Crime, Police + Courts

Police car sirens....
Mark Jones

Motorcyclist dies Thursday in accident on SR-191

A female motorcyclist died from injuries sustained in an accident Thursday on SR-191 near Helper.
4 years ago
St. George Police arrested a man Friday after they say he shot a gun inside a hotel. Pictured above...
Mark Jones

Man arrested after police say he shot a gun inside St. George hotel

St. George Police took a man into custody Friday after they say he shot a gun inside a hotel.
4 years ago
A Summit County Sheriff's Office vehicle....
Mark Jones

Summit County authorities issue public safety alert after Fentanyl is found

A public safety alert was issued Friday by the Summit County Sheriff's Officer after marijuana laced with Fentanyl was discovered.
4 years ago
SOUTHERN UTAH -- A crash on northbound I-15 has blocked all lanes of traffic. Troopers said a truck...
Mark Jones

Pair of accidents on I-215 sends two people to hospital, backs up traffic

Two people were sent to the hospital following a pair of accidents late Friday afternoon on I-215.
4 years ago
cottonwood heights police car...
Simone Seikaly and Becky Bruce

Cottonwood Heights officer’s use of force not justified, no charges filed

The Salt Lake County DA has ruled that a Cottonwood Heights police officer's use of force, involving a patrol car, was not justified.
4 years ago
Salt Lake City Police Department bomb squad robot in the back of a van....
Sam Herrera

Salt Lake City Police seeking information on package that prompted bomb squad

The Salt Lake City Police Department is asking the public for information about a suspicious package that prompted a bomb investigation Thursday.
4 years ago
Salt Lake City Police say James Bednarik, pictured here, was murdered on Feb. 28, 1974. The case ha...
Mark Jones

Salt Lake City Police announce the closure of a 48-year-old cold case

A 48-year-old Salt Lake City homicide cold case was closed on Thursday, Salt Lake City Police announced.
4 years ago
Attorneys for Lori Vallow Daybell have filed a motion requesting that she be allowed to meet with h...
Mark Jones

Judge rules trial for Lori Vallow Daybell, Chad Daybell will be in early 2023

An Idaho judge ruled Thursday the trial of Lori Vallow Daybell will be held with her husband's, Chad Daybell, and will begin in January.
4 years ago
two trainees training in response to school schootings....
Curt Gresseth

Security expert talks about being prepared amid school shootings

A retired police officer who is now director of training for a Salt Lake City security company talks about being prepared to stop school shootings.
4 years ago
Police crime scene tape. A Springville murder marks the third in a week....
Sam Herrera

UPDATE: Victim of third Springville shooting identified

The Springville Police Department responded to a home after a man was found shot dead. His 33-year-old daughter is now in custody.
4 years ago
Photo credit: Weber County Sheriff's Office....
Mark Jones

Weber County boy rescued after getting stuck in mud

A 14-year-old Weber County boy had to be rescued by emergency personnel after getting stuck in mud up to his armpits.
4 years ago
A Salt Lake City Fire Department engine. The SLCFD responded to a fire at 900 West and 2100 South I...
Mark Jones

Fire crews respond to small structure blaze at apartments set to be demolished

Salt Lake City Fire Department responded to a small structure fire in the area of 250 West 300 South on Wednesday afternoon.
4 years ago
Leavitt cannibalism criminal justice reform...
Mark Jones

Murder charges are filed in two separate Utah County cases

Utah County Attorney David Leavitt filed murder charges in two separate Utah County cases on Wednesday.
4 years ago
Brandenburg FanX threats university of utah...
Aimee Cobabe

Co-founder of FanX Convention accused of making bomb threats

Bryan Melvin Brandenburg, the co-founder of FanX, is suspected of threatening several locations in Utah, including the University of Utah, via email.
4 years ago
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Andrew Adams

“Teacher Academy,” run by Utah police, trains teachers to survive a school shooting

Provo police offer a "Teacher Academy" aimed at helping teachers fight back successfully against a mass shooter.
4 years ago
People react outside the Civic Center following a deadly school shooting at Robb Elementary School ...
ACACIA CORONADO and JIM VERTUNO

Gunman kills 19 children, 2 teachers in Texas school shooting

An 18-year-old gunman who killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary school barricaded himself in a classroom, “shooting anyone that was in his way."
4 years ago
Image of Utah Sen. Mike Lee. Mike Lee has introduced the SCREEN Act to protect children from online...
Mark Jones

Utah leaders react to tragic Texas school shooting

Utah leaders react to the deadly Texas shooting on Tuesday that claimed at least 21 lives.
4 years ago
A crash between two vehicles at the intersection of 3300 South West Temple left three pedestrians i...
Mark Jones

Three pedestrians injured in South Salt Lake car crash

Three people, including a 1-year-old child, were injured Monday night in a South Salt Lake car crash. Police say one of the two cars was pushed into the individuals waiting to cross the road.
4 years ago
WEST VALLEY, Utah -- One person is dead and two others are in critical condition after a crash in W...
Sam Herrera

14-year-old boy dies after West Valley shooting

A shooting Saturday led to a 14-year-old boy's death. West Valley City Police said the shooting seemed accidental but would continue to be investigated.
4 years ago
Blue ribbons tied around trees in Springville....
Aimee Cobabe and Don Brinkerhoff

Springville police and community reel from recent crimes

The city of Springville has had "very uncharacteristic" crimes back-to-back in recent days, and the city is still reacting.
4 years ago
FILE: A Springville Police car is pictured....
Chandler Holt

UPDATE: Suspect named in Springville Shooting

Springville police responded to reports of a shooting at 250 North 443 East just before 7 p.m. last night. When officers arrived, they found the victim on his front porch with multiple gun shot wounds. Deputies from Mapleton and Spanish Fork responded for help.
4 years ago
15-year-old shot...
Chandler Holt

West Valley City shooting leaves child in critical condition

Police received reports of of shots fired at around 10 p.m. at 3100 South 4800 West in West Valley City. 
4 years ago
Police file charges against a man, who they said threatened a school....
Adam Small

UPDATE: Provo Police file charges against man who allegedly threatened school

Police said the man left a note threatening to detonate a bomb and conduct a school shooting before he was later taken into custody.
4 years ago
Two teens are dead early Saturday morning from a fatal accident. Photo courtesy of North Ogden poli...
Mark Jackson

Two teens dead in North Ogden crash after police pursuit

Two teens are dead following an overnight crash in North Ogden that began with an attempted traffic stop in the 700 block of 3100 North.  North Ogden Police Sgt. Child tells KSL Newsradio the car they attempted to stop took off westbound on 3100 North, speeding away from officers.
4 years ago