Author: Kevin Thompson

Sandy, Utah — A 31-year-old man was arrested Saturday after allegedly being seen engaging in lewd behavior near a public park in Sandy, where children were playing. The incident unfolded at Scott Cowdell Park, located at 8920 South and 120 East, when a witness reported seeing a man, later identified as Victor Anthony Tapia, a registered sex offender, openly masturbating in the bushes near a canal adjacent to the park. According to police reports, the caller notified authorities of the troubling scene around 3:30 p.m. Upon arriving at the park, officers located Tapia, who, when questioned, allegedly told police, “I’m…

Salt Lake City, UT — A dog was shot and killed by police on March 23, 2025, during a response to a trespassing incident outside a 7-Eleven store. The incident occurred around 3:15 a.m. when officers responded to a report of trespassers in the parking lot of the convenience store located at 1692 W. North Temple St. Upon arrival, two officers made contact with a large group of individuals in the area and requested additional backup. While one officer approached the group, a dog, which was reportedly on a leash but not being held by anyone, began barking loudly and…