Author: Kevin Thompson

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Coco Berthmann, who raised over $9,000 through a GoFundMe campaign by falsely claiming she had been diagnosed with cancer, was booked into Salt Lake County Metro Jail on Monday. Berthmann, a well-known human trafficking advocate, pleaded guilty to fraud related to the fundraiser. According to online records from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Berthmann was taken into custody in Utah, though further details about the circumstances of her detainment remain unclear. Berthmann first gained a significant social media following by claiming she was a victim of human trafficking. She alleged that her family in Germany…

MURRAY, Utah — Residents living along 4800 South in Murray are increasingly alarmed by what they describe as relentless speeding on their street, raising concerns for the safety of their families and neighbors. The issue hit a dramatic peak last November when a truck flipped upside down, crashing into a fence in front of a home on 4800 South. Matt Alder, who lives directly across from the accident site, said the dangerous driving habits are a recurring problem. “It’s really, really bad,” Alder said. “We see several accidents every year, many caused by drivers going far too fast.” Residents report…