Author: Kevin Thompson

Ogden, UT – A tense situation unfolded in Taylorsville on Wednesday evening after a brief vehicle chase led to a standoff involving shots fired. The incident began when Utah Highway Patrol troopers attempted to stop a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in South Salt Lake. According to Lt. Cameron Roden of the Utah Highway Patrol, the suspect fled southbound on Interstate 15 as troopers tried to initiate a traffic stop. The pursuit continued westbound on I-215 but was called off when the suspect exited at Redwood Road. Despite ending the chase, law enforcement officers were able to…

TOOELE, Utah — An 18-year-old driver has been charged with automobile homicide following a deadly crash in Tooele County that killed his 16-year-old passenger. The incident occurred early Sunday morning when Jaxon Douglas David Wood was driving a white truck that left the roadway and crashed, resulting in the death of his passenger, Conner Russell. According to officials, Wood, who was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, is now facing several serious charges. In addition to automobile homicide, he is charged with reckless endangerment, possession and consumption by a minor, and possession of a controlled substance. Tooele…