Senator John Johnson welcomes Ogden City Police Chief Jake Sube, and Ogden City Fire Chief Mike Mathieu, together they discuss the recent fire in downtown Ogden and the arrest of a 16-year-old male.

Ogden City Police Detectives worked tirelessly on this case and identified and arrested a suspect. We are thankful for our partnership with the Ogden City Fire Department and other Local and Federal partners who helped us get to this point. This investigation is ongoing and more details may be released at a later date.

During a press conference Tuesday evening, Ogden Chief of Police Jake Sube announced that the investigation following Saturday’s fire has been ruled an arson.

“Our investigation team has since determined the fire was intentionally set, a fact which renders the act the crime of arson,” he said. “Once that determination was made, the investigations team set out to identify an individual or individuals responsible.”

He said this investigations team included members of the Ogden City Police Department; Ogden City Fire Department; the state fire marshal; the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, or ATF; the Utah Transit Authority Police Department; Weber County Crime Scene Investigation unit; and the Weber County Attorney’s Office. “Through their meticulous and relentless investigation efforts, a 16-year-old male was identified as the suspect,” Sube said. “Earlier today at approximately 12:50 p.m., the suspect was taken into custody without incident.” He said the boy is believed to have acted alone and is a resident of Roy but attends school in Ogden. The boy has been booked into the Weber Valley Youth Detention Center on three second-degree felony charges — arson, causing a catastrophe, and criminal mischief.

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Join our host, Senator John Johnson, as he welcomes Jess L Anderson,  Utah’s Commissioner of Public Safety.

Jess L. Anderson was appointed as Utah’s Commissioner of Public Safety by Governor Gary R. Herbert in August 2018 and reappointed by Governor Spencer J. Cox in January 2021. As Commissioner, Anderson oversees the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS), which includes the Utah Highway Patrol, State Bureau of Investigation, State Crime Lab, Statewide Information and Analysis Center, Bureau of Criminal Identification, State Fire Marshal’s Office, Division of Emergency Management, Emergency Communications Bureau, Peace Officer Standards and Training, Driver License Division, and Highway Safety Division. With more than 1,600 employees, including over 600 sworn state law enforcement officers, the DPS provides comprehensive statewide public safety services.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Anderson served as the Incident Commander for Utah’s Pandemic Unified Command and continues to act as the Governor’s Homeland Security Advisor. He brings over 23 years of experience with the Department of Public Safety and has held various roles within the Utah Highway Patrol, including positions in patrol, bicycle and motor squads, the Special Emergency Response Team, DUI squad, and the governor's Executive Protection team. Anderson has risen through the ranks of DPS, holding key administrative and leadership roles throughout his career.

Anderson holds a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Weber State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal and Social Justice from Ashford University. He is also a graduate of prestigious programs such as the FBI National Academy, FBI Command College, Northwestern University Police Staff and Command, and IACP Leadership in Police Organizations. From 2009 to 2016, he served on the Executive Board of the National Governor’s Security Association, including a term as President.

A native of Utah, Anderson cherishes the state's safe and high-quality lifestyle, which he enjoys with his wife and their five children.

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Join our host, Senator John Johnson, as he welcomes his colleague and friend, Utah State Representative Kera Birkeland. Together, they discuss Kera's recent resignation from the House and the circumstances behind it.

Kera Birkeland brought integrity and accountability to the Utah House of Representatives. She displayed strength when faced with challenges and never hesitated to stand up for her conservative beliefs, all while remaining open-minded and easy to get along with. Kera's experiences as a small business owner and foster parent have given her first-hand knowledge of the government's unnecessary regulations and burdensome bureaucracy. She believes that conservative policies play a fundamental role in the success of Utah. Kera is a wife and mother to six, she works in her day job as a policy consultant for agriculture and is a high school football and basketball referee. Her time spent on the football field and basketball court is great practice for debates on the House floor.  

