Crime, Police + Courts

Image of the fatal crash in SLC...
Chandler Holt

Crash on I-80 leaves one dead, closes westbound lanes

A BMW sedan was travelling east on I-80 when the driver lost control of the vehicle for unknown reasons. The sedan crossed over the median and started to roll.
4 years ago
A delivery driver was injured after a vehicle crashed into the lobby of Big Daddy's Pizza in Sandy....
Chandler Holt

Car drives into lobby of Big Daddy’s Pizza, one injured

A car drove into the lobby of Big Daddy's Pizza in Sandy after reportedly hitting the gas instead of the brake when attempting to park. The Mercedes came up over the curb and into the lobby of the store through the glass storefront.
4 years ago
A Woods Cross man, owner of USA Gymnastics World, was arrested Wednesday after police say they alle...
Devin Oldroyd

Update: Negotiation in Woods Cross has ended, police say

Update July 22, 2022 1:27 p.m. Police say the negotiation ended when the suspect took his own life. The suspect was a male in his 50’s. He was on trial for aggravated abuse of a child. Police were attempting to collect additional evidence before the negotiation began. Original coverage: WOODS CROSS, Utah — Police have […]
4 years ago
Rockport State Park...
Mark Jones

Police say Salt Lake County man missing in the water at Rockport State Park

Authorities in Summit County responded to a report of a possible drowning Thursday evening at Rockport State Park.
4 years ago
centerville arson fire...
Simone Seikaly

Police say home in Centerville set on fire by armed home-invasion suspect

Centerville police said that the suspected home invader was also armed.
4 years ago
This June 3, 2020, file photo, provided by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office in Minnesota, shows...
STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press

Ex-cop Thomas Lane faces sentencing in George Floyd killing

Federal prosecutors have asked U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson to follow nonbinding federal sentencing guidelines and sentence Lane to 5 1/4 to 6 1/2 years. But Gray has asked for 2 1/4 years.
4 years ago
SOUTHERN UTAH -- A crash on northbound I-15 has blocked all lanes of traffic. Troopers said a truck...
Chris Jacobs

Utah Highway Patrol plans to crack down on excessive speeding

The UHP is adding 200 shifts over the next three weeks to help cut down on the excessive speeding problem in Utah.
4 years ago
churches vandelized...
Simone Seikaly

Eight churches in southern Utah vandalized overnight

Police said the suspects behind the church vandalism were driving a light-colored Honda passenger car.
4 years ago
florida school shooting...
The Associated Press

Jurors see gruesome video of Florida school shooting

During the penalty trial of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz, jurors saw gruesome video footage of him shooting up Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School four years ago.
4 years ago
BB gun arrest...
Mark Jones

Emery County authorities arrest man wanted in California on gun charges

The Emery County Sheriff's Office took a 60-year-old man into custody over the weekend, who was wanted on an outstanding warrant in California.
4 years ago
Elizabeth Smart talks at the Elizabeth Smart Foundation office in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 3,...
Curt Gresseth

Elizabeth Smart teaching girls, women to fight their attackers

Elizabeth Smart discusses her programs to help girls and women defend themselves against sexual assault.
4 years ago
Utah capitol is picture. Leaders reacted to a leaked abortion opinion...
Becky Bruce

FBI determines suspicious substance sent to lawmaker not to be a threat

The FBI has determined a suspicious substance sent to a Utah lawmaker was not a threat. Which lawmaker received the letter is not known.
4 years ago
a vigil for the haynie family shown, cj haynie is set to be sentencing for their murders...
Kira Hoffelmeyer

Grantsville teen CJ Haynie takes plea deal in murder of his mom, siblings

CJ Haynie took a plea deal in the murders of his mother and three siblings two years ago.
4 years ago
Southern Utah highspeed chase...
Mark Jones

Arizona man in jail following highspeed chase in southern Utah

A highspeed chase through portions of southern Utah Monday morning has left an Arizona man in jail.
4 years ago
Cottonwood Heights fire house...
Mark Jones

Fire crews safely rescue woman from house fire in Cottonwood Heights

A woman was safely rescued from a house fire Monday afternoon in Cottonwood Heights.
4 years ago
illegal street racing...
Simone Seikaly

SLC Police announce 15 arrests for illegal street racing

Police said the illegal street racing took place at 1100 South between 4800 West and 5500 West on July 15 and 16.
4 years ago
Dixie the dog is pictured. She was the dog set on fire by Busico....
Sam Herrera

Man sentenced for animal torture, arson after setting dog on fire

41-year-old Michael Paul Busico was convicted of animal cruelty and arson charges earlier this year for having set a dog on fire in 2021.
4 years ago
Richfield car crash...
Mark Jones

One person killed in Richfield car crash; two others killed in Soldier Summit crash

The Utah Highway Patrol says one person died and three others were hurt after a two-car crash Friday afternoon at a intersection in Richfield.
4 years ago
Unified police...
Mark Jones

Child drowns in a backyard swimming pool in Kearns

Unified Police say a Kearns child, 15 months old, passed away Friday after drowning in a backyard swimming pool in Kearns.
4 years ago
Heber City homicide suspect...
Mark Jones

Woman identified in Heber City homicide, suspect still at large

The Heber City woman who was found was found deceased in her home Thursday was identified Friday by local law enforcement.
4 years ago
Photos of the vandalized bathroom at Ivory Ridge Splash Pad...
Elizabeth Weiler

Lehi splash pad closed due to vandalism

The Ivory Ridge Splash Pad in Lehi, Utah has been shut down after vandalism left parts of the park unusable and in need of repair.
4 years ago
UHP 100...
Sam Herrera

Utah Highway Patrol reminds drivers to not speed after citing one driver twice in 10 minutes

After citing the same driver for reckless driving twice in 10 minutes, the Utah Highway Patrol reminded drivers to control their speed.
4 years ago
Halfway Hill fire...
Mark Jones

Crews continue to fight Halfway Hill Fire, as new fire ignites in Utah County

As a new fire sparked in Utah County Thursday, crews continue to fight the Halfway Hill Fire.
4 years ago
fatal Salt Lake City crash...
Mark Jones

Two people killed in two separate car crashes in Salt Lake City

Two people died Thursday in two different Salt Lake City car crashes.
4 years ago