Crime, Police + Courts
Curt Gresseth
Police want Petito-like scrutiny on murder of Akosita Kaufusi
Akosita Kaufusi, 42, was found 1/2 mile east of Saltair resort in Magna in August of 2020. Police say she died from a gunshot to the head.5 years ago
Kate Davis
Man arrested after overnight car chase in Taylorsville
Taylorsville car chase ends with one man in custody.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
What may be in that notebook belonging to Brian Laundrie?
It's unlikely that the notebook, belonging to Brian Laundrie and found Wednesday, will hold a murder confession, according to a Utah defense attorney.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
Salt Lake City IT employee arrested, accused of working with human trafficker
A 50-year-old IT worker for Salt Lake City has been arrested after police believe he accessed and shared protected information and names of undercover officers in exchange for sexual favors.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Idaho Supreme Court orders change of venue in Daybell case
The Idaho Supreme Court has officially given approval for a change of venue for Chad Daybell 's case to move from eastern Idaho's Fremont County, to western Idaho's Ada county.5 years ago
Kelsey Earl
Mohave County Sheriff’s Office: 1971 cold case victim still unidentified
The Mohave County Sheriff's Office Special Investigation Unit is asking for help from the public in identifying a woman killed by homicide on Jan. 23 1971.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Assaults against police officers rose in 2020 from year before
The FBI reports over 60,000 police officers were assaulted last year, representing an increase in assaults over the year before.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
Property crimes in Utah have skyrocketed
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Utah had the largest increase in property crimes of any state between 2019 and 2020. From 2019-2020, property crimes increased by 13.6% according to according to SafeHome.org’s state-by-state analysis of new FBI crime data. Contrastingly, property crimes decreased by 7.8% and residential burglaries decreased by an astounding 58% nationwide in the same […]5 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer, Kate Davis, Eliza Craig, Simone Seikaly
Gabby Petito timeline: Her summer trip, disappearance, and murder
This Gabby Petito timeline outlines her 2021 summer van trip to the American West that ended in late August when a coroner said she was murdered. It includes updates in the search for Brian Laundrie, her now-suspected killer.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Analysts say investigators ‘missed opportunities’ in Gabby Petito investigation
A former police chief and a former prosecutor take a closer look at the investigation into the murder of Gabby Petito and whether police dropped the ball.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Suspects in custody after shooting reported at Liberty Park
Salt Lake City police have two suspects in custody and are looking for more information after a shot was fired at Liberty Park.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
No more plea bargains for gun crimes announces Salt Lake County DA
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill says his office will no longer offer plea bargains in cases of violent crime involving a firearm.5 years ago
Colby Walker
FBI: Human remains found during search for Brian Laundrie
According to the FBI, the human remains, a notebook, and a backpack were found on a trail frequented by Brian Laundrie in the past.5 years ago
Eric Levenson, Amanda Watts and Jason Hanna, CNN
Man pleads guilty to Parkland school shooting massacre
Nikolas Cruz pleaded guilty to murder on Wednesday in the 2018 high school massacre in Parkland, Florida, that left 17 dead.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Arrest made in threat toward Weber High School
WEBER COUNTY, Utah — Weber County officials have taken a 15-year-old into custody in connection with a threat toward Weber High School. Last month, the Weber County Sheriff’s Office received a tip from the FBI in regards to a threat toward Weber High School. During the investigation, evidence was discovered leading authorities to take the […]5 years ago
Mark Jones
Milllard County authorities arrest two in drug bust
Millard County authorities arrested two in a drug bust on Sunday evening.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Authorities search for Orem man in Fentanyl distribution case
Officials say the Orem man is the subject of a year-long investigation into the suspect's involvement in distributing Fentanyl.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Salt Lake City police make an arrest in deadly weekend car chase
The deadly weekend chase involved police and it led to a 2-car crash and the death of one of the drivers.5 years ago
Becky Bruce
A Utah lab could help solve the Atlanta Child Murders cold case
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the involvement of the private Utah lab in the Atlanta Child Murders case, but did not name the company publicly.5 years ago
Matt Rivers, AnneClaire Stapleton, Tara John and Karen Smith, CNN
Haitian kidnappers demand $17 million for the release of American and Canadian missionaries
The gang that kidnapped a group of 17 missionaries in Haiti has asked for $1 million each for their release, a top Haitian official told CNN Tuesday.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
UPDATE: Suspect in murder of Gaby Ramos may be in Mexico
The Taylorsville Police Department says they believe the suspect, Manual Perea returned to Mexico shortly after shooting Ramos.5 years ago
Kate Davis
Police asking for public help locating suspect in Taylorsville shooting
Taylorsville City Police are investigating a possible homicide that took place early Sunday morning.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Salt Lake City police investigate stabbing at Pioneer Park
SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Police Department is investigating the stabbing of a 42-year-old male Saturday evening at Pioneer Park. According to Lt. Steve Wooldridge of the Salt Lake City Police Department, authorities received a call around 7 p.m. of an individual who had been stabbed multiple times. The victim was transported […]5 years ago
