Crime, Police + Courts

SLCDA Kearns murder...
Madeleine Porter

The SLCDA needs more time before officially filing charges in the Kearns murder

The Salt Lake County District Attorney, SLCDA,  is asking for more time before officially filing charges for the Kearns murder.
5 years ago
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Colby Walker

Syracuse man sentenced in case of buried treasure

A Utah man will serve six months in prison after being sentenced for digging up and damaging an area of the Fort Yellowstone National Historic Landmark in search of buried treasure.
5 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Mantua police chief dismissed, other officers resign shortly after

Police staffing problems and budget issues for the small town of Mantua.  The chief of police is let go after only eight months and other officers resigned shortly after. 
5 years ago
Jill and Matt McCluskey, parents of slain University of Utah student Lauren McCluskey, walk past a ...
John Wojcik

Parents of Lauren McCluskey end lawsuit following settlement payment

The parents of murdered University of Utah student Lauren McCluskey have ended their federal lawsuit against the school and others.
5 years ago
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Saige Miller

‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ star faces federal fraud charges for nationwide telemarketing scheme

'The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star Jennifer Shah has been arrested and charged in connection to a nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme. 
5 years ago
byu groping...
Paul Nelson

Provo man arrested for reportedly groping women on BYU campus

Police say they've arrested a man accused of groping several women on the campus of BYU over the weekend. more women have come forward.
5 years ago
FILE - In this image taken from video, defense attorney Eric Nelson, left, defendant and former Min...
STEVE KARNOWSKI and AMY FORLITI Associated Press

Video of Floyd arrest may appear early at ex-cop’s trial

A former Minneapolis police officer goes on trial Monday in George Floyd’s death, and jurors may not wait long to see parts of the bystander video that caught Derek Chauvin’s knee on Floyd’s neck.
5 years ago
BYU Police are looking for this man who is suspected of groping two female students on campus on Su...
Colby Walker

UPDATE: BYU Police arrest groping suspect after five victims come forward

BYU police are looking for a man suspected of groping two separate students on campus. 
5 years ago
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Simone Seikaly

UPDATE: Clearfield police locate missing juvenile.

The Clearfield Police Department says they have located Roman Papic who was reported missing Sunday afternoon.
5 years ago
missing woman from Kearns Nicole Solorio-Romero, kearns kidnapping...
Paul Nelson

Police make sixth arrest in the kidnapping and murder of Kearns woman

Police have arrested one more person in connection with the kidnapping and killing of a Kearns woman that happened last month.
5 years ago
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Becky Bruce

Wellington police chief on unpaid leave, city staying quiet

The city of Wellington placed its police chief, a city council member, on unpaid leave, but continued to stay quiet about the reasons why. 
5 years ago
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KSL News Staff

Sen. Mike Lee visits US-Mexico border with other GOP senators

Sen. Mike Lee said he visited the border with Mexico alongside other GOP senators to see how the surge in young immigrants is being managed.
5 years ago
The roads were already getting a dumping of snow late Thursday night.  UDOT says prepare for delays...
Mark Jackson

Spring break, early snow, Friday afternoon rush hour expected to add delays

SALT LAKE CITY  —  Spring Break 2021 is expected to leave its mark on Utah’s roads late this week.  The Utah Department of Transportation said drivers can expect delays on I-15 in Salt Lake and Davis counties as soon as early Friday afternoon. A press release sent on Thursday advised planning for extra time if […]
5 years ago
crosswalks...
Michele Rowe

Don’t get a ticket: Know the difference between solid or striped crosswalks

Unified Police had officer checkpoints set up on Wednesday, which resulted in several driver citations for those who were caught driving through crosswalks. 
5 years ago
This photo provided by the Atlanta Police Department shows weapons Rico Marley was armed with at th...
Curt Gresseth

Dave & Dujanovic: What to do in an active shooter situation

A former FBI special agent share his insights and steps to take to survive when an active shooter walks in.
5 years ago
In this March 23, 2021, photo, a makeshift fence stands around the parking lot outside a King Soope...
COLLEEN SLEVIN and PATTY NIEBERG Associated Press

Colorado shooting suspect makes his 1st court appearance

Three days after he was led away in handcuffs from a Boulder supermarket where 10 people were fatally shot, the suspect appeared in court for the first time.
5 years ago
(President Joe Biden speaks to members of the press on the South Lawn of the White House in Washing...
Paul Nelson

Utahns react to Pres. Biden’s call to ban assault weapons

The deadly mass shooting in Boulder has President Biden calling on lawmakers to ban assault weapons, and people on opposing sides of the debate seem to be no closer to agreeing whether it’s a good idea, or not. 
5 years ago
assault weapons ban...
Curt Gresseth

Ban on assault weapons/high-capacity magazines likely shot down

President Joe Biden's efforts to once again ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines are likely to be shot down in the Senate.
5 years ago
pleasant grove police shooting...
John Wojcik

Pleasant Grove gunman involved in standoff released from jail

A 37-year-old Pleasant Grove man, who shot multiple times at police last week, has already been released from jail.
5 years ago
Nicole Solorio Romero Kearns woman murder kidnap...
Colby Walker and Paul Nelson

Three more arrested in case of kidnapped and murdered Kearns woman

Solorio-Romero disappeared from her Kearns apartment Saturday, Feb. 6. Police say she had information about a federal prisoner.
5 years ago
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Becky Bruce

COLD season 2 announced: Justice for Joyce Yost

Season 2 of the COLD podcast will focus on Joyce Yost, who was murdered after reporting her rape and kidnapping in April 1985.
5 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Boulder shooting sparks review of protocols – has police on higher alert

Local officials say the mass shooting in Boulder this week could have a ripple effect and they urge a review of active shooter protocols.
5 years ago
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John Wojcik

Salt Lake leaders gather to denounce hate speech, violence

Salt Lake leaders are calling on the community to denounce hate speech and violence against people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent.
5 years ago
kaysville police seek man impersonating officer...
Becky Bruce

Kaysville police, US Marshals arrest man accused of impersonating officer

KAYSVILLE, Utah — Police in Kaysville and deputies from the United States Marshals Service arrested a man accused of impersonating a federal officer, and want to know if there are more victims.  Kaysville PD: Man accused of impersonating officer According to the Kaysville Police Department, officers and deputies arrested Jacob Thompson, 39, on federal charges. […]
5 years ago