Collin Leonard
Volunteers were 'severely impaired,' 2 sent to ER in North Ogden DUI police training
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted April 2 - 7:11 p.m.
Newly obtained public records show volunteers of the February police DUI training in North Ogden — which prompted a Department of Public Safety investigation — got too drunk to participate, some requiring medical checks and two ending up in the emergency room.
Police say another victim disclosed abuse by Roy man charged with sexual abuse of 10-year-old
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted April 2 - 3:03 p.m.
A man currently in Weber County Jail, charged with the rape of a 10-year-old girl, is now being accused of sexual offenses against a 14-year-old girl.
7 women testify against ex-Salt Lake fire captain charged with abusing students
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted April 2 - 12:40 p.m.
Seven women testified against former Salt Lake Fire Capt. Christopher Burk during a preliminary hearing on Tuesday. He was ordered to stand trial on multiple counts of sex abuse.
Woman critically injured in west Salt Lake crash
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted April 1 - 8:47 a.m.
A woman in her 50s was critically injured early Tuesday in a crash near 4980 W. California Ave. in Salt Lake City.
Dueling demonstration groups converge on Tesla dealership in South Salt Lake
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 29 - 10:31 p.m.
As part of a global Tesla Takedown protest, a number of demonstrators gathered outside a Tesla dealership in South Salt Lake Saturday to let their opinions of Elon Musk be known.
Officials celebrate flavored vape ban ruling, but it's complicated
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 29 - 9:07 p.m.
In 2020, the state Legislature created a tightly regulated business model to sell flavored e-cigarette products. Now, 180 businesses with those permits are in danger of closing.
Farmington man admits to embezzling over $1.7M from local paper business
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 29 - 5:49 p.m.
A Farmington man has pleaded guilty to federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering accusing him of embezzling over $1.7 million from his employer.
Sunset man charged with sexually abusing 2 kids at in-home day care
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 29 - 9:48 a.m.
A Sunset man, 22 has been charged with five felonies after two children reported sexual abuse at an "in-house" Sunset day care.
Utah leaders 'disappointed' by Sundance's exit, consider new festival
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 27 - 4:15 p.m.
State and local leaders say they are disappointed in Sundance's upcoming departure, but they're already exploring what's next, which may include a rival film festival.
End of an era: Sundance to leave Park City for Boulder, Colorado, in 2027
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 27 - 12:01 p.m.
Following a yearlong evaluation process, the Sundance Institute announced Thursday the film festival will be leaving Utah, its home for over 40 years.
Layton officials balk at recycling mandate, file notice to leave waste district
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 27 - 9:52 a.m.
Layton officials say a recycling program aimed at extending the life of the Davis Landfill oversteps the authority of the landfill district and they want out, even though the landfill is in their city.
West Jordan police are looking for damaged SUV after fatal hit-and-run
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 26 - 12:15 p.m.
Investigators are asking for help to find the SUV they believe struck and killed 23-year-old motorcyclist Garrett Randall Pace on Tuesday night.
Funeral plans announced for former Congresswoman Mia Love
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 26 - 8:44 a.m.
Former Utah Congresswoman Mia Love, who died Sunday after a three-year battle with brain cancer, will lie in state at the state Capitol rotunda in April, her family announced.
Riverdale man arrested after Amber Alert accused of aggravated murder
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 25 - 1:00 p.m.
A Riverdale man was arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder, accused of killing the mother of his two children and setting their trailer on fire before fleeing with two young kids.
1 in 4 military families face food insecurity. Volunteers at Hill Air Force Base hope to help
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 22 - 12:07 p.m.
An Air Force spouse was recently recognized for her efforts to reduce the stigma of food insecurity and the struggles of changing command posts, running a dedicated team of volunteers at the Airman's Attic on base.
Magna man arrested, accused of killing infant son
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 22 - 11:47 a.m.
A 25-year-old man from Magna was arrested Friday after his son died earlier in the week. Court documents allege the 1-month-old, who was rushed to Primary Children's Hospital after he stopped breathing, showed evidence of significant brain bleeding, as well as new and healing rib fractures.
Father, son plead guilty to child abuse homicide in starvation death of West Haven 12-year-old
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 20 - 6:21 p.m.
Two out of three family members charged in the death of a 12-year-old West Haven boy pleaded guilty on Thursday, in return for state prosecutors not seeking murder convictions.
Former Tremonton fire chief and 1st District judge make appearances in court
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 20 - 5:34 p.m.
Former Tremonton Fire Chief Ned Brady Hansen and former 1st District Judge Kevin Christensen made appearances in court Thursday to hear formal charges against them.
Snowboarder, 55, dies after being found injured and buried in snow at Park City resort
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 19 - 8:32 p.m.
A 55-year-old from out of state was injured and buried in snow while snowboarding on the Canyon's Village side of the Park City ski resort, later dying of his injuries.
Have You Seen This? Snowstorms in the Bering Sea
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 19 - 6:10 p.m.
If you think driving up Parley's Canyon is scary during a snowstorm, wait until you see what it's like on a fishing boat in the Bering Sea.
Salt Lake County man charged in string of 6 credit union robberies
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 19 - 5:03 p.m.
A 57-year-old Salt Lake County man is facing federal charges in connection to a string of six credit union robberies in five months across northern Utah.
'His intent was good': North Ogden police chief reinstated after investigation into DUI training
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 19 - 3:04 p.m.
North Ogden Police Chief Brian Eynon was reinstated Tuesday after being on administrative leave pending an internal investigation into a DUI training from earlier this year.
Man charged with forcing woman into sex work while he was jailed in southern Utah
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 19 - 1:28 p.m.
A man with a history of domestic violence and gang affiliation is charged with sex trafficking after prosecutors say he coerced a woman into sex work while he was incarcerated in Utah.
Eastbound I-215 in Murray reopened after crash
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 19 - 9:58 a.m.
Utah Highway Patrol reported over 50 crashes across northern Utah Wednesday morning, one of which temporarily closed eastbound lanes of I-215 at the I-15 interchange in Murray.
