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Salt Lake Police Officer charged with stalking ex-girlfriend
Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — A current Salt Lake City Police Officer has been charged after being accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend. Todd Goodsell, 40, was charged with Stalking a Current or Former Cohabitant, a third-degree felony, on May 19, after allegedly stalking an ex-girlfriend he used to live with. According to court documents, the alleged victim broke up with Goodsell in November 2024. But he continued to reach out to her over various social media apps, using numerous profiles and at least 10 different phone numbers, including his work phone. Documents also show the victim told Goodsell several times to stop reaching out. The victim ended up blocking him on social media, moving to a new location and getting a new phone and email address. The Salt Lake County District Attorney notes in the documents that they believe there is clear evidence of danger to the alleged victim, citing concerning emails. The victim told Sandy Police she was concerned that the stalking would get worse and her life would be in danger and possibly end. The Salt Lake City Police Department released a statement on behalf of Chief Brian Redd, saying: 'The arrest of any police officer is a serious matter and is treated as such by our department. As with any person, this employee is entitled to due process under the law, as well as an administrative process that will determine whether any department or city policy or procedure violations occurred. We will respect and closely follow court proceedings. It is important to remember that an individual allegation does not define our department. Our employees consistently demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and a strong commitment to public service. I have full confidence that our employees will continue to carry out their duties with the professionalism and commitment our community expects and deserves.' Goodsell has been a Patrol Officer with SLCPD since 2019. He is currently on paid administrative leave. Latest Headlines: 15-year-old South Jordan girl missing since April found alive Salt Lake Police Officer charged with stalking ex-girlfriend Utah Valley's NCAA Tournament run ends with extra innings loss Good4Utah Road Tour: Hitting the water at Palisade State Park Man arrested for running through Green River on meth with machete, police say Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-05-2025
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Director of group home where 16-year-old escaped and was killed by police charged by Utah AG
Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. SANDY, Utah () — In November 2023, a 16-year-old with a disability was after stealing a vehicle and striking a motorcyclist. Documents and search warrants revealed that his escape from a group home was not due to an accident, but rather alleged neglect by his caretakers. Hanan Obied, 25, has been charged with two felony counts of abuse or neglect of a child with a disability, four felony counts of tampering with a witness, one misdemeanor count of tampering with evidence, and one misdemeanor count of obstruction of justice. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Sandy Police release bodycam of shooting involving officers According to an indictment filed by attorneys for the Utah Attorney General's Office, Obied was a director for Future Rising Agency, LLC. The 16-year-old was placed in the custody and care of the agency and moved to the group home managed by Obied. He had previously escaped a different group home on Oct. 31, 2023. Documents say that Obied failed to put safety measures in place to prevent him from leaving. A search warrant from the Sandy City Police Department that was unsealed earlier this year revealed that the 16-year-old's Person Centered Support Plan (PCSP) from the Utah Division of Services for People with Disabilities had 'a number of security/safety recommendations for Future Rising to follow, which included having 'locks and alarms on all doors and windows' and being supervised '24/7.'' The 16-year-old had a history of eloping, according to police, and a juvenile-court judge had ordered these safety measures to be put in place at the home. Documents say that Obied 'made assurances to the judge that additional safety measures would be put in place prior to Future Rising taking custody.' A walkthrough by the minor's support coordinator revealed that the residence in Bluffdale did not have alarms or locks installed on Nov. 8, 2023, the day he moved in. The support coordinator told police that she was told alarms and locks would be installed the following day. She reminded the caretakers that he needed to be watched closely until those locks and alarms were installed. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: 16-year-old killed in Sandy officer-involved shooting According to police, in the early morning hours of the following day, Nov. 9, 2023, the 16-year-old eloped from the house. He would steal a vehicle in Bluffdale and then go on to steal a minivan from an army recruitment office in Sandy. Police responded and found the first stolen crashed in Sandy around 6:17 a.m. The 16-year-old would then be located by police in the stolen minivan around 12:24 p.m. and strike a motorcyclist while fleeing from Sandy officers. Police fired at the 16-year-old, and he received a gunshot wound that would lead to his death. The search warrant from Sandy police states that he was declared dead at 1:42 p.m. at the hospital. According to Sandy officers, the 16-year-old was not noticed to be missing until 11 a.m. on Nov. 9. A staff member arrived and noticed he was not there. When she reported it to her directors, they told her not to tell anybody until they had investigated what happened. Around 5 p.m., the