Defense Requests New DNA Testing in 1985 Murder Case
Attorneys seek advanced genetic analysis for evidence tied to the 1985 killing of Eva Olesen.
Provo Crime News
For readers in Provo, this page covers criminal activity, law enforcement actions, public safety and the justice system. Coverage follows incidents and the subsequent investigations across the area.
Criminal Justice
Judge Sentences American Fork Man for Assault
A Provo judge ordered a man to serve one year in jail following a hammer attack that caused serious injury.
Property Crime
Provo Man Arrested for Workplace Theft
A local man was taken into custody after allegedly stealing over $13,000 in office equipment.
Sex Crimes
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Do you trust that your local university provides adequate support resources for survivors of sexual assault?
BYU Launches Voices of Courage Campus Campaign
The October 2026 initiative provided students with sexual violence resources and education at Brigham Square.
Violence
Provo Officers Killed Man During Domestic Violence Call
Two police officers fatally shot a suspect after responding to a domestic violence call in Provo.
Financial Crime
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Would you pay a 50% deposit for a home project before work begins?
Former Provo Business Leaders Face Fraud Charges
Prosecutors allege executives collected over $1 million from customers for unfinished residential court projects.
More in Crime
Provo reporting spans daily police activity, major investigations, court proceedings and policy changes. It reaches across the city and the communities around it as events develop. The coordination between municipal and state entities often dictates how incidents are processed through the local courts. Public safety data and shifting trends in incident reports drive the majority of the coverage found here.