Utah (KUTV) — A 24-year-old man died Wednesday night in a high-speed motorcycle crash on a Midvale roadway Aymee Race said officers responded to reports of a motorcycle crash near 8000 S Several officers were already in the area and arrived within a minute identified as Raul Alexis Silvasanchez-Stockseth was traveling northbound through the intersection at a high rate of speed when a car attempted to make a left turn onto the westbound lanes Silvasanchez-Stockseth collided with the vehicle Bystanders rushed to help before emergency crews arrived First responders attempted life-saving measures but Silvasanchez-Stockseth was pronounced dead at the scene The driver of the car sustained minor injuries Authorities closed the surrounding roads for about four hours while investigators processed the scene MIDVALE — A motorcyclist died in a collision with a van late Wednesday The collision happened shortly before 11 p.m The motorcyclist had been driving north on State Street at a high rate of speed when the motorcycle collided with the van The van was attempting a left turn to go west on 8000 South Race said that the motorcycle was in flames Bystanders jumped in to assist after the crash Police and fire crews attempted life-saving measures The driver of the van was cooperating with police Help AARP Membership — $15 for your first year when you sign up for Automatic Renewal Get instant access to members-only products and a subscription to AARP the Magazine.  our dedicated AARP Utah volunteers gather each month to pack over 160 bags of food for students at Midvale Elementary This is one of the many monthly service projects our volunteers participate in to support the community.The process begins with the Utah Food Bank delivering an array of food items Volunteers then spend over an hour preparing and bagging these items to ensure each bag is filled with nutritious food to support the students and their families.Once the food is packed it's time to hand out the bags to the students This operation typically requires a group of 6 to 8 volunteers to complete efficiently The impact of these efforts is profound, as it not only provides essential nourishment but also fosters a sense of community and support. AARP volunteers play a crucial role in alleviating the burden on Utah families, making a tangible difference in their lives.Watch the recent story KSL did on our amazing volunteers! nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age LOCAL NEWS 7:32 AM | Updated: 7:33 am Scene in Midvale after a motorcycle collided with a vehicle BY JACOB FREEMAN MIDVALE — A motorcyclist is dead after crashing at high speed on State Street late Wednesday night Aymee Race with the Unified Police Department said 24-year-old Raul Alexis Silvasanchez-Stockseth was riding northbound through the intersection of State Street and 8000 South at approximately 11 p.m when a car tried to make a left turn to go west bystanders were already trying to help Silvasanchez-Stockseth Race said the driver of the other vehicle stayed on scene and was cooperating with police She said charges were pending the investigation of the accident MIDVALE – Nobody was injured during a structure fire multiple departments battled Tuesday morning The Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Department received numerous calls around 10:26 Tuesday morning for a house on fire at 4557 Broadway St Midvale Police Chief Brian Anderson was the first law enforcement officer to arrive He secured the scene and checked for any potential residents inside Smoke and fire were too heavy to go through the house Anderson then checked the garage for vehicles As the fire grew from the rear of the multi-story home fire melted a power line which fell partially across the chief’s cruiser and the metal fence and Warwick Township Volunteer Fire Department began responding and battled the fire while sparks flew from the live power line all firefighters were ordered out of the house and a defensive attack was taken as the roof of the house had partially collapsed into the structure Firefighters continued fighting the fire from multiple points confirmed with fire officials that his parents were in Canton at the time of the fire and that it was the only one he knew until moving out of the village According to Dennison Fire Chief David McConnell but the condition or whereabouts of the family dog was unknown He said firefighters made several attempts to locate the animal and would continue looking The cause of the fire was not immediately known Also assisting on the scene were deputies from Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Department and medics from Smith Ambulance T-R staff photographer Andrew Dolph can be reached by phone at 330-289-6072, or by email at adolph3@gannett.com. 