Author: Kevin Thompson

TAYLORSVILLE, Utah — A suspect was taken into custody late Wednesday afternoon following a dramatic high-speed pursuit, a standoff, and gunfire in Taylorsville, Utah. The incident began when multiple 911 calls reported shots fired near a school in South Salt Lake, prompting a response from the Utah Highway Patrol (UHP). According to UHP officials, the pursuit began when a trooper spotted the suspect vehicle traveling at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour. The trooper initiated the chase but soon called it off, citing dangerous driving conditions and prioritizing public safety. UHP Major Jeff Nigbur explained that the department follows a…

MIDVALE, Utah — A dramatic standoff unfolded early Friday morning on State Street in Midvale, as a suspect barricaded himself inside a dump truck following an attempted traffic stop. Unified Police officers had initiated the stop around 3:20 a.m. but the suspect fled the scene, leading officers on a brief pursuit before ultimately hiding in the vehicle at the intersection of 7400 South and Cox Lane. Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact reason for the initial traffic stop, nor whether the suspect was armed. However, Unified Police Public Information Officer Aymee Race indicated that the situation prompted a shelter-in-place…