The Pleasant Grove community came together on Thursday 2025 to show love and support to the family of Dalton Gibbs Gibbs was hit and killed in a crosswalk near his house on Tuesday The community held a candlelight vigil for him and his family Utah (KUTV) — The Pleasant Grove community came together on Thursday to show love and support to the family of Dalton Gibbs Love and support made about a hundred people gather for Dalton’s family 2News talked to a close friend and bishop of the family and asked him what Dalton was like He couldn’t help but smile remembering him he just brought happiness to everyone who knew him.” The crowd gathered at the corner of Northfield drive and 1300 west for a short time before walking to the family’s house Media was asked not to follow all the way to the house so that the community could share this special moment with the family American flags lined the street the crowd walked down They were put up by the group “Follow the Flag.” They’re a Pleasant Grove group that normally honor fallen first responders and military but they felt they needed to do something for the family “Because it’ll help bring us together as a community and let the family know that we care about them and we’re here for them,” said Jordan Banks Many people in the community have been emotional since the accident happened because of how much they feel for this family Trane said that the family is grateful for the support that they’ve received during this tough time LOCAL NEWS 9:57 PM | Updated: May 2 BY DANIEL WOODRUFF PLEASANT GROVE – Friends and neighbors held a vigil Thursday evening to support the family of a 9-year-old boy who was hit and killed while riding his bike Hundreds of people showed up to light candles and walk quietly along Northfield Drive in Pleasant Grove to the home of the family of Dalton Gibbs People gathered at a candlelight vigil in Pleasant Grove 2025 to support the family of Dalton Gibbs Dalton died Tuesday after getting hit by a truck as he was crossing 2600 North at 900 West, not far from his house. Police said the driver initially left the scene but was later found and questioned told KSL TV Dalton’s family has felt “an outpouring of love” from the neighborhood and the broader community “They are just so thankful for all the love and support they’re receiving,” Trane said “You can tell Dalton is missed and loved by many.” Trane called the 9-year-old an “amazing little boy” who had a big smile and was “a light” wherever he went he brought a smile to their lives,” Trane said Since Dalton’s death, neighbors have put up ribbons around the family’s home a group from “Follow the Flag” put up dozens of American flags along the street and (we) just want the family to know that we’re here for them as a community,” said Jordan Fairbanks “There’s people from all over – I know a lot of these people We wanted to let them know that we’re here for them.” Funeral services for Dalton Gibbs are scheduled to take place next week A GoFundMe has been set up to support the family *KSL TV does not assure that the money deposited to the account will be applied for the benefit of the persons named as beneficiaries If you are considering a deposit to the account you should consult your own advisors and otherwise proceed at your own risk Follow @danielmwoodruff May 4, 2025 by in 14850 Today The Tompkins County Highway Department will close Pleasant Grove Road on Tuesday May 6 for a utility contractor to clear trees along the utility line County official say the closure of Pleasant Grove Road between Cradit Farm Drive and Forest Home Drive the southern portion of the road adjacent to Cornell’s north campus “The Road will be closed during the tree cutting due to safety concerns,” says the SIREN alert “Please find alternate routes during this 4-hour window.” For more, follow 14850.com on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and Twitter or subscribe to the 14850 Magazine Daily newsletter or Ithaca Minute Podcast St. Luke welcomes students for studying and socializing at semester’s end Chip sealing this Tuesday for Towns of Caroline and Dryden After a late burst to beat Princeton, Cornell Lacrosse will host an NCAA tournament game Road and parking lot closures around Cornell campus until Thursday morning for Slope Day 3rd Ward petitioners urge Council to support ADU Pilot supporting homeowners Sunday afternoon CMG Fest will celebrate 90 years of WVBR with live music on the Ithaca Commons April showers bring May hours to Tompkins County farmers markets NAMI Finger Lakes hopes to raise $50,000 via Saturday’s walk for mental health Get your advance tickets now for the 12th annual Mac ‘n Cheese Bowl! 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He was full of laughter, curiosity, and kindness. He brought joy wherever he went and had a heart as big as his smile," said a GoFundMe page that has been created to help his family with funeral expenses Pleasant Grove Police announced that they are looking for the owner of a Tesla that they believe was at the intersection at the time of the accident and may have captured the incident on its cameras They're asking anyone driving a Tesla in the area around 3:50 p.m on Tuesday to call Detective Penrose at 801-922-4532 PLEASANT GROVE — The 9-year-old boy hit by a truck and killed on a Pleasant Grove street on Tuesday has been identified as Dalton Gibbs A Go Fund Me account* launched to raise funds for Dalton's family identified him and said the boy was riding his bike when hit by the vehicle "His sudden and unexpected passing has left his family friends and community in unimaginable grief," it reads "Dalton was a light in the lives of everyone who knew him He brought joy wherever he went and had a heart as big as his smile." the 9-year-old boy hit and killed by a truck in an accident in Pleasant Grove on Tuesday in an undated photo (Photo: GoFundMe)Pleasant Grove Police Sgt Derick Shumway said the boy was crossing 2600 North at 900 West about 4 p.m when he was hit by a truck turning at a stop sign The driver was taken into police custody after leaving the scene First responders administered first aid to Dalton before he was transported to the hospital but Shumway said the boy died shortly after arriving there "(It's) a big tragedy for us; something none of us want to respond to," Shumway said "Our hearts go out to the families and the witnesses and everybody that was involved A crime scene investigator takes photos of the scene at 2600 North and 900 West in Pleasant Grove where a 9-year-old boy was hit and killed by a truck on Tuesday The driver left the scene but was taken into police custody hours later KSL-TV)Investigators spoke with witnesses and located videos to help them identify the vehicle involved as a white four-door Chevy truck with a handicap placard; its driver Police said the man was located Tuesday night and taken in