Crime, Police + Courts

An artist's sketch of former FBI agent Douglas Hart, testifying in Boise, Idaho on May 5, 2023. (Po...
LARRY D. CURTIS

FBI details salacious texts between Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell

In the very beginning of its opening arguments, the prosecution in the Lori Vallow Daybell case said her trial for multiple murders was about “money, power and sex.”
3 years ago
Nearly a month after being arrested for allegedly driving under the influence, Salt Lake City Counc...
Jessica Lowell

Salt Lake City Council member arrested for DUI

SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City Council member Amy Fowler has been arrested for allegedly driving under the influence in Utah County.   A Utah Highway Patrol officer allegedly responded to a call from Fowler who said she was involved in a hit-and-run in Springville this morning.   The officer says he found her […]
3 years ago
Image of Provo Police vehicle, utah fallen officers...
Lindsay Aerts

Hoax threats made across the country had Provo and Orem police on standby this morning

Possible hoax threats against Utah schools were made this morning and police are on standby in case those threats are real.
3 years ago
Tyre Nichols died from blunt force trauma to the head and his death has been ruled a homicide. Phot...
Emma Tucker and Shawn Nottingham

Tyre Nichols died from blunt force trauma to the head from Memphis police beating, autopsy shows

 (CNN) — Tyre Nichols, the 29-year-old Black man who was violently beaten by Memphis police officers in January, died from blunt force trauma to the head and his death has been ruled a homicide, his autopsy results revealed Thursday. The Shelby County medical examiner’s report, obtained by CNN affiliate WMC, shows Nichols had tearing and rupturing in […]
3 years ago
Chad Daybell pictured, his trial could start in 2024...
Madison Swenson

Chad Daybell’s murder trial could possibly start June 2024

A scheduling conference was held Thursday in Boise for Chad Daybell, who appeared virtually from a jail in Fremont County.
3 years ago
back of Lori Vallow Daybell pictured in court sketch...
Madison Swenson and Lauren Steinbrecher

Lori Vallow Daybell shrugs after being handed docs about delivering up her kids, video shows

A number of witnesses took the stand during day 17 of testimony in the Lori Vallow Daybell trial, including a detective who conducted a search warrant on her rental car in Hawaii, as well as an Arizona officer who discussed the connection to an attempted shooting investigation and her children's whereabouts.
3 years ago
Hannah Rabinowitz and Holmes Lybrand

Four Proud Boys members found guilty of seditious conspiracy

(CNN) — Four members of the far-right Proud Boys have been found guilty of seditious conspiracy by a jury in Washington, DC, for their roles to forcibly prevent the peaceful transfer of power from then-President Donald Trump to Joe Biden after the 2020 election. Defendants Enrique Tarrio — the Proud Boys longtime chairman — Ethan […]
3 years ago
Human remains have been found near Interstate 15 in Washington City....
Mark Jones

One-vehicle crash near Richfield claims the life of a 15-year-old boy

A 15-year-old boy was killed Tuesday night after a one-vehicle crash on a dirt road west of Richfield. The crash occurred around 8 p.m.
3 years ago
Salt Lake City police say the victim in a weekend stabbing has died....
Mark Jones

Victim in weekend stabbing has died, police seeking public’s assistance

Salt Lake City police say the 28-year-old man who was the victim of a weekend stabbing has died. Police are asking for the public's assistance on this case.
3 years ago
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Simone Seikaly and Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL 5 TV

Bombshell testimony defines day 21 of the Lori Vallow Daybell murder trial

Day 21 in the Lori Vallow Daybell murder trial began with a former friend of the accused, Audrey Barratarrio, taking the stand.
3 years ago
FILE - Lori Vallow Daybell sits in a police car after a hearing at the Fremont County Courthouse in...
Larry D. Curtis and Lauren Steinbrecher

Friend testifies Lori Vallow Daybell threatened to kill, cut up and bury her

The testimony of Audrey Barattiero in Vallow Daybell’s murder trial in Boise seemed to shock the defense lawyers.
3 years ago
Syracuse neighbors car...
Adam Small

