Crime, Police + Courts

Photo of a Salt Lake City Police Department vehicle. Salt Lake City Police are investigating what t...
Mark Jones

Salt Lake City police warn residents of recent phone scam

In light of a recent phone scam, Salt Lake City police say they will never demand money over the phone under any circumstances.
3 years ago
Maj. Gen. Michael Turley, the adjutant general of the Utah National Guard talks at the Armed Force...
LADD EGAN AND KEIRA FAIRMONT, KSL-TV

Head of Utah National Guard, on paid leave, denies having improper relationship

Despite the U.S. Army Inspector General Agency concluding an investigation into the head of the Utah National Guard and finding the allegations substantiated, Maj. Gen. Michael Turley said in a statement to KSL Friday afternoon, Turley said, “I do deny any allegations of an improper relationship.”
3 years ago
ROY, Utah -- A 31-year-old man is dead after a crash in Roy Friday night. The crash occurred on 350...
Clayre Scott

Motorcyclist dead after crash in Roy

A 31-year-old man is dead after a crash in Roy Friday night.
3 years ago
bank robbery...
Devin Oldroyd

SLCPD investigating bank robbery and suspicious package

The Salt Lake City Police Department is investigating a bank robbery and the discovery of a suspicious package Friday afternoon.
3 years ago
LAYTON, Utah -- Police confiscated over a pound of cocaine and more than 10,000 fentanyl pills from...
Clayre Scott

Man arrested, over 10,000 fentanyl pills seized

Police say they confiscated over a pound of cocaine and more than 10,000 fentanyl pills from a man in Layton on Thursday.
3 years ago
SALT LAKE CITY -- Salt Lake City police have arrested a 57-year-old man accused of shooting his wif...
Clayre Scott

Woman injured in a domestic violence shooting in SLC

Police have arrested a man in a domestic violence shooting this morning after he shot his wife in Salt Lake City.
3 years ago
A Russian flag flies in front of a ruby star atop one of the Kremlin's towers in downtown Moscow. P...
Radina Gigova, Matthew Chance and Katharina Krebs

Imprisoned US citizen is charged with espionage by Moscow court

Russian state news agency TASS reported Thursday, that a court has charged an imprisoned US citizen with espionage.
3 years ago
(Spenser Heaps/Deseret News)...
Mark Jones

Suspect in early-morning fatal stabbing taken into custody.

Police have taken a juvenile into custody in connection to an early-morning stabbing that resulted in the death of a 24-year-old man.
3 years ago
Seven children were held against their will on Saturday in a St. George hotel....
Pat Reavy, KSL.com

West Valley police investigating apparent fatal stabbing

A 24-year-old man was found dead at a West Valley park in an apparent stabbing Thursday morning.
3 years ago
Amanda Dickson

What happens if former President Trump is convicted of any crime?

What happens to former President Trump if he's convicted? What is he wins reelection? Our experts answered your burning questions.
3 years ago
A crash near I-215 and Highland Drive late Wednesday night has one person trapped. Photo credit: Co...
Mark Jones

One person critical after 3-car crash near I-215 and Highland Drive

One person is trapped in a serious crash near I-215 and Highland Drive late Wednesday night.
3 years ago
Photo credit: Utah County Sheriff's Office....
Mark Jones

Family of six, safe, call off search and rescue assistance

Utah County Search and Rescue team is attempting to rescue a family of six, who are stuck up Diamond Fork Canyon as a result of flash flooding.
3 years ago
Jason Morris, Marshall Cohen and Jack Forrest

Trump expected to be booked at Fulton County jail, sheriff says

Law enforcement personnel say former President Donald Trump is expected to be booked into the Fulton County Jail.
3 years ago
This image was taken from a recorded confrontation between Ron Gibson, President of Utah Farm Burea...
Cary Schwanitz

Utah Farm Bureau Federation president resigns following arrest, human trafficking investigation

President of the Utah Farm Bureau, Ron Gibson, has resigned.
3 years ago
Vineyard has announced a change in speed limit for portions of the city. Photo credit: Vineyard Cit...
Mark Jones

Vineyard City announces change in speed limit for portion of city

On 400 North and 600 North in Vineyard, the speed limit will be reduced from 35 mph to 25 mph. According to city officials, the changes will go into effect as soon as signs can be installed.
3 years ago
Fire trucks inside the bay at the station. After a small fire in apartment, all is well....
Derrick Jones

Water main break in West Jordan

A water main break near 2900 W 9000 S. Firefighters are trying to shut off the water significantly flowing in the streets.
3 years ago
Law enforcement agents confer at the home of Craig Deleeuw Robertson, who was shot and killed by FB...
Becky Bruce

Provo man killed by FBI previously pointed gun at officers, police say

A report from Provo police says Craig Robertson pointed a gun at Google Fiber employees working in his yard five years ago.
3 years ago
chad soffe woods cross police chief and his wife kathleen soffe testify about police pay and benefi...
Becky Bruce

Woods Cross police chief placed on administrative leave last month

In a statement, Woods Cross city leaders said the police chief, Chad Soffe, was placed on administrative leave in late July, but they did not say why.
3 years ago
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at the Des Moin...
CNN

Former President Trump indicted in Georgia election subversion probe

A grand injury in Georgia has returned an indictment against former President Donald Trump in his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia.
3 years ago
NICOSIA, CYPRUS - JUNE 12:  The odometer, with 32 km,  is seen on an imported  car from Japan on Ju...
Curt Gresseth

Odometer-fraud ring busted. ‘It’s a horrible way to start your adult life’

Detective JD Nelson with the Unified Police Department breaks down a odometer fraud ring recently broken up in Salt Lake County.
3 years ago
Image of law enforcement agents investigating the home of Craig Robertson. A former FBI special age...
Becky Bruce

Provo man killed by FBI pointed a revolver at agents, agency says

FBI agents shot and killed 75-year-old Provo man Craig Robertson the morning of President Joe Biden's arrival in Salt Lake City.
3 years ago
Seven children were held against their will on Saturday in a St. George hotel....
Sam Herrera

17-year-old injured after shooting in Ballpark neighborhood

The Salt Lake City Police Department said the shooting happened early Sunday, around 2 a.m.
3 years ago
(Deseret News)...
Clayre Scott

Driver flown to hospital after crash in Tooele County

Four people are recovering from injuries after police said a driver failed to stop at a stop sign in Tooele County.
3 years ago
A Salt Lake City Fire Department engine. The SLCFD responded to a fire at 900 West and 2100 South I...
Clayre Scott

Salt Lake City Fire fight flames in downtown SLC structure fire

Salt Lake City Fire is looking into the cause of a commercial building fire in downtown SLC early Saturday morning.
3 years ago