Burton Hagar, 62, is charged in connection with the death of 4-month-old Nathan Hagar in May 1979, a death that was originally attributed to sudden infant death syndrome.

Dale Pinkham, 57, wrote family members from jail, telling them to hide stolen weapons and threaten witnesses, authorities say.

Retired trooper Dale Ames was given the Legendary Trooper award, and 6 others also were honored at the annual awards ceremony.

Theodore Thomes pleaded guilty to three counts of theft by deception and six tax charges.