A report on the condition of Mr. Dwayne Monson who was involved in a motorcycle/vehicle crash on 9-8-14 in North Logan, Utah.  The report is that his condition is worsening.  He is  extremely critical.

North Park Police Department

Press Release

9-8-14

At approximately 5:00 PM the Logan 911 Center received calls reporting that a motorcycle /vehicle crash had occurred at approximately 2800 North Main in North Logan.  At the scene it was determined that 53 year old Dwayne Monson of Preston (date of birth 10-21-1960) was north bound on Main Street riding a Honda Shadow Motorcycle.  Traffic was slowing for a construction zone to the north.    A black Silverado pick-up, driven by Kaylene Wootton of Providence was coming to a stop in the inside north bound lane due to traffic merging into one lane for the construction zone.   Mr. Monson’s motorcycle struck the left rear bumper of the pick-up truck ,just before the truck came to a stop.  The motorcycle and its driver were thrown through the air and came to rest in the south bound lanes of travel.  Mr. Monson was wearing a helmet.  He was transported to the Cache Valley Hospital and was later taken by helicopter to a Salt Lake City area hospital. He was listed in very critical condition.

North Park Police Department

9-2-14

Press Release

At 11:30 AM a three vehicle crash occurred at 4040 North Main in Hyde Park. Vehicle # 1 was a 1991 Blue Mazda Pickup bearing license plate # Idaho 1F45664. It was driven by a Dav Frew of Preston Idaho. Mr. Frew’s is 82 years of age.   Vehicle #1 was attempting to make a left hand turn onto the highway to go north bound.

Vehicle #2 was a 2004 GMC Sierra Pickup Truck bearing Utah lic. # UTZ2369VV. It was driven by a Jared Astle of North Logan. Mr. Astle’s is 28 years of age. He was traveling south bound on the highway in the inside lane.

Vehicle #3 was a silver 2004 Honda Civic driven by Vicente Mejia. Vehicle #3 was headed north bound in the inside lane of travel. Vehicle #3 was struck by debris from the collision of Number #1 and #2.

It appears from our investigation that the driver of Vehicle #1 attempted to make a left hand turn to go north bound. Traffic for south bound vehicles was heavy. Vehicle #2 was south bound in the inside lane of travel. When vehicle #1 pulled out there was no time for vehicle #2 to avoid the collision or stop. Impact occurred on the driver side door of the Mazda Pickup. Passersby attempted to preform CPR on the Mr. Frew. He was transported to Cache Valley Hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after 12:00 PM. The driver of Vehicle #2, Mr. Astle, was transported to Logan Regional Hospital with complaint of neck pain. He was being evaluated at the time of this press release.

Cache Valley Hospital Gunman Arrested

Jason James Burr has been taken into custody upon his release from the University of Utah Hospital on today's date, June 6, 2014.  North Park Police Investigators transported  Mr. Burr to the Cache County Jail. Mr. Burr has been booked into jail on the the following charges:

Attempted Aggravated Robbery, a second degree felony
3 Counts Aggravated Assault, third degree felonies
2 Counts Possession Dangerous Weapon by Restricted Person, third degree felonies
2 Counts Carrying a Dangerous Concealed Weapon, A misdemeanors

Update Cache Valley Hospital Shooting 05/19/2014

Our investigation has revealed that Mr. Burr did come to the Cache Valley Hospital seeking prescription pain medications.

Mr. Burr was armed with two hand guns both of which were loaded and ready to fire.  Mr. Burr raised and pointed both guns at hospital staff in an aggressive manner while making his demands.  One gun  was a Taurus 9MM semi-automatic and the other was a .38 Special two shot Derringer style handgun.

Patient Update on Cache Valley Hospital Shooting

Mr. Burr has come out of surgery, and has condition has been listed as critical.

Suspect in Cache Valley Hospital Shooting Identified

The suspect involved in the Cache Valley  Hospital shooting has been identified as 34 year old Jason James Burr from North Logan Utah.

Cache Valley Hospital Shooting Press Release

At approximately 8:20 am on Friday May 16, 2014 North Park Police were dispatched to Cache Valley Hospital emergency room located at 2380 N 400 E, North Logan on a report of a single active gunman.  North Park Police, along with assisting agencies from Logan City, Cache County Sheriff, Smithfield Police, Utah Highway Patrol and USU Police, responded and subdued the suspect.


Suspect was shot 4 times and is in critical but stable condition.  Individual is in the process of being transferred to a Salt Lake Hospital. 


Cache Valley Hospital and Greenville Elementary were placed on lockdown.  No other injuries were reported. 


Hospital is now open, but the emergency room is on divert.


A press conference will be held at North Park Police Department at noon on Friday May 16, 2014.  Address for North Park Police is 575 E 2500 N, North Logan.