Crime, Police + Courts
Simone Seikaly
Inside Sources: One traffic stop, two stories regarding the arrest of a Black woman in Utah
The arrest of Donna Miller, a Black woman in Utah, during a traffic stop in 2018, has led to a civil lawsuit against the officer involved and Murray City.6 years ago
Paul Nelson and Becky Bruce
WATCH: Ogden police speak after chase ends with suspect dead and officers hurt
Police in Ogden identified the man killed after a high speed chase in their city as James Franklin, 20, of Clinton.6 years ago
Michele Rowe
West Valley family reunited with stolen horse
Imagine waking up and your horse is gone from its pasture, a pasture that is locked and fenced in. That happened to one West Valley family.6 years ago
JIM SALTER Associated Press
St. Louis couple charged for pulling, waving guns at protest
St. Louis’ top prosecutor has charged a husband and wife with felony unlawful use of a weapon for displaying guns during a racial injustice protest outside their mansion.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Confrontation over face mask leads to alleged assault in Park City store
PARK CITY — Investigators in Summit County are looking for a man who they say assaulted a woman inside a Park City Walmart store for not wearing a mask. Officers say it rises to the level of an assault, even though he never physically touched her. The Summit County Sheriff’s Office was called to the […]6 years ago
MARYCLAIRE DALE Associated Press
Son of US District Judge Esther Salas killed, husband shot
Judiciary officials say a gunman shot and killed the 20-year-old son of a federal judge as he answered the door of the family home Sunday in New Jersey, and shot and wounded the judge’s husband before fleeing.6 years ago
ANDREW SELSKY and GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press
Fires set, fences moved: Police call Portland protest a riot
Protesters broke into a building, set it on fire and started dumpster fires late Saturday night in Oregon's largest city6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Man accused of attacking wife and police officer, reportedly angry over testing positive for COVID-19
man with a history of domestic violence is arrested again after police say he threatened his wife and a Utah County police officer.6 years ago
ANDREW SELSKY and GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press
Oregon officials decry arrests by federal agents in Portland
Federal agents have taken into custody people in the streets of Portland, not close to the federal property they were sent to protect.6 years ago
Becky Bruce
Jury trial dates set for Lori Vallow in death, disappearance of Idaho children
Lori Vallow, the mother facing charges in the disappearance and death of her two children, will face a jury trial in early 2021, a judge ruled on Friday.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Cache County Council declares day of prayer
The Cache County Council has declared Sunday as a day of prayer to ask for God's help during the COVID-19 pandemic.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Live Mic: Jury trials remain on hold due to pandemic
A judge discusses how justice is served in Utah without jury trials and in-court proceedings in the era of COVID-19.6 years ago
Joan Biskupic and Paul LeBlanc, CNN
Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized for possible infection
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been taken to the hospital and treated for a possible infection, according to a court spokeswoman.6 years ago
Michele Rowe
Two brothers previously convicted of killing an officer face new charges
Two brothers that were previously convicted of the murder of West Valley Police Officer Cody Brotherson are in new legal trouble after being released early from jail.6 years ago
Erica Orden, CNN
Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty to federal sex trafficking charges
(CNN) — Ghislaine Maxwell, the one-time girlfriend and alleged accomplice of accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, pleaded not guilty at a bail hearing Tuesday on charges that she helped recruit, groom, and ultimately abuse minors as young as 14. Maxwell, 58, was arrested Thursday by FBI agents in New Hampshire after an indictment was unsealed […]6 years ago
John Wojcik
Inmates in Weber County Jail sue sheriff over COVID-19 outbreak
A number of federal inmates at the Weber County Jail have filed a lawsuit alleging the county sheriff and other officials failed to protect them from a coronavirus outbreak after an outbreak of COVID-19 at the jail reportedly sickened more than 100 people.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Salt Lake County DA suggests major changes to police shootings laws
The top prosecutor in the county says if the public wants to see changes when it comes to police shootings, it needs to happen at the Utah State Capitol.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah County Sheriff’s Office: what is (and is not) allowed during protests
After two high profile protests, the Utah County Sheriff's office has this reminder about activities allowed during protests.6 years ago
Dave Cawley
Pandemic pause ends in Susan Powell parents lawsuit trial
A lawsuit between the parents of Susan Powell and the state of Washington's child welfare agency is back on, after months of COVID-19 delays.6 years ago
David Shortell, Greg Clary and Caroline Kelly, CNN
First US federal execution in 17 years is back on, for now
The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh District issued a ruling Sunday which will allow for the first federal prisoner to be executed in 17 years on Monday, pending an appeal to the US Supreme Court.6 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Man found dead after shooting through door at paramedics and police
Police say a man was found dead by a self-inflicted wound in Weber County on Sunday after he had fired a gun through his door at medical workers and police.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
SLC protest: “death threats” issued, curfew extended, arrests made
Four arrests and an executive order and death threats are among the repercussions after the SLC protest Thursday night.6 years ago
Paul Nelson and Becky Bruce
Gov. declares state of emergency as protesters block traffic, paint street
Gov. Gary Herbert declared a state of emergency Thursday night as police tried to get officer-involved shooting protesters to disperse.6 years ago
