Crime

FILE - Former President Donald Trump is escorted to a courtroom, April 4, 2023, in New York. Donald...
Associated Press

Trump has surrendered for a fourth time this year. Here’s where all the cases against him stand

Former President Donald Trump surrendered on Thursday for a fourth time this year, with this case focusing on his efforts to overturn his 2020 general election defeat in Georgia.
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Handcuffs...
Pat Reavy, KSL.com

2 charged with beating woman, holding her captive for 7 hours

Two people who police say held a woman captive for seven hours, tying her up, beating and threatening to kill her, are facing felony charges.
8 months ago
law enforcement gathered around a possible mountain gravesite in brush on a mountain top...
Dan Rascon, Andrew Adams, and Mary Culbertson, KSL TV

No human remains found in possible burial site in 1985 cold case

Wednesday was a day of optimism and hope in a nearly 40-year-old murder mystery case of a woman from Roy, Utah.
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FILE — Police lights. (KSL TV)...
Michael Houck

Police: Man shoots at woman and children during alleged road rage near Nephi

A man allegedly shot at another driver after tailgating her and flashing his light bar at her Sunday night.
8 months ago
El Roi Academy students hold up a sign that reads in Creole "We are waiting for Madame Alix," durin...
Associated Press

US nurse kidnapped in Haiti speaks via video for first time since her release

A U.S. nurse who was kidnapped in Haiti last month with her young daughter spoke via video this week for the first time since her release.
8 months ago
Generic photo of a courtroom gavel...
Associated Press

Montana woman sentenced to life in prison for torturing and killing her 12-year-old grandson

A Montana woman who pleaded guilty to torturing and killing her 12-year-old grandson more than three years ago has been sentenced to spend the rest of her life in prison.
8 months ago
FILE PHOTO - (Deseret News)...
Eliza Pace

Man arrested for human smuggling while driving 8 people through Beaver, Utah

A man driving eight people through Utah to Denver has been arrested for human smuggling. 
8 months ago
FILE: A Salt Lake City Police Department patrol SUV parked on Redwood Road following a deadly crash...
Eliza Pace

Man injured in SLC shooting, police seek suspect

A 26-year-old man was injured in a shooting Tuesday evening near 900 West and 1000 North. 
8 months ago
FILE - This undated photo provided by Ben Crump Law shows Ralph Yarl. Four months after he was shot...
Associated Press

As Ralph Yarl begins his senior year of high school, the man who shot him faces a court hearing

Four months after he was shot in the head after ringing the doorbell at the wrong house to pick up his brothers, Ralph Yarl has begun his senior year in high school.
8 months ago
A photo of Maria Del Carmen Menchaca is placed at a small memorial in Salt Lake City in July 2008. ...
Pat Reavy, KSL.com

‘I didn’t mean to kill anybody,’ man who shot 7-year-old girl tells parole board

A man who was 16 when his wayward shot killed a 7-year-old girl playing in her yard during a gang-related drive-by shooting 15 years ago is seeking parole.
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law enforcement gathered around a possible mountain gravesite in brush on a mountain top...
Dave Cawley, KSL TV

Police to investigate possible mountain gravesite in 1985 cold case

Police confirmed to KSL5 they plan to excavate a possible gravesite in the mountains near Causey Reservoir on Wednesday in connection with a 1985 cold case.
8 months ago
A Utah Transit Authority Blue Line TRAX train in Midvale, Utah. (KSL TV)...
Shara Park

Pellet gun fired at TRAX train, suspect still wanted, police say

UTA said one of its TRAX trains was targeted with a pellet gun, causing delays Tuesday morning.
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Llobani Fedrico Figueroa (Salt Lake County)...
Mary Culbertson

Alleged Utah drug lord and 27 co-defendants arrested after three years in hiding

A Utah fugitive was arrested after hiding for three years. After being involved in a fatal crash, authorities identified him as the leader of a major drug trafficking organization in Utah.
8 months ago
FBI agents mark evidence at the scene of a June 2018 shooting near Randlett on the Uintah and Quray...
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com

Fort Duchesne man sentenced 25 years in jail for 2018 Indian reservation murder

A Fort Duchesne man was found guilty of murder in connection with a 2018 shooting death.
8 months ago
19 Arrests were made by authorities as a result of an undercover operation made over the course of ...
Mary Culbertson

19 Utah arrests made for internet crimes against children

An undercover digital operation took place in Utah by multiple government agencies to identify and locate child sex offenders looking for victims on the internet.
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Cole Finegan is the U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado. He spoke Monday about the verdict.
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Jamiel Lynch, CNN

American dentist sentenced to life in prison for murder of wife while on African safari

An American dentist has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife of 30 years while the couple was on a safari in Zambia.
8 months ago
A screenshot of Salt Lake City police engaging with Nykon Brandon. (Salt Lake City Police)...
Annie Knox and Daniella Rivera, KSL TV

One year on, still no ruling from DA on deaths of 2 Utahns held facedown in handcuffs

The KSL Investigators examine deaths of Utahns who died after being pinned facedown in police custody and why Salt Lake County’s top prosecutor says these sorts of investigations take time.
8 months ago
The Garnder's SUV spray painted with hateful language. (Courtesy: The Gardner Family)...
Shara Park

Vandals target Utah family vehicle with slurs — twice

A Sandy family is feeling shocked and heartbroken after someone spray painted vulgar messages on their son’s vehicle over the weekend.
8 months ago
The new weapon detectors used by Salt Lake City School District (Scott G. Winterton/ Deseret News)...
Shelby Lofton

Parents divided over weapon detectors in Salt Lake City high schools

Back to school will be slightly different for Salt Lake City high schools as a new anti-gun violence security measure will be implemented. 
8 months ago
Handcuffs...
Pat Reavy, KSL.com

Semitruck driver arrested in fatal auto-pedestrian crash in West Wendover

A semitruck driver who allegedly hit a pedestrian in a crosswalk, dragged him and then left his body on an on-ramp before driving off, has been arrested.
8 months ago
FILE - President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden leaves after a court appearance, Wednesday, July 26, ...
Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

House Republicans subpoena IRS, FBI agents involved in Hunter Biden case

House Republicans have subpoenaed several FBI and IRS agents involved in the federal investigation into Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden.
8 months ago
The Pride Flag at the Pride Festival 2022....
Andy Rose and Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN

Californian store owner allegedly killed over hanging Pride flag, police say

A Southern California clothing store owner was shot and killed after an argument about a rainbow Pride flag hanging outside her business, police said
8 months ago
FILE - Former President Donald Trump is escorted to a courtroom, April 4, 2023, in New York. (AP Ph...
Associated Press

Former President Donald Trump’s bond is set at $200,000 in Georgia case

Donald Trump's bond has been set at $200,000 in the Georgia case accusing the former president of scheming to overturn his 2020 election loss, according to court papers filed Monday.
8 months ago
Brigham City abandoned house caught on fire by who is believed to be Chance Cutler. (Box Elder News...
Mary Culbertson

Brigham City man admits to six arson attacks in July

A Box Elder County man was taken into custody and admitted to multiple arson attacks in July 2023.
8 months ago

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