Crime, Police + Courts
Sam Herrera
Armed man arrested in Sugar House
An armed man was taken into custody Thursday night after gunshots were fired. The suspect was booked on multiple charges.5 years ago
Jake Tapper, Ariane de Vogue, Jeff Zeleny, Betsy Klein and Maegan Vazquez, CNN
President Biden nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson to be first Black woman to sit on Supreme Court
"Today, as we watch freedom and liberty under attack abroad, I'm here to fulfill my responsibilities under the Constitution, to preserve freedom and liberty here in the United States of America," Biden said at the White House as he introduced Jackson.5 years ago
COLLEEN LONG, MICHAEL BALSAMO and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press
AP Source: Biden taps Ketanji Brown Jackson for high court
In selecting Jackson, Biden delivers on a campaign promise, moving to further diversify a court that was made up entirely of white men for almost two centuries.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Pursuit through Tooele and Salt Lake counties lands two people in jail
Two people are in jail following a pursuit through Tooele and Salt Lake counties on Wednesday night.5 years ago
Mark Jones
One person dead following an auto-pedestrian collision in St. George
One person is dead after an auto-pedestrian collision Wednesday morning in St. George. The driver was taken into custody for an alleged DUI.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Motorcyclist in critical condition following a crash in Ogden
A 21-year-old male motorcyclist is in extremely critical condition following a crash on in the 200 block of 12th Street on Wednesday afternoon in Ogden.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Should the public be barred from access to police statements on officer-involved shootings? Both sides weigh in
A former police chief says police in the US face a crisis of legitimacy and trust today. So a bill now in the Legislature concealing police statements from public scrutiny should be defeated. But the leader of the Utah Fraternal Order of Police says the bill should become law to protect the self-incrimination protection under the Fifth Amendment for public employees, including police officers.5 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
Sherry Black killer will spend the rest of his life in prison
The man charged with the 2010 murder and rape of Sherry Black will spend life in prison. Adam Durborow was arrested in 2020.5 years ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Pounds of fentanyl pills recovered after actions of alert UHP trooper
The three people inside the car were arrested on suspicion of drug possession with intent to distribute and are jailed in Iron County.5 years ago
Jacob Rueda
“First Amendment auditors” a concern for Utah law enforcement
The Sheriff of Cache County, Utah, said First Amendment auditors are trying to gain access and record in restricted areas of public buildings and police investigations.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Snow and wind make for hazardous driving conditions in Utah
Snow and wind in Utah have made for some hazardous driving conditions.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Jordan School District employee arrested after alleged inappropriate relationship
A 29-year-old man who served as a wrestling coach Bingham High has been arrested for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
4-year-old in drive-thru fires gun at police: ‘We were very fortunate,’ says sheriff
Sheriff Rosie Rivera discusses a disturbing shooting Monday at a McDonald's drive-thru in Midvale. A 4-year-old fires a gun out of a car after the dad told him to pull the trigger while police arrest him, Rivera said5 years ago
Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter
Supreme Court takes up case of web designer who won’t work with same-sex couples
Lorie Smith, who runs a company called 303 Creative, seeks to expand her business into the area of weddings and has written a webpage explaining why she won't create websites for same-sex couples.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Beekeepers turn to anti-theft technology as hive thefts rise
Beekeepers are turning to GPS tracking devices to help prevent the theft of their bee colonies.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Traveling turns problematic for many returning home from the holiday weekend
Traveling turned problematic for people returning home from a long holiday weekend.5 years ago
Mark Jones
California Quail hanging onto life after being shot with a blowgun
A California Quail is lucky to be alive, experts say, after being shot with a blowgun.5 years ago
Mark Jackson
Sandy vet tech recalls last moments with K-9 Maya
One of the veterinary technicians who tried to save the life of Maya, a West Jordan police K9, is talking about the night Maya was rushed to the hospital last week. The night the call came into BluePearl Veterinary Partners Sandy resident Annalisa Sandoval, the veterinary technician on duty at BluePearl Veterinary Partners, says shortly […]5 years ago
Mark Jackson
All lanes open 150 E South Temple after fire in a vacant building
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Salt Lake County Fire crews battled a three-alarm fire at 150 E South Temple early Sunday morning. As of 7 a.m. South Temple is re-opened between State Streete and 2nd East. There are no reports of injuries and the fire was in a vacant, three story building. The cause is […]5 years ago
Mark Jackson
Fatal accident shuts down Redwood Rd at 90th South
(West Jordan, UT) — West Jordan police are reporting a fatal crash on Redwood Rd. near 9000 S. As a result, as of 11:11 a.m. Saturday morning, a stretch of Redwood Rd is closed between 90th South and 94th South. According to a press release, officers were called to a report of a two-vehicle traffic […]5 years ago
Mark Jackson
Fatal crash on I-70 results in one death, others in critical condition
(Emery, UT) – One person is dead early Saturday morning following a fatal crash on I-70 near milepost 92/ Emery. Department of Public Safety spokesman Joe Dougherty says the crash happened around 5:37 a.m. when a pickup truck, with five occupants on board, struck several elk in the area, then left the roadway and rolled, […]5 years ago
Mark Jones
Suspect identified in officer-involved shooting near Utah-Arizona border
The suspect killed in an officer-involved shooting along the Utah-Arizona border has been identified as 30-year-old Oscar Alcantara.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
K9 officer killed in officer-involved shooting, suspect is identified
The K9 officer killed in Thursday's officer-involved shooting is remembered by other law enforcement agencies, suspect is identified.5 years ago
