Utah crime, police and courts

Simone Seikaly

Kenneth Manzanares found dead in Alaska prison cell

Officials with the Alaska Department of Corrections said neither foul play nor COVID-19 is suspected in the death of Kenneth Manzanares.

5 years ago

(A freezeframe of Herriman police body-cam video, which shows Isaac Christensen hiding under a van....

Paul Nelson

Herriman police deemed as justified in officer-involved shooting in October

Herriman police cleared in officer-involved shooting last October.

5 years ago

Captain Moroni arrested after Capitol riot...

Colby Walker

AZ man dressed as Captain Moroni arrested after Capitol raid

FBI agents arrested an Arizona man they say illegally entered the US Capitol on January 6th dressed as Captain Moroni from the Book of Mormon.

5 years ago

Mark Jones

Salt Lake City Police identify body found in Jordan River

Police identified the body of a man found in the Jordan River last month as Joseph Salas, whose family pleads for information to solve the case.

5 years ago

racist images, Logan High School vandalism...

Heather Kelly

Racist vandalism condemned by Logan School District

The Logan School District responded to racist vandalism found in the parking lot of Logan High School.

5 years ago

Paul Nelson

Federal investigators say reports of hate crimes continue to climb across the US

Hate crimes continue to climb across the country.

5 years ago

(Garth Brooks, who is scheduled to perform at Rice-Eccles Stadium July 17. Photo: Associated Press...

Paul Nelson

Arts industry officials create website to protect consumers from fake concert and event tickets

Arts industry insiders create website to protect consumers.

5 years ago

Simone Seikaly

Swastika, other graffiti, painted on Logan High School parking lot

The grafitti, including swastikas, painted on a parking lot at Logan High School is believed to be an isolated incident.

5 years ago

Paul Nelson

Murray City settles lawsuit with woman accusing police of racial profiling

The City of Murray is settling with a former Utah resident after she claimed she was falsely charged with a DUI due to racial profiling.

5 years ago

Pat Reavy, KSL.com

Sheriff defends deputy ‘attacked’ in stomped sign ‘hate crime’ arrest

The Garfield County sheriff says the deputy who arrested a woman for allegedly stomping on a pro-police sign was "singled out and attacked" simply for being a law enforcement officer.

5 years ago

MICHAEL BALSAMO and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press

Justice Dept. watchdog: FBI seriously mishandled Nassar case

The Justice Department's inspector general said the FBI made many mistakes when investigating former USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar for allegations of sexual abuse.

5 years ago

Image of Provo Police vehicle, utah fallen officers...

Karilyn Frazier

Police looking for suspects involved in a Provo drive-by shooting

Provo police looking for suspects involved in a drive-by shooting and they need your help.

5 years ago

Madeleine Porter

Request to block public transportation mask mandate rejected by Justice Clarence Thomas

Justice Clarence Thomas has rejected a request to block the Biden administration's Covid-19 public transportation mask mandate.

5 years ago

Andrew Adams, KSL 5 TV

The cold case of Nathan Haun, a hit and run victim from 2013

The Utah County Sheriff's office hasn't forgotten the hit and run crash eight years ago that killed Nathan Haun. They hope someone can help.

5 years ago

Colby Walker and Paul Nelson

Murder charges filed in death of Sandy woman

Murder charges have been filed against William O'Reilly, 75, in the death of 53-year-old Masako Kenley from Sandy.

5 years ago

Mark Jones

Motorcycle accident sends one to hospital

A motorcycle accident injures Weber County man

5 years ago

Mark Jones, Becky Bruce, Mark Jackson and Garna Mejia

Counselors, support to be on hand after shooting death of 7-year-old girl

The Wasatch County School District offered grief resources to parents whose children may be struggling with the shooting death of the 7-year-old.

5 years ago

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of a woman at ...

Mark Jones

St. George authorities investigating shooting of 19-year-old

St. George police investigate shooting of 19-year-old man.

5 years ago

Simone Seikaly

Grandparents in stable condition after being stabbed by grandson

The grandparents, a 78-year-old man and 75-year-old woman, remain in critical but stable condition after they were stabbed by their grandson

5 years ago

A man is dead after falling 100 feet while climbing in Big Cottonwood Canyon....

Paul Nelson

An attack in Big Cottonwood Canyon has police looking for suspect

Investigators say the attack in Big Cottonwood Canyon happened on the Butler Fork trail to Dog Lake. The suspect had a long thin blond beard.

5 years ago

Mark Jackson and Becky Bruce

UPDATE: Man accused of manslaughter in death of 7-year-old girl

One man is accused of manslaughter in the death of the 7-year-old girl, but three men were arrested in all in connection with the case.

5 years ago

16-year-old shows up to Granger High School with a gun. (photo: Getty Images)...

Mark Jones

One person in custody following Sandy gun grab attempt

Police say one person is in custody, accused of trying to grab a Sandy police officer's gun and firing off a round in the process.

5 years ago

Navajo police department respond to domestic violence....

Karilyn Frazier

Amber Alert from Navajo Police canceled; children found safe

The Navajo Police Department has cancelled the Amber Alert for missing children Bailey and Braidin Begay found.

5 years ago

Lindsay Aerts

Community rallies behind murdered Sandy mother

Friends of Masako Kenley, the Sandy mother of four who was recently murdered, are now trying to fold five thousand origami cranes.