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 »

June 15, 2013

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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 »

June 15, 2013

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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 »

June 14, 2013

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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 »

June 14, 2013

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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 »

June 14, 2013

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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 »

June 14, 2013

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$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 »

June 14, 2013

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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 »

June 14, 2013

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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 »

June 14, 2013

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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 »

June 14, 2013

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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 »

June 14, 2013

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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 »

June 14, 2013

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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 »

June 14, 2013

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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 »

June 13, 2013

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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 »

June 13, 2013

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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 »

June 13, 2013

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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 »

June 13, 2013

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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 »

June 13, 2013

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'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 »

June 13, 2013

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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 »

June 13, 2013

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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 »

June 12, 2013

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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 »

June 12, 2013

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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 »

June 12, 2013

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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 »

June 12, 2013

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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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