Utah — A wrong-way driver has died after a crash on Interstate 15 near Tremonton on Tuesday a gray Ford Focus was traveling south on the northbound side of the highway when it collided head-on with a Toyota 4Runner just before noon UHP said the 77-year-old driver of the wrong-way vehicle while the female driver of the 4Runner was transported to the hospital in critical condition but with non-life-threatening injuries.A witness told UHP that they may have seen the driver of the Ford Focus make a U-turn to go southbound on the highway from the northbound on-ramp right before the crash All northbound traffic on I-15 was diverted near the North 5200 West off-ramp before the highway was reopened at 2 p.m UHP is still investigating to learn why the woman driving the Ford Focus made a U-turn ahead of the fatal collision TREMONTON — The Utah Highway Patrol on Wednesday identified the woman killed in Tuesday's wrong-way crash on I-15 in Tremonton as Janet S Tuesday near the 5200 West exit when a gray Ford Focus driven by Hawks that was traveling the wrong way struck a northbound white Toyota 4Runner head-on and the driver of the 4Runner was taken to the hospital with critical injuries that were not expected to be life-threatening All northbound I-15 lanes were closed for a couple of hours after the crash but were open shortly after 2 p.m A witness told investigators he "thought he may have seen the Ford Focus make a U-turn to go southbound from the northbound on-ramp immediately before (the) collision," troopers said but investigators are still trying to determine why the driver was traveling the wrong way Utah (KUTV) — UPDATE: The Utah Department of Public Safety on Wednesday identified the victim in the crash as Janet Hawks The original report from Tuesday continues below A 77-year-old woman is dead and another driver suffered critical injuries after a wrong-way crash on I-15 in Box Elder County The Utah Department of Public Safety reported the Tuesday crash happened around 11:45 a.m when a gray Ford Focus was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes just north of Exit 377 A white Toyota 4Runner traveling northbound struck the Ford Focus head-on The impact sent both vehicles into the median and against the cable barrier A witness reported possibly seeing the Ford Focus make a U-turn from the northbound on-ramp to head southbound immediately before the collision The 77-year-old woman behind the wheel of the Ford Focus died in the crash The woman driving the 4Runner was transported to the local hospital she was ultimately transported to another hospital by medical helicopter The nature and extent of those injuries were not shared as of the update time on this report All northbound traffic was diverted at Exit 377 while emergency crews worked the scene The Utah Department of Public Safety stated the investigation is ongoing as to why the driver allegedly made a U-turn on a freeway DPS' statement didn't say whether investigators believed any sort of impairment age or a medical incident possibly played a part in the crash The wrong-way driver was not publicly identified No additional information was shared as of this article's update time Matthew Jacobson reported from Salt Lake City TRAFFIC & ROADS A gas line was severed Saturday afternoon during a single-vehicle crash BY ALTON BARNHART TREMONTON — A gas line was severed Saturday afternoon during a single-vehicle crash the crash closed down Main Street from Tremonton Street to 300 E Tremonton City Emergency Manager Nate Christensen said the single-vehicle crash went off the road and hit a gas line in front of a building The spokesperson for Enbridge Jorgen Hoffling said the vehicle hit a riser pipe and were unable to shut off the gas The TFD said they had to wait for Enbridge to come out and turn the gas off Christensen said they were also able to ventilate a couple of businesses that were affected by the gas leak Hoffling said several businesses were evacuated as a precaution as the gas company works to repair the line University Affairs By Marcus Jensen | April 21 Utah State University Brigham City, USU Tremonton and USU Kaysville are proud to have celebrated the class of 2025 on Friday April 18 as part of USU’s 138th Commencement The class of 2025 consists of 434 individuals earning 11 undergraduate and four graduate certificates and 129 associate “Tonight’s commencement is a great achievement for all our students,” said Dan Black USU associate vice president for the Brigham City Region “You graduates haven’t reached this milestone without the support of spouses friends and associates who have helped make this day possible.” The campuses celebrated graduates with a ceremony at Box Elder High School in Brigham City Black welcomed the graduates and introduced the student speakers chief executive officer & chief nursing officer at Brigham City Community Hospital The first student speaker was Jenny Gillen Garrard who is graduating with a master’s degree in social work Garrard began her speech reflecting on her own journey to graduation and invited her fellow graduates to reflect on their own journeys She then shared insights from her studies in social work about the true meaning of “happiness,” or leading a rich She challenged her fellow graduates to find their happiness along the journey “Happiness isn’t something to be obtained,” she said “It's something we make space to receive As you continue your journey—whether it’s in your career or in your own personal growth—may you find peace not in the pursuit of happiness but in embracing all that life has to offer knowing that the real joy– that rich and meaningful life– lies in the process itself.” The second student speech was from Emily Davies who received her bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in both criminal justice and political science Davies reflected on finding the educational pathway that best suited her She then encouraged graduates to find the next step on their journey isn’t our final chapter,” Davies said “It’s a powerful pause—a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come and to look ahead with purpose Cottle briefly reflected on her own USU journey