Crime, Police + Courts

Gabby Petito is pictured in a car, her family just filed a lawsuit against moab police...
Samantha Herrera and Adam Small

Family of Gabby Petito files wrongful death lawsuit against Moab Police

The family of Gabby Petito seeks $50 million in damages, claiming Moab City Police Department could have prevented Petito's death.
4 years ago
tik tok...
Elizabeth Weiler

SLCPD joins other Utah agencies on TikTok

The Salt Lake City Police Department has joined TikTok. SLCPD plans to use it to inform, recruit and make its community laugh.
4 years ago
The Utah Highway Patrol said a person was killed on Sunday in a multi-car pileup on southbound I-15...
Mark Jones

UHP says 65 motorists stopped for DUI over Halloween weekend

Over the Halloween weekend, the Utah Highway Patrol says 65 motorists were stopped for DUI.
4 years ago
South Salt Lake Police are seeking information on the individual involved in an aggravated robbery ...
Mark Jones

South Salt Lake Police seek help identifying aggravated robbery suspect

South Salt Lake Police are searching for a suspect in an aggravated robbery incident on Saturday, Oct. 29. Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect.
4 years ago
elected safety...
Lindsay Aerts

After Pelosi attack, Utah officials say elected leaders are safe

Utah is part of a nationwide fusion center, where analysts, police agencies, and those monitoring social media can share information. It's meant to help keep elected leaders safe.
4 years ago
police siren...
Mark Jones

Body of Utah man found in Wupatki National Monument in Arizona

A Utah man was found dead Monday morning inside Wupatki National Monument in Arizona.
4 years ago
The Southern Utah Drag Stars have filed a lawsuit against the city of St. George, the St. George Ci...
Curt Gresseth

Canceling drag show will cost St. George taxpayers $600,000+

Against the wishes of the mayor and City Council, the city manager green-lit a HBO drag show performance in St. George over the summer. Now the city taxpayers will be paying Adam Lenhard $625,000 to leave his position and not sue St. George for breach of contract.
4 years ago
university of utah department of public safety, which oversees university police is pictured...
Adam Small

University of Utah Police training to build trust with students

University of Utah Police have made numerous changes since the scrutiny that came with Lauren McCluskey's murder in 2018.
4 years ago
The scene on southbound I-15 is pictured on Nov. 2, 2022. (Derek Petersen, KSL TV)...
KARAH BRACKIN, KSL TV

Utah Highway Patrol investigating shooting death on I-15 in Murray

MURRAY, Utah — A jack-knifed semi on southbound I-15 near 5300 South led to traffic delays Wednesday morning. Now, the Utah Highway Patrol is investigating after finding one person dead of a gunshot wound at the scene. The UHP said a car hauler and a white car were involved in the incident. UHP troopers found […]
4 years ago
FILE: The Utah Department of Public Safety reports almost 26% of car crash fatalities over the last...
Mark Jones

Semi crash into car in San Juan County claims one life

The crash happened on SR-163 near the town of Halchita, which is 18 miles north of the Utah-Arizona border.
4 years ago
Salt Lake City Police said a 26-year-old man is in custody following connections with the robbery o...
Mark Jones

SLCPD announces arrest of serial bank robbery suspect

Salt Lake City Police say a serial bank robber was arrested Tuesday after allegedly robbing three financial institutions in five days.
4 years ago
police siren...
Mark Jones

Police standoff in West Bountiful ends peacefully, suspect surrenders

A domestic violence situation turned into a police standoff Tuesday in West Bountiful.
4 years ago
Dr. Sean Ponce...
Simone Seikaly

Federal court bars doctor located in Cottonwood Heights from prescribing opioids

Ponce is accused of catering to customer requests for opioids, at times using text messages to arrange the exchange of prescriptions for cash.
4 years ago
Kaysville Police issued a shelter-in-place warning as they attempt to apprehend a man with outstand...
Adam Small

Alleged shooter in road rage incident facing multiple charges

The 50-year-old suspect was arrested and booked on multiple charges after a road rage incident in Kaysville.
4 years ago
Sheree Warren...
Dave Cawley

KSL launches COLD podcast season 3: The Search for Sheree Warren

COLD season 3 focuses on the story of Sheree Warren, whose remains still have not been found since her disappearance in 1985.
4 years ago
The Salt Lake City Police Department has confirmed that one of their officers was arrested for DUI ...
Mark Jones

Woman in critical condition after being struck by car in Sugarhouse

A 74-year-old woman was sent to the hospital Monday in critical condition after being struck by a car, according to Salt Lake City Police.
4 years ago
Aaron Flater has been nominated by Gov. Cox to the Third District Juvenile Court. Photo credit: Off...
Mark Jones

Cox nominates Aaron Flater for Third District Juvenile Court

Aaron Flater, who serves as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Utah, has been nominated by Gov. Cox to the Third District Juvenile Court.
4 years ago
FILE: The Utah Department of Public Safety reports almost 26% of car crash fatalities over the last...
Devin Oldroyd

Road rage incident that began in Kaysville leads to shooting with BB gun

A suspect is in custody after a suspected road rage incident that began on southbound I-15 in Kaysville and ended in Centerville.
4 years ago
SLCPD bank robber...
Devin Oldroyd

SLCPD searching for suspect in connection to two robberies

The SLCPD believes the same man robbed a Mountain America Credit Union and a Zions Bank on Friday, Oct. 28.
4 years ago
Image of Lehi City Police emblem on uniform. A man is hospitalized with stab wounds and a woman is ...
Lindsay Aerts

After attempted kidnapping, Lehi police have a message for parents

The Lehi kidnapping attempt happened Saturday night at Thanksgiving Point. A 14-year-old girl was able to give police a description.
4 years ago
Santaquin police say a 5-year-old is dead after an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound. (Utah ...
Alejandro Lucero

High speed chase reached 125 mph, UHP says

A call UHP responded to in Willard turned into a high speed chase, reaching speeds of 125 mph said a probable cause statement from UHP.
4 years ago
A Salt Lake City Police Department car. SLCPD SWAT Team is working on an incident on Sunday....
Elizabeth Weiler

Man escapes police on horseback

The suspect, forty-year-old Andrew Pentz Pentz, fled on horseback after he allegedly entered paranoia.
4 years ago
Anti-semitic flyers found in St. George...
Devin Oldroyd

Two Ironman cyclists sent to hospital after being struck by vehicle

Two cyclists were sent to the hospital with severe injuries after being struck by a vehicle Saturday. The incident happened during the Ironman race.
4 years ago
Image of Lehi City Police emblem on uniform. A man is hospitalized with stab wounds and a woman is ...
Devin Oldroyd

Man attempts to kidnap 14-year-old from corn maze, police say

A 14-year-old girl says a man attempted to kidnap her while she was leaving Cornbelly’s Corn Maze Saturday.
4 years ago