Crime, Police + Courts
Colby Walker
Dave and Dujanovic: ACLU releases critical report on Operation Rio Grande
The ACLU of Utah and members of the Salt Lake City police discussed Operation Rio Grande with KSL Newsradio's Dave and Dujanovic.7 years ago
Associated Press
Local church leader convicted of photographing undressing woman
A Utah man who served as a local leader for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has pleaded guilty to illegally taking photos of a woman inside a dressing room at a popular Tennessee mall.7 years ago
Madeline Holcombe, CNN
Man stabbed to death after argument over Popeyes chicken sandwich
A man was stabbed to death Monday at a Maryland Popeyes after what appears to have been an argument over the restaurant's re-released chicken sandwich, police said.7 years ago
Colby Walker
Family with Utah ties killed in Mexico
Mexican leaders confirmed Tuesday morning that at least 9 U.S. citizens have been killed in northern Mexico, and relatives in Utah identify the dead as being six children and three women.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Utah group is building non-profit forensics lab
A Utah-based non-profit group is one step closer to being able to help cold case investigators in this state with a forensics lab7 years ago
John Wojcik
Utah ACLU critical of homeless operation in latest report
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Over two years after its launch, the American Civil Liberties Union of Utah (ACLU) says an expansive homelessness project has created more problems than it’s solved. In their latest report, titled “Endgame for Operation Rio Grande,” the organization argues the public safety plan relied too heavily on criminal justice tools. Communications […]7 years ago
Saige Miller
Racial disparities in Utah prisons need study, lawmaker says
A proposal to study how implicit racial biases may play into the disproportionate number of minorities in the Utah prison system is in the works for the 2020 legislative session.7 years ago
Associated Press - Stefanie Dazio and Daisy Nguyen
Airbnb bans ‘party houses’ after California shooting kills 5
Airbnb's CEO said the company was taking actions against unauthorized parties in the wake of a deadly shooting at a Halloween party held at an Airbnb rental home in California.7 years ago
CNN - Steve Almasy
New Hampshire couple found buried on Texas beach near campsite
The remains of a man and woman found this week on a beach in Texas have been identified as a couple from New Hampshire who had been camping in the area.7 years ago
Associated Press
Juvenile charged with shooting Chicago trick-or-treater, 7 on Halloween
A 15-year-old boy was charged Friday night with attempted murder in the suspected gang-related shooting of two people on Chicago's West Side, including a 7-year-old girl out trick-or-treating.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Parents mad, Davis School District investigating after student shows up to school dressed as Hitler
The Creekside Elementary School Halloween parade featured children in all sorts of costumes but one 5th grader came dressed as Adolf Hitler7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Software company refutes claims their program led to 911 communication breakdown
The makers of emergency dispatch software are pushing back against claims that their program failed, The lawsuit claims it created a faulty 911 protocol7 years ago
The Associated Press
Police: Utah woman stole $145K from youth justice center
The investigative unit of the Wasatch County Sheriff's department says the treasurer of a youth justice center has stolen more than $145,000 from the organization.7 years ago
Colby Walker
Double homicide under investigation in Roosevelt
Investigations are underway in Roosevelt after two men were found dead at a Halloween party early Friday morning according to the Duchesne County Sheriff's Office.7 years ago
CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN Associated Press
Failed mission raises doubts about Mexican security strategy
A sloppy operation that failed to nab Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán's son followed by days of changing explanations has revealed not so much that Mexico has a failing security strategy, but no real strategy at all, experts say.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Man who reportedly posted live videos of murder scene officially charged in the death of his mother
A North Salt Lake man accused of killing his mother and live-streaming videos of the crime scene is officially charged. However, the videos he reportedly posted may actually pose some problems for prosecutors.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
New push to legalize smokeable hemp in Utah
It is legal to possess hemp in Utah. But it is also against the law to smoke it, distribute it, or market the plant, and some people in the state want those rules to change.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Cache County car owners get fake letters on windshields that threaten jail time
The Cache County Sheriff’s Office is getting dozens of complaints about a fake letters being placed on vehicles in one part of Logan7 years ago
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arizona official pleads not guilty in adoption fraud case
An elected official in Arizona accused of running a human smuggling scheme that brought pregnant women from the Marshall Islands to the U.S. pleaded not guilty Tuesday to federal charges in Arkansas.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Utah State University looks to increase security after three reported assaults in one night
The investigation continues into three reported cases of sexual assault that happened on the campus of Utah State University all on one night7 years ago
The Associated Press
Reward offered for cattle shooting information
The Humane Society of Utah has offered a $2,500 reward for information that leads to those responsible for fatally shooting cattle in Box Elder, Iron, and Utah Counties.7 years ago
Associated Press
3 sexual assaults reported Friday night at Utah State campus
Utah State University officials issued an alert Saturday saying three sexual assaults were reported at the Logan campus Friday night.7 years ago
John Wojcik
Oversharing: why experts say what you put on social media can hurt you
Everybody knows that one friend that's guilty of oversharing on social media. But officials say in addition to annoying others, it can put you at risk.7 years ago
