CRIME & SAFETY
Friends, family remember 27-year-old Utah man allegedly shot, killed by friend
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (KUTV) — A tragic incident has left a community mourning after police said 27-year-old Dylan Douglas Miller-Mettome was fatally shot by a friend in what police describe as a "mishandling" of a firearm. Police said Anthony Sanchez, allegedly pointed a gun at Miller-Mettome, and the...
Utah man sentenced 15 years to life for murder, aggravated robbery in separate incidents
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A man was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison in Salt Lake County for his involvement in two separate incidents of murder and aggravated robbery. Nestor Del Valle, convicted in connection with two separate incidents, received the sentence from a Third District Court judge on Tuesday.
FBI investigation leads to woman being charged for alleged involvement in drug trafficking organization across Utah
A foreign national in Utah was charged and indicted Wednesday with several drug crimes, including allegedly possessing and intending to distribute narcotics like heroin, methamphetamine, and 11,700 fentanyl pills.
Woman accused of setting up man shot during robbery
SALT LAKE CITY — A woman who police say arranged to meet a man at random for sex, has been arrested after the man was shot and robbed by others who also showed up. Sierra Rowena Hardy, 22, was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail on Monday for investigation of aggravated robbery.
Two boys, 17, charged as adults after shooting death of Alex Franco; 3rd boy, 16, still retains juvenile status
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 26, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Two 17-year-old boys, arrested in connection with the March 17 shooting death of 21-year-old Alexzia “Alex” Franco in Taylorsville, have been charged as adults and now face murder charges. A third juvenile arrested in the case, who...
Several people displaced after Kearns apartment complex catches fire
KEARNS, Utah (KUTV) — Clean-up is underway, and some people are without a home after a two-alarm apartment fire in Kearns. The fire started just before 12:30 p.m. on Monday at a complex located at 4800 W and 6000 South. Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke coming from the roof...
Firefighters tackle rooftop blaze at Kearns apartment building
KEARNS, Utah, March 27, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A two-alarm fire drew crews from three departments to a rooftop blaze at a large apartment building that caught many residents unaware. It was dispatched as a two alarm fire initially “due to the size and occupants reported still inside,” the...
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