a shortage of capable construction employees we got behind on our construction schedule and have had to renew the permit several times." Reagan said the company wasn't aware of the city's proposed plans to redevelop a plaza nearby until very recently Critics of the billboard said it would obstruct views from the plaza Redevelopment of the Hillside Plaza will be on the ballot in November provided that a mutually agreeable new location can be located Reagan's not opposed to relocating the sign at some point in the future," Reagan said Reagan said the company has relocated billboards before Cottonwood Heights officials wrote a message to the community on Facebook addressing the city's next steps The construction of a Cottonwood Heights billboard in a convenience store parking lot on Thursday is the subject of controversy and it's not because of what it's advertising KSL-TV)"While new billboards are not allowed to be constructed in the city Utah State Code preempts local zoning regulations and authorizes a billboard to be relocated up to 1 mile away from its original location upon written request to the city Reagan Outdoor Advertising originally requested this relocation in 2021 and work is now underway," the post stated A group organized a protest for Friday afternoon in support of taking down the billboard Reagan said he wasn't aware of those plans until his interview with KSL-TV "We want to be good community partners and that we only recently learned about the plans for the potential redevelopment of a different property that's in close to proximity to this one and that we're not opposed to looking at relocating the sign having learned what's been contemplated there if it makes sense for the city and for Reagan to do so," he said COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — A Cottonwood Heights woman was charged Tuesday with murder and accused of shooting her estranged husband in the head as he slept and then disposing of his body in a shallow grave Gledhill's alleged crimes were revealed after she confessed to a man she was having an affair with She is charged in 3rd District Court with murder "Gledhill stated that Matthew told her that he was going to be gone for a week and not to call him," the charges allege But according to a man who police say was having an affair with Gledhill she went to his house early on the morning of Sept 22 "and was visibly distraught," and told him that "she was likely going away for a long time," court documents say Gledhill told the man that Johnson had arrived home and yelled at her because he knew she was having an affair. Then on the night of the Sept. 21, she used Johnson's handgun to shoot him in the head as he slept in bed "Gledhill stated that she smashed Matthew's cellphone and hid his vehicle in a neighborhood near their house Gledhill told (the man) that she loaded Matthew's body into a rooftop storage container and loaded him into the back of her minivan Gledhill stated that she had taken Matthew's body north and buried him in a shallow grave," the charging documents allege Gledhill allegedly told the man to stay quiet "and that it was not a crime to not say anything." The man showed police text messages between Gledhill and him that included Gledhill stating "I washed everything & vacuumed & it's not an issue anymore," the charges say He also provided detectives with recorded phone calls with her "alluding to her actions." A neighbor told police she could hear Gledhill and Johnson arguing from the night of Sept the neighbor observed Gledhill's parents in the home "cleaning," according to investigators When detectives later went into the residence with a search warrant they found "the entire wall behind the master bed appeared to have fresh wipe marks from cleaning Several reddish-brown spots were located on the walls Detectives noted that the wall behind the master bed was covered in bleach The master bed was pulled away from the wall and the carpet below the bed was forensically tested and flashed positive for human blood in an area with a large circular pattern," charging documents state "Detectives noted a strong smell of chlorine in the basement and observed the black carpet on the stairs appeared to have bleach discoloration on several stairs." Gledhill's parents were questioned and they said they were only helping their daughter buy a new mattress But when asked if he had gone into the master bedroom "I did not go in where the incident happened," the charges state When asked whether Gledhill's parents could potentially face charges Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill told KSL.com "We continue to look at everyone and everything connected to this case We will make future decisions about this case as is supported by evidence." Investigators tracking Gledhill's cellphone data say on Sept 22 she traveled north on the I-215 west belt toward the Legacy Parkway and was later recorded on surveillance video at a gas station in Centerville police say she is recorded on surveillance video "thoroughly cleaning" her vehicle at a gas station on Highland Drive "Records searches reveal that (Gledhill) had previously made unsuccessful attempts to secure a protective order