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Join Utah State Senator John Johnson as he welcomes Dave Owen to the podcast. Together they discuss recent Supreme Court decisions, redistricting, and the upcoming 2024 election.

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Join our co-host, Representative Ryan Wilcox, as he welcomes his colleague and friend, former Representative Jeremy Peterson. Together they discuss the recent election and other issues in the State of Utah and nationally.

Jeremy A. Peterson, a former Republican representative for Utah's District 9, now works as a real estate broker with Vesta Real Estate.

Join our co-host, Representative Ryan Wilcox, as he welcomes his friend and former colleague, Jeremy Peterson. Together, they delve into the recent election and discuss various state and national issues.

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Join Senator Johnson as he hosts Barry Short who is running for election for Lieutenant Governor of Utah.

He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. The Libertarian Party primary for this office on June 25, 2024, was canceled.

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Join Senator Johnson as he hosts Rep. Matt MacPherson, who is running for re-election in Utah’s House District 6.

A Message from Matt: "For over 20 years, West Valley City has been my home. As a small business owner and a parent of children raised and educated here, I care deeply about our community and want to see it thrive. I’m dedicated to seeing the West Side flourish!

I've devoted much of my time to supporting local programs, businesses, and charities here in West Valley. I serve on the oversight committee for the WVC Police Department and have been involved in the SLCoGOP Bylaws committee. I've also served as precinct chair and as a county and state delegate for many years.

I love connecting with people, and I would be delighted to meet with you, attend your event, or visit you at your home. Let’s talk about what’s important to you—your voice matters to me! Please reach out anytime; I’m here to listen."

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Join Senator John D. Johnson as he hosts Kimberly Fletcher, President of Moms for America, in a conversation about the challenges facing families today and the powerful role of mothers now and in the future.

Founded in Dayton, Ohio, in 2004, Moms for America® is a national, non-profit 501(c)(3) educational corporation rooted in the principles of liberty and virtue upon which our nation was founded, and focused on promoting these principles, values, and virtues in the home and family through the women and mothers of America. We are many faces from many places combining our talents, experience, and resources to support and encourage each other in the most important work we’ll ever do – raising and nurturing the future of America.

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Join our host, Senator John D. Johnson, as he welcomes Cari Bartholomew and Brooke Stevens representing MOMS for America.

Founded in Dayton, Ohio, in 2004, Moms for America® is a national, non-profit 501(c)(3) educational corporation rooted in the principles of liberty and virtue upon which our nation was founded, and focused on promoting these principles, values, and virtues in the home and family through the women and mothers of America. We are many faces from many places combining our talents, experience, and resources to support and encourage each other in the most important work we’ll ever do – raising and nurturing the future of America.

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Join our host, Senator John D. Johnson, as he welcomes Utah State Representative Brady Brammer. Together they discuss recent Utah Supreme Court rulings concerning voting boundaries in the State of Utah, and his candidacy to succeed Mike Kenedy in the Utah State Senate.

Utah State Representative Brady Brammer Shares Insights on Recent Supreme Court Decisions Brady has unique TRAINING & EXPERIENCE to be our strongest representative in the legislature:

As an attorney, Brady has many years of successfully representing cities, school districts, businesses, and individuals in governmental legal issues.

As a BYU adjunct professor of ethics (MPA Program) and business law (Accounting Program), Brady has taught students about the laws governing ethical behavior in the sphere of public service, as well as those laws and accounting principles that lead to successful business.

Brady served 5+ years on the Highland City Planning Commission dealing with local zoning & development issues. As a board member on The Great Outdoors Fund, Brady gave legal insight into protecting access to the great outdoors and enhancing recreation infrastructure.

As a successful small business owner, Brady understands the growth and infrastructure challenges facing our community, as well as the importance of conservative fiscal policy. Educational Training: Juris Doctor & Master of Public Administration (BYU), B.A. in American Studies (BYU).

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