Crime, Police + Courts

A wrong-crash on northbound I-215 West early Sunday morning, Jan. 16, 2022, sent four people to the...
Mark Jones

Utah Highway Patrol investigating wrong-way crash on I-215

A wrong-way crash on I-215 sent four people to the hospital early Sunday morning.
5 years ago
Police car sirens....
Mark Jones

Davis County Sheriff’s Office responds to reckless driver on US-89

LAYTON, Utah — A 21-year-old man is in custody following an alleged DUI on US-89 on Friday, the Davis County Sheriff’s Office says. The vehicle was first observed going southbound on US-89 at Oak Hills Drive, and it was unable to stay in its own lane. According to a probable cause statement, the vehicle kept […]
5 years ago
In this livestream frame grab from video provided by NYPD News, Mayor Eric Adams, foreground, with ...
The Associated Press

Woman killed in subway shove at Times Square

A woman was killed Saturday when she was pushed in front of a subway train at Times Square.
5 years ago
BB gun arrest...
Mark Jones

St. George man taken into custody for alleged sexual assault

Authorities at Dixie State University have taken an 18-year-old man into custody for an alleged sexual assault of a female friend.
5 years ago
UDOT to begin environmental study on I-15 to determine future construction.
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Mark Jones

Broken glass on northbound I-15 backs up traffic in Utah County

A glass spill on northbound I-15 through Lindon backed up traffic for a time on Saturday.
5 years ago
Police crime scene tape. A Springville murder marks the third in a week....
Mark Jones

One person in custody following an altercation in Lewiston

LEWISTON, Utah — Deputies from Cache County Sheriff’s Office took one person into custody following an altercation Saturday afternoon in Lewiston. According to police, the incident took place at 566 South 1600 West. When authorities arrived on scene, it was discovered that there had been an altercation between siblings. During the fight, Serena Frazier, a […]
5 years ago
Law enforcement officials block a residential street near Congregation Beth Israel synagogue where ...
The Associated Press

Man takes hostages at synagogue, demands prisoner be freed

A hostage situation has unfolded Saturday at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. Both the FBI and the Texas Department of Public Safety are assisting in the situation.
5 years ago
(Loved ones of the two shooting victims paying their respects at a makeshift memorial.  Photo: Paul...
Paul Nelson

Police believe they’ve found murder weapon and pinpoint suspect in double homicide near Hunter High

Police are still investigating, but believe they found the weapon and the suspect of Thursday's shooting near Hunter High.
5 years ago
students shooting teen hunter high school memorial...
Dan Bammes and Eliza Craig

Hunter High students grieve the loss of their peers

Many in the Granite School District community are in mourning today. On Thursday, two students from Hunter High School died in a shooting.
5 years ago
teacher sexual abuse...
Eliza Craig

Grantsville PE teacher accused of sexually abusing student

A Grantsville physical education and health teacher was booked into jail on charges of sexual abuse of a student.
5 years ago
shelter-in-place shooting...
Eliza Craig, Paul Nelson, Becky Bruce, and Kira Hoffelmeyer

UPDATE: Victims identified, suspect in custody after deadly shooting near Hunter High School

West Valley City police say the shooting, near Hunter High School, involved two groups of students, some possibly from another school.
5 years ago
Moab police Gabby Petito...
Simone Seikaly

Independent investigation finds Moab police should have cited Gabby Petito for domestic violence

Utah statute on police conduct in cases of suspected domestic violence was not followed concluded the independent reviewer, who recommended policy review and training for Moab police.
5 years ago
davis county prosecutor announces new conviction integrity unit...
Curt Gresseth

New York City can learn from Utah about crime, says Davis County attorney

Davis County Attorney Troy Rawlings said the new Manhattan District attorney crime strategy to to stop prosecuting low-level offenses can lead to an escalation in more serious crime and cites Utah as an example
5 years ago
domestic violence shots...
Eliza Craig

Shots fired following domestic violence incident, suspect in critical condition

Officers responded to a call about domestic violence on Monday. When they arrived, gunfire was exchanged leaving the suspect injured.
5 years ago
A semi-truck, carrying dirt and gravel, rolled as it exited northbound I-15 on to eastbound 500 Sou...
Mark Jones

Semi-truck rollover in Woods Cross sends one person to the hospital

A semi-truck rollover in Woods Cross Tuesday sent one person to the hospital and closed both lanes of traffic for about three hours.
5 years ago
Paul petersen adoption...
JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press

Paul Petersen, ex-politician in prison for adoption scheme loses appeal

Paul Petersen was accused of illegally paying women to come to the US to give up their babies in at least 70 adoption cases in Arizona, Utah, and Arkansas.
5 years ago
bomb threat Black Cultural Center...
Eliza Craig

U of U police investigate bomb threat against Black Cultural Center

University of Utah police secured the Black Cultural Center at the University of Utah after a bomb threat against it early Tuesday. 
5 years ago
gas station gambling...
Jacob Rueda and Eliza Craig

Officials raided a Roy gas station allegedly running a gambling operation

The Texaco gas station is known as 'Lil Wendover' and after a months-long investigation into illegal gambling, it was raided on Monday.
5 years ago
The Salt Lake County Search and Rescue team were called out to the West Slabs on Mount Olympus on S...
Mark Jones

Salt Lake County Search and Rescue helps two stranded skiers

Salt Lake County Search and Rescue were called out Sunday night to help two stranded skiers on the West Slabs of Mount Olympus.
5 years ago
Police car sirens....
Mark Jones

Breaking: SWAT standoff in Sandy ends peacefully

A SWAT standoff in Sandy ended peacefully Tuesday afternoon as an aggravated assault suspect was successfully taken into custody.
5 years ago
Nine-year-old shot...
KIERSTEN NUÑEZ & MADISON SWENSON, KSL TV and Eliza Craig, KSL NewsRadio

Nine-year-old shot in a drive by recovering well, suspect not in custody

The nine-year-old girl was shot in the arm as she cooked with her mother, who told KSL TV she didn't know why the family was targeted.
5 years ago
Pilot crash plane...
Josh Campbell and Melissa Alonso, CNN

Officers pulled an injured pilot from a crashed plane moments before a train slammed into wreckage

A commuter train speeding toward them, the police officers rush to the wrecked airplane on the tracks -- its bloodied pilot still inside.
5 years ago
Police car sirens....
Mark Jones

Man runs out onto I-15, struck and killed

A man died early Sunday after running out onto northbound I-15 and being struck by a semi-truck and several other vehicles.
5 years ago
Santaquin police say a 5-year-old is dead after an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound. (Utah ...
Mark Jones

Wrong-way crash on I-70 claims the life of an 11-year-old

An 11-year-old child died on wrong-way crash Sunday morning on I-70.
5 years ago