Crime, Police + Courts

Jason Tulin

Officer involved shooting in Farmington leaves one man dead

A man is dead after an officer-involved shooting early this morning in Farmington during a stolen vehicle investigation.
6 years ago
swalwell china spies...
Curt Gresseth

To steal secrets, spies from China bide their time, former FBI agent says

A former FBI agent says spies from China will go to great lengths to steal secrets -- including trying to get the attention of members of Congress.
6 years ago
salt lake city police south temple gas scare...
Kelli Pierce

Crime is rising in Salt Lake City. Some suggest Feds can help

Violent crime has gone up over 21% in Salt Lake City in 2020, with many incidents connected to the increasing homeless population.  
6 years ago
Ogden City homeless...
Madeleine Porter

Ogden City homeless camp is coming to an end

OGDEN, Utah — The city of Ogden is taking action to clean up a homeless camp near the Lantern House shelter.  In a news release, Ogden Police Lt. Brian Eynon said the police and fire departments would work with officials from the Weber/Morgan Health Department, Weber Human Services, Weber County Homeless Coordinating Council, Weber Housing […]
6 years ago
Salt Lake City bank robbery...
Paul Nelson

Salt Lake City man accused of robbing the same bank three times in eight weeks

A suspected robber may have been too attracted to one specific bank in Salt Lake City. Officers arrested the man after what is reportedly his third robbery at the same bank.
6 years ago
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Simone Seikaly

West Valley City officer, suspect, hit by car during arrest

Both a WVC police officer and a man he was trying to arrest were hit by a car on Redwood Road late Saturday night. The suspect was injured.
6 years ago
Springville house fire Dec 5, 2020...
Simone Seikaly

Springville home filled with people catches fire, one man critically injured

An elderly man was critically injured in a fire at a Springville home Saturday night. Crews worked four hours to douse the blaze.
6 years ago
Tens of millions in California under stay-at-home order starting Sunday night...
Paul Vercammen and Jon Passantino, CNN

Tens of millions in California under stay-at-home order starting Sunday night

Southern California and San Joaquin Valley residents will be under a stay-at-home order after the intensive care unit capacity in the two regions fell below 15%, triggering a mandate issued by the governor earlier this week that aims to bring down the soaring number of Covid-19 hospitalizations.
6 years ago
D.I. employee hospitalized after being struck by customers vehicle...
Ryan Meeks

D.I. employee hospitalized after being struck by customers vehicle

A Deseret Industries employee was hospitalized Friday after a customer reportedly drove off from the loading area.
6 years ago
Two water mains break causing a road closure and black ice...
Ryan Meeks

Two water mains break causing a road closure and black ice

Crews are busy fixing two water mains in West Jordan that have broken spewing a large amount so of water in the air and onto the roads.
6 years ago
Police offer reward for info in Akosita Kaufusi homicide case...
Ryan Meeks

Police offer reward for info in Akosita Kaufusi homicide case

Police are offering a $1,500 reward for any information or evidence that would lead them to an arrest in regards to the Akosita Kaufusi Homicide.
6 years ago
Trump relief bill...
Curt Gresseth

Can Trump pardon himself? Stay tuned.

President Trump says he has the "absolute right" to pardon himself. The question is unresolved because no president has ever tried.
6 years ago
(Protesters go face-to-face with shielded police officers.  Credit:  Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret New...
Paul Nelson

Victim requests that no charges be filed against officer seen shoving him during SLC violent protest

SALT LAKE CITY – An officer seen on video shoving an elderly man to the ground during May’s violent protest won’t face criminal charges.  Prosecutors say this was a tough decision, but the victim didn’t want the officer to be charged. It’s a video that angered people all over the country.  An officer with a […]
6 years ago
Critically injured man left at a Maverik parking lot South Salt Lake...
Paul Nelson

Critically injured man left in a Maverik parking lot in South Salt Lake

Police are trying to track down who may have been behind a shooting and left the victim was left in a Maverik parking lot. 
6 years ago
Madeleine Porter

Summit County shooting suspect booked in jail

A Taylorsville man is in custody, accused in a Summit County shooting that wounded a woman from Sandy.
6 years ago
Gas pump skimming...
Paul Nelson

Gas pump skimming leads to six facing federal charges

Six people are facing federal charges for reportedly creating a new gas pump skimming process
6 years ago
utah monolith romania removed...
Curt Gresseth

Dave & Dujanovic: Monolith removed from desert likely a good thing, says lawyer

A monolith swarmed by the public was removed by a group of private citizens, and that was likely a good move to protect the environment, says a Utah lawyer.
6 years ago
overdose deaths. Bottles of Purdue Pharma L.P. OxyContin medication sit on a pharmacy shelf in Prov...
Lauren del Valle, CNN

Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to federal criminal charges related to nation’s opioid crisis

The maker of OxyContin, pleaded guilty Tuesday to three federal criminal charges related to the company's role in creating the nation's opioid crisis.
6 years ago
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Becky Bruce

Judge Dee Benson, longtime federal judge, dead at 72

A well-known, long-serving federal judge in Utah, Dee Benson, has passed away after being diagnosed with brain cancer.
6 years ago
Delta mask...
Simone Seikaly

Man arrested after refusing to wear mask on Delta Airlines flight

A man who refused multiple requests to wear a mask on Delta Airlines flight 1382 out of Salt Lake City on Wednesday night was arrested.
6 years ago
Mark Jackson

Officer faces kidnapping charge involving a family member

A South Jordan police officer is under arrest, possibly facing charges including aggravated kidnapping after an incident on Thanksgiving.
6 years ago
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Christina Maxouris, CNN

A second man dies after Sacramento mall shooting

Officers responded to the Arden Fair Mall in California's state capital following a report of shots fired a little after 6 p.m. Friday
6 years ago
Mark Jackson

One woman is dead after fatal car accident on SR-201

A fatal crash claims the life of a 33-year-old woman who was driving near the area of 7200 west and SR 201 at around 10:30 p.m. Friday night.
6 years ago
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JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press

High court blocks COVID-19 limits on houses of worship

The US Supreme Court has barred New York from enforcing certain limits on attendance at churches and synagogues in areas hard hit by COVID-19.
6 years ago