for questioning Investigators are working to determine what may have caused him to hit the boy The Go Fund Me account seeks donations to assist Dalton's family in covering funeral costs and other expenses A 9-year-old boy has died after being hit by a vehicle while crossing a Pleasant Grove intersection Tuesday afternoon The Pleasant Grove Police Department said the incident occurred around 4 p.m Tuesday at the intersection of 2600 North and 900 West where the boy was allegedly hit in a crosswalk by a white pickup truck witnesses reported the truck was possibly being driven by an elderly man First aid was rendered to the boy before he was taken to a hospital where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries Derick Shumway told reporters the initial call came in as a hit-and-run and the driver reportedly fled the scene and we do have an active investigation going on right now,” Shumway said the suspected driver had not been taken into custody but police were said to be speaking with him about what happened Neither the boy nor the driver were identified Tuesday LLC | www.heraldextra.com | 1200 Towne Centre Blvd A 9-year-old boy has died after being struck by a truck as he entered a crosswalk in Pleasant Grove PLEASANT GROVE, Utah (KUTV) — The Pleasant Grove Police Department is asking for help identifying a vehicle that may have witnessed the hit-and-run crash that killed a nine-year-old boy The crash happened at the intersection of 2600 North and 900 West around 4 p.m Officers believe a Tesla was at the intersection of 2600 North and 900 West at the time and said it may have captured "valuable video evidence" with its onboard camera system "We ask anyone who owns a Tesla and was operating it in that intersection at the time of the accident to contact the Pleasant Grove Police Department so we can review your video footage of the intersection," the police department said "Please contact Detective Penrose at 801-922-4532." 4:27 PM | Updated: May 2 BY ALEX CABRERO PLEASANT GROVE — Blue ribbons now line fences trees and street signs in a Pleasant Grove neighborhood They’re a small gesture for a big loss The ribbons are in memory of 9-year-old Dalton Gibbs, who was hit and killed Tuesday afternoon while crossing the street on his bike near 2600 North and 900 West Neighbors said Dalton was a joyful and kindhearted boy who was always smiling His sudden death has left a deep pain in the community “We all just ache for this beautiful family,” said Suzette Davis who helped tie ribbons throughout the neighborhood “This community is so amazing in the fact that they want to rally around people who are struggling and suffering.” He remembers taking the boys to Redline Racing in Orem during winter break for their first real go-kart experience “Dalton was a good little natural racer,” Meads said But Meads said what stood out even more was Dalton’s maturity particular when Meads would visit with the Gibbs family for church teachings “The thing that I think the family would want people to know about Dalton and that I picked up on pretty quickly through those experiences is that for a 9-year-old he had a spiritual depth to him,” said Meads “He was a young bright light in this world.” Pleasant Grove Police said Dalton was crossing the street around 4 p.m The driver left the scene but was located later that evening and taken in for questioning Investigators said the driver is a man in his 80’s and the investigation is ongoing as the case has been turned over to the city and county attorney’s office to screen for possible charges Neighbors said the hope the ribbons show the Gibbs family how loved and supported they are during this unimaginable time “To know the Gibbs family is to love the Gibbs family,” said Meads “They are the type of family that are connective in any community they are a part of whether it be their school community at American Heritage A GoFundMe* has been set up to support Gibbs’ family during their time of greeting Follow @KSL_AlexCabrero Utah — You don't have to walk very far to learn a lot about Pleasant Grove “We're all close and we all know each other by name," said resident Charice Reimschiissel The sense of community in the town is needed now more than ever after 9-year-old Dalton Gibbs was killed after being struck by a truck while crossing a local street “I don’t even know how to put it into words The feeling yesterday was awful,” shared Jeff Snider “Yesterday was a really hard day for everybody and it’s gonna be a really hard future for those two families forever,” said Capt Britt Smith with the Pleasant Grove Police Department 9-year-old dies after being hit by truck while crossing street in Pleasant Grove: The driver of the truck that hit Gibbs originally left the scene only to be located and interviewed by police Snider attended church with the Gibbs family getting to know them and Dalton over the last several years Numbers show how dangerous Utah roads can be for children: Smith said police are still working on their investigation "The Pleasant Grove Police Department wants justice for this 9-year-old You never think it’s gonna be you or your family Snider shared how the community is now trying to be there to support the family I guess this is the one tangible thing people can do right now,” A GoFundMe page has been created to help the Gibbs family with funeral expenses “When something like this happens to some of the most vulnerable and youngest people in their community Utah (KUTV) — The elderly man who hit and killed a nine-year-old boy apparently may not have been entirely aware of what happened Officers with the Pleasant Grove Police Department are trying to figure out how to move forward with the case "Did he intentionally leave the scene of an accident that he knew he had been involved in Those are two very different states of mind," Captain Britt Smith said The nine-year-old boy was identified by friends and family as Dalton Gibbs and blue ribbons at a memorial for him on 2600 North we're all just horrified and shocked at what happened and we all have kids the same age that all go to the same schools and are all walking home on the same routes," said Charise Reimschiissel who was hanging blue ribbons in the neighborhood on Tuesday "There's nothing you can do to help a family that's been through this and you just hope that you can show your love to them in some way .. this is the way that our community is trying to come out to support them and show them that we love them and see them and know that it could have been any one of our children remembered Dalton as a "shining light." Smith said the man was turning right from 900 West onto 2600 North in his four-door Chevy pickup truck when he hit Dalton in the crosswalk on his bike He said the police department is not naming the driver because charges have not been filed there is a chance he might not ever