By Associated Press - Thursday, June 26, 2014

OGDEN, Utah (AP) - A 52-year-old man accused of punching another man in a dispute over pew space in Plain City has been ordered to spend 30 days in jail.

The Salt Lake Tribune reports (https://bit.ly/1rD1OLL ) Wayne Dodge was sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty to one misdemeanor assault charge. He was also ordered to complete an anger management class and pay a fine.

Weber County deputies say the fight happened last June at a Mormon meetinghouse during a crowded service that included a baby blessing and a missionary farewell.



Authorities say Dodge sat in a section that another family had saved in hopes of getting a good view of the baby blessing.

Dodge is accused of punching the man after the service, and striking him with his vehicle in the parking lot.

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Information from: The Salt Lake Tribune, https://www.sltrib.com

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