[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 129 (Wednesday, November 15, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2053-E2054]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  PAYING TRIBUTE TO TROOPERS EDDIE DUTCHOVER, ROSELL OWENS, AND SHAWN 
                                 MARTIN

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 15, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Troopers Eddie 
Dutchover, Rosell Owens, and Shawn Martin for their roll in the 
apprehension of Warren Jeffs, one of the most wanted men in America.
  On Monday August 28, 2006, Trooper Eddie Dutchover pulled over a 
maroon Cadillac Escalade along the northbound lanes of Interstate 15 
for a routine traffic stop. Upon questioning the passengers of the 
vehicle Dutchover noticed discrepancies in the accounts given by driver 
Isaac Jeffs and his passenger--fugitive prophet Warren Jeffs, leader of 
the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Isaac 
Jeffs had just consented to a search of the Escalade when two other 
troopers, Rosell Owens and Shawn Martin, arrived.
  The three troopers conducted a comprehensive search of the vehicle 
and discovered: $67,500 in $100 bills; at least 14 cell phones; a radar 
detector; two global positioning system units; laptop computers; half a 
dozen pairs of sunglasses and three wigs--one blond, one black and one 
brunette.
  Warren Jeffs, formerly of Colorado City, Ariz., was wanted on sexual 
abuse charges stemming from marriages that authorities say he arranged 
among minors and was one of the FBI's 10-most wanted. Due to the 
diligence and investigative prowess of these Nevada State Troopers one 
of the most dangerous men in America is now in custody and will be held 
accountable for his actions.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Troopers Eddie Dutchover, Russell 
Owens, and Shawn Martin. Their actions on the evening of August 28, 
2006 relieved the American people of one of its most wanted criminals. 
These three individuals are excellent examples of the service that 
America's first responders provide for this country. I applaud their 
actions and wish them the best in their future endeavors.

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