Crime, Police + Courts
MARTHA BELLISLE and GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press
Riot declared as fire burns in Portland police union offices
A fire inside a police union building led authorities in Portland, Oregon, to declare a riot and force protesters away from the offices as violent demonstrations continue in the city that had hoped for calm after federal agents withdrew more than a week ago.6 years ago
Mark Jackson
Suspect dead, K-9 officer wounded in officer-involved shooting
Roy Police say one man is dead and a K-9 officer is recovering from a gunshot wound to the face after an officer-involved shooting overnight in Clinton.6 years ago
GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press
Portland protesters cause mayhem again, police officer hurt
About 200 people, some wielding homemade shields, clashed with police early Friday for the third consecutive night6 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Logan PD fires former U of U police officer involved in McCluskey case
Former U fo U police officer was fired following an investigation which concluded that he mishandled sensitive evidence in the McCluskey case.6 years ago
The Associated Press
Winfrey demanding justice for Breonna Taylor with billboards
Oprah Winfrey has placed 26 billboards across Louisville, Kentucky demanding justice for Breonna Taylor, a woman shot to death during a police raid.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Bill inspired by Lauren McCluskey aims to stop revictimization by police
A Utah lawmaker wants to criminalize the revictimization of a crime victim by police officers sharing intimate photos outside an investigation.6 years ago
Madeline Holcombe, CNN
A fugitive wanted by the FBI since 1977 has been apprehended in New Mexico
"This arrest should send a clear signal to violent offenders everywhere: The FBI will find you, no matter how long it takes or how far you run, and we will bring you to justice,"6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Student advocates call for U of U campus police to be abolished, point to mishandling of Lauren McCLuskey case
A group of University of Utah students is calling for the campus police to be abolished.6 years ago
LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press
Utah protesters face charges with potential life sentence
Some Black Lives Matter protesters in Utah could face up to life in prison if convicted of splashing red paint and smashing windows during a protest.6 years ago
Colby Walker and Dave Cawley
Lori Vallow Daybell waives preliminary hearings, will go to District Court
Lori Vallow Daybell has officially waived her preliminary hearing, meaning the felony charges against her will advance to Idaho's 7th District Court.6 years ago
Stella Chan, Scott Glover and Topher Gauk-Roger, CNN
FBI agents executed a federal search warrant at YouTube celebrity Jake Paul’s home
A law enforcement official confirms to CNN that FBI agents executed a federal search warrant at the Calabasas, California, home of YouTube celebrity Jake Paul Wednesday.6 years ago
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press
Judge: Doctrine shielding police from lawsuits is wrong
A federal judge in Mississippi calls on the Supreme Court to overturn qualified immunity which protects law enforcement from being sued for some of their actions.6 years ago
Saige Miller
Police stop search for armed robbery suspects, SLCC shelter in place lifted
Police are looking for two armed robbery suspects in the vicinity of the Salt Lake Community College campus.6 years ago
Paul Nelson and Becky Bruce
U of U police chief: officers saw, discussed intimate photos of Lauren McCluskey
Investigators found no evidence the officer downloaded the photos of Lauren McCluskey, but it did find he showed them to other officers, who discussed them.6 years ago
Becky Bruce
How Josh and Thamy Holt finally got freed from a Venezuela prison
To this day, the major players involved can't say exactly why Venezuela released Josh and Thamy Holt from prison, but they insist there was no deal made.6 years ago
Saige Miller
Judge rules Chad Daybell should face trial in case of missing kids
A judge rules there is enough evidence to send Chad Daybell to trial for felony charges involving the remains of his wife's two missing children found in his backyard.6 years ago
Dave Cawley
Transcript of Lori Daybell’s call to Chad Daybell on day of children’s discovery
On Tuesday, an Idaho prosecutor produced a second call between Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, who are both facing charges involving the deaths of Vallow's children.6 years ago
Heather Kelly
Story Walk in West Jordan canceled because of vandals
The first Story Walk was in Teton Estates Park along the Bingham Creek Trail in June. "Within three hours," said Titze "several signs were vandalized."6 years ago
John Wojcik
Fatal officer-involved shooting in Kearns
Police have confirmed that an officer-involved shooting took place in Kearns shortly after 5 am Tuesday morning.6 years ago
Dave Cawley
Full transcript of Lori Daybell secret phone call recording
Idaho prosecutors introduced a recording of a telephone call during a preliminary hearing for Chad Daybell, making public for the first time a conversation at the heart of the criminal case.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall makes major changes to police policies
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall has signed an executive order that makes major changes to police policies following months of protests in the city.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Cottonwood Heights family says police started conflict with protesters, later people rally to support the CHPD
The family at the center of a protest that turned violent in Cottonwood Heights claim the officers started the violence, not the protesters.6 years ago
John Wojcik
Lawsuit claims Utah State University discriminated against student with Down syndrome
A lawsuit claims Utah State University discriminated against and then expelled a student with Down syndrome.6 years ago
