Crime, Police + Courts
MARK SHERMAN Associated Press
Supreme Court will take up state bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children, in a Colorado case
The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear a Colorado case regarding the enforcement of state and local laws banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors.1 year ago
Jacob Freeman
Emery County Sheriff reports marijuana busts totaling nearly 50 pounds
The Emery County Sheriff’s Office reported Friday that two drug busts on Interstate 70 led to officers seizing firearms and nearly 50 pounds of marijuana.1 year ago
Jacob Freeman
Utah man sentenced for defrauding millions through bank fraud, identity theft
A Utah man was sentenced to 9 years in prison after the U.S. Attorney’s Office said he defrauded friends and family members out of $3.4 million.1 year ago
Michael Houck
Driver found dead after crashing car on I-15 during police chase
Troopers found the car crashed on I-15 near milepost 74 in the Cove Fort area. Troopers discovered the driver was dead in the car.1 year ago
Jacob Freeman
Box Elder judge accused of child sex crimes
A sitting judge in the Box Elder County Justice Court was arrested after police said they uncovered evidence he committed child sex crimes.1 year ago
Gene Johnson, Associated Press
The history of the firing squad in the United States
South Carolina on Friday is scheduled to conduct the first firing squad execution in the U.S. in 15 years.1 year ago
Rebecca Boone, Associated Press
Judge tells attorneys to stop being so secretive in Bryan Kohberger’s quadruple murder case
Bryan Kohberger’s defense attorneys and prosecutors have made secrecy the norm rather than an exception, a judge wrote in a court order on Monday.1 year ago
Sam Herrera
New Salt Lake City police chief sworn in
The Salt Lake City Council approved Brian Redd's appointment as Salt Lake City police chief Tuesday night.1 year ago
Alton Barnhart
Security guard arrested for manslaughter after nightclub fight, police say
A security guard was arrested for manslaughter Saturday afternoon, according to the Weber County Sheriff's Office.1 year ago
Jacob Freeman
Loud noise causes panic, stampede at Dallas cheer competition, police say
DALLAS — The Dallas Police Department said they were responding to an “incident” at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center Saturday and had to set up a family reunification center. The department confirmed that there was no active shooter at the convention center, which was hosting the National Cheerleaders Association All-Star Championship. Police said the […]1 year ago
Kennedy Camarena
Police arrest Taylorsville man after finding drugs and firearms
Salt Lake City Police Department arrested a 20-year-old man after finding drugs and firearms while searching two different locations.1 year ago
Simone Seikaly
Roy woman in custody after aggravated assault, negotiations with SWAT
A suspect is in custody after she barricaded herself inside a Roy home on Thursday night after an argument with her ex-spouse.1 year ago
Pat Reavy, KSL.com
Junior high teacher arrested, accused of sexually abusing young student
A teacher at Pleasant Grove Junior High School was arrested after being accused of sexually abusing a student.1 year ago
Jessica Lowell and Sam Herrera
Four people charged with kidnapping after Amber Alert issued
Four people at the center of last week's Amber Alert have been formally charged.1 year ago
Simone Seikaly
Millcreek mayor: ‘ICE needs to do their job the right way’
During his state of the city address this week, Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini addressed recent actions by ICE agents.1 year ago
Eric Cabrera
Billboard businessman sues University of Utah Hospital for negligence in wife’s death
The suit claims the hospital staff's medical negligence contributed to the death of Julia Reagan1 year ago
Diana Jones
Sandy woman arrested after DUI hit-and-run, police said
After hitting a mailbox and fleeing from the scene with children in the car, a Sandy woman is arrested for DUI.1 year ago
Pat Reavy, KSL.com
Police identify missing Springville woman found dead, ex-boyfriend arrested
The boyfriend of a missing Springville woman was booked into the Utah County Jail for investigation of murder.1 year ago
Alton Barnhart, KSLTV.com
1000 fentanyl pills seized in operation on Jordan River Trail
SALT LAKE CITY — Five people were arrested and an estimated 1,000 fentanyl pills were seized in a Salt Lake City Police Department operation along the Jordan River Trail. In a press release from the SLCPD, the operation occurred on Feb. 22, near 500 N. Redwood Rd. SLCPD’s Pioneer Patrol Division coordinated the operation to […]1 year ago
Jacob Freeman
Woman arrested after crashing while at 5 times legal alcohol limit, police say
A woman was taken into custody on Thursday after crashing what police said was a stolen vehicle into a street pole while driving under the influence.1 year ago
Michael Houck
Teen hospitalized after being shot in Big Bear Park, police say
SANDY — Police are investigating what led to a 17-year-old being shot in a Sandy park Thursday afternoon. Sgt. Aymee Race with the Unified Police Department told KSL that at approximately 5 p.m., officers responded to a shots fired call at Big Bear Park on 930 E. 9630 South. Witnesses told Unified police officers that […]1 year ago
Pat Reavy, KSL.com
4 teens arrested in North Salt Lake Kia thefts investigation
Earlier this month, police issued an alert for residents near Foxboro Drive and the Foxboro neighborhood, warning them about Kia thefts.1 year ago
Jacob Freeman
Woman missing and endangered out of Uintah County
The sheriff’s office described Belk as 5’5″ and approximately 145-150 pounds with long brown hair, and black glasses with flowers on the ear pieces.1 year ago
