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Positions: Bishop, Branch president, Other leader, Scout leader, Stake presidency counselor, Stake president, Temple worker, Unknown position, Ward executive secretary, - During alleged crime: Other leader, Unknown position,
- Mission:
unknown
Alleged:
1 victim, 
Alleged crime scenes:
Perpetrator's home, Public/hotel, 
Criminal case(s): Ongoing, 
updated Aug 26, 2026 - request update | add info
became temple presidency counselor and sealer despite two convictions for sex solicitation -
Ronald Charles Jones was a Mormon church member in West Jordan, Utah.
In 1990 and again in 1995, Jones was convicted of solicitation in Salt Lake City, Utah.
In July 2025, Jones, then 88, was arrested on suspicion of child sexual abuse.
Floodlit noted that a KSL news article omitted the Mormon church’s name, despite citing a police probable cause affidavit saying Jones “is an influential member of his LDS ward and held several positions within the church.”
KSL is owned by the LDS church.
More info: https://floodlit.org/ksl-omits-church/
Ronald Jones is a former LDS bishop, stake president (Lawton, Oklahoma), regional representative, and temple presidency member and temple sealer (Palmyra New York Temple).
Jones was also “Military Relations Director” for the LDS church from approximately 1989 to 1991. He was in the US Army in Vietnam during the Vietnam War and became a decorated military veteran.
If you knew Jones, please contact Floodlit.
FOLLOWUP STORY – July 31, 2025:
On July 9, 6-year-old Jessica (pseudonym) was riding her bike home from a friend’s house in West Jordan, Utah, when she saw former Mormon stake president, three-time bishop and twice-convicted sex offender Ronald Charles Jones, 88, sitting on his front porch.
Yesterday we reported that KSL omitted the name of the Mormon church from an article about Jones’s arrest on suspicion of child sexual abuse.
Mormon-owned KSL omits church’s name from news on suspected child sexual abuse
According to a police affidavit obtained by Floodlit, Jones told investigators that children “come to his house often where he provides them with candy.”
Jones, a decorated Vietnam War pilot, led the LDS church’s Military Relations Committee from 1989 to 1991 and was a temple presidency counselor and sealer from 2006 to 2009.
Jessica told a Children’s Justice Center interviewer she had visited Jones’s home before to receive candy.
This time, Jones led Jessica to his bedroom.
Jones kissed Jessica on the lips and put his tongue in her mouth, she told investigators.
Jones then led Jessica down to the basement, sat on a couch, and asked her to sit on his lap.
When Jessica tried to sit next to Jones instead, she said he pulled her body onto his lap and held her there, putting his hands inside her underwear and touching her private parts.
Jones then undid his pants and displayed his private parts, asking Jessica if she wanted to “touch it.”
She said no.
Jones put his tongue in her mouth again, moving it around, she said.
That’s when Jessica ran out of the house, got on her bike and rode away.
Three days later, Jessica’s mother was brushing Jessica’s hair and asked her what she was doing at Jones’s house, according to the affidavit.
Jessica replied that Jones gave her candy, but that she didn’t like the way he kissed her on the lips.
Her mother asked if there was anything else Jones did that Jessica didn’t like.
Jessica said Jones touched her private parts and asked her to touch his private parts.
On Aug. 5, 2025, Jones was charged with three first-degree felony counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a childm a first-degree felony charge of child kidnapping, and two misdemeanors: unlawful kissing of a child and lewdness involving a child.
Ronald C. Jones LDS Church Service Timeline
In 1990, a year after the Mormon church made Jones director of its Military Relations Committee, he was charged with sex solicitation.
Jones pleaded guilty within weeks, but a 1991 news article indicates he still held that church position.
In 1995, Jones was convicted a second time of an identical charge.
We’re trying to find out whether the church knew about the convictions or took any action.
The church made Jones a Palmyra, New York Temple presidency counselor and sealer beginning in 2006.
We thank those who provided us information to help flesh out the following timeline. We also thank those who donated to help us purchase LDS church directories that helped us confirm the information below.
- 1966–1967: Bishop, San Antonio 2nd Ward, San Antonio, Texas
- November 1967: President, Tuy Hoa Group, Central District, Vietnam
- 1971: Branch President, Weatherford Branch, Fort Worth Texas Stake
- 1977–1978: Bishop, Windcrest Ward, San Antonio East Stake, Texas
- 1980–1983: Bishop, Lawton Ward, Lawton, Oklahoma
- 1983–1984: Stake President, Lawton Oklahoma Stake, succeeding Ralph E. Siebach
- 1986–1987: Regional Representative, Germany Servicemen Region, Europe Area
- 1990: Administrative assistant, LDS Church Military Relations Committee
- February 1991: Director, LDS Church Military Relations Committee (until sometime prior to late October 1991)
- 2005–2006: Stake Presidency Counselor, West Jordan Utah Mountain View Stake
- 2006–2009: Temple Presidency Member and Sealer, Palmyra Temple, under Ralph Siebach (see 1983)
- September 2010–December 2012: Ward Executive Secretary, Mountain View 6th Ward, West Jordan Utah Mountain View Stake.