against Matthew during the course of their marriage and was found by the court to be an instigator and one to goad Matthew into a response in order to get him in trouble The state believes that (she) was very calculating in her crimes in that she arranged for the children to stay with her parents during the evening Matthew was killed," court documents say "Investigation further revealed that she asked her parents to keep the children for another day presumably while she was cleaning up the crime scene and disposing of Matthew's body." BY ANDREW ADAMS COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — Police said Wednesday a deadly fire in the carport of an apartment complex was likely drug-related Officers, as well as Unified Fire Authority firefighters Tuesday to the Santa Fe at Cottonwood Apartments “They did find a car fire and there were actually two of them that were parked in the parking lot that were on fire,” said Cottonwood Heights Police Lt Ricks said officers found a man in his late 20s or early 30s deceased next to the cars “There was a butane torch located next to him as well as a glass pipe so it was likely that it caused an explosion that caused his death,” Ricks told KSL TV Ricks said fires and explosions can occur during drug use “Anytime you’re dealing with certain drugs and especially where you’re using torches and whatnot there can be a gas buildup in there and then with the flame It also left behind scorch marks on the ground as neighbor Alex Sorensen surveyed the damage Wednesday afternoon “It’s something that was not on the up-and-up Investigators said it appeared the deceased man was homeless and Sorensen acknowledged there had been previous homeless traffic through the development as well as a previous fire directly across from Tuesday night’s fire “This is the second fire in five months,” Sorensen said and it actually melted this lady’s vehicle.” but with drugs sometimes that danger is worth it to people,” Ricks said Sorensen also lamented the loss of life in the fire “(It) doesn’t need to be like this — too cold for this and it’s the holidays Follow @KSL5TV LOCAL NEWS 5:56 PM | Updated: 6:40 pm BY BRIANNA CHAVEZ COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — Multiple law enforcement agencies are continuing to search for the body of a Utah National Guardsman who police believe was killed by his estranged wife Charging documents state Jennifer Gledhill had admitted to an informant she had killed her estranged husband Matthew Johnson and buried his body “north” in a shallow grave public information officer for Cottonwood Heights Police Department said investigators have focused their search in Farmington Bay “We’re checking the likely areas off the roadway Not on a busy area where she’d be seen,” he said Documents also state Gledhill’s phone data showed she had traveled north on Interstate 215 toward the Legacy Parkway and was later recorded on surveillance video at a gas station in Centerville more than 25 warrants have been filed in order to obtain cell phone records We’re still looking into every viable lead.”  Young said investigators have not been able to narrow down where Johnson’s body could be, but are working diligently with other agencies from Davis and Weber County, along with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and volunteers from the Utah National Guard “This is not normal for Cottonwood Heights,” Young said “We lost a valuable community member and it’s a very We’re doing our very best for the investigation (And) We’re taking us where the evidence will take us And we hope that we have a logical conclusion when we find the shallow grave.”  Young said the department will continue to search and hope to find Johnson’s body before any factors like winter weather can prevent them from doing so Johnson was initially reported missing on Sept Follow @bri_chavez COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — A man who police say was suffering a mental health crisis is facing criminal charges accusing him of trying to make a weapon of mass destruction in his apartment "Had there not been police intervention the defendant could have followed through on his plans caused untold damage and substantial/serious harm to others," prosecutors wrote in charging documents was charged Friday in 3rd District Court with making a terroristic threat The defendant commented about the federal government and other organizations 'spying on him' and 'wanting to kill him,'" the charges allege he told police that "he had severed a gas line inside the home and put batteries and other flammable items/liquids in the microwave that he was going to blow the building up and kill everyone," according to the charging documents they "found one that appeared to be allowing an abnormal amount of gas into the connected residence in comparison to the others," the charges state he agreed to surrender but could not open the door because of the damage he caused to it Officers rammed the door open and took Hill into custody officers found "it was in complete disarray There was feces stuffed into the peep hole and officers could not walk in the unit without stepping on drywall and doors that appeared to