Crime, Police + Courts
By Juan A. Lozano Associated Press writers David Sharp in Portland, Maine, and Desiree Seals in Atlanta contributed to this report.
Crowd surge kills at least eight at Houston music festival
HOUSTON (AP) — The crowd at a Houston music festival surged violently toward the stage during a performance by rapper Travis Scott, squeezing fans so tightly together that they could not breathe or move their arms, witnesses said Saturday, hours after at least eight people died in the chaos. The pandemonium unfolded Friday evening at […]5 years ago
Kelsey Earl
Semi-truck driver suffered a medical emergency and died
A semi-truck driver suffered a medical emergency and died on I-15 SB on Friday.5 years ago
Kelsey Earl
Motorcyclist killed on I-15 after rear-ending a car on Friday
A motorcyclist was killed after rear-ending a car on Friday evening.5 years ago
Karilyn Frazier
Three people injured after fight in downtown Salt Lake City
Three people were injured after a fight in downtown Salt Lake City early Saturday morning.5 years ago
Heather Kelly
Two men charged with 17 counts of burglary in 6 different Sandy schools
Police documents accuse the men of taking megaphones, personal items like nameplates, large stuffed animals, and even someone's lunch out of a refrigerator.5 years ago
Kelsey Earl
Utah man to serve 84 months in federal prison for distributing heroin, meth
Larry Gardner, age 35, has already served 19 months after admitting he provided the fatal doses of narcotics to his girlfriend.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Fleeing suspect in Taylorsville reportedly hides in family’s window well
A 6th grader told police he saw the suspect in the window well as he helped siblings get ready for school. He left soon after.5 years ago
Kelsey Earl
16-year-old shows up at Granger High School on Thursday with a gun
A former student is under arrest after showing up at Granger High School on Thursday driving erratically and possessing a gun.5 years ago
Eliza Craig and Nick Wyatt
Manhunt over after shots fired in Taylorsville officer-involved shooting
Police say a man who fired shots at an officer in Taylorsville took his own life, ending a manhunt after about three hours.5 years ago
By Tina Burnside, CNN
NFL receiver Henry Ruggs III drove more than 150 mph before fatal crash, prosecutors say
Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was traveling more than 150 mph -- his alcohol level more than twice the legal limit -- before his car rear-ended another car, killing a 23-year-old woman, prosecutors said Wednesday.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Salt Lake City unveils updated crime control plan
As Salt Lake City officials unveil their new crime control plan, they also say they'll need more employees to make the new plan work.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Payson doctor arrested, accused of operating without a license
A 65-year-old Payson doctor, in the US illegally, was arrested by the Utah AG's SECURE strike force and accused of practicing without a license.5 years ago
Daniella Rivera and Annie Knox, KSL TV
Significant damage linked to former SLC IT employee leaking information
An assistant Utah attorney general says a former SLC IT worker, suspected of trading information to a sex trafficker, did damage to other police outlets, too.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Police help transport ballots in Salt Lake County due to security concerns
The Unified Police Department will help transport ballots from drop-off locations due to safety concerns.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Two arrested after shots fired inside City Creek Canyon
Two individuals were taken into custody by Salt Lake City police Monday evening after reports of a handgun being fired inside City Creek Canyon.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Ogden police involved in a officer-involved shooting Monday
A Ogden police officer was involved in a officer-involved shooting Monday afternoon around 4 p.m.5 years ago
Becky Bruce
Davis prosecutor hopes new conviction integrity unit provides justice
Davis County Attorney Troy Rawlings said the Conviction Integrity Unit features people committed to fairness and justice -- and they're working for free.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
West Jordan officer-involved shooting leaves suspect in critical condition
West Jordan police shot a suspect after responding to a home near 8400 South 4000 West Sunday night. The suspect was not fatally injured in the West Jordan shooting.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Unified firefighter passes away from COVID-19 complications
Captain Merrill Bone, of the Unified Fire Authority, died Sunday from COVID-19 complications.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Crash on southbound I-15 diverts traffic
A crash Sunday night on southbound I-15 in Farmington diverted traffic onto Legacy Parkway.5 years ago
Mark Jones
One person killed in wrong-way crash on I-70
One person was killed in a wrong-way crash Sunday morning on I-70 near Cisco.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Naples City Police Chief Andrew Cox unexpectedly passes away
Naples City Police Chief Andrew Cox died suddenly Saturday at his home after suffering a medical event.5 years ago
Carlos Artiles Fortun
Sex offender arrested after answering door naked on Halloween
A registered sex offender was arrested after answering the door naked on Halloween to trick-or-treaters.5 years ago
