Crime, Police + Courts
Simone Seikaly
Three people arrested in fatal Kearns shooting, but family wants answers
The family of the fatal Kearns shooting victim says Alonso Garcia-Mendoza is being unfairly portrayed as a party to a drug deal gone bad.6 years ago
Mark Jackson
One man dead in South Salt Lake as homicide investigation continues
Police are working a homicide investigation near 2250 South and 5th east that happened early Saturday morning.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Florida man arrested for reportedly scamming an elderly Utahn out of thousands
A Florida man is in the Iron County Jail as investigators say he conned an elderly man out of thousands of dollars over the phone.6 years ago
Saige Miller and Paul Nelson
One officer’s use of deadly force ruled unjustified, but the fatal shot by 2nd officer is justified, says Salt Lake County DA
Prosecutors left the door open for charges against one officer ruled unjustified in a deadly shooting, while saying another officer was justified.6 years ago
STEVE KARNOWSKI and AMY FORLITI Associated Press
Minneapolis to pay $27M to settle Floyd family lawsuit
The city of Minneapolis has agreed to pay $27 million to settle a civil lawsuit from George Floyd’s family over the Black man’s death in police custody.6 years ago
ROBERT BURNS AP National Security Writer
At Air Force One base, intruder given up by ‘mouse ears’
An Air Force investigative report says an intruder on Feb. 4 spent several hours on the suburban Washington air base that operates the Air Force One presidential aircraft and other planes.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Teen accused of killing Ogden store owner to stay in custody
The accused killer of an Ogden store owner is going to stay in the juvenile detention center for at least one more month.6 years ago
STEVE KARNOWSKI and AMY FORLITI Associated Press
Judge OKs 3rd-degree murder charge for ex-cop in Floyd death
A judge on Thursday granted prosecutors’ request to add a third-degree murder charge against a former Minneapolis police officer for the killing of George Floyd’s death.6 years ago
John Wojcik
Asian Americans facing renewed discrimination, according to Utah lawmaker
A Utah lawmaker says Utahns of Asian heritage continue to face racially motivated harassment stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.6 years ago
Dan Bammes
Cabins in Logan Canyon for sale along with their creepy legends
LOGAN, Utah- The Hatch family began building their cabins in Logan Canyon in 1910. They included small playhouses for children and, unusual for the time, a swimming pool. The family occupied the cabins in Logan Canyon for years, but by the 1950s, they were vacant and had been vandalized repeatedly. They were donated to the […]6 years ago
Madeleine Porter
Accidents on Utah roads make for a bad day for drivers
Multiple accidents on Utah roads happened Wednesday making it a bad day for traffic delays all over the state. No injuries were reported.6 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Black Lives Matter Utah alleges girl at Skyridge High School a victim of ‘hate crimes’
BLM Utah says the girl's family reached out to their organization after "several racist encounters" with multiple white boys at the school.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Deadly church parking lot shooting generating many leads
Investigators are getting a lot of leads about a deadly shooting in a church parking lot in Kearn and information is officially available to the public.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Live Mic: Mayor on diversity and racial equity in SLC police department
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall discusses a commission's recommendations on diversifying the city police department,6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Suspect in Denny’s stabbing attack charged with multiple felonies
Joshua Oropeza, age 21, was charged with attempted murder, two counts of aggravated assault, and assault for the March 5 stabbing attack.6 years ago
MICHAEL BALSAMO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press
Senate confirms Merrick Garland to be US attorney general
Garland was confirmed with a strong bipartisan vote, placing the widely-respected judge in the post as President Biden vows to restore the Justice Department's reputation for independence.6 years ago
John Wojcik
‘Black Lives Matter Utah’ leader says recent legislation fell short
The founder of ‘Black Lives Matter Utah’ says the state legislature’s general session fell short of enacting real, meaningful police reform.6 years ago
Saige Miller and Paul Nelson
Shooting in Kearns results in multiple injuries and one dead, per Unified Police
Unified Police are currently looking for a red Saturn in connection to a shooting that left one person dead and two people in critical condition in Kearns.6 years ago
Colby Walker
Woman in surgery after shooting at Sunset apartment complex
A woman in Davis County is in surgery after a shooting at an apartment complex early this morning near 2100 North and 250 West in Sunset.6 years ago
Sarah Moon and Hollie Silverman, CNN
Vanessa Bryant wins case to obtain names of deputies who allegedly took photos of crash site
The names of four Los Angeles County Sheriff Department (LASD) deputies who allegedly took or shared grisly photos of the scene of the helicopter crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant will be released to his wife Vanessa Bryant, a judge ruled Monday.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Family announces they’ll say goodbye to Dixie, a dog burned for revenge
Dixie's injuries are extensive according to her family, and that the remainder of her life would consist of constant visits to the vet.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Provo man accused of firing AR-15 in a crowded apartment complex
Provo police say Jose Tapia admitted firing the AR-15 at the Boulders Apartment Complex, but said he meant only to hit his brother's car.6 years ago
Becky Bruce
Amid record police shootings, family of teen shot by police wants answers
One reason for the long wait for some families? A use-of-force case backlog at the prosecutor's office.6 years ago