We’re trying to find a copy of Jones’s 2018 autobiography “The Spiritual One” by Jones, which the Mormon church is holding in its History Library:
https://catalog.churchofjesuschrist.org/record/ec1e3abc-a961-4c9c-aec7-6bc066a95a9a/0
We invite you to share with us any experiences you may have had with Ronald C. Jones.
You can message us directly, leave a comment, or go to: https://floodlit.org/contact/
Have any info on this case? Contact FLOODLIT.
Sources
- Elderly West Jordan man arrested, accused of sexually abusing young girl,
- Man claiming to be former LDS leader charged with sexually abusing 6-year-old,
- Elderly West Jordan man charged with luring girl into home, sexually abusing her,
- STATE OF UTAH vs. RONALD CHARLES JONES CASE NUMBER 251909381,
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1. Elderly West Jordan man arrested, accused of sexually abusing young girl
WEST JORDAN — An 88-year-old man has been arrested and accused of inviting a young girl into his house by offering her candy and then sexually abusing her.
Ronald Charles Jones, of West Jordan, was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail Tuesday for investigation of two counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child, attempted aggravated sexual abuse of a child, and two counts of unlawful kissing of a child.
On July 9, a girl who is under the age of 8, told police "she was riding her bike home from her friend's house and saw the suspect sitting on his front porch and he wanted to give her candy. The victim said she went inside the suspect's home for candy, which she had done previously, and the suspect took her to his bedroom," according to a police booking affidavit.
Jones kissed the girl on her lips, then took her into the basement of his house and inappropriately touched her, exposed himself and kissed her again, the affidavit alleges.
The girl told her mother on July 12 what had allegedly happened and police were notified three days later.
Police questioned Jones on Tuesday. He denied all the allegations but was subsequently arrested following the interview, the affidavit states.
Investigators also called Jones "an influential member" of his church who told police "children come to his house often where he provides them with candy," according to the affidavit.
Jones pleaded guilty to sexual solicitation in 1990, according to court records.
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2. Man claiming to be former LDS leader charged with sexually abusing 6-year-old
WEST JORDAN, Utah — A man, who said he was once a bishop and stake president in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was arrested last month and charged Monday with several counts of sexually abusing a young child.
Ronald Charles Jones, 88, was charged with three counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child, a 1st-degree felony. He also received another 1st-degree felony charge of child kidnapping, along with two misdemeanors: unlawful kissing of a child and lewdness involving a child.
The investigation began after the victim — a 6-year-old girl — told her mom about the alleged abuse by Jones. According to court documents, the mom asked her daughter on July 12 what she was doing at Jones' house three days prior, when she saw the girl's bicycle outside Jones' home. The girl told her mom that Jones kissed her on the lips, and she did not like it. She also told her mom that Jones touched her private parts.
The girl's mom contacted Child and Family Services, which then forwarded the report to West Jordan Police. The girl was later interviewed by a detective. She said she was riding her bike past Jones' house on July 9 when he invited her to come inside so he could give her candy. She added she had gone inside his house for candy before.
The victim told police that "Brother Jones" made her sit on his lap, kissed her on the lips multiple times, touched her private parts, and showed his private parts to her. She said she resisted Jones at least once, telling him that what he was trying to do was against the law.
Jones was interviewed by police last Tuesday, then booked into the Salt Lake County Jail. A judge ordered that he be held without bail; he was still in custody as of Monday, according to the sheriff's office records.
Police said Jones denied the allegations of abusing the girl. He did, however, admit that he often gives candy to children in the neighborhood and has them over at his house.
Jones told investigators that he has been a bishop, a stake president, and a temple worker in the LDS church. FOX 13 News reached out to the church Monday night to confirm whether he was a bishop and/or stake president. The church has not yet responded.
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3. Elderly West Jordan man charged with luring girl into home, sexually abusing her
WEST JORDAN — An 88-year-old man was charged Monday with inviting a young girl into his house by offering her candy and then sexually abusing her.
Ronald Charles Jones, of West Jordan, is charged in 3rd District Court with child kidnapping and three counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child, first-degree felonies; plus unlawful kissing of a child and lewdness involving a child, class A misdemeanors.
On July 9, a girl who is under the age of 8, told police "she was riding her bike home from her friend's house and saw the suspect sitting on his front porch and he wanted to give her candy. The victim said she went inside the suspect's home for candy, which she had done previously, and the suspect took her to his bedroom," according to a police booking affidavit.
