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Farmington police report an increase in purse robberies by South American theft rings
FARMINGTON — Farmington police are alerting residents about an increase in purse snatches or “distraction thefts.”. According to Lt. Brian Cooper of the Farmington Police Department, in the last month, more than four such crimes have been reported in the city, many of them happening at the Station Park shopping center.
3rd suspect arrested in Salt Lake City homicide case
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 3, 2024 — Salt Lake City police detectives have arrested a third alleged suspect in connection with the May 26 shooting death of 30-year-old Nico Christopher Patino. According to a Wednesday morning press release by the SLCPD PR Unit, 19-year-old Nhial Buk was booked...
2 injured in 4th of July shooting at Salt Lake City townhome complex; suspect in hospital
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Two victims and a suspect were transported to the hospital following an early morning shooting in Salt Lake City, police said. The incident unfolded shortly before 5:20 a.m. July 4, when authorities received a 911 call that there had been a shooting at at the SUR17 Townhomes, 385 West and 1700 South.
Missing kayaker identified after body recovered at Little Dell Reservoir
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Crews have recovered the body of a missing kayaker after she was seen falling into the waters at Little Dell Reservoir east of Salt Lake City. The individual was identified as 29-year-old Salt Lake City resident Hailey Mason, who was on the lake alone Tuesday when someone heard her calling for help around 2 p.m., Salt Lake County Sheriff Rosie Rivera said at a Wednesday media briefing.
Man arrested by SLCPD after found asleep in running pickup with drug paraphernalia visible
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 2, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A 52-year-old man was arrested Monday after he was found sleeping in a Chevrolet pickup with the engine running and with drug paraphernalia visible through the windows. A search of the vehicle found blue pills stamped “M30,” determined to...
Midvale woman indicted for alleged possession of narcotics, including 28K pills
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 3, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A woman living in Midvale has been indicted on drug charges after her arrest in June on drug charges. Leonilde Andrews Vargas, 35 and a foreign national, was arrested after an investigation by the FBI Wasatch Metro Drug Task Force. Vargas was taken into custody on June 18.
Taylorsville police officer’s home a total loss after fire, family lost everything inside
SUNSET — Many of us have plenty of photos on our phones these days. However, the pictures Colton Gordon took Wednesday morning are memories he wishes never happened. “That is the inside of my living room,” Gordon said while scrolling through his photos. “And there is my house roof on fire.”
After lightning strikes teen group, one faces monthslong recovery
SALT LAKE CITY — All of the teens hospitalized after being shocked by a lightning strike have been released from the hospital. Fourteen-year-old Kaileigh Saling, the last of the hospitalized teens, was sent home Sunday night. Kaleigh said the lightning strike hit just inches from where she was walking.
Drug arrest made in relation to suspicious package that forced courthouse evacuation
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Deputies have made an arrest in relation to a suspicious package that forced the evacuation of the Matheson Courthouse in downtown Salt Lake City. Eric Lynn Bentrum, age 55, was taken into custody on drug-related charges. According to court records, deputies with the Salt...
Suspect facing weapons, drug charges after Salt Lake City PD vehicle defaced with Sharpie
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A man with an apparent penchant for permanent markers found himself in permanent trouble after allegedly turning a police vehicle into his personal canvas. Silis Harper, 35, was arrested near North Temple and the Jordan River Trail after officers responded to reports of trespassing...
NTSB: Engine failure reported before deadly June crash of plane bound for Ogden
DENVER (KDVR) — A deadly plane crash in Steamboat Springs, Colo., of a plane bound for Ogden, Utah, was caused by engine failure, a preliminary report from the NTSB indicates. The National Transportation Safety Board released its initial report on the June 17 crash Wednesday afternoon. According to radio...
Two-alarm Sunset apartment fire leaves three families putting pieces back together
SUNSET, Utah (ABC4) — A two-alarm fire early at an apartment complex in Sunset gave residents a startling wake-up call on Wednesday morning, July 3. The fire sparked just after 8 a.m. North Davis Fire District Chief Mark Becraft told ABC4.com that firefighters were greeted with “heavy flames” coming out of the apartment building with four units near 500 West and 2600 North.
Charges filed against man accused of trying to hijack UTA bus
LAYTON — A Farmington man who police say huffed a can of air duster before trying to hijack a UTA bus and attempting to burn an officer, is now facing formal charges. Keith Sterling Frandsen, 36, was charged Monday in 2nd District Court with bus hijacking, a first-degree felony; assault on a police officer, a class A misdemeanor; and interfering with a police officer, a class B misdemeanor.
The FBI is starting a new program to prevent mass violence
SALT LAKE CITY — In the newest reiteration of “see something, say something,” the FBI is asking people to be on the lookout for signs someone could be contemplating mass violence. There’s been a huge increase in mass violence over the past 20 years. But the FBI’s...
Officials remind public of fire restrictions ahead of holiday weekend
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District is reminding the public about Stage 1 fire restrictions ahead of the Independence Day holiday and holiday weekend. These restrictions apply to BLM-managed lands within the counties of Box Elder, Cache,, Morgan, Rich, Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele, Utah, Wasatch and Weber. Additionally, the WDD fire prevention order is still in effect.
Keeping luggage safe from thieves at the airport carousel
SALT LAKE CITY — A Davis County family believes their luggage was stolen right off the airport carousel, and they’re hoping to warn others to be prepared. Sarah Barrett said they tracked their bag with the Delta app all the way to the baggage carousel, but by the time they got there, it was gone.
SLCPD Arrest Third Suspect in May Homicide Case
SALT LAKE CITY — Detectives with the Salt Lake City Police Department’s Homicide and VCAT Squads safely arrested a third suspect connected to the killing of 30-year-old Nico Christopher Patino. On Tuesday July 2, 2024, SLCPD Detectives booked 19-year-old Nhial Buk into Salt Lake County Metro Jail for...
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