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Man arrested after father found dead in Logan Canyon

LOGAN The Cache County Sheriff's Office has announced that a body found in Logan Canyon on Friday is the result of a homicide.

The victim was identified as 77-year-old Dennis Shaw, a Logan resident, according to a news release from the sheriff's office. Early Saturday morning, officers arrested 33-year-old Clayton Shaw, the victim's son. Clayton Shaw was booked into the Cache County Jail for investigation of a homicide.

According to police, multiple search warrants were issued for multiple vehicles and two homes.

The victim was taken to the medical examiner's office to determine the exact cause of death.

Anyone who may have information about this case, particularly Clayton Shaw's black BMW or Dennis Shaw's white Ford F-150 truck, is asked to contact police.

Police did not provide any further information and said the investigation was ongoing.