Overview

• Sgt. Bill Hooser of Santaquin Police was killed early Sunday on I-15 after a truck driver reversed direction during a traffic stop.
• The suspect, Michael Aaron Jayne, engaged in a series of vehicle thefts across Utah before being apprehended near Vernal.
• Jayne has a criminal record including prior assaults on law enforcement and had been previously warned for his propensity for violence.
• The community and law enforcement held a procession and tributes for Sgt. Hooser, highlighting his dedication and recent promotion to sergeant.
• Investigations continue as authorities probe the initial cause of the traffic stop and Jayne's actions following the incident.