Crime, Police + Courts

Naked Man Skateboarding...
Madeleine Porter

Naked man skateboarding in West Valley City is arrested

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — A Salt Lake City man is facing criminal charges after witnesses say they saw him skateboarding naked. The man allegedly showed up with clothes but was soon in nothing but his shoes.  According to a statement, the West Valley Police Department  (WVPD) responded to calls of a naked man skateboarding […]
6 years ago
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Paul Nelson

UHP prepares for more protests at Utah State Capitol

The FBI is warning public safety officials about armed protests planned for every state capitol complex across the country.
6 years ago
FBI new protests every state...
Zachary Cohen and Whitney Wild

FBI warns of ‘armed protests’ planned at all 50 state capitols and in DC

The FBI bulletin also suggests threats of an "uprising" if President Trump is removed via the 25th Amendment before inauguration day.
6 years ago
FILE. A man who was gifted a service dog from a Utah nonprofit organization for allegedly being a c...
Kelli Pierce

Utah reports big drop in juvenile kids serving time for low-level crimes

The Juvenile Justice Services Division in Utah is reporting a 46% drop in kids detained for low-level crimes.  
6 years ago
This Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, image from a video released by Schwarzenegger shows former Republican C...
BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press

Arnold Schwarzenegger compares US Capitol protestors to Nazis

In a video posted Sunday on social media, Schwarzenegger said the protestors "trampled the very principles on which our country was founded."
6 years ago
Jason Tulin

Suspected DUI driver leads police on chase, caused multiple hit and runs

A suspected DUI driver traveled south and north on I-15 in Salt Lake City before being apprehended by officials.
6 years ago
SLC PD officer recovering...
Simone Seikaly

SLC police officer recovering with minor injuries after firey accident

The officer's car was struck by a large commercial vehicle in a downtown Salt Lake City intersection early Saturday morning.
6 years ago
Civil War signs at US Capitol protest...
Katelyn Polantz, Kara Scannell and Paul LeBlanc, CNN

Feds: Investigation found truck full of bombs/guns near Capitol protest

The details were contained in federal documents charging Lonnie Leroy Coffman of Falkville, Alabama, with federal offenses.
6 years ago
A Salt Lake police officer only suffered minor injuries after being hit early Saturday morning.  A ...
Mark Jackson

Salt Lake police officer okay after Motel 6 employee takes quick action

A police officer escaped a crash involving a commercial-sized truck early Saturday morning with only minor injuries.
6 years ago
Police car sirens....
John Wojcik

15-year-old girl and friend help catch registered sex offender

A registered sex offender has been arrested in Cache County thanks to the help of a teenage girl he tried to entice.
6 years ago
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in ...
Evan Perez and Paul LeBlanc, CNN

Federal murder investigation to be opened in Capitol Police officer’s death

Prosecutors in the US Attorney's office plan to open a federal murder investigation into the death of Brian D. Sicknick, a US Capitol Police officer who died Thursday night, a law enforcement officials say.
6 years ago
Two burglars have been arrested in the UK after accidentally pocket-dialing the police during their...
Rob Picheta, CNN

‘World’s unluckiest burglars’ arrested after pocket-dialing police during robbery

Two hapless burglars have been arrested in the UK after accidentally pocket-dialing the police during their crime.
6 years ago
UPH capitol...
Paul Nelson

UHP says it was prepared for more violence at Utah State Capitol

There seemed to be relatively few Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) during Wednesday's “Stop the Steal” rally on the steps of the Utah State Capitol.
6 years ago
protesters face charges after capitol arrests...
Cami Mondeaux

Utah attorney: ‘Serious consequences,’ possible charges after DC arrests

After a violent protest outside the U.S. Capitol that has resulted in at least 68 arrests, it leaves the country wondering who will be charged -- and with what offenses? 
6 years ago
DC arrests...
Colby Walker

DC Police report 68 arrests made

Police in Washington DC announced on Thursday that 68 arrests have been made after violence broke out at the US Capitol. Of those 68, police said only one was a DC resident.
6 years ago
FBI Capitol protestors violence...
Colby Walker

FBI asking for help to identify protesters involved in Capitol violence

The FBI is asking for tips, photos and videos of the violence that took place after a large group broke into the Capitol, forcing Congress to evacuate.
6 years ago
missing baby boy amber alert...
Becky Bruce

Amber Alert canceled for missing baby boy out of Davis County

The Amber Alert for a missing baby boy, possibly traveling with his non-custodial mother, was canceled late Wednesday evening.
6 years ago
Protesters walk as U.S. Capitol Police officers watch in a hallway near the Senate chamber at the C...
Saige Miller

US Capitol on lockdown as protesters storm the building

Members of Congress are sheltering in place and other buildings are evacuating as protesters opposing the electoral vote count for President-elect Joe Biden break barriers in attempts to storm the Capitol. 
6 years ago
yellowstone treasure buried treasure...
The Associated Press

Utah man pleads guilty in Yellowstone dig seeking treasure

A Utah man has pleaded guilty after authorities said he was caught digging in a Yellowstone National Park cemetery in search of hidden treasure.
6 years ago
Missing Washington Girl...
Madeleine Porter

Missing girl from Washington is found safe in Nevada

Nevada authorities confirmed they found a missing 15-year-old girl from Yakima, Washington, safe during a traffic stop near the town of Wells.
6 years ago
President Trump pardon Utah man...
Curt Gresseth

Utah man talks about justice reform after his pardon from President Trump

A Utah man who received a pardon from President Trump says he continues to work with the White House to correct mandatory minimum sentencing requirements.
6 years ago
Jacob Blake...
TODD RICHMOND and MICHAEL TARM Associated Press

No charges against Wisconsin officer who shot Jacob Blake

Wisconsin prosecutors have declined to file criminal charges against a white police officer who shot Jacob Black, a Black man, in the back last summer.
6 years ago
For a second time, Lori Vallow Daybell has been ruled competent to stand trial. She faces counts of...
Colby Walker

Misdemeanor trial date set for Lori Vallow Daybell

A trial date has been set for Lori Vallow Daybell on misdemeanor charges related to the death and disappearance of her two children.
6 years ago
daybell...
Colby Walker

Daybell defense attorneys seek to remove prosecutor for “misconduct”

The defense attorneys for both Chad and Lori Daybell are accusing prosecutor Rob Wood of misconduct and alleged witness intimidation.
6 years ago