be charged we don't want to be a part of ruining his name or his reputation or his family's name We just want to be respectful of him as well." Smith said the man has not been charged even though he left the scene of the crash because officers have not completed their investigation "We are going to be working with the Utah County Prosecutors Office we will evaluate the merits of the criminal case," Smith said Smith said there is a chance the driver might not ever be charged "The other side of this investigation is that there's an elderly man who is somebody's father who has diminished faculties and is operating a vehicle on the roadway I think we can all put ourselves in those shoes — if it was our father who had done something inadvertently and accidentally Smith wanted to assure the public that "the Pleasant Grove Police Department is completely invested in seeking justice for this nine-year-old boy." "Our whole neighborhood and ward has just been kind of really reeling from the loss of Dalton and we've all just kind of trying to group together and do what we can to support their family," Ingles said Smith said the elderly driver did have a valid driver's license this is part of the discussion that we're having right now is if you or a loved one is at a diminished capacity and you are questioning your driving ability or a loved one's ability to skillfully operate a motor vehicle we need to have that conversation," Smith said "We need to get those drivers off of the road." People in the neighborhood said the road where the crash happened had been recently widened the community has had concerns about their own children's safety and wanted to see the city add safety measures there to keep children who go to school there safe "It's so hard to fight the city on getting stop lights and stop signs and safety measures and they have all kinds of reasons and excuses I'm not saying they're not good ones but I think a child's life is probably more important than any of those excuses that they could give," Reimschiissel said KUTV 2News did reach out to the Pleasant Grove City Manager and the Pleasant Grove Mayor and asked if they are considering additional traffic calming measures in the wake of this accident 5:03 PM | Updated: May 2 BY DEVIN OLDROYD AND MARY CULBERTSON, KSL TV SALT LAKE CITY — A young boy was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Pleasant Grove on Tuesday Shumway with the Pleasant Grove Police Department said officers arrived to find a young boy in the intersection near 2600 North and 900 West According to Captain Britt Smith with the PGPD First responders administered first aid at the scene The boy was then transferred to the hospital Smith said authorities searched for the suspect looking for a white Chevy four-door truck driven by an elderly man with a handicap placard The man was located and taken into custody hours later Police did not immediately release the drivers identity The road in the area was be shut down for several hours Utah (KUTV) — A 9-year-old boy has died after being struck by a truck as he entered a crosswalk in Pleasant Grove The crash at the intersection of 2600 North and 900 West around 4 p.m Officials said the boy was going home from school and the truck was tyrning onto 2600 North when the incident happened They said the boy had his bike and a helmet but did not know if he was riding or walking his bike Derick Shumway with the Pleasant Grove Police Department said first responders administered first aid to the boy He was transported to the hospital where he died of his injuries Witnesses at the scene said the driver was an older man in a white truck with a handicap placard They said he left the scene after the crash Police were able to find and identify the suspect Shumway said officers were speaking with the man about what happened Shumway said it 2600 North was a relatively busy street and has become busier as the area has grown pedestrians and cyclists should remember to be vigilant and pay attention when near the road The street was blocked off on 2600 North from 850 West to 1300 West and on 2750 North to 2600 North on 900 West Details about when the road would reopen were not available Neither the boy nor the driver’s identities were released Utah — The Pleasant Grove community came together to make sure the loved ones of Dalton Gibbs know they don’t have to go through their grieving process alone Two nights after the nine-year-old was hit and killed on his way home from school they organized a candlelight vigil in his honor and showed up by the hundreds and flickering flames illuminated the path that Dalton would take on any given day The police investigation is still underway The group of mourners ended their walk at the Gibbs family home to show that they have the strength of a whole city to lean on in these tough times This candlelight vigil symbolizes the love that everyone has felt from him for many years and the love we’ve felt from the Gibbs family ◀ PREVIOUS PAGE | HOME PAGE ▶ UTAH 4:58 PM | Updated: Apr 30 A Pleasant Grove police vehicle is pictured on Friday BY MARIAH MAYNES PLEASANT GROVE — A 9-year-old boy involved in a hit-and-run accident in Pleasant Grove on Tuesday has died in a hospital According to Pleasant Grove Police Captain Britt Smith Shumway said when first responders arrived at the scene the boy was in the intersection He received first aid and died later in a hospital Police said a suspect was in custody as of Tuesday night.  A GoFundMe started to help support the 9-year-old’s family with medical and funeral expenses stated that the boy was “full of laughter KSL NewsRadio does not assure that the money deposited to the account directly benefits the persons named as beneficiaries you should consult your own advisers and otherwise proceed at your own risk This story is breaking and may be updated.  