Crime, Police + Courts
John Wojcik
Police arrest woman after allegedly assaulting 9-year-old with a Taser
Police in Riverton have made an arrest after a 37-year-old woman was accused of shocking a 9-year-old boy with a Taser in a church parking lot.6 years ago
Colby Walker
6 people charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Governor
The FBI says it has thwarted what they are calling an attempt to violently overthrow the government and kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.6 years ago
BRUCE SCHREINER, REBECCA REYNOLDS YONKER and PIPER HUDSPETH BLACKBURN Associated Press
Police release details of Breonna Taylor investigation
Louisville police have released details of the investigation into the shooting death of Breonna Taylor.6 years ago
Becky Bruce
Death penalty off the table in Mackenzie Lueck plea deal
A guilty plea in the murder of Mackenzie Lueck means Ayoola Ajayi will avoid the death penalty and instead spend life in prison for the crime.6 years ago
Colby Walker
Texas County issues indictment of Netflix for ‘lewd exhibition’ in Cuties
A grand jury in the small east Texas county of Tyler has indicted Netflix on criminal charges for promoting "lewd visual material depicting [a] child" in their film 'Cuties.'6 years ago
Becky Bruce
UPDATE: Amber Alert canceled, missing child located
The Summit County Sheriff's Office believes the missing girl and her father may be in a black 2007 GMC Yukon XL with Utah tag number 8G4PP.6 years ago
FOX 12 Staff
Police: Man seriously injured in shooting at downtown Portland hotel
PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in a hotel room in downtown Portland early Tuesday morning. Just before 1 a.m., officers were called out to a report of a shooting at the Marriott, located in the 1400 block of Southwest Naito Parkway. Officers arrived at the scene and found a […]6 years ago
John Wojcik
Cops looking for woman after she allegedly uses a taser on 9-year-old boy
The search continues for a woman who's accused of attacking a 9-year-old boy with a taser. The alleged assault happened Friday afternoon in Riverton.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Woman in Midway rescued after writing “911” on her hand
A woman in Midway wrote 911 on her hand to tell a locksmith that she was in trouble. Now, the man accused of holding her hostage is under arrest.6 years ago
Saige Miller
Herriman woman threatened with a firearm, police investigating
Herriman City Police are investigating a suspicious incident involving a woman who was jogging and says she was threatened by a man wielding a firearm.6 years ago
Lauren M. Johnson, CNN
Mattel adds a Susan B. Anthony Barbie to its line of inspiring women
Mattel has unveiled a new Susan B. Anthony Barbie doll as a part of its line of inspiring women.6 years ago
LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press Writer
GOP seeks to curtail Senate work, but not Barrett hearings
Senate Republicans want to cancel legislative work until Oct. 19, but Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Supreme Court confirmation hearings are set to begin Oct. 12.6 years ago
John Wojcik
Police union filing ethics complaint against Salt Lake City councilwoman
The Salt Lake police union filed an ethics complaint against Salt Lake City councilwoman Amy Fowler, stemming from her comments in June about a police shooting.6 years ago
Madeleine Porter
Utah man sentenced in murder of West Jordan parents
A plea deal means Albert Johnson won’t face the death penalty in the West Jordan murder of Tony and Katherine Butterfield, but life in prison instead.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Dave & Dujanovic: Busting drug rings on the dark (and deadly) web
John Huber, the U.S. Attorney for Utah, discusses Operation DistrupTor -- busting opioid traffickers on the dark web.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Dave & Dujanovic: The dark web and its dangers for kids
A tech expert discusses the dangers of the dark web and how to spot if a child is accessing this unlit underworld of cyber-crime.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Dave & Dujanovic: Who are the Proud Boys?
A former FBI special agent discusses the Proud Boys, a white supremacist group in the spotlight after President Trump did not denounce them during a debate.6 years ago
John Wojcik
Suspect injured in officer-involved shooting in Ogden
Ogden Police say that a suspect has been injured during an officer-involved shooting near 31st Street and Wall Ave around 7:30 Wednesday morning.6 years ago
John Wojcik
‘Bow and Arrow Guy’ pleads guilty to two charges
A man caught on tape pointing a bow and arrow at Salt Lake City protesters back in May has pleaded guilty to two charges. Brandon McCormick admitted to possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person and aggravated assault.6 years ago
MICHAEL BALSAMO and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press
Court papers: Woman wrote ‘give up’ in ricin note to Trump
A Canadian woman accused of mailing a package containing ricin to the White House included a threatening letter in which she told President Donald Trump to "give up and remove your application for this election," according to court papers filed Tuesday.6 years ago
Becky Bruce, Paul Nelson and Colby Walker
UPDATED: Missing 6-year old found, mother in custody
The missing six-year-old, Terran Alexander Butler, and his mother were located in Oregon.6 years ago
Paul Nelson and Becky Bruce
Body of a woman found in South Salt Lake Monday
Police say the body of the woman, found near 300 West and 2500 South in South Salt Lake, was partially clothed when it was discovered.6 years ago
DARLENE SUPERVILLE, WILL WEISSERT and LISA MASCARO Associated Press
Pres. Trump, Biden battle over quick confirmation of court pick
Pres. Trump acknowledges that confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett may not go "smoothly," while Joe Biden implores the Senate to delay voting until after the Nov. 3 election.6 years ago
