The Utah Sheriffs’ Association had strong words for political candidates who say Utah’s immigration policies make it a sanctuary state: “Stop demagoguing issues you don’t understand.” That’s according to a statement released Tuesday from Utah County Sheriff Mike Smith, the ...
A fraction of the women sexually assaulted in Utah will actually see criminal charges filed against their perpetrator. On average, 88 out of every 100 Utah women who fall victim to sexual assault will not report to law enforcement. For the 12 that do, half of them will see their cases stall ...
Editor's note: This story has been updated in light of new information that calls previously labeled as suspicious by law enforcement were, in fact, honest solicitations. OGDEN — The Weber County Sheriff's Office has issued a correction regarding a fraudulent call alert that was posted to ...
SOUTH OGDEN — Two people were found dead by authorities at a residence in South Ogden, the South Ogden Police Department announced Tuesday. Per the release, which was shared via Facebook, officers from South Ogden were dispatched to the home at 653 E. Ben Lomond Ave. — near the ...
From longer sentences for drunk drivers, to criminalizing “lewd” actions in public places, lawmakers passed 35 bills this session that either created a new criminal offense, expanded the definition of a current crime or enhanced existing penalties and fines. Some lawmakers say it’s an ...
In December, Utah Transit Authority officers responded to a family of six sleeping outside of a bus station in Salt Lake City. Originally from Venezuela, the family communicated to officers through Google Translate, telling them they came from Denver on a Greyhound bus “and did not have ...