and congratulated the graduating class on their achievement She then offered counsel on what to do next “My advice to you today is this: find that niche in your life that gives you fulfillment and continue to learn and grow within that career,” she said “This isn't just about finding a job; it's about discovering a calling a passion that ignites your spirit and allows you to contribute your unique talents to the world.” Cottle encouraged the graduates to continue to be learners Smith then provided a short message and conferred upon the students their degrees Once the graduates received their diplomas president elect of the USU Alumni Advisory Board Located in the center of Davis County, Utah State University Kaysville offers students the personalized attention and small class sizes of a small-town college with the resources of a large university. With degree options ranging from associate to doctorate degrees, plus technical education offerings, USU Kaysville offers programs that help fuel local economies and empower individuals and their communities. Learn more at kaysville.usu.edu Comments and questions regarding this article may be directed to the contact person listed on this page USU has announced a new Net Price Calculator — a modern mobile-friendly platform that helps students and families understand what they may pay to attend college The class of 2025 consists of 365 individuals earning 184 associate UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY HEALTH & WELLNESS Utah (KUTV) — The former Tremonton fire chief charged in a child sexual abuse material (CSAM) case has been accused of sexually abusing two family members The accusations came out in a new civil lawsuit filed by 58-year-old Ned Brady Hansen's family The lawsuit claims Hansen abused one family member since 2018 Family members are seeking damages in excess of $300,000 Hansen was charged in January with eight counts of sexual exploitation of a minor Hansen shared videos and photos of CSAM through a KIK account Officers from the Brigham City Police Department contacted him at a Garland and said he admitted to owning the KIK account After Tremonton city officials learned about the charges He was first sworn in as fire chief in 2023 Through their investigation into Hansen's CSAM activities and after looking at his messages to other users they said he was sharing CSAM with then First District Judge Kevin Christensen the two men were chatting in the KIK app about not only CSAM exploiting and enticing children - includign children related to them Court documents said the two men discussed having met "in real life to engage in sexual acts" each each other Christensen was also the judge Hansen appeared before during a bond hearing Despite law enforcement and prosecutors request to hold him without bail because of the risk to children Christensen ordered him released from custody "Christensen did not disclose that he had engaged in sexually charged chats regarding children with [Hansen]," charging documents state "Law enforcement believes this fact materially affected the decision-making of Christensen at the time he released Hansen." Kaigan Bigler and Megan Brugger contributed to this report Utah (KUTV) — Tremonton's mayor expressed shock and sorrow in a new 2News interview on Sunday night after torrid child sex crimes accusations against the city's ousted fire chief "We're very saddened by what has happened," said Mayor Mike Holmgren who said the city will initiate steps to try to "heal" from the traumatic allegations He said Tremonton will take a new look at how city employees are hired "Even though the city has a rigorous vetting process we want to make sure we strengthen it," Holmgren said "If there are areas where we need to strengthen 2News has asked the city's police department how it vetted Hansen and for first responders—-including police officers—-saying many of them were sworn in by Judge Kevin Christensen who also faces charges including two counts of enticing a minor on the internet "We want to make sure that we invite them (officers) into a counseling session where they can share their concerns," said Holmgren He also has a proclamation which will go before the city council this week to declare April as 'Sexual Abuse Against Children Awareness Month' in Tremonton Holmgren said he intends the proclamation will not simply be passed and forgotten but will aim at intensifying dialogue over child sex abuse within the community -------------------------------------------------- OGDEN — Former Tremonton Fire Chief Ned Brady Hansen and former 1st District Justice Court Judge Kevin Christensen appeared in court on Thursday to hear their charges involving sexual crimes against children formally read Both criminal cases have been moved from the Brigham City District Court to Ogden after judges in Brigham City recused themselves because of their professional connection with Christensen never looking through his wire-framed glasses at the packed gallery and reporters lining the aisle with cameras pointed at him wearing the faded blue and gray stripes of his Davis County Jail uniform The hearing was a simple reading of information about the charges against Christensen stemming from a November 2024 investigation His charges: two counts of inciting a minor three counts of attempted aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor two counts of dealing in materials harmful to minors Christensen spoke only to say he understood the charges and to thank the judge each carry a sentencing range of one to 15 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines The three third-degree felonies each have a potential sentence of zero to five years in prison and $0 to $5,000 in fines Christensen's next hearing was set for April 24 was charged with eight counts of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor where his attorney asked for a hearing with his assigned judge on Thursday to address bail who is being held at the Weber County Jail looked attentive and wide-eyed across the courtroom The former fire chief's defense team requested he be released on bail "He's been a firefighter in the community," Hansen's defense