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Traffic stop leads to arrest of man in possession of methamphetamine, police say
SALT LAKE CITY — A man who was arrested for drug charges on Wednesday was also arrested on similar charges in February, according to court documents. According to the police affidavit, Juan Pedro Rocha, 55, was pulled over by a Salt Lake City police officer for having an expired temporary registration tag while driving.
How Utah students practiced earthquake safety during statewide emergency drill
SALT LAKE CITY — School started as usual Thursday morning at Canyon View Elementary in Cottonwood Heights. But within a few minutes, it was obvious the day would be a little different. Instead of sitting at their desks, students climbed under them. “I grew a lot lately,” said Henry...
South Salt Lake man pronounced dead after TRAX incident
SALT LAKE CITY — A man was killed Thursday night after he was struck by a northbound TRAX train as it left the Millcreek station. Utah Transit Authority spokesman Carl Arky said the incident occurred at approximately 8:45 p.m. near 2950 S. 200 West in South Salt Lake. Police estimate he was in his mid to late 20s. He was in critical condition when medics arrived and taken to the hospital, according to UTA police.
Leander man facing charges for sneaking onto flight using photo of passenger's ticket
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A Leander man has been indicted in Salt Lake City after allegedly boarding a flight to Austin using photos of another passenger’s ticket. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 26-year-old Wicliff Yves Fleurizard boarded a Delta Airlines flight from Salt Lake City to Austin on March 17.
Celebration of life held for Salt Lake City Police K9 Bruce after his unexpected death
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Members of the Salt Lake City Police Department recently came together to celebrate the life of K9 Bruce and honor his years of service following his unexpected death in March. The memorial was led by the agency's K9 Squad, which is part of SLCPD's...
Millcreek family searches for person who hit them on crosswalk and drove away
MILLCREEK — Unified police are looking for the suspect in a hit-and-run accident that left two children injured earlier this month. On Tuesday, April 2, at approximately 3:20 p.m., Blanca Ramirez and her two kids, 16-year-old Viviana and 5-year-old Angel, were waiting to cross the road on 4500 South and 900 East in Millcreek.
Man offers to help valet driver at the U., then kidnaps her, police say
SALT LAKE CITY — A man who allegedly got into a car being parked by a valet at the University of Utah Hospital under the guise of helping has been arrested for investigation of kidnapping. Samir Sadullaev, 27, was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail on Wednesday for...
Midvale family sues neighbor accused of making racist comments toward 10-year-old child
MIDVALE — A Midvale family on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against their neighbor, accusing the woman of repeatedly targeting their son with expletives and racial slurs that were documented in TikTok videos that went viral late last year. Cecillee Cummings, Bryan Izeman and their son, identified by his initials,...
One person dead in I-80 crash involving 2 semitrucks
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Highway Patrol says one person has died following a crash on eastbound Interstate 80, involving two semitrucks. The incident occurred in the area of milepost 191 in Summit County. The UHP said a semi with a “box trailer” was going slow up a hill. It was rear-ended by another semi pulling two trailers.
Abused homeless siblings get help, thanks to fast food workers
TAYLORSVILLE — Employees at a Taylorsville restaurant expressed concern about a family that appeared to be in distress, which led to the arrest of a homeless man Tuesday who police say was abusing a woman’s two children. The mother was later taken into custody on suspicion of child abuse.
What does SLC’s Rio Grande District vision mean for the ballyhooed Rio Grande Plan?
The Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency has unveiled plans for the downtown Rio Grande District. They detail new retail and office spaces in the area west of the Rio Grande Depot. The plans made no mention, however, of the more ambitious Rio Grande Plan proposed by Christian Lenhart and Cameron...
State medical examiner rules American Fork couple’s deaths ‘undetermined’; case closed
Police are wrapping up their investigation into an American Fork couple who were found dead in their home earlier this year. American Fork police responded to a home at 179 N. Center St. on Jan. 3 for a welfare check. Once inside, authorities found 84-year-old Sally and Duane Francom deceased.
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