Trolley Square hero cop faces criminal charge
Hammond is accused of felony sex offense
By Ben Winslow

Deseret News

Published: December 30, 2008
OGDEN — A decorated hero for stopping the killing spree at Trolley Square, Ogden Police Officer Ken Hammond now finds himself facing a criminal charge.

Weber County prosecutors charged Hammond late Monday afternoon with a single count of third-degree felony unlawful sexual conduct with a 16- or 17-year-old, accusing him of engaging in a sexual act with someone at least 10 years younger than he is.

Charging documents contain few details but said the incident happened July 12, 2005, and identify the alleged victim only by the initials "K.M." In pursuing the charge, deputy Weber County Attorney Sandra Corp wrote that the charges did not amount to any kind of rape or aggravated sexual assault... <more at link>