The woman authorities say tried to run over her estranged husband with her sport utility vehicle and was then rearrested earlier this week on allegations of violating a protective order was denied a motion to have her bail reduced.

In addition, several incidents came to light Tuesday involving Brenda Christine White since the SUV incident.

White, 30, appeared via video from the Salt Lake County Jail Tuesday morning before 3rd District Judge Stephen Henriod. Wearing an orange jail jumpsuit, White fought back tears as the judge discussed the two cases against her.

White was arrested April 26 after police say she tried to run down her estranged husband, Jon R. White, in a parking lot in front of the Woodland Towers, 4021 S. 700 East. The attempt to hit him carried over to the lobby, where the SUV was driven through the doors of the building and the husband was knocked down.

She was charged in 3rd District Court with attempted murder, a first-degree felony, and criminal mischief, a second-degree felony.

White was released from the Salt Lake County Jail the next day after posting $500,000 bail. She was arrested Sunday, however, after authorities said she tried to call her two daughters, ages 3 and 5, who were staying at a sister's house in White City. Prosecutors claim it was in violation of a protective order filed by her estranged husband, but an official charge had not been filed by late Tuesday afternoon.

Defense attorney Jason Schatz argued in court Tuesday that the daughters were not specifically named in the protective order.

But Paul Barker, with the Salt Lake District Attorney's Office, argued it was only one of a number of reported incidents violating the protective order. The prosecution claims she has driven by her sister's house and waved to the children and has also called the police department at least three times making unsubstantiated claims.

Salt Lake County Sheriff's Sgt. Paul Jaroscak said White called the sheriff's office Saturday, claiming her in-laws purposely blew smoke into her daughters' faces.

As for her trying to call her daughters Sunday, Schatz told the court his client just wanted to talk to them.

"She is a mother. These children are her life," he said. "She clearly misses her children."

Henriod, however, denied the motion to reduce her $5,000 bail, prompting more animated facial expressions by White as she looked up to the sky while her mouth dropped open.

"Do you understand your situation?" the judge asked White. "You can't have any contact."

The couple has a history of domestic-related calls involving police.

In December, Jon White reported to Taylorsville police that Brenda White "started punching and kicking him and pulling his hair" and "pulled out a large chunk of his hair" while he was at the house to pick up some of his belongings, according to a police report.

After Jon White got into his car, Brenda White pounded on the vehicle "and made the comment that he should just run her over," according to the police report.

Jon White declined to pursue charges in that incident.

Taylorsville police responded to the Whites' house, near 6100 South and 1350 West, two more times on May 2 and Jan. 27, but no police action was taken.

Brenda White filed for divorce on Dec. 22. Jon White filed for a protective order May 1.

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