be ripped from their hinges," according to the charges officers found the natural gas line fitting had been unscrewed/loosened to allow for natural gas to enter the unit." A cardboard box containing a 12-volt lithium battery was also found in the microwave Police say Hill's behavior is "alarming" and "unpredictable," particularly since he has no recent significant criminal history COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — A man was found dead in a burning car Wednesday morning Unified fire officials said callers reported a fire in the parking lot of the Santa Fe at Cottonwood apartments Crews arrived and found "a fire outside of a car that spread to the vehicle," according to a prepared statement Firefighters found the man's body in the car Assistant Unified Fire Chief Paul Brenneman identified the victim only as a 31-year-old man and said investigators had notified his family of his death Cottonwood Heights Police Department and Unified Fire Authority investigators are in charge of the case and do not believe any suspicious activity was involved Total damages include two vehicles and a carport COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — A Cottonwood Heights woman accused of killing her estranged husband shot him in the head as he slept was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail on Wednesday for investigation of murder and obstruction of justice Her arrest comes a week after she reported Matthew Johnson A confidential informant contacted Cottonwood Heights police on Saturday claiming "they had spoken with Jennifer on the evening of Sept at which time Jennifer Gledhill openly admitted to killing Johnson by shooting him in the head while he slept Johnson was shot while on the mattress inside the master bedroom of their home in Cottonwood Heights," according to a police booking affidavit "Jennifer also told the (informant) she had removed the body of Johnson and had relocated his remains to a shallow grave at an undisclosed location." Police had not found Johnson's body as of Thursday Police say the shooting happened sometime between the night of Sept Gledhill also told the informant that she had been removing items from the home and destroying them in an effort to cover up the crime Detectives say "several search warrants have been obtained and served on electronic devices which have led investigators to believe the remains of Johnson are at the same undisclosed location" that was described by the informant Investigators also served a search warrant at the residence where "a large blood-stained spot in the master bedroom carpet underneath the bed" was discovered and "evidence also supports that significant cleanup had taken place after this crime had occurred and using carpet cleaning supplies," according to the affidavit Cottonwood Heights police officers escort Jennifer Gledhill into a police car on Wednesday She was arrested for investigation of the murder and accused of shooting and killing her estranged husband as he slept KSL-TV)Police also noted in the arrest report that "there is still significant evidence that needs to be collected." Despite living together, police call Johnson "her estranged husband" in the affidavit. Gledhill filed for divorce from Johnson in July filed a petition for a temporary protective order in August That protective order was dismissed by a judge on Sept less than a week before Johnson was shot to death Help for people in abusive relationships can be found by contacting: Utah — Unified Fire has confirmed that one person is dead following a car fire in Cottonwood Heights at the Santa Fe at Cottonwood apartments The name of the victim has not been released Tuesday and when they arrived they found one person dead and a vehicle on fire The fire is believed to have started outside of the vehicle Cottonwood Heights Police also confirmed Thursday that a butane torch was found located next to the victim They believe that the victim was using the torch to heat up drugs which led to the fire A carport and two vehicles were damaged in the fire The fire is under investigation by Cottonwood Heights Police and the Unified Fire Authority COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Utah — The parents of Jennifer Gledhill, the Cottonwood Heights woman accused of killing her husband as he slept have been arrested for allegedly helping their daughter cover up the murder Rosalie and Thomas Gledhill both face multiple first degree felony charges of Obstruction of Justice in connection to the death of Matthew Johnson Gledhill's parents are accused of helping Jennifer clean up the home in which she allegedly shot Johnson in the head on either Sept 2 after a man with whom she was having an affair told police she had admitted to killing Johnson A neighbor told police that they saw Gledhill's parents cleaning the home on Sept although Rosalie claimed they had only been there an hour Gledhill's mother said she had purchased a mattress from Amazon at the request of her daughter An ongoing investigation into Johnson's death found the new mattress in the Cottonwood Heights home where he was shot Police have yet to find the mattress that was previously in the home or Johnson's