attorney Shannon Demler said he has a wife and two daughters in the area," Demler said said they filed a warrant for arrest instead of a summons because of the "highly disturbing and dangerous sexual behavior" alleged in this case Due to the evidence supporting the charges Hansen was scheduled for another hearing on May 1 His family rushed out of the room in tears Prosecutors asked the then-judge to keep him in custody before official charges had been filed — a request Christensen denied investigators had not connected the two men A booking affidavit for Christensen said he did not disclose during that hearing that he and Hansen had sent "sexually charged chats" to each other — something the officers believed affected his decision to release Hansen An investigation into Hansen's behavior began in November after law enforcement connected him to an account on an app that had distributed child sex abuse material police discovered chats between Hansen and Christensen where Hansen "expressed interest" in sexually abusing children and offered to "share" the children with Christensen The documents said Christiansen offered to share pictures of children he knew with Hansen and that the two were involved in a sexual relationship together Utah (KUTV) — Ned Brady Hansen was sworn in as Tremonton fire chief in 2023 when city council members put their confidence in him and he expressed gratitude to them for the job accused of eight counts of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor in court documents that are graphic and disturbing He's also accused of being linked with Judge Kevin Christensen Tremonton Mayor Lyle Holmgren said Hansen was vetted for the position by the city's police department MORE On Ned Brandy Hansen Child Sex Crimes Accusations: In a text message to the mayor from Police Chief Dustin Cordova—-a text the mayor shared with 2News—-Cordova said police job applicants undergo "full criminal background checks," mandatory drug and alcohol tests—-and that police interview "people who may not like" a job candidate examine a "full financial and credit report," and review social media accounts and potential mental health issues Cordova said he implemented the background check process since his "arrival," which was before Hansen was hired as fire chief 2News has contacted Tremonton Police to see if Hansen was submitted to the rigors of that process Utah (KUTV) — Former Tremonton Fire Chief Ned Brady Hansen made his initial court appearance in Utah's Second District court on multiple counts of child sexual exploitation Monday's appearance was the second failed start in the case in which Hansen faces eight counts of sexual exploitation of a minor after the judge rescheduled the court date to Wednesday and recused himself This makes the fifth judge recused from the case allowed Hansen to be let out on bond after his arrest despite investigators' recommendation to hold him without bail due to the potential danger to community children Christensen was later arrested after investigators found evidence tying him to Hansen's case The Utah Attorney General's Office alleged in charging documents that investigators found evidence that Hansen had been communicating with another person in the case and the two of them discussed in graphic details sexual acts they wanted to do to children if they "could get away with it." That other person was identified as Christensen Hansen's case was reassigned to First District Court Judge Brandon Maynard who signed an arrest warrant and ordered police to take the suspect back into custody before the court process could begin again due to Christensen being his former colleague and Presiding judge Brian Cannell issued the following order recusing the remaining judges in the First District: Hansen's initial hearing on March 12 was continued to Monday where Judge Reuben Renstrom was set to make some of the first courtroom decisions in the case the only decision officially made was to move the appearance to Wednesday after added his name to the list of recused judges The case has been assigned to Second District Judge Joseph Bean Hansen is scheduled to appear in court March 17 at 2 p.m ”I say that it breaks my heart,” said Sherilyn Tibbitts "It makes me mad because they're supposed to be the leaders,” said Charlie Groberg and said Christensen seemed an “upstanding” pillar of the community “I think about the children,” said Tremonton Mayor Lyle Holmgren “and it’s hard for me to even comprehend (the allegations)." Holmgren knows both men—Hansen accused of aggravated sexual exploitation of minors—and Christensen accused of enticing minors on the internet and dealing in harmful materials to kids “You don’t even suspect anything,” Holmgren said "And that's what happened here?" 2News asked “That's what happened,” the mayor replied Holmgren said Christensen would appear before the city council over his contract to be municipal judge and he'd hold court in the city council chamber Hansen was sworn in as Tremonton fire chief in 2023 and the mayor said he had been vetted for the job An FBI agent said Hansen “discussed having met in real life to engage in sexual acts” with Christensen The KUTV broadcast report misidentified Christensen as a district court judge instead of a justice court judge for Utah's First District Utah (KUTV) — The attorney for fired Tremonton Fire Chief Ned Brady Hansen said Hansen will plead 'not guilty' to eight counts of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor and that Hansen's family was "caught off guard" by the allegations against him saying his client was arrested for the second time in weeks on Wednesday "There were numerous agents with guns,” said Demler Judge Kevin Christensen--whom Demler described as an accused "co-conspirator" in the child sex crimes case--decided not to hold Hansen in jail “In terms of this link between him and Judge Christensen what can you say about that?" 2News asked Demler “That wasn't even alleged when they first arrested my client,” he replied and he’s still waiting for more documentation from the Utah Attorney General’s Office Christensen is charged with two counts of enticing a minor using the internet two