Crime, Police + Courts
Peter Johnston
American Fork police officers on leave after shooting suspected car thief
According to the American Fork Police Department, several of its officers have been placed on leave after they shot a suspected car thief.3 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
Murray structure fire temporarily closes road
A structure fire in Murray has temporarily closed a road Wednesday night.3 years ago
Allessandra Harris
BYU study shows women feel unsafe walking in the dark
The BYU walking study of 600 college-age women and men found women tend to be more aware of their surroundings than men.3 years ago
Mariah Maynes
Attorneys for Ralph Menzies file opposition of execution
Ralph Menzies' attorneys have filed an opposition to the Utah Attorney General's request for an execution warrant.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Council chairwoman talks fighting crime in Ballpark Neighborhood
Ballpark Community Council Chairwoman Amy Hawkins talks about how the neighborhood saw a significant drop in violent crime.3 years ago
Jessica Lowell and Simone Seikaly
Utah prosecutors want independent mental health testing of Ralph Menzies, death row inmate
The state of Utah has requested independent psychological testing for Ralph Menzies, a man on death row who is nearing execution.3 years ago
Pat Reavy
Police have several theories in suspicious deaths of elderly American Fork couple
Detectives are hoping the final autopsy report, which could still be a month away from being completed, will provide them with answers.3 years ago
GARNA MEJIA, KSL TV
Junior high student facing criminal charges for using social media to spread fake school threats
The female junior high student is facing a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct and could be removed from her school.3 years ago
Amie Schaeffer
Police looking for ATM thieves in West Valley
Police are looking for ATM thieves that stole a machine from a West Valley City Maverick on Tuesday morning. Police say they were driving a silver Ford F-150.3 years ago
Becky Bruce and Aimee Cobabe
Salt Lake City leaders note a large reduction in violent crimes
Overall violent crime in Salt Lake City is down by 11%, and that number is higher in specific areas including Pioneer Park.3 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Carjacked mail truck in Bountiful led to police standoff
The carjacking of a mail truck in Salt Lake City on Monday turned into a SWAT situation in Bountiful around 1:00 p.m. on Monday.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Ogden High School bans phones in classrooms
Ogden High School banned all phones in classrooms beginning February. 5. A spokesman for the school discusses how students are adjusting to the new policy.3 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
Man in SLCPD custody after almost hitting detective while fleeing traffic stop
A man is in custody after police say he fled a traffic stop and almost ran over a detective. The detective moved out of the way just in time.3 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
Bountiful woman reported missing found dead by police
A woman reported missing earlier this week is dead after police found her in Bountiful Friday morning.3 years ago
Michael Camit
The benefit of recategorizing parolees after they serve time
It's common to categorize those serving time. But should that mindset change after a person is done serving time and reenters a community?3 years ago
Heather Peterson
Vaping bill resurfaces in Washington, with help from Sen. Romney
Support from Utah Sen. Mitt Romney comes after an FDA report claiming teen vaping has increased 135% since 2022.3 years ago
Adam Small
Resolution aimed at abusive coaching advances to the House
A joint resolution that targets abusive coaching received full support from lawmakers and now moves to the House for consideration.3 years ago
Becky Bruce
Man found dead was accused in baby formula theft scheme
A man found dead by FBI agents faced federal charges related to a scheme involving the theft and resale of baby formula and other supplies.3 years ago
Waverly Golden
Police release identity of man who died at Settlement Canyon Reservoir
Police who recovered the body of a deputy after he fell through ice Monday at Settlement Canyon Reservoir have released his name.3 years ago
Derrick Jones
No imminent danger in underground gas leak in Midvale says Dominion
United Fire Authority and Dominion Energy have confirmed an underground gas leak in Midvale after reports of a natural gas smell.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Gov. Cox signs bathroom and diversity bills into law
The bathroom and diversity bills moved quickly through the Utah House and Senate, though the bathroom bill saw multiple revisions.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
After deepfake porn images target Taylor Swift, is it safe to post photos of kids online?
After deepfake AI-generated pornographic images of Taylor Swift raced across the internet, a question arises: Is it safe to post images of kids online?3 years ago
Waverly Golden
Utah County Sherrif’s Office finds body during search for missing 19-year-old
The Utah County Sherriff's Office said they believe they found the body of 19-year-old McKenna Miner, who was reported missing on Tuesday.3 years ago
