Crime, Police + Courts
Pat Reavy, KSL.com
4 West Jordan officers found legally justified in killing man in 2024 shootout
On July 5, 2024, Nicholas Kemp, 45, was shot and killed by West Jordan police officers originally responding to a domestic violence-related call.1 year ago
Devin Oldroyd
Man missing from West Wendover found dead
The Tooele County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed a missing West Wendover man was found dead last week.1 year ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com
Former high school coach to serve probation after no-contest plea to kissing student
The former assistant coach worked at Water Canyon High School in Hildale, in Utah's Washington County.1 year ago
Rebecca Boone, Associated Press
An Idaho judge has lifted a sweeping gag order in Bryan Kohberger’s quadruple murder case
On Thursday morning, 4th District Judge Steven Hippler agreed that lifting the Kohberger gag order would protect First Amendment rights of the public and press.1 year ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com
Death row inmate set for execution asks for clemency
Ralph Menzies was found guilty of murdering Maurine Hunsaker, a 26-year-old mother of three who worked at a gas station in Kearns, in 1986.1 year ago
Michael Houck
‘No Kings’ protest investigation is now in the hands of the DA
In a statement, Salt Lake County DA Sim Gill said his office received the police department’s recommendation, but the “investigation is not complete.”1 year ago
Verl Johansen
Cats die after targeted shooting in Midvale
Unified Police are looking for video footage of a cat shooting in Midvale from Wednesday morning. No motive has been found for the shootings.1 year ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com
Sandy woman to spend at least 15 years in prison after setting fire that destroyed 6 apartments
A woman was sent to prison after setting a fire at Liberty Heights Apartments in Sandy that destroyed six apartment units.1 year ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com
Not guilty pleas entered for 2 men in Ogden dog-hoarding case
Not guilty pleas were entered by the judge for the two men charged in the Ogden dog-hoarding case from April.1 year ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL TV
‘Close call’: Judge rules man charged with 9 counts of attempted murder not competent for trial
Anh Duy Pham allegedly hit several women with his car on purpose over 2023-2024. A judge has found him not competent to stand trial.1 year ago
Carlysle Price
Person killed in Ogden mobile home fire
According to the Ogden Fire Department, one person died in a mobile home fire that broke out Tuesday morning. The cause of the fire is under investigation.1 year ago
Michael Houck and Bryanna Willis. KSL NewsRadio
St. George man charged with nine counts of attempted murder after armed standoff with police
A man who allegedly fired over 150 rounds of ammunition in his St. George home during a police standoff is facing 51 criminal charges.1 year ago
Mary Culbertson
Body found in desert near West Wendover
A man’s body was found in the desert on Thursday, according to the Tooele County Sheriff’s Office.1 year ago
Brian Carlson, KSL TV
Utah governor’s task force touts progress in fight against illegal fentanyl
Utah is making huge gains in its fight against fentanyl according to Gov. Spencer Cox's Fentanyl Task Force.1 year ago
Simone Seikaly and Michael Houck, KSL NewsRadio
4 Roy police officers won’t be charged with sexual assault, according to Salt Lake County DA
The officers were placed on administrative leave after an incident on May 14, at Snowbird Ski Resort described as a medical emergency. The issue was later referred to as a sexual assault.1 year ago
Pat Reavy, KSL.com
Corrections officials preparing for firing squad — Utah’s 2nd execution in 13 months
Utah is preparing for the state's second execution in a little over a year. An execution warrant was signed for Ralph Menzies last week.1 year ago
Associated Press
Two women killed in Kentucky church shooting after trooper shot; suspect killed, police say
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Two women died Sunday at a Kentucky church in a shooting spree that began when a state trooper was wounded after making a traffic stop, police said. The suspect in both shootings was also killed. The suspect carjacked a vehicle after the traffic stop near Lexington’s airport and fled to Richmond […]1 year ago
Simone Seikaly
Salt Lake County DA won’t file charges after deadly use of force against armed man by West Jordan police officer
West Jordan police were confronted by a man wielding a sword when they responded to a residence in November 2024.1 year ago
Jacob Freeman
Vandalism suspected after Timpanogos High’s field is scorched
The scorch mark on the Timpanogos High field will be "expensive to repair," officials said.1 year ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Section of Jordan River trail to reopen after ‘cartel activity,’ other issues led to closure
A section of the Jordan River Parkway trail is set to reopen months after Salt Lake City closed it amid several concerns, including crime.1 year ago
Daniell Woodruff, Reporter/Anchor, KSL-TV
Utah Highway Patrol urges safety after multiple deadly crashes
Those recent crashes have Utah Highway Patrol again urging safety in the period known as the “100 deadliest days” between Memorial Day and Labor Day.1 year ago
Adam Small
New recruits bring Salt Lake City Police Department closer to full staff
Sixteen recruits graduated from The Salt Lake City Police Training Academy on Thursday1 year ago
Heather Peterson
Kia and Hyundai cars being targeted by thieves in Salt Lake City
Police in Salt Lake City are once again warning Kia and Hyundai owners that their cars are the targets in a recent rash of thefts.1 year ago