counts of dealing in materials harmful to a minor three counts of attempted aggravated sexual exploitation Demler said he’s had conversations with the ex-chief’s family “It was something that no one expected or had any idea of and I think it's caught them off guard for sure,” Demler said “This took the family totally by surprise?" no one was injured in an accident in which a semi truck crashed into the back of a farm tractor sitting on the shoulder of Interstate 15 in Tremonton Watch LIVE below as traffic remains impacted following semi accident: What made the no injury report even more amazing was that the semi cab actually separated from the truck following the impact The Utah Highway Patrol said the tractor was partially blocking the right lane on I-15 affecting northbound traffic when the semi truck attempted to swerve the truck hit the tractor and crashed off the highway Traffic has been impacted by the accident as crews clean up the site located near mile marker 382 just west of the city Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Brandon Joseph Anderson returned to his Heavenly Father Sunday He passed away peacefully in his sleep after his long battle with cancer to Michael Joseph Anderson and MarVan Allred Keppler Brandon married Sheryl Dejarnatt Anderson June 13 He owned Reptist Exotics and was the number one dealer for ten years He was a rockhound and loved making jewelry Brandon was loved and will be missed by many He is survived by his wife Sheryl of Layton Idaho; father Michael Anderson (Rhonda) of Tremonton Utah; daughters Ashlie Hill of Louisiana and Aly Giles of Vernal Utah; half-brothers Michael (Christi) of Corinne Utah; half-sister Rochelle (Kasey) Smith of Roy Utah; step sisters Trishelle Pitkin of Tremonton He was preceded in death by his mother MarVan Allred Keppler at Rudd Funeral Home- Tremonton (111 N 100 E- Tremonton) A Celebration of Life/Birthday will be held on Sunday at the Eagles in Brigham City from 1-4 P.M Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors LOCAL NEWS 1:46 PM | Updated: Jan 21 BY MARY CULBERTSON AND DAN RASCON, KSL TV SALT LAKE CITY — A fire in Tremonton claimed the home of a couple who spent their long careers in public service A sentiment from their friends and family is now all they have left: it’s time for them to be on the receiving end of help emergency fire crews were called to their home the home was fully involved in the flames as heavy smoke billowed from the structure Corrine Fire and Central Box Elder fire departments arrived in tow to help crews worked tirelessly and were able to contain the fire,” GFD said “The home sustained extensive damage and units remained on scene for six hours to ensure the area was fully secure.” “It’s just gone,” said Blair Jensen as he looked over the huge pile of blackened debris “You can go talk to Weber County Sheriff’s Office and Davis County Sheriff’s Office They all know him and love him,” Brian Jensen Anytime there is someone on the side of the road (or needs help) you stop and help them.” His wife also served her community in the medical field dedicating her life to helping her patients The fundraiser said the couple was left with “absolutely nothing,” including a few furry friends who were tragically lost in the flames It further called on the community to help in their time of need “Let’s be there for them as they have been there for our community,” the fundraiser said “There was nothing but smoke everywhere,” Blair Jensen said no other injuries were reported in the fire Chief Brady Hansen with the Tremonton Fire Department told KSL TV the cause of the fire was still under investigation these really cold temperatures do lead to auxiliary sources of heat that can cause fires,” Hansen said “We don’t know that that was part of the cause with this fire This was a difficult fire with lots of damage so the investigators are still piecing it together.” It can all be rebuilt,” Blair Jensen said but that’s not the final important thing the important thing is we are okay.” *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 1:08 PM | Updated: Apr 30 BY DANIEL WOODRUFF, KSL TV AND SIMONE SEIKALY TREMONTON — A wrong-way driver on northbound Interstate 15 died on Tuesday after police said they crashed into another vehicle a 77-year-old woman later identified as Janet Hawks according to the Utah Department of Public Safety and was driving southbound in the northbound lanes just north of exit 377 in Tremonton — UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) April 29, 2025 The DPS said another woman was driving a Toyota 4Runner in the northbound lanes and crashed head-on into the Ford Focus “Both vehicles went into the median up against the cable barrier The 4 Runner rolled onto its side,” the DPS said in a statement the Focus driver may have “seen the Ford Focus make a U-turn to go southbound from the northbound on-ramp immediately before the collision.” The 4Runner driver was hospitalized with “critical but non-life-threatening injuries,” the DPS said The freeway was closed in Tremonton for about two hours and reopened around 2 p.m OGDEN, Utah — The former chief of the Tremonton Fire Department appeared in an Ogden court on Monday as he and a Box Elder County judge now face multiple child sex crimes Wearing an orange prison jumpsuit and handcuffs on his wrists Ned Brady Hansen appeared remotely during the brief hearing in the courtroom of Judge Reuben Renstrom Hansen and Justice Court Judge Kevin Christensen have been linked together on multiple child sex crimes over the past week with court records showing the two had an alleged sexual relationship with one another while also sharing child pornography and discussing fantasies of abusing children together Although Hansen and Christensen are currently not co-defendants the chance that they could be connected in the future caused Judge Renstrom to recuse himself from the case Former FBI agent explains complexity of judge Monday's case was continued to a different court's schedule on Thursday where Hansen's attorney will attempt to get the former fire chief released on bail the only time Hansen spoke was to say his name it was Christensen