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Two charged with homicide after Glendale warehouse shooting
SALT LAKE CITY — Two men have been charged with a litany of crimes including felony murder after shooting and killing Nico Patino, 30, in a warehouse parking lot near Fortune Road on May 26. Abdihakim Mohammed, 19, and Nay Blu Soe, 21, have been charged in Utah’s Third...
Three Midvale businesses broken into overnight
MIDVALE — Three small Midvale businesses are reeling after a man smashed out their office windows. It happened near 7100 S. and State Street on Monday night. Security footage from Sagato’s Bakery & Cafe showed the man hitting the window with a rock and kicking it, breaking it enough to get in. He did the same thing at Alexander’s Pet Salon and EZ Pawn.
After blaze nearly destroys home, a Millcreek family speaks out
SALT LAKE CITY — A Millcreek family who nearly lost their home due to a blaze started by fireworks has a message for others this 4th of July holiday. It was one week ago, on Tuesday night at about 10 o’clock. Huge orange flames could be seen shooting into the air on the side of I-215 East, near the mouth of Parley’s Canyon.
Another arrest from Peoa party shootout
A 25-year-old West Valley City man was arrested last week, making him the fifth adult to be apprehended in connection to a large shootout at a Peoa party in mid-May. Jose Carlo Mendez-Villa was taken into custody by Summit County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Thursday for five felony counts of discharging a firearm. He was not formally charged as of Tuesday morning, but he was being held in the Summit County Jail without bail.
Large brush fire disrupts Salt Lake City traffic
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A large brush fire disrupted traffic through Salt Lake City Sunday afternoon. Shortly before 2 p.m. on June 30, Utah Department of Transportation authorities reported the fire had forced the closure of northbound I-215 West at SR-201. Salt Lake City Fire Cpt. Brandt Hancuff...
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...
Motorcyclist critically injured following crash in West Valley City
WEST VALLEY CITY — West Valley City police say a motorcyclist suffered serious head injuries following a crash Sunday evening. Police said a male, in his 40s, was traveling southbound on Bangerter Highway when he attempted to cross all lanes of travel onto 3100 South. Police said motorcyclist was...
After lightning strikes teen group, one faces months-long recovery
SALT LAKE CITY — All of the teens hospitalized after being shocked by a lightning strike have been released from the hospital. 14-year-old Kaileigh Saling, the last of the hospitalized teens, was sent home Sunday night. Kaleigh Saling said the lightning strike hit just inches from where she was...
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...
All-clear called after Matheson Courthouse evacuated, suspicious package checked
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 2, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Traffic was blocked and there was a large police presence Tuesday afternoon after a package judged to be suspicious was found near the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse. Officials from the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office alerted the Salt Lake...
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.
Man arrested after allegedly burglarizing Draper apartment of friend’s disabled mother
DRAPER, Utah, July 2, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A 39-year-old man was arrested early Monday morning after police say he broke down a door and burglarized the apartment of a friend’s mother, a woman officers described as a disabled amputee. Police responded to an apartment complex at 14075...
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