The girl later told police that "she received treats from 'Brother Jones,' later identified as defendant Ronald Jones. She said Jones 'was not a good person' and he 'wanted her to keep secrets,'" charging documents allege.
After attempting to inappropriately touch the girl, she said "Jones often gave her candy and asked her to keep it a secret," the charges state.
On this day, the girl said she "resisted by telling him it was against the law," according to the charges. But Jones, who prosecutors say exposed himself to the girl and inappropriately touched her, "would not let her leave without kissing him on the lips."
The girl said, "Once she was able to get away, she ran upstairs, out of the house, and rode her bike home," the charges state. After the girl's mother asked her daughter what she was doing at Jones' residence, she told her what had allegedly happened. The mother then called the police.
Prosecutors say Jones used his position "as a trusted member" of the victim's church congregation, where he has held "several high positions."
"(Jones) admitted that he oftentimes hands candy out to children and that children in the neighborhood frequently visit his house," the charges say.
Investigators have requested that he be held in the Salt Lake County Jail without the possibility of posting bail pending trial.
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4. STATE OF UTAH vs. RONALD CHARLES JONES CASE NUMBER 251909381
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT - SALT LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT
SALT LAKE COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
STATE OF UTAH vs. RONALD CHARLES JONES
CASE NUMBER 251909381 State FelonyCHARGES
Charge 1 - 76-5-301.1 - CHILD KIDNAPPING - 1st Degree Felony
Offense Date: July 09, 2025
Location: Salt Lake County
Plea: July 17, 2026 Not Guilty
Mandatory AppearanceCharge 2 - 76-5-404.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD - 1st Degree Felony
Offense Date: July 09, 2025
Location: Salt Lake County
Plea: July 17, 2026 Not Guilty
Mandatory AppearanceCharge 3 - 76-5-404.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD - 1st Degree Felony
Offense Date: July 09, 2025
Location: Salt Lake County
Plea: July 17, 2026 Not Guilty
Mandatory AppearanceCharge 4 - 76-5-404.3 - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD - 1st Degree Felony
Offense Date: July 09, 2025
Location: Salt Lake County
Plea: July 17, 2026 Not Guilty
Mandatory AppearanceCharge 5 - 76-5-416.2 - UNLAWFUL KISSING OF A CHILD - Class A Misdemeanor
Offense Date: July 09, 2025
Location: Salt Lake County
Plea: July 17, 2026 Not Guilty
Mandatory AppearanceCharge 6 - 76-5-420(2)+(3A) - LEWDNESS INVOLVING A CHILD - Class A Misdemeanor
Offense Date: July 09, 2025
Location: Salt Lake County
Plea: July 17, 2026 Not Guilty
Mandatory AppearanceCURRENT ASSIGNED JUDGE
JAMES BLANCH
PARTIES
Plaintiff - STATE OF UTAH
Represented by: SIMARJIT GILL
Represented by: EDWARD CARR
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Defendant - RONALD CHARLES JONES
Represented by: CARA TANGARO
Also Known As - RON JONES(RONALD CHARLES JONES)
DEFENDANT INFORMATION
Defendant Name: RONALD CHARLES JONES
Offense Tracking Number: 68340215
Date of Birth: January 20, 1937
Jail Booking Number: 25037168
Law Enforcement Agency: WEST JORDAN POLICE
LEA Case Number: WJ25-34695
Prosecuting Agency: SALT LAKE COUNTY
Agency Case Number: 25.019637
Violation Date: 07-09-2025
Sheriff Number: 458946
ACCOUNT SUMMARY
CASE NOTE
PROCEEDINGS
DATE SEQ EVENT
08-04-2025 Case filed by efiler
08-04-2025 Filed: From an Information
08-04-2025 Judge JAMES BLANCH assigned.
08-04-2025 1 Filed: INFORMATION/INDICTMENT
08-04-2025 2 Filed: WARRANT OF ARREST (PROPOSED)
08-04-2025 Note: RONALD CHARLES JONES DEF FROM Salt Lake County Jail
08-04-2025 3 Filed: Appearance of Counsel/Notice of Limited Appearance
08-04-2025 4 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
08-04-2025 5 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
08-04-2025 6 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Request for Pretrial Protective Order Pretrial No Contact Order
08-04-2025 7 **** SAFEGUARDED **** Filed: Criminal Protective Orders Notice of Safeguarded Information
08-04-2025 8 Filed: Protective Order (Proposed) Pretrial No Contact Order
08-04-2025 9 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
08-04-2025 10 Filed order: Warrant of Arrest
Judge JAMES BLANCH
Signed August 04, 2025
08-04-2025 11 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
08-04-2025 WARRANT for Case 251909381 ID 25606491
Judge: ADAM MOW
To any Peace Officer in the State of Utah:
You are commanded to arrest and deliver thedefendant to the Salt Lake County Jail.
