Crime, Police + Courts
Paul Nelson
Slain Taylorsville teen remembered as ‘gentle giant’ with a big heart
Family members of 15-year old Nick Vitiecnik found murdered in Taylorsville are looking back on his life, calling him a gentle giant with the biggest heart.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Dave & Dujanovic: Lori Vallow Daybell unfit to stand for trial. Now what?
An Idaho Court has found Lori Vallow unfit to stand trial, but that doesn't mean that's the end of the story. We spoke to a former prosecutor and current defense attorney about what happens next in the case.5 years ago
Saige Miller
Lori Vallow Daybell could face charges related to death of late husband
Lori Vallow Daybell could potentially face a conspiracy to commit first-degree murder charge over the death of her late husband Charles Vallow.5 years ago
Colby Walker and Paul Nelson
Lori Vallow found unfit to stand trial in Idaho
An Idaho court has found Lori Vallow Daybell unfit to stand trial in the murder of her two children JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan.5 years ago
Mary Richards
Concealed carry holder protects kids at Ogden school
OGDEN, Utah — Police said a school employee armed with his concealed carry weapon stopped a possible kidnapper at Lincoln Elementary School. Ogden police said Ira Cox-Berry went to the playground Tuesday and grabbed an 11-year-old girl by the arm. A school employee confronted the man, who let go of the girl. The employee moved […]5 years ago
Mary Richards
A guilty plea almost a year after Salt Lake City police car arson
One of the protestors in the riotous protests in Salt Lake City nearly a year ago has pleaded guilty to burning a police patrol car.5 years ago
John Wojcik
Chief Brown reflects on violent Salt Lake protests as one year anniversary looms
Almost one year after violent protests in Salt Lake, police chief Mike Brown is sharing his thoughts on policy changes that came from it.5 years ago
Mark Jackson
Police investigate discovery of dead body in Taylorsville Wednesday afternoon
Unified Police are investigating a suspicious death of a 16-year-old from Taylorsville.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Lori Vallow has unusual initial court appearance post murder charges
Legal analysts reported something unusual happening in Lori Vallow in her first court appearance after she and her husband were indicted on murder charges.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Sen. Mike Lee discusses police reform bill, George Floyd, one year later
Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah discusses the effort at police reform on a federal level, one year after the killing of George Floyd.5 years ago
Becky Bruce
Police: Armed school employee scares off would-be Ogden kidnapper
Police say an armed school employee confronted a would-be kidnapper outside an Ogden elementary school and helped escort his potential victims to safety.5 years ago
Becky Bruce
Aunt of missing, murdered teen reacts to Daybell indictment
Tuesday, Tylee Ryan's aunt received word about the charges against Chad and Lori Daybell -- and with that, more details about what police believe happened.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
COLD: How the Joyce Yost investigation became a death-penalty case
For the murder of Joyce Yost, Doug Lovell faced the death penalty in Utah, a state with deep connections to capital punishment. Utah became one of the first states to reinstate capital punishment after the 1972 Supreme Court decision put most death penalty laws on hold in the US. In Episode 9 of “COLD,” host Dave […]5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Dave & Dujanovic: SLC needs more police officers but also more social workers
There is a shortage of officers in Salt Lake City & according to SLCPD, at least 45 officers have left during the last year, but what about social workers?5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Utah police reform, one year after the death of George Floyd: activists seek more
SALT LAKE CITY – Tuesday marks the one-year anniversary of the death of George Floyd, which sparked debates about police reform all over the country. In Utah, some community advocates said positive changes have been made. However, they believe sweeping Utah police reform is still needed. On one hand, officials with Black Lives Matter Utah […]5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Skin cell DNA gives authorities a new way to prosecute sexual assault
Dr. Julie Valentine, a nursing professor at Brigham Young University, has been working to develop techniques for Skin DNA identification5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Fatal Saratoga Springs crash may be a case of road rage
Witnesses to the Saratoga Springs crash said the surviving driver was driving erratically in the moments before the fatal crash.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Chad and Lori Daybell indicted on first-degree murder charges
The charges against Chad and Lori Daybell relate to the deaths of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan, as well as Chad Daybell's former wife Tammy Daybell.5 years ago
John Wojcik
Salt Lake City Police Department hoping to bring on more officers
The Salt Lake City Police Department is hoping to bring on more officers after losing dozens of cops in just the past year alone.5 years ago
Mary Richards
Three deaths over the weekend have Utah domestic violence advocates worried
Three people were killed over the weekend in Utah in what police suspect may be domestic violence incidents. And experts worry about a trend.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
St. George fire destroys several structures — cleanup continues
The St. George fire was driven in part by strong winds. There were no injures, although several dogs were rescued from one home.5 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Man and woman found dead from gunshot wounds in So. Salt Lake residence
South Salt Lake police officers responded yesterday to reported gunshots and found a man and woman dead in their apartment5 years ago
Adam Mason
Climber who died after Mount Olympus fall is identified
The Unified Police Department has confirmed that search and rescue crews have recovered and removed the body of a climber from Mount Olympus in the foothills of Salt Lake City.5 years ago