Crime, Police + Courts
GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press
Protesters gather in Portland for multiple rallies
About 200 people gathered in Portland, Oregon, for a right-wing rally Saturday, dozens of them wearing militarized body armor.6 years ago
Lianne Kolirin and Livia Borghese, CNN
Irish tourist accused of defacing Rome’s Colosseum
An Irish tourist has been accused of vandalizing Rome's Colosseum after security staff spotted him allegedly carving his initials into the ancient Italian structure.6 years ago
Paul Nelson and Saige Miller
Salt Lake City officials suspend K9 apprehension program indefinitely
Salt Lake City Police Chief, Mike Brown, announced the K9 apprehension program will be suspended indefinitely, following an investigation into the K9 biting of Jeffery Evans.6 years ago
Madeleine Porter
High-speed chase through Parley’s Canyon ends in Salt Lake County
A high-speed chase through Parley's Canyon ended in the Salt Lake Valley after two individuals were arrested after being accused of stealing bicycles.6 years ago
John Wojcik
Woman killed after being hit by multiple vehicles on freeway
Utah Highway Patrol says a woman died after she was struck by multiple cars on the freeway. The fatal accident happened on the westside belt of I-215 at 38th South.6 years ago
John Wojcik
‘There is miles of graffiti’: Zion, Dixie Forest rangers report vandalism
A rash of vandalism has been reported at national parks and other recreation areas in Utah, including graffiti along the popular Zion Narrows hike.6 years ago
Colby Walker
In Taylor case, limits of law overcome calls for justice
“Criminal law is not meant to respond to every sorrow and grief," Attorney General Daniel Cameron, the first African American elected to the job in Kentucky, told reporters after the grand jury announced its decision on Wednesday. “And that is, that is true here. But my heart breaks for the loss of Miss Taylor."6 years ago
DYLAN LOVAN and PIPER HUDSPETH BLACKBURN
Louisville police officer shot amid Breonna Taylor protests
Authorities say an officer has been shot hours after a Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police for the killing of Breonna Taylor.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Longtime suite licensee pulls support from Jazz, NBA over Black Lives Matter
A company that has leased a suite at Vivant Arena since 1992 says it won't pay or renew until the NBA and Utah Jazz remove Black Lives Matter logos.6 years ago
The Associated Press
Grand jury indicts 1 police officer in Breonna Taylor death
A grand jury has indicted one officer on criminal charges six months after Breonna Taylor was fatally shot by police in Kentucky.6 years ago
John Wojcik
Shoplifter injury results in charges for 7-Eleven clerk
A convenience store clerk is facing charges after police say he aggressively tracked down a suspected shoplifter and caused an injury.6 years ago
STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press
Vanessa Bryant sues LA sheriff over helicopter crash photos
Vanessa Bryant files a lawsuit against the LA County sheriff claiming deputies shared unauthorized photos of the crash that killed nine people, including her husband Kobe Bryand and their daughter.6 years ago
Paul Nelson and Simone Seikaly
SLC releases body-cam video showing officers chasing, shooting autistic teen
SLCPD bodycam footage shows the moments leading up to the police shooting of a 13-year-old with autism.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
SLC Mayor on public safety: “We are at the beginning of an evolution”
SLC Mayor Mendenhall and SLCPD Chief held a press briefing regarding the shooting of Linden Cameron by SLCPD.6 years ago
MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press
Envelope addressed to White House contained ricin
Federal officials intercepted an envelope addressed to the White House that contained the poison ricin, a U.S. law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Saturday.6 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Update: Names of suspects in Midvale officer involved shooting released
One man is killed in an officer involved shooting in Midvale. Police say the suspect fired at officers during a foot chase that took place after a car chase.6 years ago
CAMI MONDEAUX AND PAUL NELSON
VIDEO: Police shooting in Holladay sends one person to hospital
One man is in the hospital after a shooting involving a Unified Police Department officer in Holladay Thursday afternoon.6 years ago
Scottie Andrew, CNN
The surviving ‘fifth girl’ of the 1963 Birmingham church bombing asks Alabama’s governor for restitution
Survivor of the bombed 16th Street Baptist Church in 1963 is asking the governor of Alabama to offer her restitution for the losses she suffered after the bombing.6 years ago
Mark Jackson
West Valley City protest on Wednesday night turns unruly
A protest of the West Valley City police department and the death of Damien Evans became unruly on Wednesday night when two groups clashed.6 years ago
LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press
‘Law and order’ is a campaign focus, so what are the numbers really like?
Several cities have seen a sobering surge in murders this summer, but those numbers capture only a small snapshot of crime in the United States.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
SLCO DA files charges against Salt Lake City PD K-9 officer
The DA's offices filed aggravated assault charges against a SLCPD officer for commanding his K9 to attack Jefferey Evans.6 years ago
John Wojcik
Viewmont High School on two hour delay after police shooting on school grounds
A man is dead following an officer-involved shooting that happened outside Viewmont High School in Bountiful.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah lawmakers to study increasing penalties on rioters
A Utah legislative committee has voted unanimously to look into increasing penalties on rioters. The move is supported by sheriffs across the state.6 years ago
