UT, AZ, NV authorities mull cooperative polygamy probes
Stephen Hunt reports at the Salt Lake Tribune:
Top state and federal law enforcement officials from Utah, Arizona and Nevada met Wednesday in Las Vegas to discuss cooperating in the investigation of polygamy-related crimes.
U.S. Attorney for Utah Brett Tolman said the group talked about working together on cases, including any involving the polygamous Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and other groups.
No plans were made for a task force, said Gregory Brower, U.S. attorney for Nevada.
But he added: “The public should know that to the extent that these communities are running afoul of the law, in any way, that is something federal, state and local law enforcement are watching and taking very seriously, and will act upon if appropriate.”. . .