Crime in Salt Lake City runs on incidents, law enforcement, the justice system and public safety, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on investigations and court proceedings.
Nearly two dozen residents, including former Mayor Rocky Anderson, say a city ordinance on unruly parties has not worked as officials claim.
Live Poll
Do you trust Salt Lake City to enforce its rules on loud parties?
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Do you trust that local government officials are held to the same legal standards as citizens?
Trevor Lee is scheduled to appear in Salt Lake City court regarding fraud and forgery charges.
Live Poll
Should lying to police during a criminal investigation carry a mandatory jail sentence?
Tommi Tiara Jude Gallegos received one year of probation following her guilty plea in a fatal shooting case.
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Do you feel safe living in the neighborhoods surrounding your local university campus?
Authorities are increasing patrols on Greek Row following reports of a man harassing students and damaging a property.
Matthew Scott Alder faces manslaughter charges for a death that occurred during a 2025 protest in Salt Lake City.
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Do you trust the information provided by local authorities during unexpected highway closures in your area?
A highway accident at the mouth of Parleys Canyon forces a closure of eastbound lanes.
Regular subjects here include active investigations, trial outcomes, department policy changes and public safety updates. Coverage runs across the city and the communities around it. Legal proceedings often hinge on whether evidence meets the threshold for criminal charges in specific instances. Staffing levels within departments and shifting patrol patterns are the factors that change most frequently.
