CRIME & SAFETY
Cameras capture man trying to break into Saratoga Springs home, trailer
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A homeowner on Tuesday was hoping to identify the stranger who spent roughly 30 minutes on his property overnight Sunday and tried to enter his home multiple times before entering his trailer and then apparently breaking into a car across the street. “What is he trying...
Saratoga Springs couple indicted for allegedly defrauding customers
A Utah County couple is facing federal charges related to financial offenses after the U.S. Department of Justice found that they ran a gun and ammunition shop that allegedly was used to illegally gain thousands of dollars in funds from customers and financial firms. Court documents claim that between December...
Sandy police seeking identity of two allegedly involved in retail theft
SANDY, Utah — Local authorities are actively seeking the public's assistance in identifying two males suspected of retail theft at a Hobby Lobby store. The Sandy Police Department released surveillance images of the individuals, who reportedly fled the scene in a white Toyota Camry without a license plate. The...
Owners of Urban Armz gun shop facing fraud charges
SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah — A Utah couple is facing fraud charges for over $600,000 worth of gun equipment that Urban Armz, LLC never delivered. The list included body armor, rounds of ammunition, and other military equipment. A lot of the gear was supposed to go to the front lines...
Deaths of American Fork couple ruled as ‘undetermined’
AMERICAN FORK, Utah (ABC4) — Police have closed the case on two bodies found in an American Fork home earlier this year during a welfare check after the Utah State Medical Examiner ruled the deaths “undetermined.”. The bodies, identified as Sally and Duane Francom, both 84, were found...
Lehi police K-9 Moki dies from unexpected medical condition
LEHI, Utah, April 15, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Lehi police say retiring K-9 Moki died Sunday due to an unexpected medical condition. “Moki served the citizens of Lehi City as a dedicated partner and friend to his handler, Corporal Cole Peterson for 8 years,” the Lehi City Police Department stated on social media Monday. “Moki was in the process of retiring and passed away due to an unexpected medical condition.
Deputies searching for serial porch pirate in Vineyard City
VINEYARD CITY, Utah (KUTV) — Authorities are searching for a man involved in a recent string of Vineyard City package thefts. Utah County Sheriff deputies said that the man pictured is a person of interest in the porch pirate scheme. In surveillance footage captured by a homeowner, the man...
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