Utah Dad Micah Smith's Troubling Traffic Stop Before 'Hike from Hell'

Troubling Traffic Stop

• 🚨 A bodycam video reveals Micah Smith was stopped by police one week before a hike that endangered his children.
• 🚗 Smith was driving a truck with no plates and was armed, exhibiting concerning behavior that led an officer to seize his firearms.
• 💬 Smith expressed he was going through a "really hard time," mentioning his wife's infidelity and his intention to hike up a mountain despite snowing conditions.

Officer's Concerns and Actions

• ⚠️ The officer documented being "concerned for Smith's mental state" and noted the presence of loaded guns, an axe, and bald tires on the vehicle.
• 🚫 Smith's truck was impounded due to lack of insurance and registration, and his firearms were secured by the officer.
• 🤝 The officer attempted to ensure Smith had a safe way home, documenting advice for the friend picking him up to be cautious about returning the firearms.

The 'Hike from Hell'

• ⛰️ Despite the prior intervention, on October 11th, Smith allegedly took his three young children (ages 2, 4, and 8) on a difficult mountain hike during a severe winter storm.
• 🥶 The children were left stranded overnight in freezing conditions, with the 8-year-old daughter reportedly pleading to turn back.
• 🚑 Search and rescue found the children the next morning; the 4-year-old was unconscious with no pulse and a dangerously low body temperature, suffering a stroke after being revived.

Legal Charges

• ⚖️ Micah Smith has been charged with multiple counts of child torture and aggravated child abuse.
• 🔒 He is currently jailed without bail, with his next court hearing scheduled for January 6th.
• 🧐 The bodycam footage and officer's report highlight potential warning signs that were documented prior to the tragic event.