A juvenile may not be confined in an adult facility.
Defendant may be transported within the state.
The defendant must appear in Court before Judge ADAMMOW on the next available court date.
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Based on the probable cause statement
Court orders a non-bailable warrant to issue.
No pre-trial service release.
This warrant may be served any time, day or night.
Issued: August 04, 2025
Law Enforcement Agency: WEST JORDAN POLICE
Defendant Details:
RONALD CHARLES JONES Citation No:
2636 WEST JODY STREET Date of Birth: 01-20-1937
Driver License No: xxx3270
WEST JORDAN UT 84088 Social Security No: xxx-xx-2084
Home Phone:
Vehicle License:
Aliases: JONES, RON
Warrant Number: 985974219
08-04-2025 WARRANT: JONES, RONALD CHARLES Case 2519
Judge: ADAM MOW
To any Peace Officer in the State of Utah:
You are commanded to arrest and deliver thedefendant to the Salt Lake County Jail.
A juvenile may not be confined in an adult facility.
Defendant may be transported within the state.
The defendant must appear in Court before Judge ADAMMOW on the next available court date.
Based on the probable cause statement
Court orders a non-bailable warrant to issue.
No pre-trial service release.
This warrant may be served any time, day or night.
Issued: August 04, 2025
Law Enforcement Agency: WEST JORDAN POLICE
Defendant Details:
RONALD CHARLES JONES Citation No:
2636 WEST JODY STREET Date of Birth: 01-20-1937
Driver License No: xxx3270
WEST JORDAN UT 84088 Social Security No: xxx-xx-2084
Home Phone:
Vehicle License:
Aliases: JONES, RON
Warrant Number: 985974219
08-04-2025 Cancelled: INITIAL APPEARANCE/ JAIL scheduled on August07, 2025 at 10:00 AM in VIRTUAL HEARING with Judge JUDGEVIDEO
08-04-2025 Warrant Ordered on: August 04, 2025 Warrant Num:985974219 No Bail
08-04-2025 Warrant Issued on: August 04, 2025 Warrant Num:985974219 No Bail
Judge ADAM MOW
Issue Reason: Based on the probable cause statement
08-04-2025 Note: SENT WARRANT TO ADC
08-04-2025 12 Filed: Appearance of Counsel/Notice of LimitedAppearance
08-04-2025 13 Filed: Request for Discovery
08-26-2026 05:01 PM08-04-2025 14 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
08-04-2025 15 Filed: Probable Cause Affidavit
08-04-2025 16 Filed: Order to Hold Without Bail
08-04-2025 17 Filed: Public Safety Assessment (PC: 499004)
08-05-2025 18 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
08-05-2025 NOTICE for Case 251909381 ID 25608334
Judge: JUDGE VIDEO
Remote Appearance
INITIAL APPEARANCE/ JAIL.
Date: 08/08/2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Before Judge: JUDGE VIDEO
The reason for the change is Counsel's request.
Courts Website: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/cal/
This hearing will not take place at the courthouse.It will be conducted remotely. Contact the court toprovide your current email address. If you do nothave access to a phone or other electronic device toappear remotely, notify the court.
UCJA Rule 4-401.02: court proceedings, includingelectronic proceedings, may NOT be recorded,photographed, or transmitted. Failure to comply withthis prohibition may be treated as contempt ofcourt, punishable by fine and time in jail.
08-05-2025 INITIAL APPEARANCE/ JAIL scheduled on August 08, 2025 at10:00 AM in VIRTUAL HEARING with Judge JUDGE VIDEO
08-05-2025 19 Filed: Notice for Case 251909381 FS Judge: JUDGE VIDEO
08-05-2025 Note: Warrant recalled - defendant booked
08-05-2025 Warrant Recalled on : August 05, 2025 Warrant Num:985974219 No Bail
Recall Reason: Defendant was booked
08-05-2025 20 Filed: Response to Request for Discovery
08-05-2025 21 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
08-06-2025 22 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
08-07-2025 23 Filed: First Supplemental Discovery
08-07-2025 24 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
08-08-2025 SCHEDULING CONF 1/DETENTION scheduled on August 29, 2025at 09:00 AM in VIRTUAL HEARING with Judge JAMES BLANCH
08-08-2025 25 Filed: Commissioner Protective Order Pretrial No ContactOrder
08-08-2025 Minute Entry - INITIAL APPEARANCE
Commissioner: OLSEN, TODD
PRESENT
Prosecutor: ARGYLE, SHANTELLE
Defendant Present
The defendant is in the custody of the Salt LakeCounty Jail
Defendant's Attorney(s): TANGARO, CARA
Clerk: charitm
Sheriff Office#: 458946
Audio
Tape Number: S31 Tape Count: 10:48
INITIAL APPEARANCE
A copy of the Information is given to the defendant.