body Courtroom video below shows Jennifer Gledhill's first appearance Monday: neither of Gledhill's parents have cooperated with the police investigation or in locating the body When detectives served a search warrant on Gledhill's parents' home they found a plastic tote that contained a Glock 19x gun box wrapped in a child’s onesie The district attorney's office said the gun container matched the gun model Gledhill had shown to the man who informed police Jennifer Gledhill made her first appearance in court earlier this week and was ordered to not have any contact with her three children 6:24 AM | Updated: 1:36 pm BY MARY CULBERTSON COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS —  A 31-year-old man was found dead in a burning car in Cottonwood Heights Wednesday morning Police said multiple callers reported a fire in the parking lot of Santa Fe apartments Fire crews arrived at approximately 12 a.m according to Assistant Chief Paul Brenneman of the Cottonwood Heights Police Department and the man’s body was found in one of them Crews were working to determine the man’s identity and how the fire could have ignited officials did not believe there was any suspicious activity involved and it was likely accidental Police said more information would be released as it became available in the ongoing investigation Follow @culbertreport_ 5:46 PM | Updated: 8:37 pm BY SHARA PARK COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS – As crews pull the remaining wreckage from American Airlines Flight 5432 from the Potomac River in Washington D.C figure skating clubs from around the country held vigils to honor those killed in last week’s mid-air collision with a military helicopter “Moments like this are important because they bring together communities and figure skating is a really tight-knit community,” Erica Brown vice president of Cottonwood Heights Figure Skating Club About 50 skaters formed a circle around the center ice and placed the candles and roses in the middle They then held hands in a symbol of unity and held a moment of silence “I hope that they just know that we’re here for them and we care for them and we love all of them and all their skaters and their families,” said 15-year-old figure skater Lydia Johnson the figure skating community in Utah will continue to honor the legacy of those killed in the crash At the collegiate competition in Logan on Feb. 7-8, there will be a moment of silence at the beginning of each day of competition. On Feb. 15, proceeds from the Sweetheart Skate will be donated to the U.S. Figure Skating Family Fund Proceeds from the High Altitude Skating Challenge on Feb 20-22 will also be accepted for the fund Utah — Cottonwood Heights residents are not afraid to advertise their animosity towards a billboard that they claim is an eyesore "Who wants to have a marketing piece blown into your eyes every time you're going to work and coming home from work?" Rudy doesn’t hide his feelings (only his name) that he was taken aback "First thing that came to mind is how reasonable is it to have a sign that’s usually on the freeway in a neighborhood?' asked another resident who refused to give his name it turns out the city has no say when it comes to the billboard which is owned by Reagan Outdoor Advertising a state law that trumps city zoning regulations allows those grandfathered into the city to be moved as long as it's within one mile of its original location "Telling me how I have to live in my neighborhood we’re not talking about state-funded housing the president and general manager of Reagan Outdoor Advertising claims the permit to move the sign was originally granted in 2021 but was delayed due to the pandemic Reagan said the company is more than willing to work with the city to find another location for the billboard once it's determined how those costs will be absorbed That everyone can be happy with how we live..and what we live around." The location of the billboard is adjacent to the Hillside Plaza which Cottonwood Heights is looking to redevelop into a city hub with a bond issue on the November ballot to fund the project COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — Multiple law enforcement agencies are continuing to search for the body of a Utah National Guardsman who police believe was killed by his estranged wife Charging documents state Jennifer Gledhill had admitted to an informant she had killed her estranged husband Matthew Johnson and buried his body "north" in a shallow grave "We're checking the likely areas off the roadway Not on a busy area where she'd be seen," he said Documents also state Gledhill's phone data showed she had traveled north on Interstate 215 toward Legacy Parkway and was later recorded on surveillance video at a gas station in Centerville more than 25 warrants have been filed in order to obtain cellphone records "for the car We're still looking into every viable lead." A search warrant for the informant's phone indicates he waited six days after hearing Gledhill's confession of the murder to call police The documents also reveal a contradiction in Gledhill's story regarding bruises on her body Gledhill allegedly told police her husband was "striking