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Jan 05, 2013 (Standard-Examiner - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Woman fabricated report of attack WASHINGTON TERRACE -- A woman who said she was stabbed and robbed Thursday in Washington Terrace fabricated the incident, according to the Weber County Sheriff's Office.

The 35-year-old woman reported she was attacked about 1:45 p.m. as she left a doctor's office in the vicinity of 5350 S. Adams Parkway.

She reported the man grabbed her by the neck, stabbed her in the abdomen and took some jewelry, but the incident never happened, Sheriff's Lt. Mark Lowther said Friday in a news release.

The woman, whose identity was not released, admitted to detectives she made up the incident, said Lowther. He did not comment on a motive for the fabrication.

The sheriff's office will not file criminal charges against the woman, Lowther said.

Supporters of Stewart gather OGDEN -- About 25 supporters of Matthew David Stewart gathered in a candlelight vigil Friday night on the one-year anniversary of the shootout at his home.

Erna Stewart, who is Stewart's sister-in-law, said the vigil gave supporters a chance to show solidarity.

"It is (an opportunity) to be together (for) reflection and healing," she said.

Five members of the Weber Morgan Narcotics Strike Force were wounded and Ogden Police Officer Jared Francom, also a strike force agent, was killed in a shootout while serving a search warrant at Stewart's residence on Jan. 4, 2012. Stewart, who is awaiting trial on capital murder charges, was also wounded.

His supporters call the event a police home invasion.

The vigil was held in front of Stewart's home at 3268 Jackson Ave.

No-burn order today in Davis and Weber SALT LAKE CITY -- The Utah Department of Environmental Quality has issued a mandatory no-burn order for Davis and Weber counties and a voluntary no-burn order for Box Elder County for today.

Individuals with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion, the department advises.

In addition, individuals are asked to drive as little as possible during moderate and unhealthy days because cars contribute significantly to the area's air pollution.

More information on actions that can be taken to reduce pollution is available at www.cleanair.utah.gov.

The air pollution forecast, current air quality conditions, and graphs of air quality trends are available at www. airquality.utah.gov/aqp/slc. html.

Ogden looking for committee members OGDEN -- Ogden city is seeking members for its Urban Forestry Advisory Committee.

Committee members serve on a nonpaid, volunteer basis and provide advice to the Ogden Urban Forester on a wide range of activities, like planting and maintaining trees.

A technical background in forestry or related field is not required.

The committee meets once a month with occasional field trips to review ongoing or proposed projects.

Applications and additional information about committee membership are available at the Ogden City Community Services Building, 1875 Monroe Blvd., or the Public Works Building, 133 W. 29th St.

-- Standard-Examiner staff ___ (c)2013 the Standard-Examiner (Ogden, Utah) Visit the Standard-Examiner (Ogden, Utah) at www.standard.net Distributed by MCT Information Services

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