Crime, Police + Courts

A bullet hole in a white wall. The SLCPD urges gun safety practices...
Sam Herrera

SLCPD says an accidental gunshot almost hit an 8-year-old, offers gun safety reminder to community

SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Police Department sent out a reminder about gun safety Thursday morning following an incident earlier in the week where a gunshot reportedly traveled through an apartment wall, past an 8-year-old boy. The boy was unharmed but police urged the community to practice gun safety. The SLCPD said […]
4 years ago
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Mark Jones

Suspect taken into custody after firing shots in Kearns

A shelter in place was issued Wednesday evening in Kearns after an 18-year-old male fired a weapon at a family member fled the scene through a residential area.
4 years ago
Police car sirens....
Mark Jones

Two people are in critical condition following two-vehicle car crash

Washington City Police report two people were injured following a two-car crash Wednesday afternoon. The crash occurred around 4 pm.
4 years ago
Lina Reyes Geddes, of Youngstown, Ohio, has been identified as the victim in a 1998 homicide cold c...
Mark Jones

Garfield County cold case homicide is brought to a close

Authorities in Utah and Ohio announced Wednesday the closure of a Garfield County cold case that dates back to April 20, 1998.
4 years ago
SLCPD police tape at the scene of the incident...
Sam Herrera

SLCPD shuts down area near 700 East following fight at yoga studio

The SLCPD shut down an area near 700 East but said there is no longer any danger to the public and the suspect is in custody.
4 years ago
A woman reported missing earlier this week is dead after police found her in Bountiful Friday morni...
Dan Bammes

Bountiful woman arrested after allegedly stealing $6,000 from patient

Miller, who worked with the victim as a recreational therapist when the theft occurred.
4 years ago
An image taken from a video posted by  Robert Nightingale, who was a passenger aboard the Amtrak tr...
Amy Simonson, Steve Almasy, David Williams and Pete Muntean, CNN

3 killed and at least 50 injured when Amtrak train derails in Missouri after hitting dump truck

An Amtrak train derailment in Missouri Monday killed three people and injured at least 50 others.
4 years ago
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Simone Seikaly

7-year-old boy in Layton critically injured after being hit by a car

Layton police said the driver who reportedly hit the child worked for a pizza delivery company, and that he is cooperating.
4 years ago
Police car sirens....
Mark Jones

Kearns woman killed in a two-vehicle accident in Idaho

A two-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon in Idaho killed a woman from Kearns.
4 years ago
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Mark Jones

Residents of four Salt Lake City apartments displaced by fire

An apartment fire Sunday in Salt Lake City displaced 10-12 individuals. While the fire was contained to one apartment, three other apartments suffered damaged in efforts to put the fire out.
4 years ago
Photo credit: Iron County Search and Rescue team Facebook page....
Mark Jones

Iron County Search and Rescue safely rescue injured mountain biker

An injured mountain biker was rescued Saturday morning by the Iron County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue team off of Bolder Dash Trail, which is part of the Southview Trailhead.
4 years ago
Image of the fatal crash in San Juan County (Photo courtesy of Utah Department of Public Safety)...
Chandler Holt

San Juan county crash leaves one dead, one injured

Police responded to reports of a crash on SR-162 near Montezuma Creek at around 5 p.m. on Saturday. One of the vehicles crossed the center line of the highway, causing the head-on collision.
4 years ago
The University of Utah, U of U, Health has opened a new rapid contraception clinic, to give people ...
Curt Gresseth

Utah women’s reproductive-health doctor weighs in on Roe v. Wade ruling

A Salt Lake City doctor who specializes in women's reproductive health care weighs in on the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
4 years ago
A 45-year-old mand from Sandy died in a Nevada car crash on June 14, 2022. Photo credit: Nevada Sta...
Mark Jones

Sandy man identified as individual killed in Nevada car crash

Sandy resident Gennady Sarkisov, 45, was identified Thursday by Nevada police as the individual who died in a Nevada car crash on June 14.
4 years ago
William "Frenchy" Kossman died Tuesday in a UTV accident at a worksite in Box Elder County. Photo c...
Mark Jones

Victim in Box Elder County worksite accident is identified

William Kossman was identified Thursday as the victim in a fatal UTV worksite accident n Box Elder County.
4 years ago
Provo Police need help to identify and locate a suspect in a 2020 cold case shooting that happened ...
Devin Oldroyd

Provo Police Department asking for help solving a 2020 cold case

Provo Police need help to identify and locate a suspect in a 2020 cold case shooting that happened at the Missionary Training Center.
4 years ago
buy-back guns...
Curt Gresseth

After NY law is struck down, two Utah experts sound off on gun rights

Two advocates on either side of the gun-control vs. gun rights debate sound off on the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling to expand the right to carry a firearm in public.
4 years ago
Petito lawsuit...
Maria Cartaya, CNN

A Florida judge is expected to make a decision in coming weeks on a lawsuit by Gabby Petito’s parents

Petito, whose disappearance last summer gripped the nation, was found dead in Wyoming after embarking on a cross-country trip with Laundrie, her fiance.
4 years ago
Lehi ban fireworks...
Mark Jones

Cities around the state announce fireworks restrictions

Fireworks restrictions have been announced by several cities around the state.
4 years ago
One person is dead and two others are in custody after police responded to a shooting in Uinta Coun...
Mark Jones

Man facing reckless driving charges after incident in Stockton, police say

Stockton police say a 19-year-old man is facing reckless driving charges after driving at a high rate of speed Wednesday afternoon.
4 years ago
Deer Creek State Park boat ramp closure...
Mark Jones

Man dead after drowning at Deer Creek Reservoir

The Utah Division of State Parks announced Wednesday the identity of the 18-year-old man who drowned at Deer Creek Reservoir on Sunday.
4 years ago
Correctional facilities...
Lindsay Aerts

State leaders cut the ribbon on new Utah State Correctional Facility

After five years of construction, a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Utah State Correctional Facility, located west of the Salt Lake City International Airport, was held Wednesday.
4 years ago
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Amie Schaeffer

Wednesday’s hearing in Petito case to determine if suit will move forward

The wrongful death lawsuit in the Gabby Petito case was filed by Petito's parents in March of 2022. A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.
4 years ago
Salt Lake City Police are looking into a pair of armed bank robberies Tuesday night in the Salt Lak...
Mark Jones

Update: SLC armed robbery suspect taken into custody

Salt Lake City police are searching for Tanner Cram, age 27, a suspect behind a pair of alleged armed bank robberies Monday evening.
4 years ago