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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect in overnight armed robbery shot, killed by Unified Police
MIDVALE, Utah () — One person was shot and killed overnight in Midvale after getting into an altercation with the Unified Police Department. Sgt. Aymee Race, a spokesperson for the police department, said its officers responded to reports of an armed robbery near the 160 West and 7200 South just after 2 a.m. on Friday, May 23. 'We love her a lot': Father of missing Utah girl speaks after 2 out-of-state men charged in connection to her disappearance During the response, officers reportedly got into an altercation with one individual, which Race said resulted in one person dead. The suspect's identity has not been publicly released. It is currently unclear as to what led to the altercation or the shooting, as details are extremely limited. However, police did reportedly recover a knife from the scene. Sgt. Race said the Unified Police Department does not anticipate releasing any further information due to an ongoing investigation. Per the Officer Involved Critical Incident (OICI) protocol, West Valley City Police Department will lead the investigation into the shooting. This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post as new information becomes available. Suspect in overnight armed robbery shot, killed by Unified Police Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' faces a swarm of Senate GOP objections House moderates accept sledgehammer approach to green energy tax credits despite calls for scalpel Fire in Provo near river caused by Cottonwood fluff 'Motivation Mile' attempts to break world record in Eagle Mountain City Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox News
21-05-2025
- Fox News
Utah man allegedly used phony cartel threats to hold pregnant girlfriend and family hostage for months: report
A Utah man is accused of holding his pregnant girlfriend and her family hostage in their home for six months under the lie that "cartel" members were pursuing them. Dominic Garcia, 23, was arrested Saturday and booked on 28 charges, most of them felonies. Among them were seven each of kidnapping and assault, according to The Associated Press. The situation reportedly began when one of the alleged captives called the police, claiming they were being held against their will and that they "weren't able to take it any longer," according to KSTU, a Salt Lake City-based FOX affiliate. Upon arriving at the home, police found the family holding Garcia at gunpoint, and he was promptly taken into custody. Garcia reportedly moved in with the family in December. Shortly afterward, he allegedly claimed his own family had ties to a cartel, and that his new housemates had to do as he told them to remain in the cartel's good graces. "Over time, Garcia created an atmosphere of fear and control, falsely creating affiliations with a dangerous cartel," said Sgt. Aymee Race of the Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake. "He claimed 'his people' were watching and any defiance could result in their deaths," she continued. Garcia reportedly began carrying a handgun around the house, repeatedly telling family members that the cartel would kill them if they did not do as he told them. Garcia is also accused of forcing his alleged victims out of the home for a month under the pretense that his family had made a bad deal with the cartel and needed to flee. Upon their return, a family member texted a friend to explain where they had gone, KSTU reports. Upon seeing the text, Garcia allegedly lashed out, later claiming he'd brought one of the hostages "into the company" and that he'd kill them if they went astray. Family members also accuse Garcia of checking their phones and confronting them over messages he didn't approve of and limiting who could leave the home and for how long. He is also said to have run a "boot camp"-like operation that entailed working out five times a day, taking ice baths and facial submersion to the point where family members were left unable to breathe. Garcia, who as of Monday was being held without bail, "said that he continued this lie for several months because he did not know how to stop it in fear that they would not like him," the police affidavit reads. Sgt. Race declined to provide any additional comment on the case when reached by Fox News Digital.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
Fatal crash in Midvale, motorcycle engulfed in flames
MIDVALE, Utah () — A motorcyclist has passed away after colliding with another vehicle Wednesday night in Midvale. Sgt. Aymee Race with Unified Police Department confirmed that Raul Alexis Silvasanchez-Stockseth, 24, collided with another vehicle at 8000 South and State Street. Police say crews were called out shortly before 11 p.m. Wednesday night. According to preliminary investigations, police believe Silvasanchez-Stockseth was traveling at a high rate of speed before colliding with another vehicle that was turning left. Bystanders were able to pull Silvasanchez-Stockseth from the motorcycle before it became fully engulfed in flames, Race told Police and fire personnel attempted life-saving measures but he died on scene. The driver of the vehicle had minor injuries and was treated at the scene. There is no further information at this time. Fatal crash in Midvale, motorcycle engulfed in flames Johnson, top House Republicans to huddle with Trump on agenda bill Earthquake rattles Wasatch, Utah counties overnight Thunderstorms roll into southern Utah, north has picture-perfect weather New report raises concerns about the economy Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
MISSING: Special Victims Unit of UPD seeks help in search for missing 18-year-old
SALT LAKE CITY () — The Special Victims Unit of the is seeking the public's help in searching for a teenager who was last seen in the Millcreek area on April 6. Andrea 'Andrew' Matthew, 18, is said to be about 5'10' tall, weigh about 125 pounds, and have black hair and brown eyes. Andrew was last seen heading eastbound from the 'St. Marks parking lot area' wearing a grey hoodie, black-and-white checkered pajama pants, socks, and Spongebob slippers. According to the Unified Police Department, Andrew is considered to be missing and endangered. LEARN MORE: What should you do if someone goes missing? Anyone with information on Andrew's whereabouts has been asked to call the Unified Police Department at 801-840-4000 or SVU Specialist Adam Blakeslee at 385-468-9858 and reference case number 25-28550. Alternatively, the number 801-718-6034 can be called 24/7. No further information was provided. 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.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Yahoo
Officials seek to identify driver near scene of crash that killed teen in Midvale
MIDVALE, Utah () — On Saturday, March 22, a while attempting to avoid another driver. Now, police are seeking the public's help in the investigation. The driver — identified as a student at Hillcrest High School — was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger, a 19-year-old, was taken to a local hospital and was last known to be in critical condition, according to officials. On April 2, the Unified Police Department posted on to ask for help in identifying the driver or owner of a black Tesla that was in the area around the time of the crash. The crash happened near 750 East Fort Union Blvd, just after 12:45 p.m. on March 22. PREVIOUSLY: 17-year-old driver dead after crashing into parked semi-truck trailer, passenger in critical condition 'We believe the driver and/or vehicle may have information that could assist with the investigation of this tragic accident,' UPD said. A spokesperson with the department told that the driver is being sought because officials are hoping to get potential footage of the crash from the Tesla's cameras. 'The Tesla was seen exiting the ARI Diamonds driveway and turning westbound on Fort Union Blvd shortly before or after the incident,' UPD said. 'The vehicle appears to have a temporary tag.' According to the initial investigation, UPD said it appears that the teenage driver 'swerved to miss another vehicle and lost control on the wet roads,' after which the teenager's SUV crashed into a parked semi-truck trailer. The driver of the Tesla (or anyone with information) has been asked to call UPD at 801-840-4000 and reference case number CO25-23754. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
