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Second Teen Charged as Juvenile in Ben Lomond Killing as Father Faces Obstruction Counts

Charging papers describe surveillance, travel records, plus interagency tracking used to pursue gang enhancements.

Overview

  • Prosecutors filed juvenile charges against a 15-year-old with aggravated murder, attempted aggravated murder, 25 felony firearm counts, and possession of a dangerous weapon by a minor.
  • Isaias Emanuel Carranza, 16, remains charged as an adult with aggravated murder and related counts in 2nd District Court.
  • The 15-year-old’s father, Fernando Renteria, was charged with two counts of obstruction of justice for allegedly helping his son travel to Las Vegas and misleading investigators.
  • Charging documents cite Las Vegas airport surveillance showing family members seeing the teen and his mother off before a flight to Monterrey, Mexico, and vehicle and phone data tracking their movements.
  • Ogden police say both suspects are in custody; prosecutors allege 18th Street gang ties and have sought potential gang‑enhancement penalties.