Crime, Police + Courts
Paul Nelson
Real estate developer sentenced for Ponzi scheme, amid protests
People who lost money came to Koerber’s sentencing, however, in an odd twist, none of them condemned him and several spoke out in his defense7 years ago
John Wojcik
Police looking for man that stole a vehicle with a child inside
Police are still looking for a man who they say stole a vehicle Tuesday morning, with a 10-year old boy in the backseat.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Utah eye doctor being sued for millions, plaintiffs say he performed surgery without a license
Ten million dollars, plus punitive damages. That’s what attorneys are asking for in their lawsuit against a Utah eye doctor7 years ago
JAKE BLEIBERG and JILL BLEED Associated Press
Texas officer charged with murder, resigns after shooting
The police chief said earlier in the day that Aaron Dean acted without justification and would have been fired if he didn't quit7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Millcreek father describes fight that led to standoff with SWAT officers
A Millcreek father is thankful a spat between his kids and a neighbor didn’t turn deadly. It led to a standoff between a suspect and SWAT officers7 years ago
John Wojcik
Friends, family say San Jose police mismanaged search for tech leader
Family and friends of a Utah tech leader are claiming negligence on the part of San Jose Police, saying they didn't do enough to find Erin Valenti.7 years ago
CNN - Holly Yan and Hollie Silverman
The Fort Worth officer who killed a woman in her own home has resigned
The mayor of Fort Worth is calling the shooting of a woman in her own home unjustified.7 years ago
Heather Kelly
Public officials face a challenge when they have stalkers
South Salt Lake Councilwoman Corey Thomas told the Deseret News she was surprised to learn she did not qualify for a protective order against her stalkers.7 years ago
Colby Walker
SWAT standoff ends peacefully after police say man assaulted child and shot at neigbor
Police say they have a man is in custody after a standoff in Millcreek where they say he assaulted a child and fired several rounds at a neighbo7 years ago
Associated Press
Family seeks answers after police kill Texas woman at home
The family of Atatiana Koquice Jefferson, 28, is demanding answers after she was fatally shot by a police officer in her own home.7 years ago
ADAM BEAM Associated Press
Law gives child sex assault victims more time to file suits
California is giving childhood victims of sexual abuse more time to decide whether to file lawsuits, joining several states in expanding the statute of limitations for victims.7 years ago
Monica Haider, CNN
6 people hospitalized after being shot in Philadelphia
Six people, ranging from 14 to 27 years old, are being treated in a Philadelphia hospital after being shot on the highway, police said.7 years ago
Becky Bruce
Friends, family say body of missing Utah tech CEO found in California
Friends and family of a missing Utah tech company CEO said Saturday the 33-year-old woman's body had been found in California.7 years ago
Associated Press
Judge decides 19 adoption cases will be ruled individually in human trafficking accusation
An Arkansas judge ruled Friday that the court will decide individual outcomes to 19 statewide adoption cases against an Arizona elected official accused of human trafficking.7 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Fake high school sports sponsorship scam targeting Utah businesses
One business owner spent thousands for a sponsorship with American Fork High School, but then saw none of the promised marketing7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Stolen goods returned to retailers, investigators still have many more in their possession
The Utah Attorney General’s Office gives back thousands of dollars worth of stolen goods to the retailers they were taken from7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Refugee advocates still determining how to best help victims of illegal adoption ring
Over the course of three years, officials say 40 women from the Marshall Islands were brought into the state of Utah to give birth for this adoption ring.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah tech company CEO goes missing in Northern California
A Utah tech CEO went missing Monday night in California, officials confirmed. Erin Valenti was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and torn jeans.7 years ago
Associated Press
Man sentenced to death for Texas attack that killed 6
A man who prosecutors say was driven by vengeance when he fatally shot six members of his ex-wife's family in Texas, including four children, was on Friday sentenced to death.7 years ago
CNN - Harmeet Kaur
An SD card found on the street leads to an arrest in a murder investigation
A 48-year-old man in Alaska has been charged with murder after authorities said an SD card found on the street contained videos and pictures of him killing a woman.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Can biological mothers victimized by adoption scam get their children back?
The Utah Attorney General’s Office has stated they have no interest in overturning any of the adoptions that were part of a human trafficking adoption scam which was reportedly run by a county assessor in Arizona. However, if any of the birth mothers wanted to get their children back, do they have any options?7 years ago
Matthew Brooks
Latter-day Saint leaders issue guidelines in case of shootings at church
A day after a shooter killed two worshippers outside a synagogue in Germany, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is issuing new guidelines intended at keeping its members safe. The new guidelines are about putting resources into members’ hands, church spokesman Eric Hawkins says. The Presiding Bishopric of the church sent a letter with […]7 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Mailbox theft suspects arrested in Taylorsville after string of burglaries
An arrest has been made in a string of mailbox burglaries in Taylorsville. Officers responded to a report in the area where they found the suspects7 years ago