Defendant waives reading of Information.
HEARING
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To comply with BCI mandates, the State is requestingan order from the court ordering the State toprovide any BCI protected material to the defense,including the defendant's criminal history (RAPsheet). Request granted.
Due to a NO BAIL HOLD, the defendant is scheduledfor a detention hearing.
A NO CONTACT protective order was signed upon thedefendant today in open court. Defendant willreceive a copy of this paperwork in jail.
Counsel waives Speedy Trial rights, requests thedetention hearing be set on August 29th.
Defendant was present with private counsel.
In-person Appearance
SCHEDULING CONF 1/DETENTION is scheduled.
Date: 08/29/2025
Time: 09:00 a.m.
Location: THIRD FLOOR - W33
Before Judge: JAMES BLANCH
THIRD DISTRICT COURT
450 SOUTH STATE STREET
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1860
CUSTODY
The defendant is remanded to the custody of the SaltLake County Jail.
UCJA Rule 4-401.02: court proceedings, includingelectronic proceedings, may NOT be recorded,photographed, or transmitted. Failure to comply withthis prohibition may be treated as contempt ofcourt, punishable by fine and time in jail.
08-08-2025 Note: Jail Release Agreement Expired
08-08-2025 26 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
08-08-2025 Note: No Contact Order Service Date : 08-08-2025 10:55:00
08-08-2025 27 Filed protective order: Protective Order Pretrial NoContact Order
Judge JAMES BLANCH
Signed August 08, 2025
08-08-2025 28 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
08-08-2025 29 Filed protective order: No Contact Order
Judge ADAM MOW
Signed August 08, 2025
08-09-2025 30 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
08-12-2025 31 Filed return: Return
Party Served: JONES, RONALD CHARLES
Service Type: Personal
Service Date: August 08, 2025
Garnishee:
08-13-2025 32 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
08-22-2025 33 Filed: Motion Stipulated Motion to Allow JailProfessional Contact Visit to Conduct PsychologicalAssessment
Filed by: RONALD CHARLES JONES
08-22-2025 34 Filed: Request/Notice to Submit
08-22-2025 35 Filed: Order (Proposed) Allowing Jail ProfessionalContact Visit to Conduct Psychological Assessment
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CASE NUMBER: 251909381 State Felony13
08-22-2025 36 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
08-25-2025 Note: SCHEDULING CONF 1/DETENTION calendar modified.
08-25-2025 37 Filed order: Order Allowing Jail Professional ContactVisit to Conduct Psychological Assessment
Judge JAMES BLANCH
Signed August 25, 2025
08-25-2025 38 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
08-25-2025 39 **** PRIVATE **** Filed: Non-Public Information Letterfrom The Peaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
08-25-2025 40 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
08-29-2025 SCHEDULING CONFERENCE 2 scheduled on October 16, 2025 at09:00 AM in THIRD FLOOR - S35 with Judge JAMES BLANCH
08-29-2025 Minute Entry - SCHED CONF 1/DETENTION HEARING
Judge: JAMES BLANCH
PRESENT
Prosecutor: CERVANTES-ESPARZA, EDUARDO
Defendant not present
Defendant's Attorney(s): TANGARO, CARA
Clerk: cyndiab
Sheriff Office#: 458946
Audio
Tape Number: CR W33 Tape Count: 9:12-22
HEARING
This matter is before the court for a schedulingconference/detention hearing. The Defendant is incustody at the ADC, but was recently transported tothe hospital and is unable to appear.Defense motion for release. The State does notobject, with specific conditions. The father of thealleged victim addresses the court as well.
After hearing from the parties, the court grantsrelease with the various conditions stated. Ms.Tangaro is to file the appropriate release order.
Matter set over for another scheduling conference.
Hybrid Appearance
SCHEDULING CONFERENCE 2 is scheduled.
Date: 10/16/2025
Time: 09:00 a.m.
Location: THIRD FLOOR - W33
Before Judge: JAMES BLANCH
THIRD DISTRICT COURT
450 SOUTH STATE STREET
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1860
Courts Website: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/cal/
Webex URL:https://utcourts.webex.com/utcourts/j.php?MTID=m075776a87eaeaf7fbb2bb3d9635cefaa
This is a hybrid hearing. Some people will beappearing in-person and some appearing remotely, aspreviously directed by the court. If you have notbeen directed to appear in a specific manner, youare responsible for attending this hearing by themost reliable method available to you.
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UCJA Rule 4-401.02: court proceedings, includingelectronic proceedings, may NOT be recorded,photographed, or transmitted. Failure to comply withthis prohibition may be treated as contempt ofcourt, punishable by fine and time in jail.
