Crime, Police + Courts

This combination of photos provided by the U.S. Marshals Service and Lauderdale County Sheriff's Of...
The Associated Press

Garland: Escaped murder suspect, guard ‘extremely dangerous’

Attorney General Merrick Garland referred to an escaped murder suspect and jail officer who helped him as "extremely dangerous" on Thursday.
4 years ago
A semi rollover Thursday evening on westbound I-80 forced a short closure of the highway. The drive...
Mark Jones

Part of westbound I-80 closed due to a semi rollover

A semi rollover on westbound I-80 early Thursday evening forced a brief closure of the highway. The driver was air-lifted from the scene.
4 years ago
UHP Cruiser after a high speed chase and standoff. Photo credit: Department of public safety...
Michele Rowe

Multi-county high-speed chase ends in standoff, suspect arrested

Police said the 31-year-old driver wasn't taken into custody until six hours after the situation began, when SWAT team deployed gas.
4 years ago
family of bride killed in crash on i-15...
Curt Gresseth

These Utah DUI laws could apply to driver in fatal hit-and-run

Davis County Attorney Troy Rawlings details the Utah DUI laws facing the defendant accused of killing a teen crossing a street in West Jordan.
4 years ago
Eli Mitchell, victim of fatal hit and run new alcohol law...
Mark Jones

Charges filed against suspect in fatal West Jordan hit-and-run incident

Charges were filed Wednesday against a suspect involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident on April 26 in West Jordan.
4 years ago
Catalytic converter theft...
Curt Gresseth

Which devices best prevent catalytic-converter theft

A KSL investigative producer tested three anti-theft devices to protect your catalytic converter. He shares which one worked best to deter thieves.
4 years ago
body found construction salt lake city...
Simone Seikaly

Body found at Salt Lake construction site identified

Salt Lake City Police said it was Kyle Hatfield, age 22, who was found at the site near 230 West and 1300 South.
4 years ago
The cab of a semi caught on fire Tuesday morning at a Maverik in Santaquin. 
Photo credit: Santaqui...
Mark Jones

Semi catches on fire at Maverik store in Santaquin

No injuries were reported in a semi fire Tuesday morning at a Maverik in Santaquin.
4 years ago
Attorneys for Lori Vallow Daybell have filed a motion requesting that she be allowed to meet with h...
Mark Jones

Prosecutors to seek death penalty in case against Lori Vallow Daybell

Idaho prosecutors announced Monday they plan to seek the death penalty against Lori Vallow Daybell if she is found guilty on any charges against her.
4 years ago
fatal salt lake city...
Simone Seikaly

Hit and run kills woman, injures child in Salt Lake City; suspect in custody

Emergency officials performed life-saving measures on the woman, who died in transit on the way to a hospital.
4 years ago
gun rights Utah abortion Boston Christian flag...
Dan Bammes

Utah law professor: Overturning Roe v. Wade would leave abortion laws to the states

Cassell said the leaked Roe v. Wade document hasn't been verified, but it could be the outline for a forthcoming decision.
4 years ago
Kent Cody Barlow pleaded not guilty to three criminal charges Aug. 4....
Mark Jones

Driver in crash that killed two children in Eagle Mountain identified

Two children died Monday in a Eagle Mountain car crash as a vehicle lost control and crashed into a corral where they were playing.
4 years ago
Pictures of people entering the capitol during the U.S capitol riots...
Mark Jones

Southern Utah man sentenced for his involvement in U.S. Capitol riot

A southern Utah man was sentenced Monday for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol riot.
4 years ago
West Valley City police responded to a shooting this morning...
Mark Jones

Suspect arrested in connection to weekend stabbing, shooting in West Valley City

West Valley City police announced an arrest in a shooting, stabbing incident over the weekend. Police are still searching for a suspect in a second stabbing.
4 years ago
body found construction salt lake city...
Simone Seikaly

Body found at construction site in Salt Lake City, investigation ongoing

The body was found near 238 West and 1300 South. The area has been secured as an investigation by police and crime lab technicians continues.
4 years ago
BB gun arrest...
Mark Jones

Convicted felon arrested after allegedly assaulting juvenile female twice

A convicted felon taken into custody by the Davis County Sheriff's Office faces a long list of charges after allegedly assaulting a juvenile female twice.
4 years ago
Police car sirens....
Mark Jones

St. George boy recovering after being struck and run over by a vehicle

Police say a St. George boy is expected to make a full recovery after being struck and run over by a vehicle Thursday evening.
4 years ago
Photo of the ducks SSLPD helped reunite...
Chandler Holt

Ducks in sticky situations saved by first responders

Ducks have been getting stuck in grates and drains. Luckily, police and firefighters have been available to help our quacking friends.
4 years ago
A pair of separate accidents Thursday sent two people to area hospitals. Photo credit: Kaysville Fi...
Mark Jones

Separate accidents send two people to the hospital with serious injuries

Two people were sent to hospitals with serious injuries Thursday following a pair of separate accidents.
4 years ago
Chad Daybell pictured, his trial could start in 2024...
Mark Jones

Judge denies dismissal request by attorney for Chad Daybell, trial to remain in Ada County

Idaho District Judge turned down a pair of motions Thursday by the attorney representing Chad Daybell.
4 years ago
White truck from a surveillance photo...
Lindsay Aerts

Search is on for stolen Kearns Community Council trailer full of event gear

Unified Police are searching for a trailer recently stolen that belongs to the Kearns Community Council.
4 years ago
Around 1:02 p.m. this afternoon, a pickup truck with two occupants ended up in a ditch filled with ...
Lindsay Aerts

Police investigating high speed chase that led them through Davis and Weber Counties

A police chase through Davis and Weber Counties this morning ended in a non-fatal crash. Police are still looking for the driver who fled on foot.
4 years ago
Juab County Sheriff sign. The office spoke to a teen who confessed to stealing tithing checks....
Simone Seikaly

Teen facing felonies, charged with stealing tithing checks from church

The teen told officials he and two other men broke into a church in Rocky Ridge, Utah in early April and took tithing checks.
4 years ago
Eli Mitchell, victim of fatal hit and run new alcohol law...
Waverly Golden

Family remembers Eli Mitchell, victim in fatal hit and run

Grandfather of Eli Mitchell speaks about how loving and kind Eli was. He spoke on behave of Eli's parents as well.
4 years ago