Crime, Police + Courts
Kira Hoffelmeyer
Child dead after crossing in front of Trax train
A child riding a bicycle is dead after getting hit by a TRAX train while crossing in front of it.4 years ago
Mark Jackson
Three dead in house fire, explosion in Delta
The three people were inside the house when firefighters responded. As of early Sunday, April 17, the identities of the victims were not released. The cause is under investigation.4 years ago
Paul Nelson and Kira Hoffelmeyer
Jerrod Baum found guilty of murder, kidnapping of two teens in 2017
Jerrod Baum has been found guilty on all eight counts in connection to the deaths of Riley Powell and Brelynne “Breezy” Otteson.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Utah State University is banning the Orbeez Challenge from campus
Utah State University announced Thursday anyone caught performing the Orbeez TikTok challenge will be arrested.4 years ago
Paul Nelson
FBI says more teenage boys in Utah being extorted by online predators
Federal investigators say there is an alarming rise in the number of teenage boys getting victimized by online predators.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Body of missing Montana man discovered in Emery County
The body of a missing Montana man was discovered Thursday morning by the Emery County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team.4 years ago
Mark Jones
SLCPD searching for 3 missing, at-risk children likely in South Dakota
Salt Lake City Police issued an Amber Alert for three missing children believed to be in South Dakota.4 years ago
Paul Nelson
Jury begins their deliberations in the murder trial against Jerrod Baum
The Jerrod Baum murder trial is now in the hands of a jury. Baum is accused of killing Riley Powell and Brelynne “Breezy” Otteson in 2017.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Body discovered at Fire Lake Park in southern Utah
A body was discovered Wednesday in the reservoir at Fire Lake Park, authorities say.4 years ago
The Associated Press
‘Prophet of Doom’: Subway suspect left ranting video clues
The suspect in Tuesday's shooting in a New York subway posted videos ranting about violence and race.4 years ago
Chandler Holt
Police chase ends with non-fatal crash
After noticing police officers the driver of a stolen car sped away, leading to a police chase. The chase resulted in a non-fatal crash.4 years ago
The Associated Press
Police focus on van renter in Brooklyn subway shooting probe
Authorities in New York are looking for a renter of van in connection to a shooting in Brooklyn on Tuesday.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Family displaced following a house fire in Salt Lake City
A Salt Lake City house fire displaced a family on Tuesday night. No injuries were reported from the fire.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Man taken into custody for allegedly shooting a 13-year-old with a BB gun
A Lehi man has been taken into custody for allegedly shooting a 13-year-old with a BB gun.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Utah drivers getting worse according to UHP enforcement numbers
UHP enforcement numbers released Tuesday say driving habits in Utah are getting worse.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Suspect in custody following an alleged child abduction at the U of U hospital
A 34-year-old man was taken into custody Monday evening after he allegedly abducted a 23-month-old child from its mother.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Former detective with SLC police sentenced for role in the riot at U.S. Capitol
A former detective with the Salt Lake City Police Department was sentenced Monday for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 riots at the U.S. Capitol.4 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
14-year-old suspect in Riverton Amber Alert could face charges
The girl has been booked in juvenile detention on charges of kidnapping and car theft after taking her 7-year-old sister to a park without permission on April 10.4 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
Lori Vallow Daybell deemed competent to stand trial
A judge ruled Lori Vallow Daybell competent to stand trial in the murder case of her two children. She spent nine months in an Idaho mental health facility.4 years ago
Mark Jackson
Suspect sought in connection with death of Magna man
Family and friends of 20-year-old Fernando Ruesga of Magna held a vigil on April 9 in memory of the man who was found dead in a car the day before.4 years ago
Chandler Holt
Suspect arrested in Ogden kidnapping case
Two charged with first degree felonies in Ogden kidnapping case.4 years ago
Paul Nelson
Man booked for attempted murder after running down parked motorcyclist
A man is booked into jail for attempted murder after a bizarre attack in an apartment parking lot. Investigators say he admitted he was trying to kill a parked motorcyclist, believing he was a hitman trying to kill him.4 years ago
Martha Harris
Utahns can now easily track crime in their area
The new Crime in Utah dashboards from the Department of Public Safety offer tools to help residents track crime in their neighborhoods.4 years ago
