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23-05-2025
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Motorcyclist dies after colliding with deer, being run over by vehicle near Hanna
HANNA, Utah () — A motorcyclist is dead after colliding with a deer near Hanna, Utah, and subsequently being run over by a vehicle that had attempted to swerve out of the way late Thursday night. The motorcyclist was traveling east on SR-35 at mile post 30. At about 11:30 p.m., the motorcyclist collided with the deer, according to Lt. Cameron Roden, Utah Highway Patrol. Immediately following the collision, another driver saw the motorcycle in the middle of the road and attempted to swerve out of the way. While doing so, the driver ran over the motorcyclist who was lying in the shoulder, police say. Police have not yet clarified whether the victim's death was caused by the collision with the deer or by the vehicle that ran them over. The individual who ran over the victim contacted police after the incident and remained on scene. This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post as new information becomes available. Motorcyclist dies after colliding with deer, being run over by vehicle near Hanna Pedestrian on I-15 killed by semi-truck in Washington County Warm and windy weather welcomes Memorial Day weekend in Utah Suspect in overnight armed robbery shot, killed by Unified Police Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' faces a swarm of Senate GOP objections Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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Teen arrested for murder at Kearns High School parking lot
KEARNS, Utah (ABC4) — An 18-year-old has been arrested for murder after an armed robbery went awry at a Kearns High School parking lot early Sunday morning. Brandon Ray Hollins, 18, was arrested in Salt Lake County on charges of murder (first-degree felony) and aggravated robbery (first-degree felony). Shortly before 1:50 a.m. on May 18, Unified Police responded to a shots-fired call at the north parking lot of Kearns High School, located at 5525 South Cougar Lane. Upon arrival, officers found a male lying on the ground next to a gold Chevy Malibu. Officers began life-saving measures before the male was taken by medical personnel to Intermountain Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased. PREVIOUSLY: 17-year-old killed in shooting at Kearns High School According to Lt. Melody Cutler, Unified PD, the incident was a robbery-gone-bad. The seller had reportedly showed up at the parking lot to sell champagne bottles. Another car — a gray Honda Accord — with multiple individuals inside showed up to the parking lot to make a purchase. As the Accord arrived, the seller went to his trunk where he kept the bottles. According to court documents, two armed males got out of the Accord and began to attack the seller, who then ran to his driver's seat, grabbed a gun, and fired at the individuals as he ran away. One individual was shot and left lying on the ground. The driver of the Accord — later identified as Hollins — was reportedly seen on camera walking around his body, picking up items, and getting back in the Accord before driving away. The seller flagged down police as they arrived at the scene. He was taken into custody without incident and interviewed regarding the incident. Police later went to search for the gray Honda Accord and found an address where the car was registered. Officers then arrested Hollins, finding guns and ammunition matching casings found at the scene. 'Brandon Hollins was involved in an aggravated robbery. Brandon drove the vehicle to the scene and was a participant in an aggravated robbery,' court documents state. 'During the course of the robbery, [the victim] was shot and killed by the individual that Brandon, [the victim], and at least one other individual were trying to rob. Brandon has multiple videos and photos posted to his instagram account that show him with guns and firing guns. There is substantial evidence to support the charges of murder and aggravated robbery against Brandon Hollins.' Hollins was 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. House Republicans advance Trump bill 2025 Indianapolis 500: How to pack for the track Behind the scenes of Disneyland's 70th birthday celebration Teen arrested for murder at Kearns High School parking lot President Trump announces talks between Russia and Ukraine to start 'immediately' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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Man holds Millcreek family hostage for months, claiming ‘cartel' wanted to kill them, police say
MILLCREEK, Utah (ABC4) — A 23-year-old man is facing numerous charges of assault and kidnapping after holding his girlfriend's family hostage for six months, telling them that he had family in the cartel and their lives were in danger, according to Unified Police. Dominic Christopher Garcia, 23 faces a slew of charges in Salt Lake County, including seven counts of aggravated assault (third-degree felony), seven counts of threat of violence (class B misdemeanor), seven counts of aggravated kidnapping (first-degree felony), and seven counts of hazing involving use of a dangerous weapon (second-degree felony). On Saturday, May 17, police responded to a home in Millcreek after an individual called 911, stating that he and his family had been held against their will by their daughter's boyfriend — later identified as Dominic Garcia. The caller told police that 'they weren't able to take it any longer' and were holding Garcia at gunpoint until police could arrive. Officers arrived at the scene shortly after and took Garcia into custody without incident. 17-year-old killed in shooting at Kearns High School According to the caller, he and his wife allowed Garcia to move into their home in Dec. 2024 to live with their daughter. The man said that Garcia 'almost immediately' began telling the family that his family was a part of a business that had ties to the cartel, according to court documents. He told them that in order to stay on the cartel's good side, they all had to do certain things and be diligent about their safety. The man told police that Garcia repeatedly told the family that the cartel would kill them if they did not do what they were told. In an effort to protect himself, the father bought a 10mm handgun, which Garcia then began carrying around to 'protect' the family. '[The father] said Dominic would continue to tell them that the cartel was going to kill them and would rack the gun and take the magazine out in the living room, which made him and his family feel threatened,' court documents state. Garcia allegedly told the family that his grandfather's business had been a part of a bad deal, and that they need to leave for a while. The family then left their home for about a month, according to court documents, before returning home. Once they returned home, a family member texted a friend explaining where they had gone, and Garcia saw the text and became angry. Garcia allegedly started issuing threats to family members and become increasingly threatening