Detectives have booked 24-year-old Ernesto Flores into jail for the November 7th murder of 32-year-old Evan Cole near 475 West 600 South.
Detectives are still looking for the suspects white Audi A5, as well as video footage or witnesses who saw this Audi and a gray pickup truck driving North on I-15 between 7200 South and 600 South on November 7 between 9:45 a.m. and 9:55 a.m.
Anyone with information should call 801-799-3000 and reference case 26-253936
Details: police.slc.gov/2026/11/12/sl…
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Update- The barricade situation near 900 S 1900 E has come to an end. The individual is out of the home and in custody. He is now facing several charges. The shelter in place order is cancelled.
Happening now- We are on an active scene near 900 S 1900 E where a man has barricaded himself inside a home. It all started with calls of a man making threats. When officers arrived shots were fired from inside the home. We have issued a shelter in place order for all homes within a half mile radius as we try to negotiate his surrender. Please stay out of the area and take precautions to keep yourself safe. We will provide updates as they are available.
The man is still barricaded inside the home. We are continuing efforts to negotiate a peaceful surrender. The shelter in place remains for homes within a half mile radius, along with road closures in the area.
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Redwood Road is being shutdown in both directions in the area of 800 N. due to a possible shooting and barricaded subject. Media area will be at 700 N In the Lucky parking lot.
Our detectives arrested 47-year-old James Riedman for murder and obstruction of justice.
The victim has been identified as 24-year-old Kade Tuttle.
Details: police.slc.gov/2026/11/04/sl…
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We are responding to a crash at Redwood Road and 1700 S. Traffic in the area will be shut down on Redwood Road in both directions for the next couple hours. Please avoid the area if possible.
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We are investigating a fatal crash which occurred at 400 South West Temple Street.
The intersection will be completely closed for some time. Please use an alternate route.
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Silver Alert- Galo Cruces age 88walked to a dental appointment at 1383 s 900 w this afternoon, he made it to the appointment but never returned home to 1303 w American Ave. He only speaks Spanish and doesn’t have a phone or vehicle. He was last seen wearing a brown baseball hat, blue shirt, black pants and blue shoes. Please call police if you see someone matching his description. Case 26-225057
SLCPD Releases Body-Worn Camera Footage from August 31, 2026, OICI
SALT LAKE CITY — Today, in compliance with Salt Lake City ordinance 2.10.200, the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) is releasing body-worn camera (BWC) footage from a case that resulted in an officer involved critical incident (OICI) protocol activation.
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The vehicle and driver in yesterday's auto pedestrian crash have been located.
The driver is cooperating with the investigation which is being conducted by the Crash Analysis & Reconstruction Team.
These investigations are complex and can take weeks or months to complete.
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HELP US IDENTIFY THIS INDIVIDUAL
Salt Lake City Police Special Victims Detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying this individual in connection with an assault that occurred in the area of 400 South State Street on August 26, 2026.
Due to the graphic nature of this video, we are only able to show a short part of the video.
If you recognize this individual, please contact the Salt Lake City Police Department’s non-emergency line at 801-799-3000 and reference case #26-193265.
If you see this individual, do not approach. Call 911.
Please share this post with your friends and family. Your share could help investigators identify this individual.
Salt Lake City Police Detectives need your help identifying this individual.
Please share to friends.
He was involved in at least two burglaries in the area of 1600 East Logan Ave on August 22, 2026.
If you recognize this individual, please contact the non-emergency number, 801-799-3000, and reference the case number, 26-190115.
Last night we activated the officer involved critical incident protocol.
The suspect is being treated at a local hospital.
The investigation is being conducted by Protocol Team 2, led by the Unified Police Department.
Details: police.slc.gov/2026/09/01/sl…
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Investigating a fatal traffic accident on Redwood Road and 1050 S. Redwood Road will be closed in both directions for the next several hours. Avoid the area.
We have issued a Silver Alert for 79-year-old Lavonna Partridge.
She was last seen near 450 N. Chicago St. at approximately 3:00 p.m. on 8-26-26.
Lavonna has dementia.
If you have any information about Lavonna please call 911.
















