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Utah man sentenced for distributing child pornography on social media
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A 43-year-old South Jordan resident, James Weston Fawcett, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release after admitting to distributing child pornography on a social media platform. According to court documents and statements from the plea hearing, Fawcett...
Utah man held in custody for fentanyl-related death
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A 48-year-old man from Fort Duchesne, Utah, has been ordered to remain in custody for his alleged role in a fatal drug case in Uintah County, according to U.S. Magistrate Judge. Jerod Arthur Young is accused of intentionally distributing fentanyl to a victim, leading...
Salt Lake City police urge safe driving practices after a series of crashes
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) is urging community members to adhere to safe driving practices following a series of nine traffic accidents within a span of less than 10 hours. The incidents, which included three significant crashes, prompted the department's Police Community Response Team (PCRT) to respond.
Salt Lake City police investigate domestic violence-related shooting, one injured
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A shooting that left a 20-year-old man injured is currently under investigation by the Salt Lake City Police Department. The incident occurred on May 7, 2024, at 3:11 p.m., after a distress call was received by SLC911 about a shooting in an apartment near 750 North 900 West. Upon arrival, officers found a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his leg. Immediate life-saving aid was provided on the scene until Salt Lake City Fire and Gold Cross Ambulance services arrived. The man was subsequently transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Utah man detained for supplying lethal fentanyl dose leading to Christmas day death
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A Utah County resident is being held in custody following a woman's death on Christmas day, allegedly due to his supply of fentanyl, as ordered by a U.S. Magistrate Judge. The defendant was charged by a federal grand jury on May 1, 2024. 28-year-old...
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- On National Fentanyl Awareness Day, the United States Attorneys Office for the District of Utah collaborates with state, local, federal, tribal, and community partners to highlight the fatal risks associated with fentanyl use.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reports that fentanyl, a synthetic opioid far more potent than heroin or morphine, has flooded Utah's drug market. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies fentanyl as a significant factor in the increasing number of fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the United States, with over 150 deaths daily attributed to synthetic opioids like fentanyl.
State, federal partners highlight risks associated with fentanyl use
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- On National Fentanyl Awareness Day, the United States Attorneys Office for the District of Utah collaborates with state, local, federal, tribal, and community partners to highlight the fatal risks associated with fentanyl use. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reports that fentanyl, a synthetic opioid far...
Two homes in Eagle Mountain evacuated safely amid fire
EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah — In the early hours of Sunday, May 5, 2024, a residential fire broke out in Eagle Mountain, leading to the safe evacuation of two homes. The Saratoga Springs Fire & Rescue teams were dispatched to the scene around 1:30 a.m. They worked in collaboration with units from Unified Fire and Lehi Fire Department to control the blaze. The teams worked tirelessly throughout the night, demonstrating a strong sense of unity and cooperation with neighboring departments.
Santaquin officer fatally struck during traffic stop, suspect on the run
SANTAQUIN, Utah — A local police officer was killed during a traffic stop on May 5, 2024, when the driver of a semi-truck he had pulled over fled the scene, striking the officer and his vehicle. The incident began at 5:56 a.m. when the Richfield Office of the Utah...
Remains of Idaho man missing since 2019 discovered in Utah
BOX ELDER COUNTY, Utah — The skeletal remains of an Idaho man, missing since 2019, have been discovered in the remote Hansel Mountains of Utah's Box Elder County, according to authorities. On April 27, 2024, the Box Elder County Sheriff's Office received a report of skeletal remains found by...
Semi-truck driver apprehended after allegedly intentionally fatally striking Santaquin police officer, fleeing across the state
SANTAQUIN, Utah — A semi-truck driver suspected of intentionally striking and killing a Santaquin, Utah, police officer on Interstate 15 early Sunday has been arrested after fleeing over 165 miles to Vernal, Utah. The incident began when the Utah Highway Patrol received a call around 6 a.m. on May...
Sweeping efforts to address missing or murdered Indigenous persons crisis highlighted by Justice Department
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — In honor of National Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day on May 5, the Justice Department, alongside its federal government partners, has underscored its ongoing efforts to address the MMIP crisis and other public safety challenges in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Scammers pose as U.S. Attorneys Office staff in Utah, demand restitution payments
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Utah has issued a public warning about a scammer posing as a staff member and demanding restitution payments over the phone. The office reported that it received several calls this week from worried citizens about an...
Salt Lake City Police Department issues warning to residents about fake jury duty phone scams
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- The Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) has issued a warning to residents about a phone scam involving fake jury duty notices and demands for money. The scam came to light when a local resident reported receiving a call from a man claiming she had...
Salt Lake City police assist University of Utah in handling unlawful assembly
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The Salt Lake City Police Department, in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, provided mutual aid to the University of Utah’s Department of Public Safety during an unlawful assembly on the university's campus. "Overnight, our officers faced a prolonged, difficult, and dangerous situation,"...
Single-vehicle fatal crash claims life of 25-year-old Utah man
BENJAMIN, Utah — A fatal single-vehicle crash claimed the life of a 25-year-old Santaquin man early Sunday morning, according to the Utah Highway Patrol (UHP). On April 28, 2024, at 4:56 a.m., UHP troopers responded to a fatal crash on SR-164 MM 0 (8000 S 2200 W – Benjamin). The crash involved a Dodge Durango and its single occupant, 25-year-old Hunter J. Walker, of Santaquin, Utah. Upon arrival, emergency medical services confirmed Walker's death.
Vernal city shooting investigation continues, suspect and officer in critical condition
VERNAL CITY, Utah — The Utah State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is still in the early stages of their investigation into a shooting incident that took place in Vernal City on Sunday, April 28, 2024. The SBI agents are diligently working to establish the facts and timelines of the...
Nevada man charged with bank fraud and identity theft involving stolen treasury checks
ST. GEORGE, Utah — A Nevada man was arrested and indicted on multiple federal charges, including bank fraud, following the unsealing of an indictment by a federal grand jury earlier this month. 40-year-old Kyle Eugene Duncan-Carle, of Las Vegas, Nevada, is accused of executing a scheme to defraud several...
Salt Lake City police arrest two in operation against drug trafficking in Liberty Park
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — In an effort to curb illegal drug trafficking, the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) conducted a strategic operation in Liberty Park, resulting in the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of various drugs and paraphernalia. The operation, which took place on Sunday,...
Single-vehicle crash in Benjamin leaves driver dead
BENJAMIN, Utah — A fatal crash involving a single vehicle claimed the life of a 25-year-old man early Sunday morning. The Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) received reports of the accident on State Route 164 near Benjamin at 4:56 a.m. on April 28, 2024. The crash involved a Dodge Durango driven by a 25-year-old male, who was the vehicle's sole occupant. Upon arrival at the scene, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) confirmed that the driver had died.
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