Crime, Police + Courts

Police searching for the person who shot and killed a 16-year-old student of Ben Lomond High School...
Devin Oldroyd

Father charged with obstruction of justice in connection to fatal Ben Lomond shooting

The father of a teen suspect in a fatal shooting near Ben Lomond High School was charged with obstruction of justice Wednesday evening.
9 months ago
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Carlysle Price, KSL TV

Roy fire chief releases statement after firefighter charged in child sexual abuse case

The Chief of the Roy City Fire Department released a statement outlining department standards after a firefighter was charged in a child sexual abuse case.
9 months ago
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Sophia Tareen and John Seewer, Associated Press

Illinois congressional candidate indicted after protesting ICE

A Democratic congressional candidate in Illinois has been accused of blocking a federal agent’s vehicle during September protests
9 months ago
FILE - A makeshift memorial for Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, known to friends and family as Afa, is seen, ...
Hannah Schoenbaum and Matthew Brown, Associated Press

Months after a man was killed at a ‘No Kings’ march in Utah, his wife still seeks answers

Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, known as Afa, died June 15 when a volunteer peacekeeper for the 'No Kings' protest fired three rounds at a another man.
9 months ago
The Second Judicial District Court in Ogden, Utah....
Alexandrea Bonilla

Utah sees growing trend of teenagers facing murder charges as adults

In just the last month, there have been four 15- to 17-year-olds arrested and charged as adults with murder, two in connection with the shooting death of other minors.
10 months ago
Tyler Robinson mugshot. (Utah State Courts)...
Jacob Freeman and Michael Houck

Tyler Robinson allowed to wear civilian clothes, but will be restrained for future hearings

Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing political activist Charlie Kirk, will be allowed to wear civilian clothing in all future court hearings, a judge ruled Monday.
10 months ago
PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 19: French Police officers seal off the entrance to the Louvre Museum after...
Associated Press

Suspects arrested over the theft of crown jewels from Paris’ Louvre museum

Suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of crown jewels from Paris’ Louvre museum, the Paris prosecutor said on Sunday, a week after the heist that stunned the world.
10 months ago
A vehicle involved in a shooting Saturday morning crashed into a fence at the scene where the shoot...
Jacob Freeman and Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV

Man killed in shootout outside West Valley Halloween party, police say

A man is dead after police say he fired shots into a group of people while driving by a Halloween party early Saturday morning in West Valley City. Somebody in the group then fired back.
10 months ago
Oral arguments are made from parties in Utah’s latest congressional maps process, before Judge Di...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV

Judge hears arguments over Legislature’s new congressional map ahead of November deadline

A judge heard arguments Thursday about Utah's new proposed congressional maps and the statistical tests lawmakers picked to evaluate their fairness.
10 months ago
Police were still searching for the person who shot and killed a 16-year-old student of Ben Lomond ...
Michael Houck

Second juvenile arrested for killing of Ben Lomond High School student

A second person was arrested and extradited back to Utah for the homicide of a Ben Lomond High School student in October.
10 months ago
A Murray family already coping with stage-four breast cancer is facing new heartbreak after police ...
Eric Cabrera

Murray family already fighting cancer loses car in DUI crash

Molly Jimenez, whose husband was in the Murray crash, is battling metastatic breast cancer that has spread.
10 months ago
Clinton...
Joe Wirthlin

Police searching for man who brandished weapon in Clinton

Police from Clinton requested public help in identifying the individual seen in connection to an incident on Sept. 13, 2025.
10 months ago
The ACLU is suing federal officials over the detention of Caroline Dias Goncalves and other immigra...
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com

ACLU suing feds over detention of immigrant living in Utah, ‘illegal and discriminatory’ behavior

A Brazilian immigrant living in Utah who was detained by immigration authorities for 15 days in Colorado last June is one of the plaintiffs.
10 months ago
Around 200 law enforcement officers helped to serve federal warrants against people suspected of op...
Simone Seikaly

Four people arrested in Idaho illegal gambling operation, with help from SLC FBI

Federal, state and local law enforcement personnel served the warrants at the suspected illegal horse gambling operation on Oct. 19.
10 months ago
A person smokes marijuana in a pipe on June 29, 2021 in Mexico City, Mexico. The Supreme Court said...
Associated Press

Supreme Court will consider whether people who regularly smoke pot can legally own guns

The Republican administration favors 2nd Amendment rights, but government attorneys argued that this pot ban related to guns is a justifiable restriction.
10 months ago
FILE - In this image made from pool video footage, Nicholas Rossi, accused of faking his death and ...
Pat Reavy, KSL.com

UPDATE: Nicholas Rossi sentenced to prison for Salt Lake County rape conviction

Nicholas Rossi, 38, will be sentenced Monday for a 2008 rape in Salt Lake City. He was convicted in August and faces up to 5 years to life in prison.
10 months ago
A man was caught on camera footage vandalizing solar panels in San Juan County. (Courtesy, Monte We...
Carlysle Price

Man caught on camera, accused of vandalizing solar panels in San Juan County

A man was seen on camera footage, accused of vandalizing multiple solar panels in San Juan County. He was caught by law enforcement Sunday, the San Juan County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
10 months ago
A basket lift used by thieves is seen at the Louvre museum Sunday Oct.19, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/...
Associated Press

Thieves strike Louvre in brazen jewel heist as the world’s most visited museum shuts

In a minutes-long strike Sunday inside the world’s most-visited museum, thieves rode a basket lift up the Louvre’s facade, forced a window, smashed display cases and fled with priceless Napoleonic jewels, officials said.
10 months ago
On Friday evening, the Taylorsville police department arrested a man with an active felony warrant....
Jacob Freeman

1 dead, another in custody after reports of shots fired in Ogden

A juvenile was found dead after reports of shots being fired in Ogden early Saturday morning. Police said another juvenile was in custody, accused of murder.
10 months ago
On Oct. 21, Utah State University launches a program aimed to help domestic violence offenders chan...
Shelby Lofton, KSL TV

Utah State University launches program to treat domestic violence offenders

The “Bridges to Change” program, developed by USU experts, aims to reduce intimate partner violence by working directly with offenders.
10 months ago
FILE - Former U.S. Rep. George Santos arrives at federal court for sentencing, April 25, 2025, in C...
Associated Press

Trump says he has commuted sentence of former US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case

The New York Republican was sentenced in April after admitting last year to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of 11 people — including his own family members — to make donations to his campaign.
10 months ago
Alivia, a survivor of domestic violence, joined with Salt Lake County Attorney Sim Gill and others ...
Pat Reavy, KSL.com

Utah needs more consistency in domestic violence investigations across the state, DA says

On Thursday, as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month Alivia gave a message of hope to others that help is available and leaving an abusive relationship is possible.
10 months ago
A judge has decided on punishment for a former Utah charter school director accused of sexually abu...
Pat Reavy, KSL.com

Utah nonprofit dog rescue owner charged with animal cruelty

The owner of a nonprofit dog rescue operation in Herriman is facing criminal charges accusing her of not properly caring for the animals in her custody or seeking vet care when needed.
10 months ago
One man is dead after a shooting in Sandy Monday evening....
Jacob Freeman

3 juveniles arrested in connection with Sandy park shooting

Three people were arrested Wednesday in connection with a shooting in Sandy that left a man dead on Monday.
10 months ago