Crime, Police + Courts
Associated Press
Federal government willing to take death penalty issue to the Supreme Court
Attorney General William Barr said on Thursday that he would take the Trump administration’s bid to restart federal executions after a 16-year hiatus to the Supreme Court if necessary.7 years ago
Mary Richards
Amber Alert issued for 3-week-old baby from Clinton, Utah
Officers are looking for 25-year-old Taylor Cheylene Webb who they believe could be heading to the Modesto California area.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Gun bill advances in the Utah Legislature while red flag law hits a snag
A bill gaining support in the Utah Legislature would make it illegal to possess a gun with its serial number or other identifiable markings rubbed off.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Salt Lake City Council looks to regulate scooters and GREENBikes
Many people in Salt Lake City have been voicing concerns for well over a year about the safety of electric scooters, and a new ordinance may address their complaints.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Prosecutors warn parents about online safety after more than 100 predators arrested within the last year
SALT LAKE CITY – A warning to parents from the Salt Lake County DA’s Office, the US Attorney’s Office and the FBI. They say it’s as important as ever to speak with your kids about how they use social media and who they’re meeting. Between September of last year and September of this year, prosecutors […]7 years ago
Mary Richards
Police say drug ring run by teen had ties to many Utah schools
Police are unraveling what they say was a teen-run drug ring that stretched across state lines and into schools across the Salt Lake Valley.7 years ago
Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business
So, your Disney+ account was hacked. Here’s what to do
Hackers have gained access to thousands of Disney+ user accounts, selling them for between $3 and $11, according to multiple investigations.7 years ago
The Associated Press
Iowa jury awards $1.4M to man who got vasectomy, not circumcision
A jury in Iowa has awarded $1.4 million to a man who was expecting a circumcision but received a vasectomy instead.7 years ago
Mary Richards
New nationwide push to prevent gun violence has Utah ties
US Attorney for Utah, John Huber, says many acts of gun violence can be prevented, and it's time for everyone to work together better to make that happen.7 years ago
Associated Press
Utah State Prison inmate charged with killing cellmate
A Utah State Prison inmate has been charged with first-degree murder in the killing of his cellmate.7 years ago
Associated Press
Prague museum displays totalitarian-era surveillance tech
Technology used by the totalitarian regime to control its citizens — and the innovative means they used to undermine the omnipresent control is the focus of a museum exhibition in Prague.7 years ago
Associated Press
Man, young boy shot at New Jersey high school football game
A gunman opened fire at high school football game on Saturday night. One of the two people who was injured were airlifted to a children's hospital with serious injuries.7 years ago
Mary Richards
FBI: lone offender report says attacks can be prevented
The FBI says lone wolf or lone offender attackers are never really isolated. They hope their new research inspires more prevention7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Defense attorneys say Arizona man accused of selling children in Utah didn’t break the law
defense attorney Scott Williams says his client did nothing illegal. He maintains that Petersen has been “making happy families.”7 years ago
Zoi Walker
Big drug bust made by Salt Lake City Police this week
Salt Lake City Police made a substantial drug bust this week after 47-year-old Isidro Cano was reported for selling narcotics out of a hotel room.7 years ago
By Stefanie Dazio and Jon Antczak - Associated Press
Officials looking for motive in California school shooting
Investigators are working to determine why a high school student opened fire at a Southern California high school. Two people are confirmed dead after the shooting.7 years ago
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Verdict reached in Roger Stone trial
Jurors have reached a verdict in the trial of Roger Stone, a longtime friend and ally of President Donald Trump who was charged with lying to Congress and witness tampering.7 years ago
Madeline Holcombe and Chris Boyette, CNN
A doorbell camera captured a woman screaming for help from a passing car. Police want to find her
A Los Angeles doorbell camera captured the gut-wrenching screams of a woman police say they believe may have been kidnapped, but it did not capture images of what caused her calls for help.7 years ago
John Wojcik
Salt Lake City Police arrest 21 sex offenders
SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Police Department has been busy for the past four months checking in on a number of registered sex offenders, and, making a number of arrests. Their efforts resulted in 83 compliance checks, 59 residence checks and perhaps most notably, 21 arrests. Detective Michael Ruff says only a […]7 years ago
STEFANIE DAZIO and JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press
UPDATE: 2 dead in California school attack; gunman shoots self
A suspect in the shooting at Saugus High School is in custody and is being treated at a Santa Clarita hospital, the Los Angeles County Sheriff said.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Police agencies and emergency dispatchers being sued over Millcreek accident
The family of a woman who was run over by an officer in Millcreek is suing, claiming all of them were negligent and partially responsible for her death7 years ago
Jack Guy and Mary Ilyushina, CNN
Man who smuggled overweight cat into plane cabin stripped of frequent flyer status
Talk of smuggling usually evokes images of drugs, guns and other contraband -- but it was a fat cat that saw one man punished by Russian airline Aeroflot.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Man fires gun outside fitness center, reportedly high on meth
The Tooele County Sheriff’s Office have a man in jail who reportedly pointed a gun at someone outside of a fitness center7 years ago
