Pleasant Grove man charged with attempting to kill girlfriend

PLEASANT GROVE — A Pleasant Grove man who prosecutors say tried to kill his girlfriend has been charged with attempted murder.Maurice Cory Gallon Jr., 25, was charged Friday in 4th District Court with aggravated kidnapping and attempted murder, first-degree felonies; and aggravated assault and domestic violence in the presence of a child, third-degree felonies. All charges are subject to domestic violence penalty enhancements at sentencing if convicted.Pleasant Grove police responded to Ga