Crime, Police + Courts
Martha Harris
Lawmakers consider revision to no-knock search warrants
HB124 would more clearly define how 'no-knock' and 'knock and announce' search warrants are served by police officers in Utah.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
Dead body found in the Jordan River
Salt Lake City performed a swift water rescue in the Jordan River on Thursday. However, the individual was dead when they arrived.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
Navajo Nation hosts Human Trafficking Awareness Walk
A walk on Monday was intended to bring awareness to human trafficking and the search for missing or murdered Navajo people across the US.5 years ago
MIKE HOUSEHOLDER and COREY WILLIAMS, Associated Press
Michigan high school shooter to pursue an insanity defense
Attorneys say a teenager charged with killing four students at Michigan high school will pursue an insanity defense.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
Armed robber in downtown SLC in custody
A man sitting outside of his apartment complex was attacked by an armed robber early Wednesday morning. He was robbed.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Salt Lake City police say gun thefts up 24%
The Salt Lake City Police Department reported gun thefts rose 24% last year over the three-year average.5 years ago
Mark Jackson
Scipio shelter-in-place lifted after two individuals taken into custody
The Scipio shelter-in-place was enacted after deputies responded to a residence on a report of an individual threatening self-harm.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Assisted living center shut down for ‘deplorable’ and ‘filthy’ living conditions
Investigators say conditions were so bad at Evergreen Place in Midvale, they’re considering criminal charges when the investigation is over.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Wisconsin sex trafficking case involved a victim from Utah
Jason Jordan, 49, was sentenced to four years in federal prison yesterday after pleading guilty to a sex trafficking charge.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Driver facing possible charges after truck crashes into building
A driver is facing potential charges after the truck he was driving slid off the road Tuesday morning in Duchesne City and crashed into a building.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Man in custody following high-speed chase through Utah County
A high-speed chase in Utah County early Tuesday morning lands a 28-year-old man from Salt Lake City in jail.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
Former BYU professor charged with 5 more counts of forcible sexual abuse
A former BYU professor was charged with three counts of forcible sexual abuse of a student. However, two additional students came forward.5 years ago
Mark Jones
SLCPD investigating a shots fired incident Monday night
SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Police Department is investigating a shots fired incident Monday night. According to police, the incident occurred in the area of 1500 South Concord Street just after 8 p.m. According to police, there are no injuries or property damage. However, authorities did find shell casings in the area. […]5 years ago
The Associated Press
Defense: Chauvin called ‘all of the shots’ when Floyd killed
Three former Minneapolis police officers were accused by prosecution of standing by as fellow former police officer Derek Chauvin slowly killed George Floyd.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Woman in critical condition after accident near Saratoga Springs
A woman was sent to the hospital Monday afternoon following an accident in Saratoga Springs.5 years ago
Mark Jones
SLCPD is investigating the shooting death of one person
Salt Lake City police is investigating the shooting death of a 50-year-old on Sunday morning.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
Inmate walked away from work program, still at large
Tyler Leon Shepard, an inmate at Utah County Jail, was on culinary duty on Saturday when he walked out. He has not been seen since.5 years ago
The Associated Press
In mourning yet again, NYC prepares to honor fallen officer
New York City prepares to honor a rookie fallen officer who has been hailed as an inspiration to his community.5 years ago
Becky Bruce
Family of teen shot near Hunter High School: He’s a miracle
As of Friday, police said the teen who survived the shooting near Hunter High School, Ephraim Asiata, continued to improve.5 years ago
Mark Jones
One person killed in an auto-pedestrian accident in Tooele County
TOOELE, Utah — The Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) is investigating an auto-pedestrian accident late Friday night in Tooele County that claimed the life of one person. According to the UHP, the accident occurred at 10:37 p.m. A semi-truck hauling three trailers was driving westbound on I-80 near milepost 11 when it a struck a pedestrian, […]5 years ago
Mark Jones
Man allegedly made threats to Orem police officer and others, lands in jail
Orem police took a Idaho man into custody following a run-in with a peace officer.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Salt Lake County man taken into custody for allegedly abusing grandson
A 57-year-old Salt Lake County man who allegedly abused his grandson was taken into custody Thursday.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Sandy police investigating sound of an explosion
SANDY, Utah — The Sandy Police Department is investigating the sound of an explosion. Authorities say the sound came from the area of 500 East and 9000 South and it happened during the overnight hours of Friday and Saturday. There were no injuries or damage reported. Anyone who witnessed the incident are asked to call […]5 years ago
