Police/Courts
Attempted murder charges for suspect in Sunday's Ogden church shooting
The man accused of shooting his father-in-law at an Ogden church was charged in 2nd District Court on Tuesday.
Police arrest man after he steals patrol car
Police arrested a man after he stole the patrol car he was detained in for stealing another car, possessing drug paraphernalia and stolen property. Read more »
Stunning court filing claims 'shakedown' by Swallow, Shurtleff
Attorneys for imprisoned swindler Marc Sessions Jenson filed court documents Saturday claiming he is a victim of a "shakedown" by embattled Attorney General John Swallow and his predecessor, Mark... Read more »
Man accused of punching companion animal
A man was charged Friday with torture of a companion animal after his neighbor said he took pictures of him hitting his dog. Read more »
Wind, summer heat kick up potentially devastating wildfire season in Utah
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert urges caution and personal responsibility at the start of what could be another busy wildfire season for the state. Read more »
Teen's family apologizes to family of referee he's accused of killing
The family of a 17-year-old accused of punching and killing a soccer referee during a game apologized to the victim's family Friday. The teen pleaded not guilty to the homicide charge Friday. Read more »
Jury convicts man of murder for killing partygoer
A jury convicted a Salt Lake man of murder for stabbing a man to death shortly after the victim was kicked out of a party last year. Read more »
$13M Ponzi scheme lands S.L. woman in federal prison
The owner of a Salt Lake investment firm is headed to federal prison for running a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme. Read more »
Salt Lake City ‘Chill with a Cop’ outreach program starts June 27
The Salt Lake City Police Department will hold its monthly outreach called "Chill With a Cop" for the summer months. Read more »
Photos: Seniors honor firefighter fathers with sweet surprise
Firefighters who are fathers received a sweet surprise from seniors on Friday. Residents of Emeritus Senior Living delivered a Father's Day cake to firefighters at Salt Lake City Fire Station No. 1. Read more »
Teen suspected of killing 2 brothers will remain in custody despite no charges
A 15-year-old boy arrested in connection with the deaths of his two younger brothers will remain in custody at the request of his attorneys in an effort for them to continue discussions with... Read more »
Man replaces autistic boy's stolen bike
A boy woke up Tuesday to find his bike had been stolen from his grandmother's yard. But a man who saw his story made sure he wasn't sidelined for long. Read more »
Firefighter, photographer help 2 leave burning Taylorsville home
A fast-acting Murray firefighter, a KSL-TV photographer and six fire crews worked together to help a family whose home caught fire Friday morning. Read more »
Father waits two weeks to report his baby missing
CNN reports a Utica, N. Y., man waited two weeks to report his baby missing after last seeing his child at 11:30 p.m. on May 29. Read more »
Winds whip up flames as fires hit Provo and Saratoga Springs
Winds gusting well above 50 miles per hour downed power lines, sparking a fire in Provo, and contributed to the spread of fire throughout the state Thursday night. Read more »
Cedar City father who drowned rescuing son put family first, neighbor says
The father who drowned rescuing his young son on a boating trip Wednesday always put "family first," a neighbor said. Read more »
Tree falls on teen at Scout camp
A tree fell onto a Boy Scout attending the Varsity Big Event Thursday, hospitalizing him. A second Scout was also injured in an unrelated accident. Read more »
Campaign aims to encourage 'Road Respect' between drivers and cyclists
In Utah, six bicyclists are killed and nearly 850 others are involved in crashes with motor vehicles each year. “Road Respect” is a safety campaign that aims to educate drivers and... Read more »
Wife's website could get Jeremy Johnson thrown in jail
Indicted St. George businessman Jeremy Johnson could end up back in jail if his wife continues to run a website critical of the federal government. Read more »
'Mountain Man' now faces criminal charges in 5 counties
Troy Knapp, dubbed the "Mountain Man" and accused of evading police for years while living in burglarized cabins, is now facing more than 30 criminal charges in five counties. Read more »
Animal rights group threatens Utah fur farms in new guide
The Animal Liberation Front, branded by the FBI as a terrorist organization, has released a new "guide to destroying the fur industry" that lists 60 Utah farms. Read more »
Father drowns attempting to rescue son, police say
A Cedar City father drowned Wednesday at Otter Creek Reservoir when he jumped in to rescue his son from the water. Read more »
Did A.G. John Swallow play a role in accused scammer's plea deal?
While serving as then Attorney General Mark Shurtleff's lead fundraiser, current Attorney General John Swallow apparently became involved in plea negotiations for an accused scammer who initially... Read more »
High winds topple tree onto Taylorsville home
High winds knocked a large tree onto a house Wednesday, crushing the roof and making the home uninhabitable until the damage is repaired. Read more »
New prison relocation effort begins with a question: Does a move make sense?
