Crime

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Daniella Rivera, Keira Fairmont and Annie Knox

‘This process is not working’: Utahns frustrated with state review of crime victim complaints

After exhausting all avenues for justice, Utah women say they faced more confusion and bureaucracy from the one place they thought would help them: Utah's Council on Victims of Crime.
7 months ago
21-year-old Isabelle Parr, who was fatally stuck by a car while jogging in Provo on Dec. 1, 2022. (...
Shara Park

Utah family continues to search for answers of fatal hit-and-run of Provo student

A Utah family is still searching for answers nearly ten months after a hit and run claimed the life of a young Utah Valley University student.
7 months ago
Crime scene tape and  evidence markers at Midtown 360 apartments. (KSL TV)...
Pat Reavy, KSL.com

2 men charged after Orem apartment complex shootout

Two men are facing criminal charges in connection with a shootout at an Orem apartment complex that injured multiple people.
7 months ago
Celedon Archuleta (Salt Lake City Police Department)...
Eliza Pace

SLC police ask for tips in 1980 cold case

The Salt Lake City Police Department is asking the public for any information on the 1980 murder of Celedon Archuleta. 
7 months ago
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Daniella Rivera, Keira Fairmont and Annie Knox

Many cases, few prosecutions: KSL Investigators examine Utah’s ‘second look’ review of rape cases

The KSL Investigators examine a unique process designed to give Utah’s victims of crime a second shot at seeking justice. The state law, HB281, passed in 2019 with broad support. Dozens of accusers have sought reviews of uncharged sexual assault cases.
7 months ago
Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen calls New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's order suspendin...
Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press

Outrage intensifies over New Mexico governor’s temporary gun ban as sheriff vows not to enforce it

Since the Democrat issued the 30-day public health order Friday, a furor has rained down from gun owners, GOP lawmakers and civil rights advocates.
7 months ago
Security footage of the alleged theft running out of the Cache Valley Pharmacy. (Courtesy: Phil Cow...
Shelby Lofton and Michael Houck, KSL TV

Thousands of dollars worth of opioids stolen from Utah pharmacies

Two Cache Valley pharmacies reported thousands of dollars worth of prescription drugs were stolen from their shelves.
7 months ago
FILE - The Las Vegas Monorail passes by MGM Grand, April, 27, 2006, in Las Vegas. A “cybersecurit...
Associated Press

Cybersecurity ‘issue’ prompts computer shutdowns at MGM Resorts properties across US

Casino and hotel giant MGM Resorts International says a cybersecurity issue led to the shutdown of computer systems at its properties across the U.S.
7 months ago
As part of a long-term investigation, detectives with the SLCPD's Gang Unit seized eight handguns (...
Eliza Pace

Eight people arrested by SLC Gang Unit after investigation into multiple shootings

As part of a months-long investigation into recent shootings, eight people were arrested by the Salt Lake City Police Department's Gang Unit. 
7 months ago
Handcuffs in a jail cell. (Ravell Call/Deseret News)...
Michael Houck

Police: Two suspects kidnap man and threatened him with a machete

Two suspects allegedly kidnapped a man who owed them money and threatened him with a machete, police say.
7 months ago
File - Murray police cars.  (Jeffery D. Allred/Deseret News)...
Michael Houck

Police: Murray man pins wife with car, tells police he would return to ‘finish the job’

A man allegedly ran over two women with his car after an argument, telling police, "next time this happens, you ain't gonna find me."
7 months ago
This image provided by the Pennsylvania State Police shows Danelo Cavalcante. The escaped murderer ...
Associated Press

Escaped Pennsylvania murderer still at large, steals van, tries to contact ex-co-workers, police say

Authorities say an escaped murderer who has eluded capture since breaking out of a southeastern Pennsylvania prison a week and a half ago slipped out of the search area.
7 months ago
Salt Lake City Police investigate a shooting at 909 East 2100 South on September 10, 2023. (SLCPD)...
Mary Culbertson

UPDATE: Teen killed in Sugarhouse shooting; suspect loose

A sugarhouse shooting has left an 18-year-old in extremely critical condition. Investigators are looking for information from the public.
7 months ago
Handcuffs in a jail cell. (Ravell Call/Deseret News)...
Michael Houck

Police: Gang member pistol whips ‘multiple 14 years olds’ during fight

A fight between teenagers was interrupted by a gang member who pulled out a pistol and hit teenagers with it, police say. 
7 months ago
Lt. Col George Vivens shows th map of the area delineated by law enforcement and their vehicles, du...
Associated Press

Police announce 2 more confirmed sightings of escaped murderer on the run in Pennsylvania

Police on Saturday reported two more confirmed sightings of an escaped murderer on the run for more than a week in southeast Pennsylvania amid a search by hundreds of law enforcement officers.
7 months ago
A gas station clerk is recounting the moment he helped stop an elderly woman from an elaborate scam...
Lauren Steinbrecher

Gas station clerk awarded for helping save elderly woman from scammers

A gas station clerk is recounting the moment he helped stop an elderly woman from an elaborate scam that nearly cost her thousands out of her savings.
7 months ago
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Associated Press

Airline passenger complained of camera placed in bathroom, police say

Massachusetts State Police escorted a flight attendant from an American Airlines passenger jet after a complaint of a camera allegedly placed in a bathroom aboard the aircraft.
7 months ago
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Larry D. Curtis and Andrew Adams, KSL TV

Utah YouTuber Ruby Franke held without bail after court hearing

A mother who offered parenting advice on a YouTube channel will remain in state custody after her initial court appearance Friday on suspicion of child abuse.
7 months ago
Salt Lake Police Cars (SLPD)...
Eliza Pace and Michael Houck, KSL TV

Police arrest man accused of killing man in downtown SLC shooting

A man was arrested, accused of shooting and killing 35-year-old Anetone Simanu Sunday morning. 
7 months ago
Pennsylvania State police search the woods and a creek in Pennsbury Township, Pa., on Tuesday, Sept...
Associated Press

Latest sighting of fugitive killer in Pennsylvania spurs closure of popular botanical garden

One of the country’s top botanical gardens has been closed indefinitely after reports that an escaped murderer on the run in southeast Pennsylvania may have once again been spotted on the property.
7 months ago
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Keira Fairmont

Family therapist convicted of sex crimes against child takes plea deal of 6 months in jail

A woman was given a 15-years-to-life in prison sentence, suspended in exchange for the 6-month jail sentence agreed upon in the plea deal.
7 months ago
Utah County Sheriff's Office crews near the Battle Creek Falls trailhead above Pleasant Grove. (Bri...
Larry D. Curtis

Body found near waterfall identified as Pleasant Grove woman

Police have identified the woman found dead near Battle Creek Falls in Utah County.
7 months ago
shooting threat...
Larry D. Curtis

Written threat found at park targets Utah high school with shooting in two weeks

A threat, apparently written with a sharpie on playground equipment, said Brighton High School will be the target of a shooting on Sept. 20. The scrawled message is under investigation by police.
7 months ago
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Daniella Rivera

Utah Division of Professional Licensing looks to take action on Jodi Hildebrandt’s credentials

A Utah mental health counselor — Jodi Hildebrandt — arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse last week could be granted pretrial release as soon as Friday, and her license to practice is still active.
7 months ago

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