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Matthew David Stewart, 37, appears before Judge Noel Hyde Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 in 2nd District Court in Ogden, Utah. Standard-Examiner photo

Police: Child porn found on Stewart’s computer

Last updated Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 7:03am

OGDEN -- Investigators found anti-government information and child pornography when they searched Matthew David Stewart’s computer, according to search warrant information filed in 2nd District Court.

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How is a sick 12-year-old girl like an accused cop killer?

Charles F. Trentelman Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 8:13am

When Utah told Matthew David Stewart’s parents to stop raising money for their son’s legal defense, my first thought was: Has it gotten this nasty?

The shooting of six cops, and the death of one, was bad enough. But in 34 years, I have never seen my community so torn. People think the cops can do no wrong, or got what was coming to them. People think Stewart is evil, or misunderstood.

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Matthew David Stewart faces charges in the death of a Weber-Morgan Narcotics Strike Force agent and the wounding of five other law enforcement officials. His family has been trying to raise funds for his legal defense but must file for a permit and have it approved first.

Official explains fundraising legalities in Stewart case

Charles F. Trentelman Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 8:22pm

OGDEN — As far as the law knows, there’s only one difference between the family of Matthew David Stewart asking for money to pay their son’s legal bills in the shooting death of a policeman and the family of a sick child asking for money to pay hospital bills: Someone complained about the Stewart family.

Other than that, all things being equal, both situations are private charities seeking public donations. Both have to follow the law.

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In January, Michael Stewart holds a photo of his son Matthew David Stewart, who is accused of shooting six police officers and killing one. The family had resumed raising funds for Matthew's defense but stopped after being reached by the Standard-Examiner on Monday and told that the Utah Division of Consumer Protection was looking into the issue. Michael Stewart has filed the appropriate paperwork to raise funds, but the application has not been approved. (Associated Press file photo)

Stewarts family starts, stops, starts, stops website fundraising effort following state warnings

Scott Schwebke Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, March 6, 2012 - 7:28am

OGDEN — The father of Matthew David Stewart abruptly stopped renewed fundraising efforts on a website Monday night for his son’s legal defense against capital murder charges following warnings of possible fines from the state.

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Assistant Police Chief Marcy Korgenski is retiring after 30 years with the Ogden Police Department. (Courtesy photo)

Ogden's assistant police chief announces retirement after 30 years

Scott Schwebke Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, March 5, 2012 - 11:41pm

OGDEN — Assistant Police Chief Marcy Korgenski will retire March 15 after 30 years with the Ogden Police Department.

Korgenski, the city’s first female assistant chief, said she has enjoyed her work in law enforcement but wants to spend more time with family and concentrate on volunteer activities in the Ogden area.

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Internal investigation into shootout continues; Weber County attorney seeks forfeiture of Stewart's home

Scott Schwebke Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 10:08pm

OGDEN — The Ogden Police Department is awaiting completion of an internal report into a deadly Jan. 4 shootout that killed an officer and wounded five others.

As standard operating procedure, a shooting review panel made up of two OPD lieutenants and a sergeant is painstakingly reviewing the incident to determine if officers involved followed department policies, said Interim Police Chief Wayne Tarwater.

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At the Weber County building in Ogden, Weber County Attorney Dee Smith addresses the media at a news conference Wednesday regarding the case of Matthew David Stewart, who is charged with aggravated murder and attempted aggravated murder and production of a controlled substance stemming from a Jan. 4 shootout with the Weber-Morgan Narcotics Strike Force. Specifically, Smith complained about motions filed by defense attorney Randy Richards that ask for evidence in the case and implying that prosecutors have something to hide. (ERIN HOOLEY/Standard-Examiner)

Weber County Attorney complains about Stewart's attorney, who says he's staying put

Tim Gurrister Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 11:24am

OGDEN — Weber County Attorney Dee Smith called a news conference Wednesday to lash out at what he calls the “shenanigans” of his former law partner, Randy Richards.