who released his friend on bail despite the alleged risk he possibly posed to children 'So despicable;' Tremonton officials reeling after child sex abuse arrests of judge Hansen was arrested on March 6 and resigned from his position a week later to James Garnet Abel and Verla Beth Holman He spent his early years in Utah County before the family moved to the Elwood and Tremonton area Jim was a part of the first graduating class of Bear River Junior High He graduated from Bear River High School where he participated in many activities and made lifelong friends While in high school he worked for Doug Allred at the Beeline Gas Station in Elwood next to what is now JC’s Diner After high school he attended both Utah State and Weber State They welcomed two daughters into their family: Nannette and Suzanne he answered that his girls got him the perfect boys He always considered them and their families to be friends and family and has stayed in touch with them Jim and Carolyn bought what is now known as JC’s Diner Jim owned and operated this small country diner for over 32 years It is here that Jim made lifelong friends with travelers many of which he considered adopted family Jim married Karey and added her five children to the mix: Matt They all became family and as their families have grown Throughout Jim’s life he has been actively involved in school activities the Box Elder County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse Jim also worked at Thiokol for 34 years in the information technology area Jim was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2012 and given 2-6 months life expectancy He chose to work with the oncology department at the Huntsman Center and participate in an experimental drug trial That drug has since been proven effective and is now being used to treat lung and other forms of cancer He considered himself very blessed and was grateful for the extra time the treatment provided He loved his oncology team from Huntsman Center Jim is preceded in death by his parents James and Verla; brothers Carlos and Alan; father-in-law Mark Michie and one great granddaughter Oakley Jim leaves behind his daughters Nan and Suz; his wife Karey; her children; mother-in-law Kaye Michie; brothers Ron and Bob Miller Mary and Carol Dawn; brothers-in-law Mick and Marshall Michie and sister-in-law Kris Bahr He has 19 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren and many cousins Dr Wallace Akerley and Austin Call for their friendship and care and prior to the service from 10-11:30 A.M All services will be held at the Tremonton South Stake Center (1150 S Tremont St Interment will take place in the Riverview Cemetery The service will be livestreamed and can be found below In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the missionary fund through The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints DISCLAIMER: WE DO NOT PAN THE CROWD AND THE CAMERA IS FIXED UPON THE PULPIT WE WILL TRY AND LIVESTREAM THE FUNERAL SERVICE A RECORDING WILL BE UPLOADED WITHIN 24-48 HOURS AFTER THE SERVICE TREMONTON, Utah — Like those who live in and around the city, Tremonton city leaders are reeling after two prominent men in the community were arrested on child sexual abuse charges Residents have previously shared with FOX 13 News how they feel their trust had been violated following the arrests of Tremonton Fire Chief Ned Hansen and Judge Kevin Christensen who allegedly shared child pornography and discussed fantasies of abusing children Tremonton Mayor Lyle Holmgren understands why people are upset 'I am not even sure if I dare let my children out Can I even let my children out?' This is the fear some people have," Holmgren shared Hansen and Christensen are both currently in jail for their alleged crimes against children some of them may not even be old enough to even understand they’ve been victimized and that’s what's horrible about all this," the mayor added Holmgren himself was shocked to learn about the charges the men face but said Hansen was thoroughly vetted by the police department before he was hired in 2023 The city is now looking at ways to improve the process "This is not something that they talk about with their coworkers and so it's pretty hard to ferret this stuff out but we will do our very best and this is something that we will not tolerate in our community again," Holmgren said share anger over officials jailed on child sex abuse charges: Tremonton has appointed two interim fire chiefs to run the department while city leaders search for the next permanent fire chief Holmgren now hopes everyone in the small town can lean on each other as they try to move forward "The healing is what I want to see," he said 5:34 PM | Updated: Mar 14 BY MICHAEL HOUCK AND DEBBIE WORTHEN, KSL TV SALT LAKE CITY — Two Box Elder County officials are being accused of sexually enticing minors while being in their own relationship was charged with eight first-degree felony counts of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor in the 1st District Court the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children received a tip that an account on the internet-based chatting application KIK was sharing videos and images of child sex abuse material on the platform This investigation led to Hansen’s arrest in January The scene included SWAT officers with guns drawn I would say 15-20 police officers in full SWAT gear,” Hansen’s neighbor said to KSL TV’s Debbie Worthen A woman caught the activity on her cell phone from next door “I was home alone with my dog.” he admitted to police that he saved the videos on his phone and owned the account associated with the tip “The Defendant stated he had a pornography addiction and that over the previous several years he had developed tastes for (girls),” court documents stated While searching Hansen’s electronic devices investigators found multiple chats with another person which was discovered to be Kevin Robert Christensen Hansen and Christensen spoke about how they could sexually abuse children including extended family members of one of the men the two discussed meeting up in person and engaged in a sexual relationship Christensen was the