Author: Kevin Thompson

WEST JORDAN, Utah – A hit-and-run crash caused significant disruptions Tuesday evening, closing southbound Redwood Road for several hours. The accident occurred around 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of Redwood Road and Gardner Lane, when a motorcycle collided with a dark-colored SUV. According to Dirk Petersen with the West Jordan Police Department, the SUV fled the scene heading westbound on Gardner Lane. Authorities have not yet located the vehicle, and the driver remains at large. Police are urging anyone with information about the crash or the whereabouts of the SUV to come forward and assist in the investigation. As a…

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — A 24-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly shooting two men during a heated verbal altercation on Sunday afternoon. Osue Valentin Alarcon has been arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury, two counts of felony discharge of a firearm, and one count of possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person. The incident unfolded near 3038 South Timeron Drive, prompting several calls to the West Valley City Police Department about a shooting in the area. Upon arriving at the scene, officers were directed to the…