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Matthew David Stewart, 37, talks with his attorney Randy Richards during a court appearance before Judge Noel Hyde Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 in 2nd District Court in Ogden, Utah. Prosecutors have charged Matthew David Stewart with one count of capital murder, seven counts of attempted aggravated murder, and marijuana cultivation after a deadly Jan. 4 shootout at his Ogden home. Weber-Morgan Narcotics Task Force Agent Jared Francom was killed in the shooting. Five other officers were injured. (AP Photo/The Salt Lake Tribune, Leah Hogsten, Pool)

Prosecutors: 16 marijuana plants found in Stewart’s home

Scott Schwebke Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 9:58pm

OGDEN — Sixteen marijuana plants were found inside the home of Matthew David Stewart, who is accused of killing an Ogden police officer and wounding five others in a Jan. 4 shootout, according to Weber County prosecutors.

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Fundraising stopped by family of suspect in officer shooting

JaNae Francis Standard-Examiner, The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 7:20am

OGDEN — Family and friends of Matthew David Stewart have received yet one more blow in their efforts to fight for his life in the courts.

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Registration available for license plate to honor fallen officers

Michael McFall Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, February 25, 2012 - 7:50am

OGDEN — Sign-up for a new license plate honoring fallen police officers will be available at two different events, one this weekend and one next.

The Department of Motor Vehicles requires 500 applications, with payment, to be collected and turned in together to produce the “Heroes — All Give Some, Some Give All” plates. The plate costs the normal annual registration fee and taxes, plus an extra $35 charity donation.

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Legislators: Omission of dead officer's wife was 'mistake'

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, February 25, 2012 - 8:10am

SALT LAKE CITY — It was an honest mistake, Erin Francom wrote on a Facebook page that honors her husband, Agent Jared Daniel Francom.

Nevertheless, Sen. Scott Jenkins, R-Plain City, and Rep. Brad Dee, R-Washington Terrace, plan to make up for an oversight that excluded Erin Francom from a presentation on Wednesday.

Jenkins said Francom will be at the Legislature on Tuesday to receive copies of House Concurrent Resolution 4, honoring her husband and five other police officers.

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Police officers involved in a shooting in Ogden during the execution of a search warrant, along with the family of slain Ogden Police Officer Jared Francom, who was shot and killed during the shooting, are honored during the 2012 Utah State legislative session in Salt Lake City Wednesday, February 22, 2012.(MATTHEW ARDEN HATFIELD/Standard-Examiner)

Legislature honors Francom, wounded officers

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 6:43am

SALT LAKE CITY — Weber County representatives and senators each took a turn to express gratitude to law enforcement officers involved in the Jan. 4 shootout in Ogden.

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One of Stewart's attorneys files motion opposing request for gag order

Tim Gurrister Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 7:11am

OGDEN — One of Matthew David Stewart’s defense attorneys has filed a motion opposing a gag order sought by prosecutors for the duration of the proceedings against the accused killer of Ogden Police Officer Jared Francom.

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Randy Richards, right, attorney for Matthew David Stewart, 37, left, speaks during a court appearance before Judge Noel Hyde Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 in 2nd District Court in Ogden, Utah. Prosecutors have charged Matthew David Stewart with one count of capital murder, seven counts of attempted aggravated murder, and marijuana cultivation after a deadly Jan. 4 shootout at his Ogden home. Weber-Morgan Narcotics Task Force Agent Jared Francom was killed in the shooting. Five other officers were injured. (AP Photo/Leah Hogsten)

Stewart's lawyer keeps on attack

Tim Gurrister Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 10:29pm

OGDEN -- The tension promises to continue as one of Matthew David Stewart's three attorneys has filed new motions on his own.

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(Contributed photos) Children at Lincoln Elementary School made cards for police officers involved in a recent shooting.

Elementary students send cards to wounded officers

Jamie Lampros Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 7:23am

OGDEN -- Christy Vu wants to thank the police officers in Ogden for protecting her and risking their lives every day to do so.

The 9-year-old Lincoln Elementary School student said she felt very sad when Ogden Police Officer Jared Francom was killed and five other officers were wounded early in January.

Christy, along with several of her classmates who are part of the YMCA after-school program, recently made get-well cards for Ogden Police Officers Shawn Grogan, Kasey Burrell and Michael Rounkles, Weber County Sheriff's Sgt. Nate Hutchinson and Roy Police Officer Jason Vanderwarf.