Utah crime, police and courts

A woman kneels by a police car as she cries in the streets after a knife attack in Nice on October ...

Barbara Wojazer, Zamira Rahim and Tara John, CNN

France ‘will not give into terrorism’ says Macron, after three stabbed to death in church attack

French President Emmanuel Macron has said that France "will not give into terrorism," after three people were killed in a knife attack on a church in Nice.

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Police are searching for a missing person last seen on Friday, April 25, in West Jordan....

Mark Jackson

One critical after house party shooting in West Valley City

A shooting at a big house party left a juvenile male in critical condition. Officers didn't initially know where the shots were coming from.

6 years ago

Kelli Pierce

Door at Utah Department of Health office in Millcreek shot with pellet gun

Unified Police reported a glass door at the Utah Department of Health office in Millcreek was shot out with a pellet gun overnight Thursday.

6 years ago

Saige Miller

COLD: Dave Cawley’s theory behind the death of Susan Cox Powell

The host of the COLD podcast, Dave Cawley, has a theory about how Susan Powell may have died -- and the research to back it up.

6 years ago

Kelli Pierce

Is fear of violence after election day overblown?

At the end of a contentious political campaigning season, people are nervous that there could be violence after the election, is there a reason to worry?

6 years ago

Madeleine Porter

Car collides with scooter rider near 300 S and West Temple

Salt Lake City Police are on the scene of a car accident where a car collided with a person riding a scooter.

6 years ago

After months of requests a judge granted a motion for separate trials for Chad Daybell and Lori Val...

Colby Walker

Idaho court rules to combine Chad and Lori Daybell trials

An Idaho Court has ruled that the two separate cases against Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell will be combined.

6 years ago

The Utah Highway Patrol said a person was killed on Sunday in a multi-car pileup on southbound I-15...

Madeleine Porter

Car accident in Heber on Highway 40 leads to six injuries

Utah Highway Patrol responded to a multi-vehicle car accident in Heber Wednesday evening. The accident occurred in both lanes.

6 years ago

Madeleine Porter

Woman killed in car accident near Riverside Wednesday morning

Utah Highway Patrol troopers say a woman was killed after her vehicle struck a semi truck near Riverdale Wednesday morning.

6 years ago

Car accident involving semi truck leaves one dead and two in critical condition....

Madeline Porter, Mark Jackson, and Simone Seikaly

UPDATE: Suspect jailed in Midvale domestic violence homicide

A man suspected of killing his wife and injuring his daughter in Midvale has been released from the hospital and booked into the Salt Lake County jail.

6 years ago

Ogden Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify two people in video....

John Wojcik

Officer shooting in Ogden under investigation, victim in the hospital

An officer shooting in Ogden that happened Tuesday, October 27, is under investigation. Ogden Police say an officer shot at a man holding a shotgun and knife multiple times, striking him once in the abdomen.

6 years ago

Mary Richards

UPDATE: Man fatally shot by police in Herriman is identified

One man is dead after an officer-involved shooting on Solofax Lane near 5300 West in Herriman after officers responded to a protective order violation

6 years ago

LARRY NEUMEISTER and TOM HAYS Associated Press

NXIVM guru gets 120 years in prison in sex-slaves case

Self-improvement guru and NXIVM cult leader, Keith Raniere, was sentenced to 120 years in prison for turning some adherents into sex slaves branded with his initials.

6 years ago

University of Utah sex assault army investigating...

Simone Seikaly

U.S. Army leading investigation of sexual assault near University of Utah

An investigative unit of the U.S. Army is now in charge of an investigation into a sexual assault that occurred near the campus of the University of Utah

6 years ago

Kelli Pierce

Utah lawmakers consider changes to stalking laws

Prosecutors, defense attorneys, and victims' advocates, are asking for minor changes to the stalking laws in Utah to clarify and show a pattern of behavior.

6 years ago

Kelli Pierce

BYU Police fight to keep certification in appeal hearing

An appeal hearing was held on Monday to help determine if the BYU Police should keep their certification, continuing an ongoing battle since 2019

6 years ago

Saige Miller and Paul Nelson

DA files murder charges in 2010 death of Sherry Black

Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill filed aggravated murder charges against the suspect in police custody for the murder of Sherry Black in 2010.

6 years ago

Simone Seikaly

Murray police investigating shots fired outside business

Officials with the Murray City Police Department say an investigation continues after a woman was shot outside a smoke shop on Saturday.

6 years ago

Simone Seikaly

Weber County Sheriff’s deputy on leave after fatal shooting in Huntsville

A suspect is dead and a Weber County Sheriff's deputy is on leave after a fatal shooting in Huntsville.

6 years ago

LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

Murkowski’s nod gives Barrett extra boost for Supreme Court

Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she'll vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett, giving crucial support for Pres. Trump's Supreme Court nominee before a final vote expected Monday.

6 years ago

Paul Nelson

Taylorsville woman arrested in connection with her mother’s death

An elderly woman was found dead in her Taylorsville home on Friday. Investigators believe her daughter was the one who killed her.

6 years ago

Colby Walker

Man who pleaded guilty to Mackenzie Lueck’s murder sentenced to life in prison

The man who pleaded guilty to Mackenzie Lueck's murder earlier this month has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

6 years ago

Kelli Pierce

Lauren McCluskey Memorial Walk brings attention to domestic violence

Friends and family of Lauren McCluske raised awareness about domestic violence during The Lauren McCluskey Memorial Walk at the school.

6 years ago

AMY FORLITI Associated Press

Judge dismisses 1 charge against former cop in Floyd’s death

A Minnesota judge has dismissed a third-degree murder charge filed against the former Minneapolis police officer who pressed his knee against George Floyd's neck.