judge who preceded Hansen’s bail and released him despite law enforcement’s request to hold Hansen without bail “Christensen did not disclose that he had engaged in sexually charged chats regarding children with defendant Hansen and law enforcement believes that this fact materially affected the decision making of Christensen at the time he released Hansen,” court documents stated this prompted an investigation into Christensen and investigators discovered the two’s relationship On Monday, Christensen was also charged in the 1st District Court with two counts of enticing a minor using the internet one second-degree felony and one third-degree felony A Spokesperson for Utah State Courts said Friday that Christensen had resigned on March 10 who need a break or who feel like they need counseling or training can reach out to one of the following agencies: 3:58 PM | Updated: Jan 29 BY MICHAEL HOUCK TREMONTON — An investigation into a person sharing child sex abuse material resulted in the arrest of the Tremonton fire chief Crystal Beck with the Brigham City Police Department confirmed with KSL that Ned Brady Hansen was arrested on Monday on suspicion of eight second-degree felony charges of sexual exploitation of a minor the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children received a tip from a social media platform that an account was sharing videos and images of child sex abuse material on the platform The user information included an email address and phone number connected to Hansen’s home After serving a warrant to find the account’s IP address authorities found that it belonged to Hansen’s Garland Brigham City police issued a search warrant on Hansen’s home and took him into custody he admitted to police that he had the videos saved on his phone and owned the account associated with the tip “He was unsure if he had shared the videos with other users or received them from other users but sharing content was something that he engaged in,” the affidavit stated Battalion Chief Chris Scothern with Tremonton fire told KSL that the department could not comment on the investigation Tremonton city manager Bill Cobabe confirmed that Hansen was terminated from his position after the city learned of his arrest Follow @KSLMichaelHouck Utah (KUTV) — Charges have been filed against Tremonton's fire chief for eight counts of sexual exploitation of a minor was reportedly found to have shared videos and photos of child sex abuse material through a Kik cyber tip report When Brigham City Police contacted Hansen at a Garland address he admitted to being the owner of the Kik account and possessing the CSAM found under his account Police said Hansen was "unsure if he had shared the videos with other users or received them from other users but sharing content was something that he engaged in." Each of the eight counts of sexual exploitation of a minor are attributed to each file Hansen is accused of sharing Tremonton City Manager Bill Cobabe confirmed Hansen was let go from his fire chief position on Monday Utah — The fire chief of the Tremonton Fire Department has been arrested on multiple charges after an investigation showed he allegedly shared videos and photos containing child pornography was taken into custody Monday by Brigham City police officers who had served a search warrant at the chief's home Arrest documents showed the investigation into Hansen began in November when the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children received a tip that an online account was sharing child sex abuse material involving a girl between the ages of 10 and 12 years old An email address associated with the account connected officials to Hansen and a warrant served to Google and Comcast later turned up his phone number and IP address Hansen's date of birth also coincided with the last digits of his account name for the platform where he allegedly shared the child pornography As the search was performed at Hansen's home he admitted to possessing the videos and that they were saved on his phone Tremonton Mayor Lyle Holmgren said Hansen is no longer employed with the city as fire chief Box Elder County — The Tremonton fire chief was arrested Monday and accused of sharing photos and videos depicting child sexual abuse material was booked into the Box Elder County Jail for investigation of eight counts of sexual exploitation of a minor Brigham City police said they executed a search warrant at Hansen's home about 7 a.m a tip was received about someone sharing videos and images on the Kik app that contained child sex abuse material "Detectives knocked on the door and met with the suspect was the only individual inside the home at the time," Brigham City police detective Crystal Beck said in a statement Beck confirmed that Hansen is the current Tremonton fire chief The videos and photos consisted of explicit photos of a 10- to 12-year-old female which adds that Hansen "admitted to having possessed the videos identified .. "These videos had been saved on his phone He was unsure if he had shared the videos with other users or received them from other users but sharing content was something that he engaged in," the affidavit alleges Several phones and tablets were seized for processing Hansen started his career in South Ogden and took a position as assistant chief in Logan in 2000, according to the Logan website. Hansen was the Jackson Hole fire/EMS chief from 2017 to September 2022, when he retired and moved back to Logan, the Jackson Hole News and Guide reported The fire chief was hired by Tremonton in August 2023 No formal charges have been filed in the case Hansen was being held in jail on $50,000 bail passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on December 6 after a 1½-year battle with thyroid cancer Joan graduated from Bear River High School where she was involved in the Pep Club and Choir Joan started in the mail room and steadily advanced through the ranks and sense of humor touched the lives of everyone around her Golfing with the ladies at Skyway Golf and with the ladies of the St Many lifelong friendships began on the golf course Sewing and creating masterpieces was of utmost importance