Crime, Police + Courts

daybreak burglar left behind cape soiled with poop in garage...
Becky Bruce

Poop bandit: Daybreak burglar leaves behind DNA evidence

Zaneta Gileno says the burglar or burglars defecated on her Daybreak garage floor, then used her breast cancer survivor's cape to clean up.
5 years ago
active shooter response in boulder colorado...
John Wojcik

Former Utah police chief shares insight into active shooter response

A former Utah police chief is reacting to the Boulder supermarket shooting that killed 10 people, including a police officer.
5 years ago
missing girl from orem...
Colby Walker and Paul Nelson

Orem police ask for help finding missing 7-year-old girl

Jocelyn Cortez, the missing girl, was last seen in Orem wearing black/pink leggings, glittery shoes and a pink jacket with a leopard hood.
5 years ago
grantsville killing...
Paul Nelson

Possible plea deal for Grantsville teen accused of killing his family members

Attorneys are close to reaching a “resolution” in the case of a boy accused of killing four family members in Grantsville over a year ago. 
5 years ago
FILE - In this May 15, 2015 courtroom sketch, Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, center, sta...
The Associated Press

Court could reimpose Boston marathon bomber’s death sentence

The Supreme Court will consider reinstating the death sentence for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, presenting President Joe Biden with an early test of his opposition to capital punishment.
5 years ago
A 38-year-old man and 37-year-old woman found dead in their home have been identified, and the Cach...
Simone Seikaly

Short-lived escape at Cache County Jail, prisoner back in custody

The inmate was in an outdoor recreation area of the Cache County Jail before he reportedly climbed two fences and ran.
6 years ago
Atlanta Spa Shooting victims remembered...
Simone Seikaly

Atlanta spa shooting victims remembered by SLCC students

Those present at the vigil for the Atlanta spa shooting victims called for unity and described their own experiences with racism.
6 years ago
(Credit: South Salt Lake Police Facebook)...
Cami Mondeaux

Woman admits to shooting, killing husband in South Salt Lake

The South Salt Lake Police Department is questioning a woman who called Friday night claiming she had shot and killed her husband, with few details about the incident released. 
6 years ago
orem police...
Paul Nelson

Orem police pull man from burning car after it goes off overpass, driver will be booked for DUI

Two Orem police officers are being credited with saving the life of an allegedly impaired driver after a man drove off an overpass in Vineyard. 
6 years ago
hate crime death penalty...
Curt Gresseth

Dave & Dujanovic: DA says Utah law protects victims of hate crime

Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill talks about what victims of a hate crime can do to seek justice in Utah.
6 years ago
A Murray man, Anh Day Pham, already facing multiple attempted murder charges for a series of hit-an...
Paul Nelson

Utah County announces new effort to review claims of wrongful convictions

The Utah County Attorney is launching a new effort to take a closer look at wrongful convictions coming out of his office.
6 years ago
Midvale home invasion robbery...
KSL Newsradio Staff

Midvale home robbed in broad daylight while child studied

A Midvale home was broken into and robbed in broad daylight this week according to Unified Police, while a 12-year-old girl was inside.
6 years ago
St. Patrick's Day DUI Blitz...
Simone Seikaly

UHP troopers out in force for St. Patrick’s Day DUI Blitz

Even though it's mid-week and there are still gathering restrictions, the UHP says they expect impaired drivers on St. Patrick's Day.
6 years ago
crash kaysville...
Saige Miller

UHP responds to crash in Kaysville, 3 injured

UHP is responding to a car accident in Kaysville, which left three people injured Wednesday.
6 years ago
massage parlors...
KATE BRUMBACK and ANGIE WANG Associated Press

Police investigate motive in shootings at three Atlanta spas

A white gunman accused of killing eight people, most of them women of Asian descent, at three Atlanta-area massage parlors was charged with murder Wednesday.
6 years ago
(Officers surrounding and arresting suspect Michael Looser as the standoff ended.  Credit: Matt New...
Saige Miller and Paul Nelson

Legacy Highway open, suspect in custody following SWAT activity

Both directions of traffic on Legacy Highway are currently closed due to a SWAT situation on Center Street in North Salt Lake. 
6 years ago
provo dies...
Saige Miller and Cami Mondeaux

Driver who hit and killed BYU student was off-duty police officer, Utah County Sheriff’s Office confirms

Police say the driver who T-boned a car, killing a BYU student, was an off-duty sheriff's deputy on his way to a SWAT call.
6 years ago
Pleasant Grove police shelter in place...
Paul Nelson and Simone Seikaly

Suspect in Pleasant Grove shelter-in-place identified

Pleasant Grove City police say the shelter in place order is between 500 E and 600 E at 500 North. Police say a man was pointing a gun at bystanders.
6 years ago
domestic violence...
Mark Jackson

Uptick in domestic violence cases during pandemic lockdown confirmed by report

A new report confirms there has been an uptick in the number of cases of domestic violence while Americans were locked down over the spread of COVID-19.
6 years ago
Dixie student killed in Nevada accident...
Saige Miller

Dixie State student dead after car accident in Nevada

Samuela Tupola, 23, a student majoring in communication studies at Dixie State University, was one of five people involved in the accident.
6 years ago
utah driving dangerously utah roads...
Paul Nelson

Utah roads more dangerous in 2020, despite a drop in traffic

There were 276 deaths on Utah roads in 2020, which accounts for an 11% jump despite the fact that there was a 13% decrease in the number of cars on the roads.
6 years ago
Clearfield house party shooting...
Simone Seikaly

One injured, one in custody after shooting at Clearfield house party

The shooting victim was treated and released at McCay Dee Hospital according to Clearfield police.
6 years ago
Heber City Police warn of new scam in Wasatch County, Consumer advocates are warning about stimulus...
Dane Clark

Consumer advocates are warning about potential stimulus check scammers

As stimulus checks begin to be distributed, the Utah Commerce Department says scammers will attempt to rip people off
6 years ago
Tamika Palmer, center, the mother of Breonna Taylor, leads a march through the streets of downtown ...
PIPER HUDSPETH BLACKBURN

In Louisville, Breonna Taylor’s family honors her legacy

The slain Black woman's family continued their call for justice as hundreds of demonstrators gathered in downtown Louisville.
6 years ago