New Salt Lake City police chief requests nearly $15 million bump to budget
As Utah’s capital city has faced pressure from state leaders to crack down on crime, camping and drugs, Salt Lake City’s new police chief is seeking a nearly $15 million — or 12.4% — bump to the Salt Lake City Police Department’s budget. Chief Brian Redd — whom Mayor Erin Mendenhall appointed earlier this year […]
Two men arrested in connection to large drug trafficking organization across Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Two men were arrested in connection with a large drug trafficking organization operating in Utah. Fabian Covarrubias-Labrador, 36, and Edgar Oliver Aguilar-Galaviz, 19, were arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute, a first-degree felony, and...
Good news in the search for missing teenage girl last seen getting off train
Alisa Petrov, the 15-year-old girl who went missing in Utah, walked into a police station all the way over in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Sunday evening, according to cops. The post Good news in the search for missing teenage girl last seen getting off train first appeared on Law & Crime .
UHP trooper nearly hit by vehicle while working on highway crash scene
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A trooper was nearly hit while stopped on the side of State Route 40 after a driver slammed on the brakes and swerved to avoid a fender bender crash. Utah Highway Patrol posted a video Monday, cautioning drivers not to follow vehicles too closely.
Man charged with arson, animal cruelty after bizarre fire incident in Emigration Canyon
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A 23-year-old faced multiple charges after police found him at the scene of a fire in Emigration Canyon. He was accused of trying to hide evidence after killing his roommate’s dog. Officers from the Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake were called...
Passenger with measles traveled in, out of SLC Int’l Airport
A passenger with an active case of measles reportedly traveled through Salt Lake City International Airport multiple times before Memorial Day, according to the Park Record.
Cat colony caretaker calls on SLCC students to take over
At Salt Lake Community College, students aren’t the only ones showing up to campus ready to learn. Community cats have been found living at different SLCC campuses, causing lots of discussion. Marilyn Briggs, a proclaimed “cat lady,” takes care of the cat colony residing on SLCC’s Miller campus. What...
Taylorsville woman charged with over 100 felonies for alleged rental payment theft
A Taylorsville woman is facing 104 felony charges related to accusations of stealing rental payments from tenants.
Closely watched eaglet, Sunny, takes first flight, leaves nest
SALT LAKE CITY — One of the eaglets that has been the subject of intense online interest ever since they first appeared in their nest in the forest of California’s Big Bear Valley has taken the next step. On Monday, as seen on the popular 24-hour webcam, the...
More than 10,000 fentanyl pills found in suspected drug trafficker’s car in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — A 31-year-old man allegedly working with a drug cartel was arrested Monday after police reported finding more than 10,000 fentanyl pills in his car. Edwin Hernan Cruz Macias was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail for investigation of attempted fentanyl trafficking. The FBI, along...
