Crime, Police + Courts
Becky Bruce
Utah clergy examine the death penalty through a lens of faith
Redemption featured as a strong theme among Jewish, Latter-day Saints, and Catholic perspectives about the death penalty in Utah.2 years ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell
Utah set to seize a million fentanyl pills in 2024
Utah is on track to seize a million fentanyl pills trafficked into the state by the end of 2024, almost double the amount seized in 2023.2 years ago
Adam Small
Wife of Matthew Johnson shot him, moved his body, new documents allege
Matthew Johnson was reported missing by his wife in late September. On October 2, she was arrested for his murder.2 years ago
Amie Schaeffer
12-year-old girl dies from injuries related to a September multi-car crash
Police confirm that a 12-year-old girl died from injuries sustained in a September car crash.2 years ago
Emma Keddington
First statistics released after several months of enhanced road rage law
The Utah Highway Patrol says they've used the enhanced penalty 41 times since a new road rage law went into effect.2 years ago
Emma Keddington and Devin Oldroyd
Woman admits she murdered husband, police say
On Wednesday, the Cottonwood Heights Police Department arrested Matthew Johnson's wife, Jennifer Gledhill, for murder.2 years ago
Clayre Scott
Attorney seeking death penalty against man accused of killing Sgt. Bill Hooser
A Utah County attorney has announced that he is seeking the death penalty against the man accused of killing Santaquin's Sgt. Bill Hooser.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera
Police say Kearns High students are being robbed
Unified Police said Kearns High students have been robbed along the railroad tracks east of the school for the last three weeks.2 years ago
Michael Houck
Car tied to missing person’s case found in Starvation Reservoir, human remains found inside
Officials say a member of the United Search Corps found the submerged car in Starvation Reservoir on Sunday.2 years ago
Mariah Maynes
Murray Boys and Girls Club program director arrested
The director of the teen program at the Murray Boys and Girls Club was arrested Monday. He has been accused of sexually abusing a child.2 years ago
Britt Johnson
Cities across Wasatch Front work to prevent vandalism in parks
Vandalism at city parks across the Wasatch Front is causing some cities to close their facilities early for the season.2 years ago
Mariah Maynes
Wasatch County Sheriff asks for help locating Jeep involved in homicide
The Wasatch County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a Jeep they believe was involved in a September 25 homicide.2 years ago
Andrew Adams, ksl tv
Police: Missing persons case involving Utah guardsman considered ‘suspicious’
Police said a missing persons case involving a Utah guardsman was “suspicious” after his truck was discovered.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera
A year in, the Familiar Faces initiative shows promising results
One year in, Salt Lake District Court's Familiar Faces program is proving successful in keeping repeat offenders out of the justice system.2 years ago
Kyle Remund
Petroleum company ordered to pay $5.5 million for violations of Clean Air Act
A large settlement with the petroleum company Ovintiv means the company must take corrective actions for violations of the Clean Air Act.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
UHP identifies woman who died after crash in Layton
The 25-year-old from Holladay, Utah, was attempting to evade police when she exited northbound I-15 in Layton and crashed.2 years ago
Amie Schaeffer
Man struck by train in SLC in serious condition
Officials said a Union Pacific train hit a man near South Temple and 800 West in Salt Lake City.2 years ago
Jacob Freeman, KSL TV
Woman dead in car crash after fleeing police
A woman is dead, and a 3-year-old is in critical condition after the woman fled from police and crashed on I-15.2 years ago
Emily Ashcroft, KSL.com
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Millard County newspaper based on new Utah law
A 4th District judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed against a Millard County newspaper based on a 2023 Utah public expression law.2 years ago
Kyle Remund
Homicide suspected after body found in Logan Canyon
A body found in Logan Canyon on Friday has been identified, and police have determined the man was the victim of homicide.2 years ago
Jacob Freeman, KSL TV
Husband, wife and 11 more arrested in alleged drug smuggling scheme in Weber Co. Jail
13 people have been arrested in connection with a drug smuggling scheme that got Suboxone into Weber County Jail.2 years ago
CARLYSLE PRICE, KSL TV
Man attempts to break into Kaysville home, mother, three children inside
Police say a man attempted to break into a Kaysville home with a mother and three of her children inside of the house.2 years ago
JACOB FREEMAN, KSL TV
Provo man arrested with storage unit full of stolen e-bikes
A search for stolen e-bikes led police to a storage unit filled with stolen property. Police then arrested a man for the theft.2 years ago