Have a story idea or tip? Send it to the KSL NewsRadio team here Your request has been blocked by our security system due to potential security concerns Please contact us for assistance ABC4 Utah Pleasant Grove Police Department has confirmed that a 9-year-old has passed away after being hit in an intersection UDOT crews have been working for weeks to clear Guardsman Pass to get it ready for the summer season Could grizzly bears cross Utah’s border soon What to keep in mind to stay safe during spring runoff Barbershop hosting free haircuts in honor of Sgt Progress on preparing Guardsman Pass to reopen the department lost its first officer in the line of duty when Sgt Bill Hooser was struck and killed by a suspect in a semi-truck during a traffic stop the friends he made on the force are remembering him as one of the most dedicated officers who took work seriously but also made an emphasis to build relationships A low-pressure system is working its way through the region and will settle over the Four Corners more compact low drops in on the west side of the main low A low pressure system is working its way through the region and will settle over the Four Corners winter-like storm is set to move into the Southwest over the next day or so The action gets underway this morning and lasts through at least Tuesday morning Family and friends tied blue ribbons around Main Street in honor of Sgt Like many high school baseball teams in Utah Pleasant Grove heads south during the cold winter months to play in tournaments It was obviously time well spent: Pleasant Grove (11-1 overall 1 RPI team in Class 6A and Tuesday’s 11-1 Region 3 victory against Skyridge in five innings was its tenth win in a row and we chase the sun all winter,” Henry said We’re baseball junkies at Pleasant Grove and that’s who we’re always going to be said the experience of playing winter ball brought the team closer together “Getting in all those games is awesome,” Clement said We loved going to these tournaments and spending time together in the same houses and same hotels Pleasant Grove beat Skyridge 6-2 on Tuesday to open Region 3 play and on Wednesday got off quickly scoring three runs in the top of the first inning on two walks The Vikings added three more runs in the third to take a 6-0 lead The Falcons managed a run in the bottom of the third to make it 6-1 but PG added three more runs in the fourth for a 9-1 advantage Clement tripled to left and came home on Slater Schow’s single to make the score 10-1 Schow later came home on a fielder’s choice for an 11-1 lead PG finished things off in the bottom of the inning getting a nice diving play at first base by C.J Anderson for the final out via the 10-run rule Drew Smith was 2 for 3 and doubled for the Vikings with Clement also 2 for 3 Anderson was 2 for 4 with a double and catcher Brad Farrer drove in three runs Junior Mason Hawk Henry pitched five innings allowing just two hits and one unearned run while striking out five “We’re an older team this year,” Coach Henry said we were getting all the experience with these same guys We played a lot of winter ball so we could make sure that we had some good momentum “We’ve got a team that’s trying to win every inning with Drew Smith and and Carson (CJ) Anderson and some guys who are really coming through for us 32 strikeouts) has just been magic on the hill.” Pleasant Grove was 14-13 overall and as the No The Vikings finished as 6A runner-up in 2021 and last won a state championship in 2019 I’d say our brotherhood is special,” Clement said we’ve all played together since we were nine years old We all trust each other and then we’ve got a lot of talent We think we can win state and we’re all confident that we can do it.” For the second time this season it took extra time as Region 3 foes Lone Peak and Pleasant Grove faced off In thier first meeting this season in late March it was the Vikings who got the best of the Knights in a 4-3 shootout win Staying alive in the Region 3 title race was at stake Wednesday and this time it was Lone Peak who got its revenge in a 3-2 overtime win on the road at Pleasant Grove If there’s anything this year’s Lone Peak team has learned its how to stay composed in tight games or playing from behind and that shined through in Wednesday’s win as Pleasant Grove scored in just the fourth minute of the game. Vikings’ Golden McMurtrey took advantage of a ball played behind the Knights’ defense to take the 1-0 lead “This year specifically we have learned a lot about composure and it’s shown in these games,” Lone Peak head coach Ben Nilson said “Pleasant Grove kind of got the best of us last time and it was really nice that we could adjust and get the win today.” Lone Peak did what it needed to in response by keeping control of the ball and forcing Pleasant Grove to give up possession quickly, however it still struggled to capitalize on its offensive chances. Patrick Stevenson was the first to strike for the Knights and found the 1-1 equalizer in the 30th minute The pressure kept coming from the Knights in the second half and they scored again, this time on a goal from Zachary Campbell in the 54th minute After giving up a goal in the opening four minutes “These close games they’ve learned to adjust with leadership,” Nilson said “We’ve relied heavily on our captains and last time we played them we lost our starting forward who is a senior captain and so we’ve really kind of rallied around his leadership.” Pleasant Grove didn’t keep its head down for long and managed to find a few responses In the 66th minute McMurtrey once again found the back of the net to even the score 2-2 and sent the game into another overtime Lone Peak wanted to avoid its fate in its last game with Pleasant Grove and it was Seth Larkin who came to the rescue in the first three minutes of overtime for the golden goal. Larkin scored on an assist from Blake Stuart to take the 3-2 Region 3 win “I thought I missed for a minute but I was so happy to score We’ve gone down in many games this year but I think what we’ve come to realize is that if we have fun and play as a team We’ll come back from anything like we did today.” The win keeps Lone Peak in contention for the Region 3 title with a 5-2 record Skyridge and American Fork stand tied at the top of the region rankings In a game in which the Pleasant Grove soccer team never trailed there were still plenty of agonizing moments for the Vikings during Wednesday night’s Region 3 thriller at Lone Peak “There’s nothing else like that,” Pleasant Grove junior keeper Cameron Davis said There were some moments where it was a little scary but we came through in the end The Vikings led in the first half … then led in the second half … then led throughout the penalty kick shootout But it wasn’t until Davis came up with one final diving save on the sixth PK shot that Pleasant Grove could finally celebrate knocking off the previously-unbeaten Knights “Penalty kicks were scary because I didn’t know where they went or how they worked,” Davis said “I just relied on my instincts and it worked in the end.” Davis had guessed correctly on the first Lone Peak penalty kick and knocked it away then thought he had saved the third one as well the officials said Davis left his line early and the Knights finished off their second chance Since Lone Peak senior keeper Maxwell Kandell had stopped the second Viking shot the score in the shootout was tied at 4-4 after the first five attempts When Pleasant Grove senior Craig Stock buried the sixth shot in the netting that was the game right there,” Davis said “I read what I could from his body positioning and just went with my gut.” Davis lunged to his left and parried the Knight shot away sparking a huge celebration from the Vikings “That was a very gritty win,” Pleasant Grove head coach Chris Ecalono said “We were missing some guys with injuries and we knew Lone Peak has all the