An arrest warrant was issued after Frank Gene Powell failed to return to a Salt Lake City residential reentry center and was listed as "escaped" by the Bureau of Prisons.

A months-long narcotics probe in Tremonton ended with a SWAT search warrant and two arrests; one person was charged with distribution of methamphetamine, officials say.

Lehi police say a 27‑year‑old Eagle Mountain man was arrested after an undercover chat sting in which he arranged to meet who he believed was a 17‑year‑old. The department says the case is under review for charges.

H.B. 221 would make encouraging suicide during a sextortion attack a crime and expand sexual‑extortion penalties as Utah confronts rising reports and tragic outcomes.

Multiple shots were fired into an SUV Monday night near 700 West and 9000 South in Sandy; the driver was unhurt and police are searching for the shooter.

South Salt Lake police are asking for help finding 35-year-old Brandi Wood, last seen on Saturday near State Street and Utopia Ave.

A 34-year-old man was arrested after allegedly entering a Salt Lake City apartment with an axe, refusing to leave and using the resident’s shower; police booked him on felony charges.

A Lehi raid yielded dozens of pounds of marijuana and concentrates, thousands of edibles and a cache of vape devices and cash. Authorities say the probe is ongoing.

Search-and-rescue crews worked near Cardiff Fork in Big Cottonwood Canyon after an avalanche prompted road closures and an active emergency response. Local officials urged caution as conditions remain dangerous.

A backcountry avalanche between Snake Creek and Ant Knolls in Wasatch County killed one person on Feb. 18. Utah Avalanche Center and local crews are investigating.

Police say a driver weaving and speeding near 9400 South and 700 East was arrested after an alleged weapon display. The department highlighted its #SlowDownSandy safety push.

Police say a 22-year-old was taken into custody after a South Valley SWAT response to an alleged protective order violation. Neighbors were briefly ordered to shelter in place; authorities say no ongoing threat.

A University of Utah employee faces two counts of forcible sexual abuse after investigators say a teen patient was abused on campus. Charging documents cite surveillance footage showing repeated room visits.