Crime, Police + Courts
Jacob Freeman and Heather Peterson
Utah religious leader targeted in Sandy shooting speaks out
A person fired several shots at a religious leader in Sandy on Monday night while he was in his car. He wasn't hurt, and police were still searching for the shooter on Tuesday.5 months ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Utah County Attorney’s Office will continue prosecuting Tyler Robinson, judge rules
A 4th District judge denied a motion Tuesday to disqualify the Utah County Attorney's Office from prosecuting the Tyler Robinson capital murder case.5 months ago
Brenna Donnelly, KSL
Logan woman stranded in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico after cartel unrest
The violence in Mexico follows the reported killing of one of Mexico’s most notorious cartel leaders, known as El Mencho, by the Mexican military.5 months ago
Rebecca Santana, Associated Press
ICE officer training is ‘deficient’ and ‘broken,’ former agency lawyer tells congressional forum
A former Immigration and Customs Enforcement lawyer says the agency’s training for new deportation officers is broken as ICE ramps up its hiring.6 months ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL
Richins trial live: Murder for money or innocent widow? Attorneys paint different pictures
The Park City courtroom is expected to be full on Monday as family members, the public and the media line up to watch the beginning of the murder trial for Kouri Richins.6 months ago
Joe Wirthlin
‘Stash house’ in Lehi raided by police, large quantity of narcotics seized
Police detectives in Lehi announced Saturday they had followed an anonymous tip to locate a 'stash house' in Lehi, leading to the seizure of a large quantity of drugs.6 months ago
Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press
Former ‘American Idol’ contestant charged with murder, staging crime scene in wife’s slaying in Ohio
Authorities in Ohio have arrested a former contestant on “American Idol” and charged him with shooting and killing his wife and staging the crime scene to mislead investigators.6 months ago
Pearl Ashton
No injuries reported after shots fired during fight on Salt Lake City sidewalk
No injuries were reported after the Salt Lake City Police Department responded to shots being fired Friday night during a fight involving several people, police said.6 months ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
School bus driver charged with sexually exploiting children
A former bus driver for the Granite School District was charged Tuesday with possessing child sex abuse material.6 months ago
Ed White, Associated Press
Police in Nancy Guthrie investigation say glove DNA didn’t match anything in national database
Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance say DNA from gloves did not match any entries in a national database.6 months ago
TYRESE BOONE and Mary Culbertson, KSL
Tyler Peterson sentenced in death of 12-year-old brother Gavin
Tyler Peterson facies a child abuse homicide charge in connection to the death of Gavin Peterson, 12.6 months ago
Scott Bauer, Associated Press
Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigators work with Walmart after identifying suspect’s backpack
Investigators working on the disappearance of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's mother are consulting with Walmart management to develop leads because a backpack the suspect was wearing is sold exclusively at the stores, the Pima County, Arizona, sheriff said Monday.6 months ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Man accused of abusing teen girl on University of Utah campus
A 30-year-old man is accused of sexually abusing a teen girl on the campus of the University of Utah.6 months ago
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports
Parker Kingston no longer member of BYU football team, Brigham Young student
Parker Kingston has been dismissed from the BYU football team and Brigham Young University.6 months ago
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports
Parker Kingston granted bail, must wear ankle monitor
BYU football wide receiver Parker Kingston appeared in court on Friday, February 13, for the first time since being arrested and charged with first-degree felony rape earlier this week. Kingston appeared via WebEx from the Washington County Jail.6 months ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Caregiver left disabled men in running van while he ate, watched anime, murder charges say
A West Valley man has been charged with three counts of murder following the deaths of three disabled adults by carbon monoxide poisoning last week.6 months ago
Ken Sweet, Associated Press
Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler resigns after emails show close ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler is resigning after emails revealed she had a close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.6 months ago
Shelby Lofton, KSL
Former FBI agent says surveillance video points to ‘amateur’ in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping
A retired FBI agent said new surveillance images from the home of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of “Today" show anchor Savannah Guthrie, suggest the person who abducted her may have been an inexperienced kidnapper.6 months ago
Devin Oldroyd
BYU football player arrested on suspicion of rape in Washington County
According to a press release from the Washington County Attorney's Office, Parker Trent Kingston, 21, was charged with felony rape.6 months ago
Devin Oldroyd
Justice for Kiplyn Davis? Family of 1995 victim fights for answers after killer’s release
The family of Kiplyn Davis, a Utah girl who disappeared at 15 years old in 1995, is still fighting for answers after her convicted killer was released from prison Tuesday.6 months ago
Shelby Lofton and Emily Ashcraft, KSL
What to know about Kouri Richins case ahead of her trial; a comprehensive timeline
Kouri Richins is on trial for aggravated murder and attempted murder of her husband, Eric, insurance fraud and forgery. She has pleaded not guilty.6 months ago
Dan Rascon, KSL
Wasatch County GOP Chair arrested on allegations of child abuse involving water torture
Officials in Heber City have arrested David Johnson after allegations of aggravated child abuse involving a juvenile.6 months ago
Mike Balsamo, Eric Tucker, Ty Oneil and Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
A person has been detained for questioning in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, AP sources say
A person has been detained for questioning in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, according to two people familiar with the matter.6 months ago