to Joan She cherished the time in her “She Shed,” creating one-of-a-kind handmade items that she loved to gift to family and friends She had perfected Grandma Dorothy’s cinnamon rolls as well as her own dinner rolls that she loved to bake She loved to travel with her family and friends Joan was a member of the Skyway Ladies Golf Association where she served as President and in other various positions She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Joan loved spending time with her family at their property in Island Park and Lava Ranches where many cherished memories were made with her kids and grandkids and her brothers-in-law Wayne Hunt and Lyle Evans She is survived by her best friend and beloved husband All services will be held at the Bothwell Church (10350 W 11600 N Interment will take place at the Bothwell Cemetery The service will be live-streamed and can be accessed below  In Lieu of flowers please donate to the LDS missionary fund.  Utah to Harvey Jesse Harris and Amelia Mary Hubsmith Harris She was welcomed into the world by her two older siblings where she attended school through the 8th grade with the special privilege of having her Aunt Edith as one of her teachers She then went on to Bear River High School for three years before finishing her senior year at Malad High School she attended one year of college at BYU in Provo followed her to Provo even though she had told him not to His tenacity soon paid off and she married Ronald Skidmore on September 19 They started their married life living in Logan Utah where she attended USU studying Elementary Education A short time later Mom and Dad moved back to the Curlew Valley where they continued to grow their family adding Tammy she developed a love for English and diagramming sentences she became fascinated by historical events particularly genealogy and the history of the pioneers She dedicated countless hours to researching and writing a history of the Curlew Valley cleaning the Stone Elementary School and was custodian for the Curlew Ward for 17 years She also enjoyed volunteering at the Snowville School where she assisted the students with their studies She spent the next 58 years living in Stone and the last six years she called Tremonton Renelle was a lover of simple things including plain potato chips black licorice (especially Wiley Wallaby licorice beans) crossword puzzles and taking a little "rest" also known as a well-earned nap She considered raising her five children to be her greatest accomplishment and found joy in watching them grow excel in school and show respect to others.  Her kids were her pride and joy until the grandkids came along and then she found an all-new pride and joy She was an avid supporter of her grandkids and enjoyed watching them participate in various activities and was proud of their accomplishments She was a fantastic grandmother and was always willing to entertain the grandkids when asked she would always ask if there was anything she could fix you to eat She created a concoction of marshmallows and chocolate chips for the grandkids to cook on a little green turtle stove and a beautiful soul willing to help anyone.  She was a sentimental collector and if you wrote her a letter or card of any kind she made it a point to always help anyone with whatever she could even when she had little to spare Her selfless nature was a testament to her belief that it was more blessed to give than to receive  She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served in several callings but loved being a primary president and primary teacher She also served as a nursery leader in her 70s and found great fulfillment in that role Renelle enjoyed serving in the Logan and Brigham temples She will be remembered for her contagious smile She will be fiercely missed by her family and all who were lucky enough to know her Renelle is survived by her husband of 66 years Ronald Skidmore; her children: RonDell (Diane) and Rhonda (Tod) Daniels; 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and one brother She was preceded in death by her son Randy A special thanks to Atlas Home Health and Hospice especially Savana and Brooke for their care and support the past few weeks and prior to the service from 10-10:45 A.M Interment to follow in the Snowville Cemetery All services will be held at Rudd Funeral Home- Tremonton (111 N 100 E- Tremonton) The services will be livestreamed and can be accessed below Utah (KUTV) — A car crashed into a natural gas line The Tremonton Fire Department said surrounding businesses were evacuated and the area was isolated until the gas company was able to plug the line "Crews will be on scene for a while finishing the repairs but Main Street is back open," the fire department said Heaven not only got one of the good ones..it got one of the BEST ones went to Heaven after a most courageous battle with cancer at age 70 He battled like a warrior but couldn’t win the fight Dave (or Zeke to his brothers) was born on May 28 He was raised on the family dairy farm in Fielding where he worked alongside his brothers and sisters raising sheep horses for working in the fields and milking cows Dave started playing basketball in the 8th grade and went on to play throughout high school as well as on many city and church leagues well into his 50’s with many players much younger than he was At one point he played as many as six games in one week He was also the FFA President while in high school Dave worked on the family farm for many years putting in long hours milking cows irrigating and harvesting crops and many long hot hours hauling hay It is here he developed his unique work ethic that he carried with him everywhere he went Dave has been called the hardest working man by anyone who knew him There was never a job he wouldn’t do and do it until it was finished From this marriage he had five sons which he considered his greatest accomplishment He said he always wanted his own basketball team..and he got it He farmed for several years after getting married then got a job at the U&I sugar factory before starting his career at Thiokol Chemical Corporation in Promontory He retired from there in 2021 after 