talent in the world He talked about how the Vikings practice penalty kicks regularly in practice and it paid off when the pressure was on “Cameron Davis was super-clutch,” Ecalono said We didn’t think he came off the line on the third one but it was great to see him overcome that and go make that clutch save.” Pleasant Grove started the scoring in the fourth minute when senior Golden McMurtrey hit a hard shot that Kandell had to dive to knock down The ball went back to Viking senior Jared Ruvalcaba It took more than 30 minutes for Lone Peak to equalize but the home team got a great cross from senior Taylor Hurley and senior Simon Irwin slipped it in at the back post It was Pleasant Grove’s turn early in the second half when sophomore Trey Okey took advantage of a nice combination to get some space in the attacking third and finish the second Viking goal of the game Lone Peak scored five minutes later when a ball slipped just past a Pleasant Grove defender and right to Knight sophomore Kien Cid in the middle of the box Both team had chances to move in front but the defenses and keepers always found a way to prevent the ball from going in the net Ecalono and Davis agreed that being part of a game where two talented teams played at a high-level at this point in the year will be extremely valuable moving forward Ecalono said he wanted to see his team face that adversity and learn they can handle it “I told them before the game that I wanted them to have pressure,” Ecalono said “They were nervous for the game and I thought Lone Peak had the run up play in the first little bit But then I thought we went toe to toe with them He said that after two straight years of losing in the 6A semifinals in penalty kicks he wants this year’s squad to be fully prepared if that’s how things play out “We’ve alreayd had two PK shootouts this year “We didn’t have any before the playoffs last year Pleasant Grove (8-1) and Lone Peak (8-1) now have the week of spring break off before getting back to action on April 9 The Vikings will host Skyridge that evening while Lone Peak will welcome Westlake to town Both games are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m Falling tree limbs in Birmingham kills one person One vehicle was hit by celebratory gunfire in Pleasant Grove on New Year's Eve according to the Pleasant Grove Police Department Police say a group of people thought they were shooting into an embankment and wooded area but were actually firing directly onto Park Road The vehicle was hit by a green tip 5.56mm rifle bullet in the passenger door said things could have ended very differently "A few feet away could have ruined a whole bunch of lives not only the victim and their family but the person doing the shooting Nothing good comes of this," said Reid One of Reid's biggest concerns after seeing the video is the effect this could have on the community "People come here to live their lives in peace and quiet and raise their kids and you now have folks thinking it is okay to shoot these weapons in a neighborhood setting," said Reid Detectives recovered a high number of spent 7.62 and 5.56 rifle casings and a live 5.56 green tip rifle round 39-year-old Lajuan Collins was arrested on January 10 on warrants for reckless endangerment and discharging a firearm in city limits Reid says investigators are working to make more arrests "I'm glad to put them all in jail because this is wildly dangerous," said Reid and I don't know of any other way to do it than put as many people in jail as possible because nothing else seems to be working." Reid asked that anyone with identifying information of the other people shown in the video to please reach out to the Pleasant Grove Police Department — Durrell Fuqua has been appointed as the new head football coach at Pleasant Grove High School following approval by the Jefferson County Board of Education during a special meeting on Tuesday Fuqua steps into the role after a distinguished career as an assistant coach where he coached defensive backs and served as the recruiting coordinator His efforts there helped athletes connect with college recruiters to advance their careers "Coach Fuqua is a respected coach that has had success as a player and coach We were searching for someone to come in and develop our young team," said Jarvis Watkins Coach Fuqua has been able to develop players and give them the opportunity to be successful academically and on the college football field." Fuqua has been part of seven 7A AHSAA championship teams in both football and track and field He holds a bachelor's degree in social behavioral sciences and a master's in education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Fuqua also played collegiate football for the Blazers where he was a team captain and a four-year letterman "Coach Fuqua has coached in Alabama at the highest level in high school football We have had a great deal of success here at Pleasant Grove and he understands what it will take to return Pleasant Grove football to the standard that has been set by Coach LeBeaux and his staff," Watkins said PLEASANT GROVE — Criminal charges were filed Monday against a teacher at Pleasant Grove Junior High School accused of sexually abusing a student is charged in 4th District Court with rape of a child a first-degree felony; and two counts of witness tampering 18 when a friend of a teen girl reported to police that Tanner "was involved in a sexual relationship with the victim for about a year-and-a-half when she was approximately 12-13 years old," the charges state The illegal "relationship" allegedly happened a couple of years ago "It was reported that the victim had sexual intercourse with (Tanner) at his residence," according to the charges which add that the teen referred to Tanner as her "boyfriend" and said the relationship ended after he "became aggressive" toward her After the victim and her friend went to Tanner's house in February to confront him Tanner "offered the victim money to keep quiet" in a conversation that was recorded on a cellphone Police went to Pleasant Grove Junior High to talk to school administrators as part of their investigation "The administration responded that they likely knew which victim was involved given that the school had to tell (Tanner) to stop bringing the victim into his classroom alone all of the time," the charges state The school also reported Tanner had requested a week earlier "to take a one-year sabbatical so he could go to Germany and work." The paperwork was submitted shortly after the victim and her friend confronted Tanner Tanner also allegedly told current students that he was in a relationship and "needed to leave the country and go back to Germany because of what was happening in the relationship." He was arrested Wednesday. The Alpine School District said Tanner was placed on administrative leave following his arrest