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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Mayor Erin Mendenhall has officially named Brian Redd, the executive director of the Utah Department of Corrections (UDC), as Salt Lake City’s next chief of police. The announcement, made during a Thursday afternoon press conference, follows the upcoming retirement of current Chief Mike Brown, who has served the city for over three decades. Brown, who will retire on February 28, 2025, after 33 years of service, leaves behind a legacy marked by a significant reduction in crime rates. However, Mendenhall indicated that his decision to step down was rooted in the need for improvement in…

Heber City, Utah – A domestic dispute in Heber City turned into a tense, four-hour standoff between two men and law enforcement officers Tuesday evening, following a reported gunfire incident inside a home. The altercation began when an adult victim expressed anger after a suspect allegedly forced several children to brush their teeth with a toothpaste containing essential oils, causing a burning sensation in their mouths. According to the Heber City Police Department, the situation escalated when the suspect confronted the victim, and a heated argument ensued. As tensions rose, the victim attempted to leave the home, located near 200…