with the handgun. Garcia 'would carry it around all the time and would make sure he and the rest of the family knew he was carrying the handgun,' court documents state. The father told police that, on certain occasions, Garcia would come home covered in blood and tell them that it was 'due to the business.' According to interviews with multiple family members, Garcia claimed on numerous occasions that there were people outside of their home that were going to kill all of them. Garcia would allegedly also routinely go through their phones and check to see who they were communicating with, and confront them about anything that he disagreed with. The family told police Garcia 'always carried the 10mm handgun around the house and would drop the magazine and replace the magazine and rack the slide again, to ensure it was loaded,' court documents state. He would allegedly also point the gun around the house, including emptying the gun and pointing it at family members 'as a game.' Additionally, after the family had returned home from their month away, Garcia would allow certain family members to only leave the home for two hours at a time, and that only two family members were allowed to leave at all during one week. According to police, the family believed they were trying to keep Garcia in line with the cartel, and that they had to abide by these rules as a condition of his continued membership with the organization. At one point, Garcia had one family member endure a bootcamp for around four weeks, consisting of five workouts a day and ice baths. He allegedly even told the individual that she needed to ice her face because men were going to beat her, and needed to not feel the pain. Garcia allegedly also made family members sleep in the living room and stand guard until 5:30 a.m. every night, to 'watch for people trying to kill them,' court documents state. He allegedly also choked out their pet dogs on occasions when he became upset and violent towards family members. In an interview with police, Garcia admitted that he made everything up and that it was 'all a lie,' court documents state. He first told the family that his grandfather did business with an organization known as 'unknown society,' and that he had made a bad business deal that caused the cartel to come after their family. He told police that he continued this lie for several months, leading the family to believe they were in danger because he 'did not know how to stop it' and was afraid 'they would not like him.' Garcia admitted to police to keeping the gun as well as enforcing the bootcamp on a family member. He reportedly did not admit to anything else. Garcia has been booked into Salt Lake County Jail on the aforementioned charges. He is deemed a flight risk with a positive lethality assessment. Additional charges are to be expected, according to Unified Police. 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. Former President Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer Man holds Millcreek family hostage for months, claiming 'cartel' wanted to kill them, police say Some states issue bounty on handsome yet smelly tree Person of interest in Palm Springs IVF clinic explosion confirmed dead: FBI The best SUVs with 3 rows for 2025 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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17-year-old remains in critical condition after gang-related shooting in Kearns, suspect in custody
KEARNS, Utah () — Officials have released more information about a over the weekend, confirming that a suspect is in custody. According to the Unified Police Department, the shooting victim was identified as a 17-year-old male, who was taken to a local hospital in critical condition after being found lying in a roadway. As of Monday, the victim was still in the hospital receiving critical care. A suspect — also 17 years old — has been identified and taken into custody, but authorities have not released their name. UPD said both the suspect and the victim 'are known to have possible gang affiliations,' and investigators determined the shooting was gang-related. PREVIOUSLY: One person critically injured in Kearns shooting 'Preliminary investigations believe the victim was driving in the area of Cougar Lane when they stopped in front of a residence,' Unified Police said Monday. 'A verbal confrontation occurred between the victim and individuals at the residence. During the confrontation, the 17 year old suspect fired rounds at the victim.' Officials responded to the scene just before 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, after receiving reports of a person lying in the roadway. Later on May 10, officials searched a residence that was said to be 'connected to the incident' and recovered two handguns. Detectives with UPD's Violent Crimes unit worked with the Salt Lake County Metro Gang Unit and determined that the shooting was gang-related. The suspect was expected to be booked into a juvenile detention center on several charges, but the investigation is still active. Anyone with details about the case has been asked to come forward. Those with information can submit anonymous tips to the Unified Police Department by calling 801-840-4000. 17-year-old remains in critical condition after gang-related shooting in Kearns, suspect in custody Utah mom launches podcast and audiobook app for children Morgan Wallen reveals why he abruptly left 'SNL' during closing segment Amazon driver purportedly pooped on porch of Los Angeles home Flesh-eating screwworm detected, US stops imports of Mexican cattle Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-05-2025
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Neighbors react to Saturday night shooting in Kearns
KEARNS, Utah ( – Unified police are investigating after they say one person was shot in Kearns Saturday Night. Police say the call came in just before 8 p.m. reporting shots fired on Cougar Lane (S 4800 West) near 6000 South, which is in the area of the Beto's restaurant and the Carrington Square apartments. Sgt. Aymee Race of Unified Police said officers found a man laying on the ground and began life saving measures. That mane was taken to the hospital in critical condition. ORIGINAL STORY: One person critically injured in Kearns shooting Alex Martinez was at a birthday party when shots rang out. He described 'All my friends, we all heard it. He continued, 'I was eating a cupcake and, like, drinking my Capri-Sun and everything. I just hear like four shots.' Martinez explained he didn't think it was gunshots at first. 'I thought they were fireworks at first. Like, I just hear a 'BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!' Another neighbor, Jessie, lives down the street from the scene. She described, 'Pretty crazy. And knowing that it's so close to home, I have kids at home, so it's pretty scary. She added, 'I just hope everybody is okay. Even though the person got shot, still make a recovery.' Cougar Lane is expected to be closed for several hours as police investigate. This is a developing story. Check back on for the latest updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
