Crime, Police + Courts

The the entrance to the Utah Supreme Court at the Matheson Courthouse in Salt Lake City is pictured...
Aimee Cobabe

Salary increases for judges being considered by state leaders

Utah judges could be receiving a 10% salary increase. The bump in pay is to help create more interest in judgeships, according to the Deseret News.
4 years ago
A fire to a multi-family living structure has displaced 20 people in Park City on Wednesday, Dec. 1...
Mark Jones

Fire to multi-family condo unit in Park City displaces 20 people

A fire inside a multi-family condo unit displaced 20 people on Wednesday in Park City. Police were able to make housing arrangements for those displaced.
4 years ago
undercover drug bust...
Elizabeth Weiler

Davis County Task Force conducted undercover drug bust

WEBER COUNTY, Utah — After receiving a tip from a sister law enforcement agency, an Officer with the Davis County Task Force planned a large-scale undercover drug bust. The Task Force was informed of a 40-year-old, named Braden Larkin, allegedly selling meth.  The tip came Nov. 30, and after three undercover buys from Larkin, police […]
4 years ago
Plaintiff William Sherlach hugs attorney Josh Koskoff while plaintiff Nicole Hockley hugs attorney ...
Will Simon, CNN

Sandy Hook parents push for changes in the decade since the school shooting

Sandy Hook Promise remains a persistent force in the arena of gun legislation.
4 years ago
Troy Beebe has been named as the new Chief of Police for Provo City....
Mark Jones

Provo City names Troy Beebe as its new Chief of Police

The Provo City Council voted Tuesday night to promote Troy Beebe to Chief of Police. He had been serving as interim chief since October.
4 years ago
Logan Canyon is pictured....
Mark Jones

One skier injured in avalanche in Little Cottonwood Canyon

Unified Police say one person was injured in an avalanche Tuesday afternoon in Little Cottonwood Canyon. The Utah Avalanche Center confirmed the avalanche.
4 years ago
parked cars...
Becky Bruce

Illegally parked cars in Big Cottonwood Canyon getting towed

BRIGHTON, Utah — The town of Brighton is taking action to deal with parked cars in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Officials there say the parked cars are causing issues with residents.  Unified Police started warning drivers last week that a new crackdown was coming for those who block driveways and roads with their vehicles. However, instead […]
4 years ago
arches reservfation...
Tom Haraldsen

Trial over a woman killed at Arches ends, still waiting on verdict

The trial over the death of a woman at Arches National Park has concluded. However, no verdict has been reached. The judge says he wants to carefully study the evidence.
4 years ago
Salt Lake City Police are looking for the driver of a stolen truck that crashed into three parked v...
Mark Jones

SLCPD looking for driver of stolen truck that crashed into three vehicles

Salt Lake City Police say a stolen truck crashed into three parked vehicles Monday morning. Two individuals fled the scene after the crash, police are still looking for the driver.
4 years ago
Another road range case in Eagle Mountain has been reported....
Sam Herrera

Police give all clear, after shooting, standoff in Eagle Mountain, suspect named

The Eagle Mountain schools remained on lockdown until authorities gave the schools get the go-ahead to resume normal activity.
4 years ago
Phone scam...
Allie Litzinger

Utah State University warns students of phone scam

In this phone scam, callers are using actual dispatch numbers to impersonate police officers and demand personal information.
4 years ago
Midvale stabbing...
Elizabeth Weiler

Last week’s Amber Alert triggered after stabbing incident

MIDVALE, Utah — An alleged stalking situation led to the stabbing of a woman and the kidnapping of her 4-year-old niece. An AMBER alert was issued Friday and the child was located shortly after.  According to a probable cause statement, police arrested 20-year-old Jonathan Moises Waunloxten-Hidalgo on suspicion of kidnapping, aggravated murder, theft of a […]
4 years ago
salt lake city police south temple gas scare...
Devin Oldroyd

Man allegedly connected to multiple burglaries arrested by SLCPD Sunday

Salt Lake City Police Department arrested 44-year-old Anthony Jack for his alleged involvement in several crimes, including multiple burglaries.
4 years ago
Photo of Roy Police Department vehicle...
Devin Oldroyd

Motorcyclist in hospital with serious injuries after crashing into truck

A motorcyclist is in the hospital with serious injuries after striking the back end of a truck. These include two broken arms and a broken femur.
4 years ago
A 38-year-old man and 37-year-old woman found dead in their home have been identified, and the Cach...
Devin Oldroyd

Residential fire in Lewiston leaves one dead, authorities say

A residential fire claimed the life of 89-year-old Joe C. Nunez Sunday morning. Cache County Victim's Advocates is providing assistance to the family.
4 years ago
SLC 9-1-1 received information about a deadly crash involving a Nissan pick-up and a pedestrian, ac...
Chandler Holt

Parking lot shooting leaves two injured

A shooting in a parking lot near 200 N. Redwood Road resulted in two people being taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. 
4 years ago
Unified Police Department issued a shelter in place for an area in Kearns. Spenser Heaps,...
Waverly Golden

Police locate suspect connected to AMBER Alert and domestic violence incident

UPD issued an amber alert of a missing 4-year-old who was taken from a domestic violence scene. The suspect and child have been located.
4 years ago
A South Jordan police vehicle is pictured in South Jordan. A person was shot by police, and later d...
Curt Gresseth

Two South Jordan police officers justified in shooting, says S.L. County D.A.

The Salt Lake County district attorney announced Friday that two South Jordan police officers were justified in their use of deadly force, in which both the suspect and an officer were shot and injured, during an arrest last year.
4 years ago
Unified Police Department issued a shelter in place for an area in Kearns. Spenser Heaps,...
Mark Jones

Child found minutes after AMBER Alert issued, suspect still outstanding

SALT LAKE CITY — Unified Police say the child who was the focus of an AMBER Alert issued Friday night was found minutes after the alert was issued. However, police say the suspect is still outstanding, and is armed with a knife. Police say the suspect, Jonathan Moises Wuanloxten Hidalgo, is 5-feet-8-inches and 180 pounds […]
4 years ago
Kane County...
Mark Jones

Man arrested for alleged theft of large amount of diesel fuel

A man is in custody following the discovery of a large amount of diesel fuel that had been stolen from two service stations in southern Utah.
4 years ago
Salt Lake City Police took a 44-year-old man into custody on Wednesday in connection to the burglar...
KSL NewsRadio staff writer

S.L. County D.A. declines to charge two officers in shooting, arrest

An ICE agent and Herriman City police detective were the subjects in D.A. Sim Gill's investigation. Gill will charge neither of the officers.
4 years ago
Screen shot....
Mark Jones

Two-vehicle crash on westbound I-80 creates heavy delays

Traffic has come to a near stop on westbound I-80 Friday evening due to a traffic accident.
4 years ago
A 16-year-old suspect has died following an officer-involved shooting that took place yesterday...
Chandler Holt

Speeder escapes after striking police vehicle

The driver entered the freeway and sped up to evade police. The suspect struck a Layton City officers vehicle before taking off again.
4 years ago
The Wasatch County Sheriff's Office and Jail in Heber City is pictured on Friday, March 12, 2021. A...
Mark Jones

Highland man dies in snowmobile accident in Wasatch County

A 51-year-old man from Highland died in a snowmobile accident Tuesday afternoon in Wasatch County, according to the Wasatch County Sheriff's Office.
4 years ago