Crime, Police + Courts

FILE -- A Provo City employee is suing for negligence after supervisor failed to respond to harassm...
Martha Harris

Woman is suing Provo City for negligence

A former Provo City employee is suing Provo City for negligence and sexual harassment after a man she reported to her supervisor raped her.
5 years ago
For a second time, Lori Vallow Daybell has been ruled competent to stand trial. She faces counts of...
Becky Bruce

Trial still on track despite attorney removal in Lori Vallow Daybell case

The attorney previously representing Lori Vallow presented a clear conflict of interest said a Utah legal analyst.
5 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Salt Lake man accused of abusing a woman for weeks, holding her against her will

An alleged case of domestic violence that lasted for weeks lands a Salt Lake City man in jail for aggravated kidnapping and aggravated assault.
5 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Lawmaker hopes to increase penalties for extreme speeders, street racers

The UHP has reported a dramatic rise in extreme speeders during the pandemic. They have issued thousands of tickets in these cases.
5 years ago
Maxwell convicted...
TOM HAYS and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press

Ghislaine Maxwell convicted in Epstein sex abuse case

Jurors deliberated for five full days before finding Ghislaine Maxwell guilty of every count except one. She faces years in prison.
5 years ago
west jordan police truck, officers are being sued over alleged naked wrongful arrest...
Simone Seikaly

Update: West Jordan High responds to Christmas Day shooting of student; meanwhile, two suspects are under arrest

The Christmas Day shooting in West Jordan took the life of a 16-year-old and, according to police, may be related to gang activity.
5 years ago
A section of the Davis County Jail where inmates communicate with visitors is pictured at the facil...
Curt Gresseth

Could ex-cons solve labor shortage problem?

Given the labor shortage in the nation and in Utah, it makes more sense to have non-violent offenders filling those jobs and repaying their victims rather than sitting in a jail cell doing nothing to benefit society, says the Utah County attorney general.
5 years ago
Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene of a violent break in. A landlord used a s...
Eliza Craig

Landlord reportedly breaks through tenant’s door with sledgehammer

The landlord and tenant both live in the Millcreek area of Salt Lake. Police say after using the sledgehammer to break in, the landlord chased the tenant around his home. 
5 years ago
A police vehicle passes through the intersection of Alaska Drive and Vance Street past sheets of pl...
The Associated Press

Police: 5 killed, including gunman, in Denver area shootings

A shooting in Denver leaves five people, including the gunman dead.
5 years ago
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Mark Jones

Utah fugitive facing drug, forgery charges is arrested in Nevada

A wanted Utah fugitive was arrested last week in Mesquite, Nev.
5 years ago
A votive candle and flowers are left for a teen who was fatally shot at a department store in the N...
The Associated Press

LA police video shows officer shooting that killed bystander

Los Angeles police released video Monday of a shooting at a clothing store that killed a 14-year-old bystander.
5 years ago
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Mark Jones

Logan man arrested for allegedly sharing child porn on Facebook

A Logan man has been arrested on investigation of two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor after allegedly sharing a child porn video on Facebook.
5 years ago
Summit County Search and Rescue was kept busy all weekend, including a lost snowmobiler, who was re...
Mark Jones

Busy weekend for Summit County Search and Rescue

Despite the holiday, Summit Search and Rescue had a busy weekend.
5 years ago
Police crime scene tape. A Springville murder marks the third in a week....
Mark Jones

A Christmas Eve shooting lands a West Jordan man in jail

A 44-year-old man was taken into custody late Friday night after he allegedly shot his son following a dispute at A Christmas party.
5 years ago
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Mark Jones

Two-vehicle accident near Kanarraville has I-15 closed

A two-vehicle accident near Kanarraville Sunday evening had closed I-15 in both directions for a time.
5 years ago
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Kate Davis

Man arrested after crashing car, fleeing

Police arrested a man suspected of stealing a car and crashing it into another car. He reportedly ran away from police and tried to steal another car after the crash.
5 years ago
In this screen grab from video, former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter takes questions fr...
By AMY FORLITI and SCOTT BAUER, AP

Kim Potter guilty of manslaughter in Daunte Wright death

Jurors on Thursday convicted a suburban Minneapolis police officer of two manslaughter charges in the killing of Daunte Wright.
5 years ago
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Kelsey Earl

West Valley police investigating ATM robbery, FBI called in

West Jordan Police responded to a robbery at Chase Bank in West Jordan, where a unknown amount of suspects broke into a ATM.
5 years ago
One person is dead and two others are in custody after police responded to a shooting in Uinta Coun...
Martha Harris

Mother reacts to third arrest of sex offender

A sex offender has been arrested for sexual abuse a second time after being released on parole ten years ago.
5 years ago
Emergency personnel respond to a crash Tuesday on I-84 near Mountain Green. UDOT officials say moto...
Mark Jones

UPDATE: Baby dies after icy conditions lead to crash in Weber Canyon

The Utah Department of Transportation would like to remind drivers traveling through Weber Canyon on I-84 to slow down.
5 years ago
The car was found in a ditch off SR-201 and Bangerter Highway...
Mark Jones and Kira Hoffelmeyer

UPDATE: Family says body found in car off Bangerter Highway is woman missing since day after Thanksgiving

The Utah Highway Patrol is investigating after finding a person dead in a car just off Bangerter Highway in West Valley City.
5 years ago
Three students face felony charges for perpetuating threats against their school....
Mark Jones

Roosevelt students face felony charges after making threats against school

Three Roosevelt City students are being charged with felonies after perpetuating threats against their school. No threats were realized.
5 years ago
The Wayne County Courthouse is home to the county prosecutor....
Kira Hoffelmeyer

Wayne County man charged with rape, kidnapping of Snow College student

Charges have been filed against a Wayne County man accused of assaulting a Snow College student, who was found nearly a week after being reported missing.
5 years ago
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Mark Jones

Boy dies after falling through the ice at Gunnison Bend Reservoir

A 10-year-old boy died after falling through the ice at Gunnison Bend Reservoir. We do not know how long he was under water.
5 years ago