staff member was told to call the Bluffdale Police Department and tell them he had run away from the West Jordan Library around 2 p.m. According to charging documents, the 16-year-old's PCSP stated that if he were to elope, the police should immediately be contacted. Obied did not contact the police when she found out he was missing, and instead allegedly lied to the teen's support coordinator and parents about his location, saying he was last seen at the library at 2 p.m. She also lied to them that she had already notified the police. Man shot and killed by Salt Lake City Police during response to domestic violence call After the 16-year-old's parents were notified of his death, Obied continued to tell them that he had run away from the library and she had notified police. Extensive communication between different employees of Future Rising Agency, shared in documents, reveals that they worked together to cover up the truth of how the 16-year-old escaped the home. In an 'impromptu' meeting at 1 a.m. on Nov. 10, 2023, Obied instructed her colleagues and employees to delete all messages and communications they had regarding the 16-year-old's escape from the group home. The employee who had discovered the 16-year-old was missing and contacted the directors deleted her messages during this meeting, but had already screenshotted evidence and shared it with her son. She would later share these messages with the support coordinator's business partner. Alzheimer's Association Utah providing resources, research, and real support for families Plexaderm: Smoother skin in 10 minutes, no needles required Man charged with alleged sexual abuse of human trafficking victim in Duchesne County Sun cloud mix with a few spotty afternoon showers possible TRAFFIC ALERT: Southbound I-15 closed near Payson after deadly crash Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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20-04-2025
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MISSING: 75-year-old man considered at risk, police seek public's help in search
SANDY, Utah () — The is seeking the public's help in the search for a missing man who is considered at risk. A Silver Alert has been issued. Kenneth Kotoku, 75, was last seen when he left home around 3 p.m. on Saturday. He was last seen wearing a white shirt with a black vest, as well as blue jeans and a black U of U baseball cap. Kenneth is said to be 5'9″ tall, weigh about 150 pounds, and have white hair with brown eyes. According to police, Kenneth left home driving his silver Honda CR-V with Utah license plate V769FL. Anyone with information about Kenneth's whereabouts has been asked to call Sandy Police at 801-799-3000. Officials did not immediately share additional details about Kenneth or where he may have been heading. LEARN MORE: What should you do if someone goes missing? Here are some suggestions to keep in mind . Utah officials suggest taking notes on interactions with law enforcement to keep track of details such as officer names, dates and times of interactions, the case number, and what the officers say. When working with local law enforcement to report a missing person, it is recommended one shares as much information as possible about the missing person, including but not limited to: Full name or nicknames. Recent photos. Date of birth and age at the time they disappeared. Gender/sex. Detailed physical description (including unique scars or tattoos). Date of disappearance. Medical conditions. Last known location. Social media accounts. For more information, the Department of Public Safety has a page on its website dedicated to , as well as pages to view missing persons from Utah. Additional hotlines and resources originally compiled in a are available below: : 800-799-7233 : 888-373-7888 : 833-872-5176 : 800-786-2929 : 800-273-8255 : 844-762-8483 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-03-2025
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Sex offender caught masturbating at Sandy park near ‘several children,' police say
SANDY, Utah (ABC4) — A registered sex offender recently released from jail was caught masturbating at a public park in Sandy on Saturday, according to Sandy Police. Victor Anthony Tapia, 31, was arrested in Salt Lake County on charges of lewdness with prior offense involving a child (third-degree felony), intoxication (class-C misdemeanor), and sex offender violation (third-degree felony). At around 7:45 p.m. on March 22, police responded to a call regarding lewdness at Scott Cowdell Park in Sandy. The caller reported seeing a man — later identified as Tapia — hiding in the bushes by the canal next to the park, masturbating. The caller also said that there were several children at the park. Immersive Harry Potter exhibit coming to Utah, offering a magical experience Upon arriving on scene, police approached Tapia, who was 'sitting down by the canal,' a probable cause statement reads. When the officer asked Tapia what he was doing, Tapia reportedly responded, 'I'm masturbating.' Tapia was 'clearly visible' from the public trail around 30 feet away, police said, and Tapia could reportedly 'clearly see the park as well.' 'While interacting with Victor several people walked past on the public trail including a young girl roughly five years old,' the statement reads. 'I could also smell a strong odor of an intoxicating beverage coming from Victor and when asked Victor said he had ben drinking beer and getting high on Meth.' Tapia reportedly also told police that he had been released from jail 15 days prior, where he had been booked on a third-degree felony lewdness charge. Tapia told the officer, 'What I'm doing right now,' according to the statement. Tapia was arrested and booked into Salt Lake County Jail on the aforementioned charges. No further information is available at this time. Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
