Crime, Police + Courts
Daniella Rivera, KSL
Jury convicts former Utah Senate candidate in sexual abuse trial
After deliberating for less than five hours, a Utah County jury found Brandon Beckham, 50, guilty on two felony counts of forcible sexual abuse. Beckham was acquitted on a third count of forcible sexual abuse.54 minutes ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Charges filed in Costco ‘tap-to-pay fraud scheme’
A California man accused of attempting to buy Nintendo and Apple products at nine Costco stores in Salt Lake and Utah County with stolen bank card numbers is now facing charges.2 hours ago
Garna Mejia, KSL
Utah man killed in Twin Falls shooting was ‘everybody’s hero,’ family says
The family of a Utah man killed in Saturday's mass shooting in Twin Falls, Idaho, said he was a talented artist, devoted husband, an Air Force veteran and someone who made everyone around him feel valued.4 hours ago
Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
A Senate committee has voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.8 hours ago
Heather Peterson
Midvale apartment fire tenants feel misled into paying for insurance that didn’t cover them
Residents displaced by last week's apartment fire said they feel misled into believing they had insurance that would cover their personal belongings.22 hours ago
Savannah Peters, Associated Press
State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe
New Mexico’s attorney general sued the U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday, accusing it of blocking the state from investigating sex crimes at Jeffrey Epstein’s sprawling ranch near Santa Fe.1 day ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL
Man ordered to stand trial in capital case in killing of Santaquin police sergeant
The man accused of killing Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser was ordered to stand trial for each of the 15 charges filed against him, including aggravated murder, a capital offense.1 day ago
Devin Oldroyd, KSL
Utah man identified as victim in Twin Falls In-N-Out shooting
Police have identified a Utah man as a victim of the weekend shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho.2 days ago
Associated Press staff
Authorities seek a motive in the mass shooting at an Idaho In-N-Out Burger
Investigators are trying to determine what led a 24-year-old man to open fire at an Idaho fast-food restaurant over the weekend, an attack that left three people dead and seven others wounded.2 days ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL
Teen admits to murder in deadly shooting at Weber County street racing competition
A teenage boy has admitted to a count of murder in the Aug. 31 shooting incident last year during a street racing competition that left a man dead.2 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
SWAT, tear gas used to capture wanted Arizona fugitive in southern Utah
A man wanted in Arizona was arrested in southern Utah following a standoff with a SWAT team.2 days ago
Heather Peterson
Confession suppression, bond to be discussed at next hearing for former death row inmate Douglas Carter
A new court date has been scheduled for former death row inmate Douglas Carter, during which the defense will argue why Carter deserves to get out on bond.3 days ago
Associated Press staff
Suspect in shooting at Idaho fast-food restaurant died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say
The suspect in a fatal shooting in Idaho died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said Sunday, crediting an off-duty officer and a citizen with firing shots that diverted him.3 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Victim identified in fatal Liberty Park shooting
Salt Lake City police say an argument over a dog may have led to a fatal shooting in Liberty Park on Sunday.3 days ago
Kennedy Camarena
1 dead, another in custody after shooting at Liberty Park, police say
One person died and another was in custody on Sunday after a shooting took place at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City.4 days ago
Rebecca Boone and Martha Bellisle, Associated Press
Multiple dead after shooting at fast food restaurant in Twin Falls
Authorities in southern Idaho say a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho has resulted in multiple people dead and others injured.5 days ago
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL
Layton police raid home believed to raise roosters for fighting
Police and Davis County animal control officers served a warrant at a Layton home on Friday that was reportedly being used to raise roosters for fighting.6 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Kouri Richins’ mortgage fraud case to resume in October
On Friday a judge determined that Kouri Richins' mortgage fraud case will resume Oct. 9 in Park City. Prosecutors will allege financial misconduct, and seek over $1.3 million in restitution.6 days ago
Amy Donaldson, KSL
State Crime Lab test shows Douglas Carter’s DNA isn’t on murder scene evidence, defense says
A report from the Utah State Crime Lab didn't find Douglas Stewart Carter's DNA on any of the crime scene evidence it tested. Carter was convicted of aggravated murder and sentenced to die for killing 57-year-old Eva Olesen in 1985.6 days ago
Annette Campbell, KSL
Mother praises Salt Lake City police response after autistic teen mistaken for assault suspect
What began as a frightening encounter for a Salt Lake City mother and her autistic teenage son ended with appreciation for the officers who responded after a mistaken 911 call.6 days ago
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL and Devin Oldroyd, KSL
Officials issue warning after mislabeled kratom product linked to death in Utah County
Utah officials are sounding the alarm on mislabeled kratom products after they say a person died in Utah County after consuming them.6 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Father who left daughter in hot car charged with child abuse homicide
A Vernal father accused of leaving his young daughter in a hot car with the windows rolled up for over two hours, resulting in the girl's death, has been charged with child abuse homicide, a second-degree felony.7 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Daycare provider accused of punching toddler, claims she ‘lost her mind’
A Taylorsville woman who runs an in-home daycare is in jail, accused of hitting a 1-year-old girl on the child's first day at the daycare.8 days ago
