Crime, Police + Courts
Mark Jones
Brief standoff in Kaysville results in the death of one person
One person is dead following a brief standoff in Kaysville Wednesday evening, according to the Davis County Sheriff's Office.5 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
VIDEO: Heber City Police arrest DoorDash driver, finish up his order
A Heber City police officer finished a DoorDash delivery after arresting the delivery driver.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Motorcyclist killed in a two-vehicle crash in Draper
A motorcyclist died Tuesday afternoon following a crash in Draper at 11900 South State Street.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Newly freed inmate accused of stealing deputy truck in Juab County
The truck was warming up and unattended early in the morning when Juab County officials said it was stolen by a former inmate.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Emotional, grisly testimony during the first day of Jerrod Baum murder trial, ex-girlfriend testifies against him
PROVO, Utah — The first day of the Jerrod Baum murder trial wrapped up with grisly testimony from his ex-girlfriend and key witness in the case. She paints Baum as a very dangerous man, but his defense attorneys say her statements can’t be trusted. Prosecutors are charging Baum with first degree murder for the deaths […]5 years ago
Mark Jones
Deputy charged with manslaughter in 2021 crash that killed a BYU student
Deputy charged: The Summit County Attorney's Office filed one count of manslaughter against a Utah County Sheriff's Office deputy for his involvement in a crash last March that killed one person.5 years ago
Becky Bruce
Evidence uncovered in murder probe leads to child porn charges for suspect
Evidence uncovered in the murder of two Utah teens now means the suspect in that case, due to begin trial Monday, will also face child porn charges.5 years ago
Mark Jackson
Sunday morning snowfall leads to slide-offs, wrecks and tree limbs down
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Early Sunday morning snowfall, along with an overnight dumping in the Salt Lake Valley is causing traffic problems on main roads and freeways. UDOT reported about a dozen wrecks on I-15 between Willard Bay and Murray as early as 7:00 a.m. Sunday. I-80 has had problems from overnight, including an […]5 years ago
Mark Jones
Utah County Search and Rescue rescues stranded hiker off mountain east of Pleasant Grove
A stranded hiker in the mountains east of Pleasant Grove had the Utah County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue team working well into the night Friday to rescue him.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Ex-officer cleared in shooting during Breonna Taylor raid
A former Kentucky police officer was cleared Thursday of all charges that he endangered neighbors the night Breonna Taylor was shot.5 years ago
Jeff Caplan
Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Speeding ticket excuses that won’t work
Editor’s note: This is an editorial piece. An editorial, like a news article, is based on fact but also shares opinions. The opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and are not associated with our newsroom. SALT LAKE CITY — It’s well documented Utah has had a problem with speeding lately. More drivers […]5 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Utah bill may make online dating apps safer
Utah lawmakers are working on a bill to require dating apps warn their users about the dangers of online dating, and encourage safe practices.5 years ago
Sam Herrera
Shots fired around West Valley home being investigated
Police say they think the shots fired in West Valley neighborhood were from two different guns, but have not yet discovered who fired them.5 years ago
Mark Jones
13-year-old boy injured after running into a car in Eagle Mountain
A 13-year-old boy is in critical condition following an auto-pedestrian collision in Eagle Mountain.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Two people hurt in a motorized-glider accident near Toquerville
TOQUERVILLE, Utah — Two people were hurt Wednesday in a motorized-glider accident near Toquerville. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, a father and son were riding in a motorized machine with a parachute that had a propeller in the back. Authorities say they were too close to telephone lines. When the two individuals realized […]5 years ago
Paul Nelson
American Fork police being sued by man claiming he was beaten by officers while obeying orders
The American Fork Police Department is being taken to a court by a man, who says he was beaten by officers.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Significant drug bust in Utah County lands one person in jail
A significant Utah County drug bust on Monday night has landed a 40-year-old individual from Springville in jail under investigation for several charges.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
K9 officer who was killed in line of duty will be missed, says police chief
The West Jordan police chief talks about the loss of Maya, an honored and beloved K9 police dog killed in the line of duty and laid to rest Monday after a funeral procession in the city.5 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer and Paul Nelson
Father charged for his 4-year-old firing a gun outside a McDonald’s
Sadaat Johnson is now facing charges of child abuse, neglect, and aggravated assault. He's also charged with interfering with an arresting officer.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Man kills 3 children, 1 other, himself at California church
A man shot and killed his three children, their chaperone and himself at a church Monday in Sacramento, California.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Standoff at Payson construction site lands 3 men in jail
Three men were taken into custody following a brief standoff with police at a Payson construction site.5 years ago
Mark Jackson
Police identify man found dead on Bangerter Hwy at 7800 South
Police said the body of Cesar Adan-Martinez, age 37, was found early Saturday morning. A search for his vehicle continues.5 years ago
Jessica Lowell and Kira Hoffelmeyer
SLC police report officers using less force
Salt Lake City Police Department says their officers are using less force when responding to emergency calls.5 years ago