08-29-2025 41 Filed: Order (Proposed) Stipulated Release Order
08-29-2025 42 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
08-29-2025 43 Filed order: Order Stipulated Release Order
Judge JAMES BLANCH
Signed August 29, 2025
08-29-2025 44 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
08-30-2025 45 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
09-02-2025 46 Filed order: AMP Electronic Monitoring Activation Reportfor Pre-Trial - received and acknowledged.
Judge JAMES BLANCH
Signed September 02, 2025
09-02-2025 47 Filed order: AMP Electronic Monitoring Non-ComplianceReport - Received and acknowledged.
Judge JAMES BLANCH
Signed September 02, 2025
09-03-2025 48 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
09-08-2025 49 Filed: Motion Stipulated Motion for Removal of AnkleMonitor
Filed by: RONALD CHARLES JONES
09-08-2025 50 Filed: Letter from Dr. Garth Muir
09-08-2025 51 Filed: Request/Notice to Submit
09-08-2025 52 Filed: Order (Proposed) Granting Removal of AnkleMonitor
09-08-2025 53 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
09-09-2025 54 Filed order: Order Granting Removal of Ankle Monitor
Judge JAMES BLANCH
Signed September 09, 2025
09-09-2025 55 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
09-10-2025 56 Filed order: AMP Electronic Monitoring DeactivationReport- Received and acknowledged.
Judge JAMES BLANCH
Signed September 10, 2025
09-11-2025 57 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
09-29-2025 58 Filed: Substitution of Counsel
09-29-2025 59 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
10-16-2025 Cancelled: SCHEDULING CONFERENCE 3 scheduled on December18, 2025 at 09:00 AM in THIRD FLOOR - S35 with JudgeJAMES BLANCH
10-16-2025 Minute Entry - SCHEDULING CONFERENCE 2
Judge: JAMES BLANCH
PRESENT
Prosecutor: FIAUI, MARC
Defendant Present
The defendant is not in custody
Defendant's Attorney(s): TANGARO, CARA
Clerk: mikaelab
Sheriff Office#: 458946
Audio
Tape Number: CR S35 Tape Count: 9:09-9:10
CONTINUANCE
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CASE NUMBER: 251909381 State Felony13
Whose Motion: The Defendant's counsel CARA TANGARO.
Reason for continuance:
Stipulation of counsel
The motion is granted.
HEARING
This matter is before the court for a schedulingconference. Defense requests additional time.Further the assigned prosecutor is in trial. Mattercontinued.
Hybrid Appearance
SCHEDULING CONFERENCE 3 is scheduled.
Date: 12/18/2025
Time: 09:00 a.m.
Location: THIRD FLOOR - S35
Before Judge: JAMES BLANCH
THIRD DISTRICT COURT
450 SOUTH STATE STREET
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1860
Courts Website: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/cal/
This is a hybrid hearing. Some people will beappearing in-person and some appearing remotely, aspreviously directed by the court. If you have notbeen directed to appear in a specific manner, youare responsible for attending this hearing by themost reliable method available to you.
UCJA Rule 4-401.02: court proceedings, includingelectronic proceedings, may NOT be recorded,photographed, or transmitted. Failure to comply withthis prohibition may be treated as contempt ofcourt, punishable by fine and time in jail.
10-17-2025 60 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
12-17-2025 Cancelled: SCHEDULING CONFERENCE 3 scheduled on January29, 2026 at 09:00 AM in THIRD FLOOR - S35 with JudgeJAMES BLANCH
12-18-2025 61 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
01-27-2026 SCHEDULING CONFERENCE 3 scheduled on March 06, 2026 at01:00 PM in THIRD FLOOR - S35 with Judge JAMES BLANCH
01-28-2026 62 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
02-17-2026 63 Filed: Substitution of Counsel
02-17-2026 64 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
03-06-2026 PRELIMINARY HEARING scheduled on April 30, 2026 at 01:00PM in THIRD FLOOR - S35 with Judge JAMES BLANCH
03-06-2026 Minute Entry - SCHEDULING CONFERENCE 3
Judge: JAMES BLANCH
PRESENT
Prosecutor: ROYALL, RICHARD
Defendant Present
The defendant is not in custody
Defendant's Attorney(s): TANGARO, CARA
Clerk: sagel
Sheriff Office#: 458946
Audio
Tape Number: S35 Tape Count: 111-14
HEARING
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This matter is before the Court for a schedulingconference and has been set out for a preliminaryhearing.
Defendant may appear over Webex at preliminaryhearing. He stipulates to his identity.
Defendant present over Webex.
Hybrid Appearance
PRELIMINARY HEARING is scheduled.
Date: 04/30/2026
Time: 01:00 p.m.
