Crime, Police + Courts
JACOB FREEMAN
Man arrested after doing donuts, hitting car head-on and fleeing, police say
A man was taken into custody in Moab Thursday after police said he drove recklessly, hit another car head-on and then fled the scene.1 year ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com
Jury finds Lori Daybell guilty of conspiracy to commit murder in her 3rd trial
The jury determined Lori Vallow Daybell is guilty of conspiring to murder Brandon Boudreaux, her niece's estranged husband, who was shot at outside his home.1 year ago
Mary Culbertson
Utah, 26 other states file suit against 23andMe over sale of genetic data without consumer consent
The possible sale of genetic data was introduced after 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and began exploring the sale of its data.1 year ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com
Utah Supreme Court declines to consider appeal in Kouri Richins’ murder case
The Utah Supreme Court ruled Friday against Kouri Richins' appeal to move her jury from Summit County to Salt Lake County.1 year ago
Michael Houck
Victim searching for lost wallet, fatally stabbed by man multiple times, Tooele police say
The Tooele Police Department confirmed to KSL TV that officers were called to a possible stabbing near the 100 Block of 100 East Sunday night.1 year ago
Mary Culbertson, KSL TV
State seeks warrant for execution by firing squad after Ralph Menzies ruled competent
Utah officials filed a motion on Monday requesting that execution proceedings for Ralph Menzies resume.1 year ago
Michelle Lee, KSLTV.com
Man arrested at Salt Lake Int’l Airport after attempting to steal backpack and officer’s weapon
Officers said the suspect was briefly compliant when they approached him, but later became increasingly non-compliant, refusing to follow simple commands.1 year ago
Mary Culbertson
Elizabeth Smart’s kidnapper Wanda Barzee is back in court, but not in custody
After allegedly violating her sex offender agreement, one of Elizabeth Smart's abductors, Wanda Barzee, is back in court facing new charges.1 year ago
Eric Thayer, Morgan Lee and Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
Trump deploys California National Guard to LA to quell protests despite the governor’s objections
The National Guard troops were deployed after a second day of clashes between protesters and federal immigration authorities.1 year ago
Associated Press
Trump’s new travel ban set to take effect amid escalating tension over immigration enforcement
President Donald Trump's new ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries is set to take effect Monday amid escalating tension over the president's unprecedented campaign of immigration enforcement.1 year ago
Jacob Freeman
Man arrested for burglary has a history of assaults, police documents say
A man was arrested Saturday on suspicion of burglary after police say he broke into an apartment and stole belongings while a woman was inside. Documents say he has a pattern of recent assaults.1 year ago
Jacob Freeman
Police documents shed light on Price SWAT situation, say man kidnapped 3 people
After police arrested a man in Price on Friday for alleged kidnapping and assault, police documents show authorities believe he held three people captive and pointed a gun at their heads.1 year ago
Devin Oldroyd
Kidnapping, burglary suspect arrested near Price Friday afternoon
A man, armed with multiple firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition, was arrested near Price in connection with an incident on Thursday.1 year ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com
Lori Daybell taken out of courtroom after accusing judge of yelling at her in murder conspiracy trial
Judge Justin Beresky asked officers to escort Lori Vallow Daybell from the courtroom Friday while she was still trying to speak with him ahead of a break during the second day of her jury trial.1 year ago
Simone Seikaly
Menzies ruled competent to face execution
Ralph Menzies, a man on Utah's death row since 1988, is competent enough to be executed, a judge ruled on Friday.1 year ago
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com
Price man charged with shooting ex-girlfriend arrested after release from hospital
Matthew Michael Muir, 35, was arrested by Price police on a warrant charging him with multiple felonies including attempted aggravated murder.1 year ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com
Lori Daybell tells jurors she is ‘all about spreading love’ in murder conspiracy trial
Lori Daybell gives closing arguments in a trial on charges of conspiring to kill her husband, Charles Vallow on April 21.1 year ago
Simone Seikaly
Roosevelt Elementary School construction site damaged by suspected vandals
Officials are offering a reward for information leading to suspects they believe vandalized the new Roosevelt Elementary School.1 year ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Pride flags again stolen from First Baptist Church
A church spokesman said its congregation is accustomed to the theft of its Pride flags each year, but it's still jarring.1 year ago
Jacob Freeman
Mother arrested after infant found in hot car and hospitalized, police say
Police say an infant was left inside a hot car and the temperature inside was nearly 100 degrees.1 year ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com
Weber County seeks creation of special court to aid veterans caught up in the legal system
The court would put a focus on treatment over incarceration for eligible veterans, typically those charged with nonviolent offenses.1 year ago
Devin Oldroyd
16-year-old allegedly shoots uncle in Riverton before fleeing
Police in Riverton are investigating a shooting involving a 16-year-old boy and his 35-year-old uncle Wednesday night.1 year ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
South Salt Lake is one step closer to getting a new police station
The proposed South Salt Lake police station would be near an existing homeless shelter, near 3500 South and 1000 West.1 year ago
