Crime, Police + Courts
Ryan Meeks
Coyote sighting reported at the University of Utah campus
Saturday evening, University of Utah police responded to a coyote sighting on campus and confirmed that two coyotes were spotted in the area.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
NB-15 closed near St. George after motorcyclist hit ladder
The injured motorcyclist required life flight, and the northbound lanes of I-15 near St. George were closed for a time.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Family responds after DA ruling in officer-involved shooting of Pena-Valencia
The Salt Lake County DA ruled that an officer was not justified in the shooting, but also that no charges will be pursued against the officer.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Stabbing victims recovering, suspect in jail, after fight at Denny’s
The stabbing suspect was released from juvenile parole in August of 2020 according to police, after a similar incident involving a knife.6 years ago
SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America
As violence surges, some question Portland axing police unit
Elmer Yarborough got a terrifying call from his sister: She wept as she told him two of his nephews may have been shot in broad daylight as they left a bar in Portland, Oregon.6 years ago
Dan Bammes
Bill that would ban on sharing intimate photo evidence passes Legislature
Showing intimate photo evidence would now be a Class A misdemeanor under House Bill 59, which is on its way to the governor's desk for his signature.6 years ago
Becky Bruce
DA: Unified officer was not justified in shooting death of Salt Lake man
The 2020 shooting death of an unarmed man was not justified, DA Sim Gill announced Friday, nearly a year after the event.6 years ago
Mark Jackson
Bad crash in Lehi during Thursday rush hour leaves one child critical
A large crash on I-15 in Lehi had a portion of the freeway closed on Thursday and critically injured a child.6 years ago
Dan Bammes
Digital tablets for Davis County inmates to make phone calls
Inmates who are booked into the Davis County Jail will be issued digital tablets when they arrive to make phone calls to family members.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Live Mic: Expanding background checks on Utah gun sales is shot down again
A Salt Lake City lawmaker is trying once again to pass his bill on expanding background checks on firearms sales in Utah.6 years ago
Dan Bammes
Davis County creates new public-order unit
Every police agency in Davis County will participate in a new public order unit, led by the county sheriff's office.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Dave & Dujanovic: Officer Mike Criddle, a stolen identity, lives in chaos
Officer Mike Criddle took a months-long leave after police said someone impersonating his wife made racist comments online.6 years ago
Chuck Morris, Carley Gordon
Joint effort leads to agencies finding 150 missing children
U.S. Marshals said at least two of the missing children were identified as possible victims of human trafficking.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Charges filed in shooting of Provo officers — investigation continues
Officer John Oseguera was seriously injured in the shooting, and as this was an officer-involved incident, an investigation continues.6 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Opinion: When one man’s voting rights become another’s voter fraud
In remote areas, does not allowing someone to give their ballot to someone else to turn in violate their voting rights? The Supreme Court is considering that question.6 years ago
John Wojcik
Utah lawmakers approve bill aimed at regulating ‘troubled teen’ centers
Utah’s Legislature has passed a bill that would set more regulations for the state’s various “troubled teen” centers.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Woman on suspect accused of setting her dog on fire: ‘I hope he rots in hell’
The man has been booked into jail for theft and setting the dog on fire, and there are doubts about whether the dog will survive.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Dave & Dujanovic: Conceal or reveal jail mugshots?
A bill passed by the Utah Senate would hide from public view the mugshots of people who have only been booked into jail but not convicted of their accused crime.6 years ago
John Wojcik
New bill would set time limits for police use-of-force investigations
The Utah House supports a bill that would set deadlines for investigations when a police officer injures or kills someone.6 years ago
Colby Walker
UPDATE: Police arrest man suspected of burning ex-girlfriend’s dog
Police have arrested a suspect they say severely injured a dog by setting it on fire in Magna near 9400 W and the N. Frontage road by I-80.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
The Movie Show: The true-crime filmakers behind “Murder Among the Mormons”
Doug Wright sat down with two filmmakers to talk about their true-crime Netflix docuseries: "Murder Among the Mormons."6 years ago
Saige Miller and Paul Nelson
Ogden police investigate fatal shooting at grocery store
The Ogden City Police Department is launching an investigation into the fatal shooting of a local grocery store owner in Weber County.6 years ago