A 21-year-old woman is dead after a shooting in Pleasant Grove Monday morning The Jefferson County Coroner says Montrease Yvonne Booker was shot in the 1300 block of 7th Place in Pleasant Grove just before 5:30 a.m The Pleasant Grove Police Department says 31-year-old Devin Jamar Johnson of Pleasant Grove was taken into custody at the scene Johnson is being held in the Pleasant Grove City Jail awaiting formal charges The shooting is being investigated by the Pleasant Grove Police Department Ala (WBMA) — Devin Jamar Johnson has been charged with the murder of 21-year-old Montease Booker of Birmingham Johnson was taken into custody and is being held without bond at the Jefferson County Jail Police described the act as domestic in nature and assured the public that there was no danger to the community "The Pleasant Grove Police Department sends heartfelt condolences to the family of Ms Booker in this senseless act of violence," said the department Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInPLEASANT GROVE, Ala. (WBRC) - The defending Class 4A Region 4 Champions are looking to continue that success under a new head coach At a special called meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education Tuesday Durrell Fuqua was named as the next head coach for the Pleasant Grove Spartans Fuqua most recently coached defensive backs at Thompson High School as well as served as the school’s recruiting coordinator connecting athletes with college recruiters Pleasant Grove High School Principal Jarvis Watkins said they were searching for someone to develop the team “Coach Fuqua is a respected coach that has had success as a player and coach,” Watkins said and give them the opportunity to be successful academically and on the college football field.” Fuqua is a graduate of Russellville High School where he was named the Region 8 Player of the Year in 2002 Fuqua was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team in 2004 he played in 33 games and racked up 82 total tackles on defense Fuqua has been a part of seven 7A AHSAA championship teams in both football and track and field Fuqua is replacing Darrell LeBeaux who was named as Hoover’s new offensive coordinator and assistant head coach in January “Coach Fuqua has coached in Alabama at the highest level in high school football,” Watkins said “We have had a great deal of success here at Pleasant Grove and he understands what it will take to return Pleasant Grove football to the standard that has been set by Coach LeBeaux and his staff.” Get news alerts in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store or subscribe to our email newsletter here Daily Herald sports experts Jared Lloyd and Darnell Dickson rank the top five teams in the Utah Valley in baseball boys volleyball and boys and girls lacrosse (records as of April 14): Cavemen have key three-game set with Lehi this week Cy “Crusher” Chrisman with seven HR’s and 25 RBI for Golden Eagles Consistently good: T-Wolves off to 6-0 start in Region 8 Surprising Wasps took two from Springville and one from Spanish Fork who are flying high and steamrolling good opponents The Thunder allowed a single run while scoring 21 in their first two Region 3 contests The Timberwolves dropped an eight-inning heartbreaker to Uintah but have bounced back The Lions head to Orem on Tuesday looking to avenge their earlier loss to Timpanogos The Golden Eagles are part of a logjam in the middle of Region 7 but have shown they can be dangerous The Timberwolves move to the top of the rankings as they remained unbeaten The Cavemen bounced back from losing to Lehi in PKs by crushing Lone Peak The Vikings could move up with a big win at American Fork on Wednesday This Knight team is really talented but looks like it is still figuring things out The Wasps have already opened up a two-game lead in Region 7 Golden Eagles have dropped just one set in six Region 7 wins Sweep of Lone Peak shows Pioneers are for real this year Showdown with Westlake gives Knights a chance to get back on track Thunder living on the edge: 2 of 3 wins last week in five sets Tigers face crosstown rival Timpanogos on Tuesday having only been held below nine goals once this season The Pioneers start league action by hosting Lone Peak on Thursday The Lions will show what they learned after dropping a tough The Knights are definitely a team to watch out for in Region 3 6A Bingham puts first blemish on Skyhawks’ record Momentum: Knights with three straight wins Victory against Timpanogos gave Bulldogs advantage in Region 8 T-Wolves gave Provo a good match before falling 15-10 PALMYRA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Fluvanna County’s Pleasant Grove Park is gearing up for an action-packed spring hosting two USA Cycling-sanctioned mountain bike races within just eight weeks—starting with the Rockabilly Rumble this coming Saturday A county release says part of RVA Racing’s Underground Spring Series the Rockabilly Rumble will bring riders from across the region to Pleasant Grove’s scenic trails for a day of fast-paced racing and community fun the event welcomes all ages and skill levels offering more than a dozen race categories.adButlerLazyLoad("536812768982149728",100,["688449","688449","688449"],"177030"); John Petryla of RVA Racing says Pleasant Grove’s trails are somewhat unique compared to other trail systems in that the rolling terrain makes for a rewarding and fun ride no matter your pace.” Jay Hart is a news reporter with CvilleRightNow.com Reach him by email at jhart@charlottesvilleradiogroup.com or call 434-977-6397 UVA Alert Monday morning from self-inflicted gunshot incident The Nelson County Sheriff and The AWARE Foundation of Virginia asking help finding a missing Nelson County teen Governor Youngkin took final actions to complete the legislative session for 2025 in the General Assembly City Council Monday night considers a grant program to assist low- and moderate-income people whose home ownership in the city may be in jeopardy due to financial stress associated with costs owning that home Virginia’s standing as one of the top states in the nation for patient safety in hospital settings has again been affirmed in the Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grade rankings Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again SYRACUSE — Pleasant Grove was in a girls basketball game against Syracuse for 2 minutes and 18 seconds Maylee Anderson drained a 3-pointer from the left angle pushed home a floater shortly thereafter and the Titans were rolling with an early 9-0 lead 2 Titans advanced to the quarterfinals of the 6A state basketball tournament with a 54-21 trouncing of No an assist and a steal in the first 4 1/2 minutes for the Titans “It felt good; we had to start off strong,” Anderson said “I knew I had to give it my all so we could get a lead in the beginning.” Pleasant Grove