At the kick-off meeting Wednesday of the state's new prison relocation board, members talked about how to answer the question of whether a move makes sense. Read more »
Judge dismisses charges against Springdale town officials
A judge Wednesday dismissed charges against two Springdale town officials accused of mismanaging cash fines collected from tourists at traffic stops. Read more »
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Unlicensed midwife charged in death of Moab newborn
A 71-year-old midwife who had had her certification revoked years earlier has been charged with negligent homicide in the 2012 death of a newborn she helped deliver. Read more »
Woman dies after Tooele Valley skydiving accident on Sunday
A skydiver died after trying to avoid an obstacle and taking a hard landing at Tooele Valley Airport, officials said Tuesday. Read more »
Police warn of scam after Orem woman buys fake iPhone
Orem police have issued a warning about a new scam involving one of the hottest gadgets right now: the iPhone 5. Read more »
Man charged with neglecting bedridden wife
A Riverton man is facing one count of aggravated abuse of a vulnerable adult after police say he neglected his bedridden wife to the point she needed hospital care. Read more »
Man charged with attempted murder in Ogden church shooting
Criminal charges were filed Tuesday against a man accused of shooting his father-in-law inside an Ogden church on Sunday during Mass. Read more »
Ogden man shot as he knelt to pray is expected to recover
A man shot just as he knelt down to pray in church on Father's Day is expected to make a full recovery. A motive for the crime was still unknown Monday. His son-on-law is accused of shooting him. Read more »
BYU poll: Majority favor impeachment, resignation for Attorney General John Swallow
The results of a new BYU poll show that support for embattled Utah Attorney General John Swallow is "extremely low," hovering at around 12 percent. Read more »
Tremonton police officer arrested in child pornography case
A veteran police officer from Tremonton has been arrested for investigation of sexual exploitation of a minor. Read more »
Teen's family apologizes to family of referee he's accused of killing
The family of a 17-year-old accused of punching and killing a soccer referee during a game apologized to the victim's family Friday. The teen pleaded not guilty to the homicide charge Friday. Read more »
Former Utah nanny sentenced to four years in prison, may face extradition to Belgium
Belgium officials sentenced a former Utah nanny to four years in prison for abusing infants. She may face extradition. Read more »
Seven displaced in Salt Lake City apartment fire
An early morning fire at a Salt Lake City apartment left seven occupants temporarily without a place to live. Read more »
Gunman caught after shooting father-in-law in church, police say
A widespread police search ended north of Tremonton Sunday when a man suspected of shooting his father-in-law during church services was arrested. Read more »
Woman charged with killing dog with insecticide
A Salt Lake City woman is facing animal cruelty charges after police say she killed her dog by spraying insecticide down its throat. Read more »
Sex abuse suspect arrested 4 years after allegedly fleeing to Mexico
A man charged with child sex abuse who authorities say fled to Mexico to avoid prosecution was arrested and extradited back to Utah. Read more »
Man accused in killing pleads guilty in unrelated sex assault case
A Fort Duchesne man accused of killing a friend in April has admitted to sexually assaulting a Vernal woman in an unrelated case. Read more »
2 others back up extortion claims against Swallow, Shurtleff
Two former employees of imprisoned businessman Marc Session Jenson back up their boss' claims against A.G. John Swallow and former A.G. Mark Shurtleff in sworn statements included in weekend court... Read more »
Ten indicted in multi-state marijuana ring
Ten people, including Utahns, were federally indicted in a major marijuana distribution ring. Read more »
Did A.G. John Swallow play a role in accused scammer's plea deal?
While serving as then Attorney General Mark Shurtleff's lead fundraiser, current Attorney General John Swallow apparently became involved in plea negotiations for an accused scammer who initially... Read more »
4-year-old rescued by bystanders at apartment pool
A bystander at an apartment swimming pool noticed an empty floatation device and jumped in the water Wednesday to rescue a 4-year-old from drowning. Read more »
Man killed in rollover accident in Logan
One man was killed in a single vehicle rollover accident in Logan Monday night. Read more »
Google files court case against NSA surveillance secrecy, cites First Amendment
Google has filed a court case asking the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court on Tuesday to revoke longstanding gag orders over data requests the court makes. Read more »
Wife's website could get Jeremy Johnson thrown in jail
Indicted St. George businessman Jeremy Johnson could end up back in jail if his wife continues to run a website critical of the federal government. Read more »
Stunning court filing claims 'shakedown' by Swallow, Shurtleff
Attorneys for imprisoned swindler Marc Sessions Jenson filed court documents Saturday claiming he is a victim of a "shakedown" by embattled Attorney General John Swallow and his predecessor, Mark... Read more »
Homicide charge filed in ATV crash that killed 7-year-old girl
A man accused of driving an ATV that crashed on Mother's Day, resulting in the death of a young girl, has been charged with automobile homicide. Read more »
Judge dismisses charges against Springdale town officials
A judge Wednesday dismissed charges against two Springdale town officials accused of mismanaging cash fines collected from tourists at traffic stops. Read more »
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