Police/Courts

Ordinance would offer 'second chance' instead of jail for traffic offense

A proposed ordinance would allow officers to issue orders requiring people to appear in court in five days.

Syracuse resident rescued from burning home

A Syracuse resident said God was on her side this afternoon when two construction workers pulled her from her burning house. Read more »

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Troopers using new approach to keep roads safe this Memorial Day weekend

The Utah Highway Patrol will be hitting the roads in extra large numbers for the Memorial Day weekend, and their enforcement efforts will be guided by a database of crash information. Read more »

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Letters to family show Steven Powell still defiant behind bars

Newly released letters between Steven Powell and members of his family indicate Powell still has ill feelings toward law enforcement, Chuck Cox, the LDS Church, and indicate a desire to file a... Read more »

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Bail set for man whose Utah child sex abuse conviction was vacated

An 8th District judge set a $10,000 bail Wednesday for a man who has served nearly four years in prison for an aggravated child sex abuse conviction that was vacated by the Utah Supreme Court... Read more »

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Police arrest aggressive solicitor in Herriman

Police arrested a solicitor in Herriman Wednesday after residents complained the man was too aggressive. Read more »

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Roosevelt teen on bike hits school bus

A teenager riding his bicycle to Union High School hit a school bus Wednesday, according to Roosevelt police. Read more »

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Bountiful man killed in 3-car collision on I-215

Police have identified the man killed in an accident on I-215 Monday. Read more »

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Truck hits boy on bike, causes serious head injuries

A 15-year-old boy on a bike sustained serious head injuries Tuesday when he was hit by a truck. Read more »

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S.L. County Council says no to release of records in shooting death of Danielle Willard

The Salt Lake County Council will not release records related to the fatal officer-involved shooting of Danielle Willard in West Valley City on Nov. 2, 2012, citing the need to protect evidence in an ongoing investigation Read more »

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Family of man killed in DUI case hopes driver will take responsibility

The family of a man killed by a suspected DUI driver says it doesn't know if the man who stands accused of the crime knows the consequences of his alleged actions. Read more »

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Couples registry gets preliminary nod from Salt Lake County Council

The Salt Lake County Council gave preliminary approval to the creation of a mutual commitment registry, which would grant official recognition to unmarried and committed partnerships. Read more »

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Arias attorneys will put one witness on: Arias

Complaining that Jodi Arias' sensational murder case has become a modern-day "witch trial," her lawyers tried to quit in the middle of the death-penalty phase Monday, then said they will call only... Read more »

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Man killed in crash on I-215 in North Salt Lake

A 54-year-old man was killed Monday in a crash with two other vehicles on I-215. Read more »

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Warrants issued for 3 suspects in beating that left Vernal man in coma

Arrest warrants have been issued for three people in the May 15 beating that left a Vernal man in a coma. Police say they're also looking for a 17-year-old boy in connection with the assault. Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Man accused of abusing teenage boy in park ordered to stand trial

William Estell, who police believe may have been sexually abusing young boys for years, was ordered to stand trial Monday on charges stemming from the assault of a 14-year-old boy in a park. Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Bail decision delayed for doctor accused of killing ex-wife

Attorneys for John Brickman Wall, who is accused of killing his ex-wife, are seeking to have his bail reduced from $1.5 million to $100,000, but decided Monday to argue their case at a future hearing. Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Taylorsville man killed in Wyoming accident

A Taylorsville man died in a one-vehicle crash near Rawlins, Wyo., Sunday morning. Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Driver admits killing Vernal teen in texting and driving crash

A Uintah County man who struck and killed a Vernal teen while texting and driving has pleaded guilty to a felony, and settled a wrongful-death lawsuit with the boy's parents. Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Photo gallery: Law enforcement asks people to secure most important cargo by buckling up

The Utah Department of Public Safety launched its Click It or Ticket campaign Monday with an interesting display at the state Capitol. A pickup truck was suspended in midair with a strap made of... Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Father, son from Las Vegas seriously hurt in crash near Strawberry

A father and son from Las Vegas were seriously injured Monday when the driver of a sport-utility vehicle pulled into the path of a tractor-trailer truck near Strawberry Reservoir. Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Mental state of dad accused of shooting 5-month-old son investigated

Josh Petersen, the man accused of killing his infant son, appeared in court Monday. His medical history is now in the process of being evaluated. Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Two more guns seized at Salt Lake City International Airport

Two more loaded guns were discovered in passenger luggage by TSA screeners at the Salt Lake City International Airport. Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Orem man gets life without parole for stabbing death of girlfriend

Steven Gray was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the October killing of his girlfriend, Jennifer Brackenbury. The woman had apparently been stabbed more than 40... Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Roy man sent to prison for killing father who he said abused him

Joseph Nance pleaded guilty to manslaughter for shooting and killing his father in a Kaysville motel. Prosecutors said they took a history of abuse into account when offering the plea deal. Read more »

May 20, 2013

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Search for Susan Cox Powell is over, West Valley police say

After 3 1/2 years, West Valley police have called off the search for Susan Cox Powell. They shared extensive new details about their investigation Monday. Read more »

May 20, 2013

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