did not get on the board until late in the first quarter and the Titans led 13-2 after one “Defensively we shut them down; they’re really good 3-point shooters,” Anderson said That showed as the Vikings had splashed home a trio of treys midway through the second stanza before Anderson checked another box on the stat sheet with a pair of free throws with three minutes remaining in the half She finished with 20 points on eight field goals (two 3s) and 2 of 2 from the line Syracuse’s (20-3) edge shrunk to an uncomfortable six points at the half (21-15) after the fast start “They were hitting a few more shots than we would want them to We were getting a little slower on the defensive end and needed to pick up the pace again,” Syracuse senior forward Aubri Stoker said We opened in a press and guarded aggressive out top.” the Titans put up 19 points in the third quarter “We got some offensive runs off of our defense; got good tips … made our offense crisper and cleaner,” Stoker said Stoker scored five points in the third period and maybe had the signature play of the game when she drove to the bucket took a hard foul and landed on her belly in a swim move before heading to the free-throw line for the and-one I decided I needed to be driving more and be stronger with the ball,” Stoker said The Titans led 40-21 after three and Stoker netted all seven of her points in the second half Defense ruled supreme in the fourth frame when Syracuse shut out the 14-0 Vikings (9-16) for the dominant win “We like our (2-1-2) defense a lot with our size I’m in the middle and knew I had to battle with the high post but still keep my hand up so they don’t shoot any 3s,” Stoker said “Be all over the ball and play well together on the wings and up top.” Rachel McBride pitched in 10 points to the strong Titans’ effort Syracuse moves on to the quarterfinals Monday at the University of Utah “We were looking to give everything we had tonight,” Anderson said “We knew if we played harder we would get the “dub’.” LLC | www.standard.net | 332 Standard Way residents in Pleasant Grove have a new outdoor space where they can enjoy recreational activities and family fun and create long-lasting memories Pleasant Grove’s new 25-acre Cook Family Park opened to the public With the backdrop of “G Mountain “and Mount Timpanogos to the east city officials and dozens of community members gathered for a “soft grand opening” of the park and to enjoy the amenities the new $20 million park has to offer “This is a great day for Pleasant Grove City,” said City Administrator Scott Darrington during the brief ceremony Saturday afternoon “I thought we’d probably have about 10 or 15 people here that we would have to bring over for the ceremony I admit I was caught off guard that we already have hundreds of people here The city bought the 25-acre property over a decade ago with initial plans to expand the storm drain system and nearby cemetery and add some form of a small park The land sat vacant for many years, but after a $8 million donation from doTERRA founders Greg and Julie Cook, plans began to take shape for what would eventually become the Cook Family Park Greg and Julie Cook have been stewards of the Pleasant Grove community for nearly 30 years raising all of their children while giving back to the city through charitable gestures The Cooks were involved in the multi-organization partnership to open the new Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater on the campus of doTERRA earlier this year “We hope that this park will be a place of gathering a place where everybody can just connect and be together and be uplifted,” Julie Cook said “Because we believe that that is what will make for a stronger community.” The city took out a $12 million bond for the remainder of the funding for the park Construction continues on other features such as a 10,000-square-foot splash pad the park sits at the former site of a pipe manufacturing plant That building was destroyed after a fire ripped through the structure in 2009, the Deseret News reported at the time the land now serves a different purpose in the community Greg Cook expressed excitement about the park and shared a story of witnessing a father cheering his daughter on for successfully making it up a slide on the playground as an example of how it will be put to good use by the community “And it’s those little small accomplishments for kids at that age we’re hoping that as we think about the future of this park and the impact that it’ll have… (that) it’ll just build a lot of character,” said Greg Cook who also founded the Cook Center for Human Connection Themes of kindness and different animal sculptures can also be spotted throughout the park The Cook Family is sponsoring a storytelling competition in an effort to bring the animals to life with names stories and attributes that aim to educate children on the community’s aspiring values The competition is open now through April 18 The grand prize winner will receive $2,500; cash prizes for the second- and third-place winners will also be awarded Entries may be considered for a future children’s book City representatives said an official grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration will be held on Saturday when the remaining features of the Cook Family Park will open to the public “What a beautiful park and it’s not finished yet because it’s going to be great when it’s completely done,” Mayor Guy Fugal said during Saturday’s ceremony Work has begun on a mixed-use development in Mt Juliet that will include 265 multifamily homes 14 office suites and a Red Bicycle Coffee Shop near a commercial area Vintage Pleasant Grove can be found on Pleasant Grove Road which includes the city's Walmart and a number of other commercial businesses Juliet Road exit on I-40 and where a future interchange at Central Pike is planned Vintage Pleasant Grove is estimated for completion in 2027 with pre-leasing to start in the summer of 2026 TDK Companies and Imagine1 Company are partnering on the $82 million development the companies describe as "upscale." a 24-hour package and cold food storage receiving rooms; a pet pavilion and dog park with seating and an indoor pet washing station and fitness center Road work for the project includes a turn lane added to Pleasant Grove Road in front of Vintage Pleasant Grove as well as sidewalks The developers will also making a contribution to the city towards other improvements Vintage Pleasant Grove is one component of the Village at Pleasant Grove master plan The Village at Pleasant Grove Planned Unit Development was approved by the Mt Juliet City Commission on second reading in December 2021 TDK Companies and Imagine1 have modified the overall Village at Pleasant Grove to include a second multifamily phase for up to 245 units a parcel for a nonprofit and an additional commercial phase The