Crime, Police + Courts
Kennedy Camarena and Mary Culbertson, KSL NewsRadio
FBI joins Saratoga Springs double murder investigation, surveying Jordan River
Police searched the Jordan River on Monday in hopes to find evidence to help them find a suspect in relation to a murder that took place in March.9 months ago
Mary Culbertson
Salt Lake district attorney declines to file charges against Tim Ballard, cites insufficient evidence
After allegations were made against Tim Ballard for sexual assault and misconduct, the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office announced Friday it would not file criminal charges against him.9 months ago
Jesse Bedayn and Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press
Takeaways from the newly released Epstein documents
A House committee released 23,000 documents related to Jefferey Epstein on Wednesday, many of them emails the convicted sex offender sent to his rich or influential friends, or to reporters, over many years.9 months ago
Michelle Lee
Police respond to swatting incident at University of Utah residence hall
According to Deputy Chief Safety Officer Scott Carver, a man called the Salt Lake City Police Department, saying he stabbed his girlfriend and threatened to use his rifle on campus if cops didn't come.9 months ago
Devin Oldroyd
Search continues in California for missing Utah woman, family creates GoFundMe
Police in California are asking for the public's help in locating a missing woman from Holladay, Utah.9 months ago
Pat Reavy, KSL.com
Minnesota man accused of having 133 pounds of marijuana, 400 pre-rolled joints
A 47-year-old Minnesota man is being accused of allegedly transporting more than 100 pounds of marijuana through Utah.9 months ago
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com
‘Monster in the house’: Man sentenced 25 years to life in prison for Blanding double-murder
The man who murdered two housemates and dumped their bodies in the desert was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. Family members of the victims spoke in court before the sentencing.9 months ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com
Body camera footage shows Salt Lake police shooting that left a 47-year-old man dead
Jose Hernandez, 47, was shot after throwing a rock at officers during an altercation. The officer who shot Hernandez is on paid leave pending investigation; Hernandez later died in hospital.9 months ago
Britt Johnson
Officials ask for help solving 54-year-old cold case
"Fifty years is way too long. We need to get these families justice. If anyone has any information, we want to hear from you," said Captain Dustin Fowler with the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office.9 months ago
Devin Oldroyd and Mary Culbertson, KSL TV
Man shot by officer in West Valley City, police say
One person was shot by police while they were serving an arrest warrant in West Valley City Thursday night.9 months ago
Mary Culbertson
Mia Bailey takes plea deal, accepting guilt for murder of parents in Washington County
SALT LAKE CITY — After Mia Bailey’s parents were found dead in their Washington County home in June 2024, Bailey pleaded guilty to the crime in court on Thursday. Bailey stood before 5th District Court Judge Keith C. Barnes and entered a plea of “guilty and mentally ill” for two counts of aggravated murder and […]9 months ago
Mary Culbertson
Homes evacuated in Kearns due to explosion threat, police say
Multiple homes were evacuated Thursday after an explosion threat near them in Kearns.9 months ago
Eric Cabrera
Family of Patrick Hayes files victims’ rights complaint; shooter pleads not guilty to obstruction
The victims’ rights complaint alleges Wasatch County officials failed to keep Patrick Hayes' family informed or to treat them with dignity throughout the case.9 months ago
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com
Nicholas Rossi sentenced to second prison term of 5 years to life for Utah County rape
Nicholas Rossi will serve two five-to-life sentences consecutively. He was previously convicted of a rape in Salt Lake County.9 months ago
Simone Seikaly
Americana artist arrested in Utah for disorderly conduct, threat of violence
Salt Laker City Justice Court documents show that Todd Daniel Snider was arrested for disorderly conduct at Salt Lake City Regional Hospital.9 months ago
Andrew Adams, KSL TV
Woman hopes someone can help solve SLC car burglaries
Amber Kacherian said she visited Fear Factory on Thursday night and when she returned to her car she found multiple cars with broken windows including her own.9 months ago
Adam Small
Attorney claims woman arrested at SLC Airport has legal work permit and a case to remain in US
Marta Leiva had a valid work permit at the airport at the time of her arrest, but she'd missed an immigration interview because of an address problem.9 months ago
Simone Seikaly
Suspect under arrest after motorcyclist hit and killed in Taylorsville
A suspect is in custody after Taylorsville police said they caused a traffic accident at 5400 S. Redwood Road on Sunday only to leave that scene to collide with a motorcycle.9 months ago
Carlysle Price
Suspect prompts SWAT response in South Jordan after shooting at police
A suspect is in custody Sunday after police said they fired multiple shots at officers, then barricaded themselves inside a South Jordan residence.9 months ago
Devin Oldroyd
8-year-old girl found after police search
The Salt Lake City Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing girl.9 months ago
Devin Oldroyd
Second teen dies from injuries after Friday night shooting and crash
Two teens are dead following a shooting and crash in West Valley City Friday night.9 months ago
Curtis Booker, KSL.com
Reward increased to $5K for info regarding racial slur on Alpine construction sign
Police have announced an increase to the reward being offered for information regarding the tampering of an electronic construction sign in Alpine that was changed to display racist messaging.9 months ago
Associated Press
Multiple people have been arrested in Michigan in a Halloween weekend attack plot, FBI director says
Multiple people who had been allegedly plotting a violent attack over the Halloween weekend were arrested Friday in Michigan, FBI Director Kash Patel said in a social media post.9 months ago