EXCLUSIVE: Syracuse Neighbors, “we’ve never had anything like this happen”

Neighbors who witnessed an officer-involved shooting in Syracuse last night are recounting the moments as they witnessed the incident.
3 years ago
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JOSH ELLIS KSLTV.com

Syracuse police: Woman shot, injured by officers after pointing handgun at them

Syracuse Police Department were dispatched Tuesday night after a woman was making sucicidal and homicidal threats.
3 years ago
biden judge trump border...
Mark Jones

Troops heading to southern border ahead of expiration of Title 42

The Pentagon announced Tuesday 1,500 troops will be going to the southern border to help with the increase of illegal immigrant crossings into the country once Title 42 expires.
3 years ago
field sobriety test...
Devin Oldroyd

Can police prove a DUI without a chemical sobriety test?

Can police prove a DUI without a chemical sobriety test? According to KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas, yes. He tells us how police go about doing this.
3 years ago
Weber County Search and Rescue continued its search Tuesday for a woman who fell into the Weber Riv...
Aimee Cobabe

Search continues for woman who fell into Weber River

Weber County emergency personnel continued their search Tuesday for a woman who fell into the Weber River Monday night. The woman is in her 20s.
3 years ago
Court sketch from the Lori Vallow Daybell Trial, May 2, 2023....
Eliza Pace

Chad Daybell introduced Lori to neighbors as future wife days after Tammy’s death

Testimony on Tuesday centered around Tammy Daybell and her sudden death that was later deemedd “suspicious” by investigators.
3 years ago
Inmates under maximum security at the Utah State Correctional Facility are getting the opportunity ...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Utah Department of Corrections being sued by families over early release program

Six families are testifying in a lawsuit against the Utah Department of Corrections and Adult Probation and Parole over a program.
3 years ago
A Salt Lake City Fire truck is pictured. woman and 3 cats saved from kitchen fire (Salt Lake City P...
Peter Johnston

Suspect arrested, two people remain hospitalized after soccer shooting

Police said the suspect fired on a pickup truck at 17th South River Park and then into a crowd of about 30 people.
3 years ago
A 21-year-old man is in critical condition and another person is in serious after being shot May 1,...
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com

2nd gunshot victim found after shots fired during soccer game at Salt Lake park

Officers arrived around 7:30 p.m. and found the 21-year-old man on the soccer field with a "critical" gunshot wound. Suspect at large.
3 years ago
larry woodcock shown, he's speaking out as the chad daybell trial begins...
Larry D. Curtis and Lauren Steinbrecher

Victim’s grandfather says evidence ‘unequivocal’ in Lori Vallow Daybell trial

As the Lori Vallow Daybell entered its fifth week on Monday, Larry Woodcock, a grandfather to one of the victims, says documentation in this case is unequivocal.
3 years ago
tammy daybell is pictured...
Larry D. Curtis and Lauren Steinbrecher

Utah’s ME testifies Tammy Daybell was restrained in hours around her killing

Dr. Erik Christensen took the witness stand in Boise as the trial of Lori Vallow Daybell for murder entered its fifth week.
3 years ago
For the first time, Lori Vallow Daybell‘s DNA has been entered as evidence into her murder tria...
Larry D. Curtis and Lauren Steinbrecher

Lori Vallow Daybell’s DNA used as evidence for first time in her murder trial

A hair found attached to adhesive that is understood — but not clearly stated in court — to be part of the layers of tape and plastic found with her son JJ Vallow‘s body was tested and found to be a match for her.
3 years ago
Law enforcement search for the suspect a few miles from the scene where five people, including an 8...
Christina Maxouris, Holly Yan and Nouran Salahieh, CNN    

Manhunt continues for suspect accused of killing his 5 neighbors in Texas

Francisco Oropesa, 38, is accused of killing four adults and an 8-year-old boy at a neighboring home Friday night in the city of Cleveland, Texas.
3 years ago