42 years of service Dave worked in several different production areas on many different aspects of the Space Shuttle booster motors both in the manufacturing and quality departments before becoming a manager in the finance world He was a self-taught man and had to learn how to turn on a computer when he got that job and went from there to create very complicated spreadsheets with thousands of line items and managed million-dollar budgets Dave married Rocky (Roxanne) Hess on March 2 They enjoyed spending time at their cabin in Bear Lake and his favorite thing was feeding all the animals that wondered into the yard and taking long rides around the lake and in the mountains in their Ranger golfing and watching their grandkids play in sports and dance competitions Dave was an avid golfer and enjoyed many games played with his brothers He won many tournaments and usually gave his winnings away to whomever he played with Dutch oven cooking and was a master gardener There wasn’t anything Dave couldn’t grow He always had a project going or was thinking of the next one Dave was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings over the years Nothing made him happier than serving the Lord in whatever capacity he was called to He gave his all in whatever he was asked to do Rocky (Roxanne) Hansen Hess; five sons: Shawn Justin (Kelsie); stepdaughters: Jamie Eyre (Dave Richards) Brook Whitaker and a stepson Colt Whitaker (Mandy); 22 grandchildren and one great-grandson Vaughn (Tonya) and Barry (Joelle); sisters Judy Richards and Mary (Mike) Perry and Becky (Jeff) Ewing; sisters-in-law Jane Hess and Marlene Hess at Rudd Funeral Home- Tremonton (111 N 100 E- Tremonton) and prior to the service on Friday at the church from 9-10:30 A.M Burial will be in the Bear River City Cemetery A Utah community is trying to come to grips with the arrests of the fire chief and a judge Tremonton Fire Chief Ned Hansen and Judge Kevin Christensen remain incarcerated after the were charged with child sex abuse, Fox13 reported Police determined duting their probe that the men spoke about fantasies of abusing children as well as shared child pornography some of them may not even be old enough to even understand they’ve been victimized and that’s what's horrible about all this This is what makes this so despicable," Mayor Lyle Holmgren told reporters.  The mayor said Hansen was vetted by police before being hired as the department's chief in 2023.  He has appointed two fire officers to be interim chiefs Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976 Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post affectionately known as "Pickles," passed away peacefully on February 27 James spent his entire life in the valley he cherished James was a man of many passions; he delighted in 4-wheeling and found joy in power napping anywhere he could lay his head down His friendly demeanor and willingness to share stories made him a beloved figure in the community and he always had time to lend an ear or reminisce about fond memories James grew up immersed in agricultural life working the land and cherishing every moment spent in the dirt His professional journey included time at Thiokol but his later years were spent assisting on the Hansen farm He married Mary Ann Kay in the Deweyville Chapel leaving a cherished legacy in the hearts of those who knew her James was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving within the Tremonton 12th Ward and the Riverview Ward where he contributed his time and faith to the community including his brother Robert and sister-in-law Annette; his son Abraham and his wife Libby; daughter Tammy Kay; stepson Carl and his wife Tori McBride; stepdaughter Shantell and her husband Jim; as well as 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren all of whom will miss his warmth and wisdom dearly James was preceded in death by his parents Jean and Glen Kay; his sibling Betty McLaughlin; his wife Mary Kay; and his cherished dog He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law with whom he enjoyed daily gossip conversations Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday all services will be at the Deweyville Chapel located at 10750 N 3000 W Interment will follow immediately after the service at the Elwood Cemetery The family extends their heartfelt gratitude for the condolences received and would like to thank Rudd Funeral Home as well as the Tremonton Fire and Police Departments for their compassion and support during this difficult time TREMONTON, Utah — The Tremonton community remains in shock, as well as angry and concerned, after the arrests of two high-profile officials on child sex abuse charges we try to keep an eye out for things that are going wrong and take care of each other,” explained Tremonton resident Jessica Flinn Melissa Alvey explained how the town at the center of the horrendous allegations is known for its Mayberry feel When something happens like the arrest of Tremonton Fire Chief Ned Hansen and Box Elder County Judge Kevin Christensen the town hopes that they can work through it together as both men remain in police custody in separate jails “A lot of anger is circling and people are very upset about what’s been going on,” admitted Flinn “You hear about people abusing their power and authority but you kind of hope that it’s exaggerated," added Alvey Hansen and Christensen have been charged with offenses involving child sexual abuse While Alvey now wonders who else may be involved Flinn is concerned that others higher up are involved The judge assigned to the case has recused himself citing a rule that says judges must disqualify themselves if there's a reasonable chance someone could question their impartiality  Several calls throughout Weber and Box Elder County were unanswered but Tremonton Mayor Lyle Holmgren said what allegedly occurred has been a shock for the entire community and he wants trust to be restored Alvey says she and her friends are sick over what has happened “I just definitely hope that the community leans on each other versus being afraid of each other,” she said “Just keep trusting that there is still some good in the world.”