Location: THIRD FLOOR - S35
Before Judge: JAMES BLANCH
THIRD DISTRICT COURT
450 SOUTH STATE STREET
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1860
Courts Website: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/cal/
Webex URL:https://utcourts.webex.com/utcourts/j.php?MTID=m01978ed12cf217a3ae048a1397934da8
This is a hybrid hearing. Some people will beappearing in-person and some appearing remotely, aspreviously directed by the court. If you have notbeen directed to appear in a specific manner, youare responsible for attending this hearing by themost reliable method available to you.
UCJA Rule 4-401.02: court proceedings, includingelectronic proceedings, may NOT be recorded,photographed, or transmitted. Failure to comply withthis prohibition may be treated as contempt ofcourt, punishable by fine and time in jail.
03-07-2026 65 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
04-14-2026 66 Filed: Other
04-14-2026 67 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
04-30-2026 Cancelled: ARRAIGNMENT scheduled on June 25, 2026 at09:00 AM in THIRD FLOOR - S35 with Judge JAMES BLANCH
04-30-2026 Minute Entry - PRELIMINARY HEARING
Judge: JAMES BLANCH
PRESENT
Prosecutor: CARR, EDWARD
Defendant Present
The defendant is not in custody
Defendant's Attorney(s): TANGARO, CARA
Clerk: mikaelab
Sheriff Office#: 458946
Audio
Tape Number: CR S35 Tape Count: 2:06-2:13
HEARING
08-26-2026 05:01 PM Page 9 of
CASE NUMBER: 251909381 State Felony13
This matter is before the court for a preliminaryhearing. The Defendant's presence is excused withthe stipulation of the parties. The video previouslyreceived by the court will be marked as State'sExhibit 1, and be received without objection.
With Exhibit 1, the court finds that the State hasmet its burden and this case will be boundover forarraignment. Arraignment set. Ms. Tangaro maycontact court staff if she requests to move his dateto a sooner calendar.
State's Exhibit 1 is returned to Mr. Carr. He is tobe the custodian going forward.
Hybrid Appearance
ARRAIGNMENT is scheduled.
Date: 06/25/2026
Time: 09:00 a.m.
Location: THIRD FLOOR - S35
Before Judge: JAMES BLANCH
THIRD DISTRICT COURT
450 SOUTH STATE STREET
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1860
Courts Website: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/cal/
Webex URL:https://utcourts.webex.com/utcourts/j.php?MTID=m1213870a274135ce54d23e9f0057c013
This is a hybrid hearing. Some people will beappearing in-person and some appearing remotely, aspreviously directed by the court. If you have notbeen directed to appear in a specific manner, youare responsible for attending this hearing by themost reliable method available to you.
UCJA Rule 4-401.02: court proceedings, includingelectronic proceedings, may NOT be recorded,photographed, or transmitted. Failure to comply withthis prohibition may be treated as contempt ofcourt, punishable by fine and time in jail.
04-30-2026 68 Filed order: PRELIMINARY HEARING
Judge JAMES BLANCH
Signed April 30, 2026
05-01-2026 69 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
05-04-2026 Minute Entry - PRETRIAL CONFERENCE 3/DISMISSAL
Judge: CHARLES STORMONT
PRESENT
Prosecutor: MILLWARD, WILLIAM
Defendant Present
The defendant is not in custody
Defendant's Attorney(s): MOORE, DAYNA
Clerk: brendans
Sheriff Office#: 458946
Audio
Tape Number: N45 Tape Count: 1:52-2:06
HEARING
Based upon the plea agreement entered in Case261900261, this matter, including all chargedcounts, are hereby dismissed with prejudice; nofurther ruling is required.
05-03-2023 70 Filed order: PRETRIAL CONFERENCE 3/DISMISSAL
Judge CHARLES STORMONT
08-26-2026 05:01 PM Page 10 of
CASE NUMBER: 251909381 State Felony13
Signed May 05, 2026
05-06-2026 71 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
06-02-2026 ARRAIGNMENT scheduled on July 17, 2026 at 01:00 PM inTHIRD FLOOR - S35 with Judge JAMES BLANCH
07-17-2026 Continued: ARRAIGNMENT 2 scheduled on August 21, 2026 at09:00 AM in THIRD FLOOR - S35 with Judge JAMES BLANCH
07-17-2026 DISPOSITION HEARING 1 scheduled on August 21, 2026 at09:00 AM in THIRD FLOOR - S35 with Judge JAMES BLANCH
07-17-2026 Minute Entry - ARRAIGNMENT
Judge: JAMES BLANCH
PRESENT
Prosecutor: CARR, EDWARD
Defendant Present
The defendant is not in custody
Defendant's Attorney(s): TANGARO, CARA
Clerk: mikaelab
Sheriff Office#: 458946
Audio
Tape Number: CR S35 Tape Count: 1:41-1:42
ARRAIGNMENT
Defendant waives reading of Information.