her several times," but she told the informant she got the bruises from moving her husband's body Young said investigators have not been able to narrow down where Johnson's body could be but are working diligently with other agencies from Davis and Weber counties along with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and volunteers from the Utah National Guard "This is not normal for Cottonwood Heights," Young said "We lost a valuable community member and it's a very We're doing our very best for the investigation (And) we're taking us where the evidence will take us And we hope that we have a logical conclusion when we find the shallow grave." Young said the department will continue to search and hope to find Johnson's body before any factors like winter weather can prevent them from doing so Johnson was initially reported missing on Sept. 20 In a hearing Monday, a judge ordered Gledhill not to have any contact with her children Utah (KUTV) — A Cottonwood Heights woman was arrested on suspicion of murder after police say she admitted to a third party that she killed her husband and painstakingly cleaned up the crime scene was taken into custody by Cottonwood Heights Police Department and booked into Salt Lake County Jail on Wednesday She's accused of shooting her husband about four days after a judge ordered to dismiss a temporary protective order case Gledhill filed against her husband the month prior A timeline of significant dates reported in court documents and by police is included at the end of this article CHPD announced Gledhill's arrest on Tuesday stating she'd been accused of first-degree felony murder and second-degree felony obstruction of justice She was officially booked into the Salt Lake County Jail shortly before 7 p.m Arrest documents indicate Gledhill went to the Cottonwood Heights Police Department on Sept 24 to "report an incident that occurred on or about September 20 and her estranged husband Matthew Johnson." the report does not specify what Gledhill reported The affidavit only states that the "case was documented," and provides a CHPD case number Gledhill allegedly told an unidentified individual that she shot her husband in the head while he was asleep That individual reportedly went to police about a week later Authorities reported that Gledhill also told the informant she'd removed items from the home and destroyed them in order to cover up the crime though some details were apparently missed in that effort "Investigators obtained a search warrant for the residence in Cottonwood Heights and during this search we discovered a large blood-stained spot in the master bedroom carpet underneath the bed," according to Gledhill's arrest documents "Blood was also found on the bed frame slats which supports the information police were told." "Matthew has had no contact with anyone including his children," the officer reported "Matthew's phone would go to voicemail and never left any evidence that would lead investigators to believe Matthew was still alive Based on this behavior and evidence collected through this investigation it is believed Matthew Johnson is deceased." Police in a public statement said Johnson's body has not been found and Gledhill has not confessed anything directly to investigators In the months before Gledhill's arrest she and Johnson were traversing what was apparently tumultuous divorce proceedings Case history indicates Gledhill asked for a protective order during those proceedings which was ultimately granted to her and moved to a separate case as the court reviewed evidence for alleged abuse which included videos Gledhill had recorded herself About four days before police believe Johnson was killed a court commissioner ruled that evidence presented by Gledhill did not meet Utah's definition of abuse and the protective order case was dismissed According to the commissioner's ruling: in which Gledhill reportedly and without fear filmed fights between the two of them as well as damaged property that the commissioner said lacked context One such video apparently showed Johnson "rather calmly" cleaning up glass from a broken family photo "(Gledhill) presents as eager to record the incident demonstrating no fear of (Johnson) whatsoever," the commissioner reported The order emphasized what the commissioner viewed as a confrontationally heavy end to a long-since deteriorated relationship: Johnson and Gledhill were scheduled to appear in court in divorce matters at the end of October This timeline was compiled using the divorce case history and the protective order case history and public statements from the Cottonwood Heights Police Department 10:22 PM | Updated: Sep 21 A photo of the missing 76-year-old Deidrie Groth (The Cottonwood Heights Police Department) BY MICHAEL HOUCK COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — Police have ended the Silver Alert for an elderly woman with Alzheimer’s who went missing Friday afternoon Police said she was last seen wearing a moss green jacket and blue jeans They say she is able-bodied and can travel without assistance If you have any information about Groth’s whereabouts you can contact the police at 801-944-7100 Follow @KSLMichaelHouck