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🌱 Why Draper police are involved in a reality star’s legal turmoil
Morning Draper! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Draper police are involved in a reality star’s legal turmoil
- See what Draper police photos reveal in this reality TV dispute.
- What Draper police revealed in Taylor Frankie Paul’s 911 audio
Also on today's calendar: STEM Adventures at Kiddie Academy of Daybreak and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A morning rain or snow shower, with a high of 44 and low of 27 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 59, low: 36.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Jessi Draper Is First Mormon Wives Cast Member to Share Support for Taylor Frankie Paul After Domestic Violence Case Decision (people.com) — Draper residents may notice renewed attention on their local police after the Draper City Police Department confirmed a domestic assault investigation involving reality personality Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-boyfriend. Prosecutors later declined to pursue charges, citing timing and other factors, while separate investigations in West Jordan and ongoing custody and protective-order disputes continue to unfold. 
2. PICS: Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen Injury Photos Released Amid Domestic Violence Allegations as Their Texts Are Leaked (realityblurb.com) — Draper City Police photos from a February altercation involving reality star Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-partner Dakota Mortensen show visible injuries as prosecutors decline to file additional charges. The case, investigated partly in Draper, includes disputed text messages, prior custody changes, and an ended probation inquiry, while Paul publicly thanks supporters after learning she will not face more criminal counts.
3. 911 Audio of Taylor Frankie Paul's Recent Domestic Violence Case Released as Caller Says There Are Injuries: 'I Can't Have That Happen' (people.com) — Draper police have released 911 audio from a February domestic violence investigation involving reality personality Taylor Frankie Paul, with both Draper authorities and county prosecutors declining to file charges. The case, tied to an incident at a Draper residence, includes competing protective orders, custody decisions for the couple’s young son, and a separate West Jordan investigation still under review.
4. What Is Going on With ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' and Taylor Frankie Paul Now? (hollywoodreporter.com) — Multiple investigations by Draper and West Jordan police into past incidents involving Taylor Frankie Paul have now ended without new charges, but the fallout still affects major reality shows. Production on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives remains paused, court orders and custody arrangements continue shifting, and Disney has yet to decide the future of both that series and The Bachelorette.
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Skyridge JV Baseball @ Corner Canyon
Corner Canyon High School, 12943 S 700 E, Draper
12:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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ALTER EGO DISCOVER KEEP IT GLOSSY - Draper, UT
A La Mode Studios , 584 E 12300 S , Draper
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Boys Volleyball Draper @ Channing
Channing Hall Draper, UT 84020
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Volleyball @ Lehi (KC)
Corner Canyon High Draper, UT 84020
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Boys Volleyball Reagan @ Channing
Channing Hall Draper, UT 84020
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Girls Lacrosse @ American Fork (MJ)
Corner Canyon High Draper, UT 84020
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Volleyball v American Fork (JD)
Charger Arena
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Boys Lacrosse v American Fork (JD)
Stadium
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STEM Adventures at Kiddie Academy of Daybreak
11221 Copper Rock Dr , South Jordan
5:00 pm
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Friday April 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Baseball vs Skyline (V 4:00)
Alta High Sandy, UT 84094
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Madrigals Performance @ UVU
Jordan High Sandy, UT 84070
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Volleyball Boys JV Game (home) vs Westlake
RHS Main Gym
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Soccer Boys JV Game (home) vs Westlake
Stadium
5:15 pm
Friday April 17
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