Defendant is arraigned.
CONTINUANCE
Whose Motion: The Defendant's counsel CARA TANGARO.
Reason for continuance:
Stipulation of counsel
The motion is granted.
Hybrid Appearance
DISPOSITION HEARING 1 is scheduled.
Date: 08/21/2026
Time: 09:00 a.m.
Location: THIRD FLOOR - S35
Before Judge: JAMES BLANCH
THIRD DISTRICT COURT
450 SOUTH STATE STREET
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1860
Courts Website: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/cal/
Webex URL:https://utcourts.webex.com/utcourts/j.php?MTID=m3f9d6f59d082807c55cb2bdea7632cc0
This is a hybrid hearing. Some people will beappearing in-person and some appearing remotely, aspreviously directed by the court. If you have notbeen directed to appear in a specific manner, youare responsible for attending this hearing by themost reliable method available to you.
UCJA Rule 4-401.02: court proceedings, includingelectronic proceedings, may NOT be recorded,photographed, or transmitted. Failure to comply withthis prohibition may be treated as contempt ofcourt, punishable by fine and time in jail.
07-17-2026 72 Filed order: ARRAIGNMENT
Judge JAMES BLANCH
Signed July 17, 2026
07-17-2026 73 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
08-21-2026 FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE scheduled on May 07, 2027 at
08-26-2026 05:01 PM Page 11 of
CASE NUMBER: 251909381 State Felony13
09:00 AM in THIRD FLOOR - S35 with Judge JAMES BLANCH
08-21-2026 TRIAL-JURY scheduled on May 17, 2027 at 09:00 AM inTHIRD FLOOR - S35 with Judge JAMES BLANCH
08-21-2026 TRIAL-JURY scheduled on May 18, 2027 at 09:00 AM inTHIRD FLOOR - S35 with Judge JAMES BLANCH
08-21-2026 TRIAL-JURY scheduled on May 19, 2027 at 09:00 AM inTHIRD FLOOR - S35 with Judge JAMES BLANCH
08-21-2026 TRIAL-JURY scheduled on May 20, 2027 at 09:00 AM inTHIRD FLOOR - S35 with Judge JAMES BLANCH
08-21-2026 Minute Entry - DISPOSITION HEARING 1
Judge: JAMES BLANCH
PRESENT
Prosecutor: CARR, EDWARD
Defendant Present
The defendant is not in custody
Defendant's Attorney(s): TANGARO, CARA
Clerk: sagel
Sheriff Office#: 458946
Audio
Tape Number: S35 Tape Count: 924-25
HEARING
This matter is before the Court for a dispositionhearing and has been set out for a jury trial.
Defendant in treatment and present over Webex.
Hybrid Appearance
FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE is scheduled.
Date: 05/07/2027
Time: 09:00 a.m.
Location: THIRD FLOOR - S35
Before Judge: JAMES BLANCH
THIRD DISTRICT COURT
450 SOUTH STATE STREET
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1860
Courts Website: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/cal/
TRIAL-JURY is scheduled.
Date: 05/17/2027
Time: 09:00 a.m.
Location: THIRD FLOOR - S35
Before Judge: JAMES BLANCH
THIRD DISTRICT COURT
450 SOUTH STATE STREET
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1860
Courts Website: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/cal/
TRIAL-JURY.
Date: 05/18/2027
Time: 09:00 a.m.
Location: THIRD FLOOR - S35
Before Judge: JAMES BLANCH
THIRD DISTRICT COURT
450 SOUTH STATE STREET
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1860
Courts Website: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/cal/
TRIAL-JURY.
08-26-2026 05:01 PM Page 12 of
CASE NUMBER: 251909381 State Felony13
Date: 05/19/2027
Time: 09:00 a.m.
Location: THIRD FLOOR - S35
Before Judge: JAMES BLANCH
THIRD DISTRICT COURT
450 SOUTH STATE STREET
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1860
Courts Website: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/cal/
TRIAL-JURY.
Date: 05/20/2027
Time: 09:00 a.m.
Location: THIRD FLOOR - S35
Before Judge: JAMES BLANCH
THIRD DISTRICT COURT
450 SOUTH STATE STREET
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1860
Courts Website: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/cal/
This is a hybrid hearing. Some people will beappearing in-person and some appearing remotely, aspreviously directed by the court. If you have notbeen directed to appear in a specific manner, youare responsible for attending this hearing by themost reliable method available to you.
UCJA Rule 4-401.02: court proceedings, includingelectronic proceedings, may NOT be recorded,photographed, or transmitted. Failure to comply withthis prohibition may be treated as contempt ofcourt, punishable by fine and time in jail.
08-21-2026 74 Filed: Return of Electronic Notification
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