Crime, Police + Courts
Paul Nelson
Judge rules man who fired eight shots into a car did not act in self-defense
A Taylorsville man won't be allowed to claim self-defense and will stand trial on accusations of firing eight gunshots and paralyzing a woman.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Springville man arrested for allegedly having child porn on his cell phone
A Springville man has been taken into custody for allegedly having child porn on his cell phone.4 years ago
Paul Nelson
U of U officials searching for vandal who defaced Block U during Pride Week
Officials at the University of Utah are looking for a vandal responsible for a pair of incidents at the end of Pride Week.4 years ago
Paul Nelson
Man booked for automobile homicide after reportedly running over his wife at Salt Lake International Airport
A man has been booked into jail for reportedly running over his wife at the Salt Lake International Airport.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Search continues for woman who fled with son before court-ordered child custody exchange
Police are searching for a woman who fled with her son before a court-ordered child custody exchange Monday.4 years ago
ADAM BEAM and STEFANIE DAZIO, Associated Press
The 6 lives lost in the Sacramento mass shooting
Police have arrested two brothers in connection with the violence but authorities have not said what their alleged roles were in the shooting.4 years ago
The Associated Press
Arrest made in connection with Sacramento mass shooting
Authorities in California took a man into custody in connection to a Sacramento mass shooting that killed six people.4 years ago
Mark Jones
UPDATE: Evidence of alcohol at the scene where a man allegedly ran over his wife at SLC International Airport
A 38-year-old male was taken into custody Monday in connection to an auto-pedestrian collision at SLC International Airport that resulted in the death of his wife.4 years ago
Becky Bruce and Chandler Holt
UPDATED: 2 dead after shooting at Draper party
Argument at Draper party escalates and leads to the death of two individuals.4 years ago
Chandler Holt
Murray woman’s puppy stolen out of her yard
Yasmin Bazan had her French bulldog puppy taken from her yard right in front of her. Pet theft for re-selling is more prevalent than one might think.4 years ago
Becky Bruce
One killed, one wounded in shooting after Draper party
Draper police continue to search for the gunman responsible for the shooting, described him as having facial tattoos, including "801" over one eyebrow.4 years ago
Chandler Holt
Texas man charged with kidnapping, rape related to Magna AMBER Alert
Frank David Lopez-Orellana of Houston, TX is charged with aggravated kidnapping and rape in connection with a 14-year-old subject of a Magna AMBER Alert.4 years ago
Jacob Rueda
Historian reflects on Utah’s history with lynching and prejudice
With lynching now a federal crime, a University of Utah historian recalls the history of lynching and other race-based violence in Utah.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Sky View High coach in custody for allegedly sexting undercover cop posing as 13-year-old
LOGAN, Utah — A Sky View High School soccer coach was booked into the Cache County Jail Wednesday after having an alleged inappropriate text conversation with someone who he thought was a 13-year-old girl. Instead, the Sky View High coach, who has been identified as Alejandro Cruz, 48, was allegedly sexting an undercover police officer. […]4 years ago
Mark Jones
Suspect in custody after he allegedly stole a truck from SLC motel
A 28-year-old man is in custody after he allegedly stole a truck from a Salt Lake City motel Thursday morning.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Armed standoff in West Valley City ends peacefully
An armed standoff with a 33-year-old male ended peacefully Wednesday, West Valley City police say.4 years ago
Paul Nelson
Utah man facing federal charges after alleged death threats at VA health centers
A southern Utah man has been arrested and booked into jail after he allegedly making death threats toward VA Hospital workers.4 years ago
Chandler Holt
Judge Diana Hagen nominated for Utah Supreme Court
As a federal prosecutor, Hagen held roles in high-profile trials including the Elizabeth Smart kidnapping.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Man disguised as the Joker in custody for investigation of attempted murder
A 24-year-old Vernal man is in custody after painting his face like the Joker and allegedly attempted to break into a house to murder an individual over a disagreement.4 years ago
Paul Nelson
Police say new DNA evidence may help solve 2016 cold case murder
New DNA clues, may help Salt Lake County investigators solve a cold case murder from 2016.4 years ago
Paul Nelson
Salt Lake leaders touting success of Project Safe Neighborhood
Project safe neighborhood has led to a double-digit percentage decline in drug and gun crime over the past year, according to city officials.4 years ago
Mark Jones
One person killed in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday morning in Roy
Roy police are investigating a two-vehicle accident Tuesday morning that killed one person.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Overnight SWAT activity in Woods Cross leads to arrests
The house and its occupants are well known to Woods Cross police. An investigation has been ongoing for months.4 years ago