Crime, Police + Courts

roy high teacher arrested...
Mark Jackson

Roy High teacher accused of sexual enticement, exploitation of a minor

A 30-year-old teacher at Roy High School was arrested Wednesday night by Layton Police on suspicion of enticing and sexually exploiting a minor.
6 years ago
mccluskey settlement Lauren McCluskey photos...
Colby Walker

McCluskeys and U of U reach settlement agreement in death of student

The U's Center for Violence Prevention will bear the name of Lauren McCluskey, as part of a settlement with the parents of the murdered student.
6 years ago
salt lake city police south temple gas scare...
Paul Nelson

SLCPD take twice as long to respond to most police calls, records show

Records show it's taken roughly twice as long for Salt Lake City Police officers to respond to certain calls in 2020 as compared to last year.
6 years ago
russian military hacking...
ERIC TUCKER Associated Press

6 Russian military officers charged in vast hacking campaign

The Justice Department has announced charges against Russian intelligence officers in cyberattacks that targeted a French presidential election, the Winter Olympics in South Korea and American businesses.
6 years ago
Hoogle Zoo...
Saige Miller and Kelli Pierce

Fraternity promises to make things right after vandalism at Utah’s Hogle Zoo

Hogle Zoo says a Utah fraternity is "committed to making things right" after members supposedly committed multiple acts of vandalism on zoo grounds. 
6 years ago
Image of two teenage girls looking on their cell phones, this story involves bullying and the red f...
Heather Kelly

Cyber-bullying leaves a permanent footprint

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Mental health experts say cyber bullying can have long-lasting effects than in-person bullying.
6 years ago
shooting homicide...
Saige Miller and Cami MONDEAUX

Police arrest suspect in SLC shooting homicide case, 1 victim dead, 2 in critical condition

One person is dead and two are in critical condition after a shooting in Salt Lake City. Police say they are investigating the incident as a homicide.
6 years ago
A Utah woman has died after being hit by a vehicle on Main Street in Midway Saturday night, accordi...
Cami Mondeaux

Woman dies after being struck by vehicle Saturday night; driver in custody

A Utah woman has died after being hit by a vehicle on Main Street in Midway Saturday night, according to officials.
6 years ago
Tooele City police hostage SWAT...
Simone Seikaly

Hostage situation in Tooele ends with fatal officer-involved shooting

A man is dead and a woman injured after an hours-long standoff that ended early Sunday morning with a fatal officer-involved shooting in Tooele.
6 years ago
Just one week after eight HBCUs were threatened, a bomb threat was called in on at the University o...
Simone Seikaly

University of Utah alerts students to reported sex assault

University of Utah police reported a sexual assault on campus which took place late Saturday afternoon. They have a vehicle and suspect description, and are asking for the public's help.
6 years ago
pregnant car crash...
Mark Jackson

Baby of woman who died in crash on Bangerter Hwy. dies

The baby girl delivered by C-section Thursday night following a fatal crash on Bangerter Hwy has died.
6 years ago
white supremacist Utah...
Saige Miller and Paul Nelson

Federal charges filed against many white supremacist gang members and associates in Utah

Federal charges are filed against 21 white supremacist gang members and associates for drug distribution and illegal weapons trafficking in Utah on Friday.
6 years ago
murray woman shooting ruled...
Becky Bruce and Saige Miller

DA rules shooting of Murray woman justified, suggests “systemic breakdown” in mental health response

The Salt Lake County DA ruled the shooting that wounded a woman at a Murray apartment complex justified on Friday, seven months after the shooting. 
6 years ago
coughing on people...
Paul Nelson

Utah man accused of intentionally coughing on people, might face assault charges

A southern Utah man might be looking at assault charges after police say he began coughing on people intentionally during a political argument.
6 years ago
Murray Racial profiling...
KSL News Staff

Why are there judges on my ballot and how can I learn more about them?

Nearly 60 judges in Utah face voters thumbs' up or down on the 2020 ballot. Fortunately, there is a place you can go for information before you vote.
6 years ago
Lauren McCluskey running: former chief now suing school...
Saige Miller, Colby Walker and Paul Nelson

No charges for former U. officer who showed intimate photos of Lauren McCluskey to coworkers

The former University of Utah officer involved in the Lauren McCluskey case who the school says showed intimate photos of her will not face criminal charges.
6 years ago
FILE - This 2015 photo provided by Michael P. Shamo shows his son, Aaron Michael Shamo. At the cent...
Paul Nelson

Utah man convicted running dark-web fentanyl drug ring sentenced to life in prison

The Utah man who once reportedly ran the country’s largest dark-web drug ring selling fentanyl from his basement is set to be sentenced Thursday.
6 years ago
guns utah...
Paul Nelson

Las Vegas man indicted for illegally buying hundreds of guns in Utah

Federal prosecutors in Utah indict a Las Vegas man who reportedly lied to buy guns by the hundreds.
6 years ago
FILE - This May 16, 2012 file photo shows the Facebook app logo on a mobile device in Philadelphia....
MATT O'BRIEN AP Technology Writer

Facebook bans Holocaust denial, distortion posts

Facebook says it is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust and will start directing people to authoritative sources if they search for information about the Nazi genocide.
6 years ago
Judge Amy Coney Barret hearings...
MATTHEW DALY Associated Press

Graham, Harris share spotlight as Barrett hearings begin

Sen. Republicans vow quick confirmation for Pres. Trump's Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, beginning Monday with hearings before the Sen. Judiciary Committee.
6 years ago
Utah lawmakers proposed a bill spelling out exactly how police can use genetic tests like 23andMe i...
Simone Seikaly

Unified Police make arrest in 2010 killing of Sherry Black

A suspect is under arrest in the 2010 death of Sherry Black, who was found bludgeoned to death in her business in South Salt Lake.
6 years ago
Salt Lake City Police release 19 videos of controversial arrests using K-9s...
Kelli Pierce

Salt Lake City Police release 19 videos of controversial arrests using K-9s

Salt Lake City Police on Friday released 19 videos showing arrests of suspects using K-9s. All 19 incidents, which stretch back into 2016, are being reviewed
6 years ago
Face coverings...
John Wojcik

Utah man charged with assault following a face mask disagreement

A Utah man faces a misdemeanor assault charge after police say he punched a fellow customer who confronted him for not wearing a face mask at Cafe Rio.
6 years ago
In a photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresse...
DAVID EGGERT and ED WHITE Associated Press

13 charged in plots against Michigan governor, police

Six people have been charged in federal court with plotting to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at her vacation home.
6 years ago