CRIME & SAFETY
Ogden man charged after 'choking out' another man for taking too long in a bathroom, police say
CLEARFIELD — Police say they have footage of a 64-year-old Ogden resident becoming so incensed at a man for using a Maverik gas station bathroom too long, that he "slapped a carotid choke on him," until the man lost consciousness, according to charging documents. The surveillance footage shows Brad...
Ogden man erased timecard data for over 200 employees after he was fired, charges say
OGDEN — After an AutoLiv employee was fired last summer, police say he regained access to the company's payroll database and erased data for over 200 employees. Justin James Garcia, 22, of Ogden, was charged Monday in 2nd District Court with computer crime, a second-degree felony. Investigators say Garcia...
Remembering one of Utah’s most heinous murder cases, 50 years later
OGDEN — It’s been labeled as one of the most horrific crimes committed in recent Utah history, because of the atrocities its victims endured — all for the robbery of stereo equipment. Monday marked 50 years since the Ogden Hi-Fi murders, and one of the people who...
12 residents displaced; dog dies in Ogden house fire
OGDEN, Utah, April 24, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Firefighters were dispatched to a single-family house fire early Wednesday, and evacuated 12 residents and one dog. Crews were called to the scene, on the 500 block of Monroe Boulevard, Ogden, and found the single-story house with flames and smoke showing on the outside of the residence.
Rescue crews advise hikers research trails, avoid deviations to stay safe
LAYTON, Utah (KUTV) — Officials said they expect to see a rise in the number of search and rescue cases as the weather gets warmer, just like the hiker who was in the mountains above Layton for two days in late April. Deputies with the Davis County Sheriff's Office...
Search and Rescue teams issue reminder about hiking safety
LAYTON, Utah — Search and Rescue teams are reminding hikers to stay safe after a hiker got lost this weekend. 25-year-old Tobias Braaten, from Washington, planned an overnight trip near Thurston Peak in Layton on Friday. He didn’t return when expected. Search and Rescue crews began searching for...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.