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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.
Driver of semi that crashed into Tooele dealership criminally charged
TOOELE — Eight months after a semitruck hauling two trailers full of gravel hit more than two dozen vehicles and crashed into the Tooele Motor Company building, prosecutors have charged the driver. The 27-year-old Tooele man was charged Tuesday in Tooele Justice Court with reckless driving, a class B...
'Like a punch in the gut': 3 Midvale businesses broken into
MIDVALE — Three small businesses in Midvale are reeling after a man smashed their windows. It happened near 7100 South and State Street on Monday night. Security footage from Sagato's Bakery & Cafe shows the man hitting a window with a rock and kicking it, breaking it enough to get in. He apparently did the same thing at Alexander's Pet Salon and EZ Pawn.
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...
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. Dallas Crump, age 55, was taken into custody on drug-related charges. According to court records, deputies with the Salt Lake...
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.
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...
Salt Lake City fireman killed in rafting accident, remembered for his life of adventure
SANDY — Friends of Capt. Michael Harp recounted the deadly rafting accident the veteran firefighter did not survive. Officials said Harp was pinned under his raft Thursday after it flipped. He was with a group of about 20 friends rafting down the Green River at Dinosaur National Monument in Colorado.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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