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Man, 38, arrested in Murray after alleged road rage incident
MURRAY, Utah, July 27, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A man was arrested Friday afternoon after an alleged road rage incident in which a car passenger reportedly pointed a gun at a motorcyclist. A Utah Highway Patrol trooper assigned to the Salt Lake City area was dispatched just before 4...
Police release name of motorcyclist killed in Friday night Millcreek crash
MILLCREEK, Utah, July 27, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — The Unified Police Department has released the name of the motorcyclist killed Friday night in Millcreek. According to the Unified Police Sgt. Aymee Race, Nicholas Purdy 33, a resident of Millcreek, was fatally injured just before 9 p.m. at 3900 South and Highland Drive.
Victim dies after Millcreek hit-and-run, more footage released as police urgently seek suspect
The victim of a hit-and-run crash that occurred in Millcreek on Saturday has been pronounced deceased, according to Unified Police. Police have obtained new footage of the vehicle involved and are currently searching for the suspect.
Man arrested after stabbing under I-15 overpass in Sandy
SANDY, Utah, July 27, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A 58-year-old man who said he arranged to fight a fellow resident of a homeless center told police came “prepared,” and that he did stab the victim. That’s according to an affidavit filed in the July 25 arrest of...
Utah Supreme court overturns death sentence for man who murdered witness in 1985
The Utah Supreme Court overturned the death sentence of Douglas Lovell this week, ruling that attorneys for the convicted murderer were ineffective during testimony about his excommunication from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The opinion, issued on Thursday, reaffirms Lovell’s murder conviction. But instead of facing the death penalty, he will be […]
West Valley man tied to 2 shootings in 24 hours at same West Jordan apartment complex
WEST JORDAN — Criminal charges have been filed against a man who police believe was involved in two shootings at a West Jordan apartment complex within 24 hours, resulting in three people being injured. Hidir Yousef Doka, 20, of West Valley City, was charged Friday in 3rd District Court...
Semitruck passenger died in crash on Saturday morning
SALT LAKE CITY — A passenger in a semitruck has died after the semi crashed in Lamb’s Canyon on Saturday morning. A news release published by the Department of Public Safety said the driver was towing a 53-foot trailer when he lost control of the semi around 4:30 a.m. The semi then hit into a right concrete barrier when it crashed.
Centerville police chief retires after 41 years, leaving legacy of 'compassionate enforcement'
CENTERVILLE — After 41 years of service in the Centerville and West Bountiful police departments, Centerville Police Chief Paul Child has retired from the force, handing the baton off to Lt. Allen Ackerson. Child started his career as a reserve officer and volunteer firefighter in January 1983. Months into...
Members of the Nashville Police Department will be talking about school shootings at a Utah conference
Stand4Kind, a Utah based, National 501(c) (3(=) nonprofit organization is dedicated to promoting kindness, safety, and well-being within schools and communities. They have been around since 2013, and provide programs and training for faculty, students, parents and other school staff. They provide impactful assemblies, anti-bullying curriculum, ambassador clubs, leadership training,...
2 West Valley homes damaged in fire; neighbors say fireworks to blame
WEST VALLEY CITY — Homeowners in West Valley City are urging people to be cautious after they said fireworks are likely what caused a large blaze that left two homes damaged early Thursday. West Valley firefighters responded to a structure fire before 3 a.m. at the 3900 block of...
Wasatch Back follows Utah trend in record fentanyl pill seizures
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration considers fentanyl “the nation’s greatest and most urgent drug threat.”. The Utah News Dispatch reports Utah has already seized a record number of fentanyl pills this year. In 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration and its local partners seized more than 664,000 fentanyl pills,...
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