two companies also developed Vintage Station North a transit-oriented development at North Mt 28 townhomes and office and commercial space planned Reach Andy Humbles at ahumbles@tennessean.com and on X Utah (KUTV) — A Pleasant Grove Junior High teacher is being charged with rape of a former student at his school when she was 12 and 13 Court documents from Pleasant Grove police said 29-year-old Keaton Tanner was a history and guided studies teacher at the school when the victim and her friend attended A full statement from Alpine School District is at the bottom of this story The victim's friend reported Tanner to police saying the victim told the friend her boyfriend when they were in eighth grade was "Mr The victim told her friend she had a sexual relationship with Tanner shortly after her and her mom moved into the same apartment complex he lived in in Orem Court documents said the victim and her friend went to Tanner's home in American Fork to confront him later having a conversation with him in the victim's car in Pleasant Grove Police said the victim's friend recorded the conversation on her phone Tanner told the victim to say they "just made out and didn't have sex," later offering the victim up to $500 Victim's friend said they did not take the money Tanner put in documents with the school district asking to go on a yearlong sabbatical to Germany to work on a Master's Degree which police said they believe he did in order to try and flee the country Tanner told police the victim was not one of his students but was a student at Pleasant Grove Junior High and would come to his classroom every day He told police "I think she liked me," referring to the victim Charges filed against Tanner include one count of rape of a child "because the victim was between the ages of 12 and 13" when the relationship commenced Tanner told police "he has not done it with anyone else since being confronted about it," documents said He is also being charged with two counts of tampering with a witness due to offering the victim and her friend money and telling them to make a different statement Police requested Tanner be held without bail Rich Stowell with Alpine School District released this statement: A teacher at Pleasant Grove Junior High School has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest on February 26 Alpine School District is taking all available steps to cooperate with law enforcement We are in communication with the Pleasant Grove Police Department as they conduct their investigation The welfare of our students is non-negotiable All district employees undergo a criminal background check prior to beginning employment When we learn of employee conduct that may violate the trust patrons have placed in us we take appropriate action to protect students We are grateful for the professionalism of our law enforcement partners Just in time for the holidays and new blockbuster films on the big screen Pleasant Grove welcomed its newest movie theater in an all too familiar place Miller Megaplex Theatres opened its newest location in the city after refurbishing and rebranding the Water Gardens Cinema 6 As the Daily Herald reported in June Miller Megaplex Theatres acquired the Water Gardens after the former owners decided to sell it and announced plans to convert it into a luxury-seating movie house Water Gardens co-owner Tyler Walters previously cited a number of factors for their decision including the need for significant theater upgrades a decline in ticket sales and rumblings of another theater (unrelated to Megaplex) possibly moving into Pleasant Grove Vehicles line the parking lot outside of the Water Gardens Cinema 6 theater in Pleasant Grove Megaplex Theatres assumed operations of the Water Gardens at the end of July and began construction with a four-month deadline of opening before the holidays LHM Megaplex Entertainment leaders and employees as well as Pleasant Grove and Lindon elected officials gathered for an official “film cutting” ceremony on Nov ironically the same opening day as the highly anticipated musical film “Wicked.” noted the historical significance of the Water Gardens Cinema “This location has been a mainstay for the community for a long time,” Maughan said “It really has been the closest theater for anyone living on the bench whether that’s in Lindon or Pleasant Grove recalled seeing a Star Wars film at the Water Gardens in 1999 He said he is excited that regardless of the name on the front of the building a movie theater will still stand at the location Pleasant Grove’s Megaplex Theatre features eight auditoriums with luxury and heated seating and a completely renovated snack bar among a variety of amenities and we believe that we have our best foot forward to serve the community of Pleasant Grove and Utah County for years and years to come,” Maughan said to the crowd of attendees A celebratory Megaplex light-up sign is shown during an opening ceremony for Pleasant Grove’s new Megaplex theater on Nov He also noted that 4k projectors will be added to some of the auditoriums in the near future The new Pleasant Grove opening also comes as Megaplex Theaters celebrates a milestone: its 25th anniversary On the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic – a time where movie buffs enjoyed the newest releases in their homes – Megaplex Theaters wants people to feel safe and encouraged to experience movies on the big screens there’s enormous momentum around bringing people together and having these experiences,”  Larry H Miller Company CEO Steve Starks said during the ceremony “There’s something very American about cinema and so we’re excited to be part of that future.” Megaplex Theatres just completed a similar renovation in Park City, where, according to the Park Record what used to be the Redstone 8 Cinemas reopened as a Megaplex last month The newest Megaplex Theatres offering in Pleasant Grove joins two other Utah County Megaplex Theatres locations: a nearby theater in Vineyard and a location at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi Maughan said the company is committed to the future of cinema with a focus on the power of the big screen experience and the momentum around bringing people together people driving near the intersection of Pleasant Grove Boulevard and State Street will see new art on the structure that looks to expand on the company’s messaging we’re actually (going to) have a mural on the side of this building that says Live Life Larger and it’s going to be the first that we have on any of our buildings,” Maughan said “We want to remind people why they come to the movies and why the movies are not going anywhere and we’re thrilled to provide that for years and years to come.” Pleasant Grove’s Megaplex Theatres is located at 912 W. Garden Drive. For hours and showtimes, visit megaplextheatres.com Please contact us for assistance.