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Utah felon indicted on drug and firearm charges
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A 65-year-old convicted felon from Murray, Utah, was indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple charges after Salt Lake City Police detectives reportedly seized approximately 45 pounds of methamphetamine, 15,000 fentanyl pills, and two firearms from his home and a storage unit associated with him.
Sandy police officers awarded for life-saving efforts in domestic violence incident
SANDY, Utah — Three local police officers have been honored with Life Saving Awards, a recognition given when an officer's actions result in the preservation or saving of a human life. Officers Gallegos, Ewald and Unrein of the Sandy Police Department were the recipients of this prestigious award. The...
Kaysville fire chief celebrates four decades of service
KAYSVILLE, Utah — Fire Chief Paul Erickson, the man behind the smooth operations of Kaysville Fire, is marking 40 years of dedicated service as a career firefighter. Erickson's journey began in the United States Air Force, where he served in various roles, including Engineer, Captain, Assistant Chief, and eventually Fire Chief. He retired from Hill Air Force Base as Chief in 2017 before taking up the mantle of Fire Chief at Kaysville City.
Wasatch County Search & Rescue team was recognized and celebrated during National Search and Rescue Week
WASATCH COUNTY, Utah — The Wasatch County Search & Rescue team was recognized and celebrated during National Search and Rescue Week for their dedication and selflessness. The 36 volunteers of the Wasatch County Search & Rescue team respond to approximately 140 calls a year, regardless of the time or conditions. Their skills range from scuba diving and high-angle and swift water rescues to sonar operations, horseback riding, and single track rescues, ensuring they are prepared for any situation.
Child rescued after driving toy tractor into river in Beaver County, airlifted to area hospital
BEAVER COUNTY, Utah — A child was rescued after driving a toy tractor into a Beaver County river on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. According to the Beaver County Sheriff's Office, around 6:02 p.m., the Beaver County Sheriff's Office dispatch center received a 911 call reporting the child had driven the toy tractor into the river and the reporting party had lost visual contact with the child.
South Salt Lake City Police Department searching for missing 15-year-old runaway
SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The South Salt Lake City Police Department is searching for a missing juvenile runaway. According to the department, 15-year-old, Khairdon Hassan ran away from home on Sunday morning, May 19, 2024. He was last seen wearing a gray short-sleeved t-shirt, blue and white...
Fatal semi crash in Wasatch County results in hazardous material situation
WASATCH COUNTY, Utah — A fatal semi crash, involving a truck carrying a propane tank, led to a hazardous material situation on Monday, May 20, 2024, in Wasatch County. Around 7:12 pm, the semi-truck was traveling southbound on SR-189 near mile marker 24 when it veered off the road and jackknifed for unknown reasons. The semi and the tanker crashed through a guardrail, coming to a halt in Deer Creek Reservoir. The crash ruptured the tank, releasing propane gas into the air. The driver of the truck was initially missing, with the cab of the truck submerged and the trailer partially submerged.
Fatal rollover crash claims life of 41-year-old man in Uintah County
UINTAH COUNTY, Utah — A fatal single-vehicle rollover crash occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, May 21, 2024, resulting in the death of a 41-year-old man, according to Uintah Basin Dispatch. The incident occurred around 00:08 on SR-45 near MM 33, approximately seven miles south of Naples. The...
Father and son found dead in suspected murder-suicide case
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A tragic incident unfolded in Salt Lake City's Ballpark neighborhood as police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide involving a father and his young son. The Salt Lake City Police Department began the investigation around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024, following a call...
Fatal crash on Utahs I-15 claims life of driver
AMERICAN FORK, Utah — A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred on I-15 northbound near mile marker 278 (Pioneer Crossing Off-Ramp) in Utah County early Sunday, May 19, 2024, according to the Department of Public Safety. At approximately 12:51 a.m., Utah County Troopers were alerted about a white Ram 1500 that...
Salt Lake City shooting injures two, police suspect gang involvement
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A shooting in the Glendale neighborhood has left two people injured, leading to an investigation by the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD). The incident occurred early Sunday, May 19, 2024, around 1:07 a.m., at 1210 West Illinois Avenue. Responding officers discovered a 40-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Salt Lake City stabbing leaves one critically injured
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A stabbing incident in the Greater Avenues neighborhood of Salt Lake City has left one person critically injured, according to the Salt Lake City Police Department. The investigation began around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2024, when SLC911 received a report of a...
Suspect apprehended in domestic violence kidnapping case in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A 51-year-old man was taken into custody by the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) on Saturday for allegedly holding a woman against her will in a domestic violence situation in the Yalecrest neighborhood. The investigation was initiated at 9:38 a.m. on May 18,...
Salt Lake City police investigating two unrelated shootings in local neighborhoods
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) is probing into two separate shooting incidents that transpired in the Glendale and Poplar Grove neighborhoods. The initial investigation was launched at 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024, following calls to SLC911 about gunfire heard near...
Fatal traffic incident claims life of Murray woman on SR-201
SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah — A fatal traffic incident occurred on Thursday, May 16, 2024, when a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on SR-201 at 3600 West, leading to her death at the scene. The incident unfolded at 10:27 a.m. when 42-year-old Tiffany Smith, of Murray, Utah, driving...
National Police Week honors law enforcements service and sacrifice
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — In observance of National Police Week from May 11 to May 17, 2024, U.S. Attorney Trina A. Higgins is set to acknowledge the service and sacrifices of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement officers. The week-long event is a nationwide recognition of law...
St. George businessman sentenced for fraudulent acquisition of COVID-19 relief funds
ST.GEORGE, Utah — Leland Fishback, a 40-year-old businessman from St. George, Utah, was sentenced today to over two years in prison and three years of supervised release. U.S. District Court Chief Judge Robert J. Shelby also ordered Fishback to pay $685,845.05 in restitution after he admitted to fraudulently obtaining government funds from programs intended to assist employees and small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
High-speed crash in Salt Lake City leaves three injured, suspect in custody
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A high-speed collision in the Foothill/Sunnyside neighborhood of Salt Lake City has left three people injured, one critically, and a suspect in police custody. The Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) is investigating the incident, which occurred on Sunday, May 12, 2024. The crash...
Two skiers tragically killed, another rescued following Little Cottonwood Canyon avalanche
LITTLE COTTONWOOD CANYON, Utah — Tragedy struck in Little Cottonwood Canyon as an avalanche claimed the lives of two skiers and left another injured on Thursday, according to the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office. The avalanche, which occurred on Thursday, May 9, 2024, caught three skiers in its path,...
Man allegedly steals $40K in jewelry at knife point in St. George
ST. GEORGE, Utah — A man is being sought by St. George police after allegedly stealing an estimated $40,000 worth of jewelry from a local business at knife point on April 29, 2024. Around 5:35 p.m., the suspect entered Jonny Roxx, a jewelry store, and swiftly grabbed the jewelry...
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