Utah Father Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Daughter, Friends Over Lost Marijuana Money
A father in Clearfield, Utah, was arrested and accused of assaulting his 14-year-old daughter and her friends after they allegedly lost $140 he gave them to buy marijuana. The incident occurred at Island View Park and the father faces multiple…
Salt Lake City, UT, August 12, 2026 —
A father in Clearfield, Utah, has been arrested and faces multiple charges, including aggravated child abuse, for allegedly assaulting his 14-year-old daughter and her friends. The incident reportedly occurred after the teenagers lost $140 that the father had provided them to purchase marijuana.
The alleged assault took place at Island View Park. Authorities have not yet released the name of the father, who is accused of physically harming the minors. The specific details of the assault and the extent of the injuries sustained by the daughter and her friends were not immediately available.
The circumstances leading to the arrest involve the missing $140, which the father reportedly gave to the group with the instruction to buy marijuana. When the money was lost, the father is accused of resorting to violence. The charges include aggravated child abuse, though other charges may be pending as the investigation continues.
Further information regarding the timeline of events, the exact date of the incident, and any subsequent legal proceedings has not been provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Michael Martin on www.fox13now.com, see more information here.
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