Bate preliminary trial concludes; judge finds sufficient evidence to proceed to trial

A preliminary hearing concluded for Ryan Michael Bate, accused of killing two Tremonton-area police officers in August 2025; a judge ruled sufficient evidence exists to proceed to trial. Bate faces 18 charges including two capital murder counts, with the state seeking the death penalty.

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