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SALT LAKE CITY Guns, materials to make explosives and stolen police body armor was found in the home of a Vernal man who had stated he wanted to kill a police officer, according to court documents.
Michael Dallas Rowley, 37, was charged Tuesday in 8th District Court with possession of explosive parts, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon by a restricted person and child endangerment, all third-degree felonies; drug possession, a class A misdemeanor; drug possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, and theft by receiving stolen property, all class B misdemeanors.
On Feb. 23, while investigating a possible assault, Uintah County Sheriff’s deputies learned that Rowley might have firearms and drugs inside his home, according to charging documents. Rowley is prohibited from having guns or ammunition due to prior convictions, the charges state.