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Park City police respond to report of music at ‘extremely loud’ volume
The Park City Police Department responded to a series of cases in mid-July that likely were the result of the crowds in the community. There is typically an increase in the number of noise complaints during busy times, as an example. There has appeared to be large crowds recently, as the busiest stretch of the summer-tourism season continues. Hot temperatures along the Wasatch Front also often lead people to head to Park City on day trips.
State troopers arrest three on suspicion of kidnapping at Kimball Junction rest area
A report of a runaway teen in the Park City area led to the arrest of three people on kidnapping charges over the weekend. Summit County Dispatch on Saturday alerted local law enforcement that the Iowa teen’s phone showed her last location was in Summit County, according to probable cause documents.
UHP in Summit County arrests teen for alleged Iowa kidnapping, DUI with juvenile passengers
COALVILLE, Utah, July 21, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A 19-year-old man was arrested Saturday near Coalville after officials searching for a missing girl said her phone pinged in Summit County. “Shortly after, dispatch received a call that three young females had been dropped off in the rest area near...
Attorneys for state of Utah ask parole board to keep death sentence for man convicted in 1998 murder
Attorneys for the state of Utah are expected on Tuesday to urge a parole board to deny a death row inmate's request for his life to be spared ahead of his scheduled Aug. 8 execution.Representatives of the 49-year-old victim, Claudia Benn, were scheduled to testify before both sides deliver their closing arguments during the commutation hearing at the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City.Inmate Taberon Dave Honie testified Monday that he wasn’t in his "right mind” when he killed his girlfriend’s mother in 1998 after a day of heavy drinking and drug use. He asked the five-member parole...
Fire crews gain 'good control' on blaze near Ensign Peak; mandatory evacuations remain in place
SALT LAKE CITY — Firefighters say they believe they are making strong progress as they continue to battle a wildfire that sparked Saturday in the foothills near Ensign Peak, but mandatory evacuations remain in effect for dozens of homes near the blaze. Utah fire officials posted on social media...
Man in critical but stable condition after being shot on Sunday
SALT LAKE CITY — A 27-year-old man has gone from life-threatening condition to critical but stable after being shot, according to police. The Salt Lake City Police Department said in a press release that the man was shot near 1500 North Mandalay Road around 2:37 a.m. early Sunday. When...
Law enforcement would need over $2.7 million this year to police and clean up new Fairpark District
The resources available to ensure public safety in the area of Salt Lake City chosen to become home to a possible new baseball stadium are insufficient, according projections by Utah’s public safety commissioner. “It just is to the point that I’ve got to have full-time resources given the amount of what we’re seeing, what we’re […] The post Law enforcement would need over $2.7 million this year to police and clean up new Fairpark District appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Public’s help sought locating missing Salt Lake City man
CACHE COUNTY, Utah, July 20, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Law enforcement officers are looking for a missing Salt Lake City man who has not been seen for almost a week. David Roe, 48, last known whereabouts, prior to the discovery of his vehicle Thursday in Cache County, was Monday in Salt Lake City, where, according to an alert by the Cache County Sheriff’s Office, his credit cards were used.
Traffic diverted after fire breaks out near Echo Reservoir
COALVILLE, Utah (KUTV) — Traffic has been diverted after a fire broke out off of I-80 north of Coalville. Battalion Chief Taylor Rowser of North Summit Fire District said the fire -- now contained -- was estimated to be around three acres right in the center median of I-80 near Echo Reservoir.
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