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The two men were not related A jury found Patrick Brown guilty of murder on Aug but they also determined he acted in "imperfect self-defense," which reduced his conviction to manslaughter Patrick Brown was also found guilty of three counts of felony discharge of a firearm two first-degree felonies and one third-degree felony along with possession of a firearm by a restricted person He was sentenced to two terms of one to 15 years for manslaughter and possession of a firearm as a restricted person two terms of five years to life for felony discharge of a firearm and one sentence of three to five years for the remaining count of felony discharge of a firearm The last term was ordered to run consecutively meaning he was ordered to spend at least eight years and up to life in prison he has already served about four years of that sentence including two years he was given credit for ahead of his sentence Brown argued that a detective should not have been allowed to testify that Darnell Brown ramming into Patrick Brown's car caused damage more similar to criminal mischief than aggravated assault — which was an explanation to the jury of why perfect self-defense The appellate judges agreed that the detective should not have testified about legal conclusions and the testimony caused prejudice against Patrick Brown in his trial His case will now go back to 3rd District Judge Adam Mow for a new trial Darnell Brown was driving with his fiancee and two daughters while Patrick Brown was selling clothes in his car to Darnell Brown's friend Patrick Koaneil Brown was found guilty of manslaughter in 2022 after a jury found he reasonably believed he was acting in self-defense but wasn't That verdict was reversed Thursday after the Utah Appellate Court ruled some testimony from a detective should not have been admitted (Photo: Salt Lake County Jail)Darnell Brown stopped to talk to his friend and began to make fun of Patrick Brown's Range Rover Darnell Brown's fiancee reported that he wanted to fight Patrick Brown and got out of the car leading Patrick Brown to get a gun from his car — leading Darnell Brown to be more willing to fight Patrick Brown Patrick Brown got into his car and drove away but Darnell Brown followed for several blocks while yelling (Patrick) Brown leaned out his window and said I'm going to shoot you in front of your family.' In response (Darnell Brown) hit the gas and 'rammed (into) the back of' Brown's vehicle," the opinion says Patrick Brown made a U-turn and drove toward Darnell Brown Patrick Brown told officers he came back to get Darnell Brown's tag number because he had hit him Bystanders reported that Darnell Brown did not seem to be de-escalating the situation; he looked ready to fight The opinion said that as Patrick Brown drove past Darnell Brown he slowed down and fired four shots out his window He said later he thought Darnell Brown had a weapon and may have called someone else to help him fight I thought he had a weapon," Patrick Brown said in a quote the judges included in their opinion He maintained at his trial that he acted in justified self-defense The opinion said prosecutors used the testimony from the officer that the bump would not be considered aggravated assault in their closing arguments at least twice the admission of that testimony and the prosecutor's overt emphasis on it prejudiced Brown and undermines our confidence in the verdict," the judges ruled Utah (KUTV) — Police reopened a section of State Street in Midvale following an hours-long standoff that forced the two-block closure as residents in an adjacent neighborhood were asked to either shelter in place or evacuate It all started with an attempted traffic stop early Friday morning public information officer for Unified Police Department An officer attempted to pull over a vehicle at around 3:20 a.m Race didn't say if the suspect was being pulled over for a traffic violation or if he was someone authorities were actively seeking The suspect vehicle was eventually stopped but not before a passenger exited the car and fled on foot The passenger ultimately ended up hiding in the back of a dump truck in the area of 7400 South and Cox Lane UPD later stated that the suspect was seen pointing a gun at an officer who located him The suspect's gun was fired several times one of which successfully targeted a police drone the standoff prompted a response that included K-9 units which were heard going off throughout the morning standoff Race announced that the suspect was "no longer a threat," and the roadway was reopened Police later revealed that the suspect, identified as Luis Gomez, 41, of Provo, had used his gun one last time on himself, resulting in his death It wasn't clear why Gomez or the driver of the vehicle fled in the first place Matthew Jacobson reported from Salt Lake City Generated by Wordfence at Tue, 6 May 2025 5:51:10 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString());. 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Fire at Midvale apartment complex forces evacuations of all 36 unitsby Danielle MacKimm Utah (KUTV) — A fire at an apartment complex in Midvale displaced all residents Saturday morning Unified Fire Authority dispatched crews to 7940 South and Main Street around 12:25 a.m on March 8 following reports of an apartment complex that had caught fire The first crew to arrive found heavy smoke coming from the three-story complex Unified firefighter and Public Information Office Kelly Bird told 2News the blaze originated from a vent fan located in a unit on the building's bottom floor and spread to the above units Bird said residents in all 36 apartment units were forced to evacuate and displaced Red Cross responded to assist them with finding safe housing crews were working to restore power and gas which had gone out The cause of the fire is under investigation MIDVALE — Midvale Mayor Marcus Stevenson has resigned from office less than a week after he was accused of having an affair and being in violation of city policy The city announced Stevenson's departure Thursday and said City Councilman Paul Glover will step in to fill mayoral duties until the council appoints a replacement — which it is obligated to do within 30 days City officials said the city received a complaint from Stevenson's wife on Friday that he was having an affair and in violation of city policy The city prohibits romantic relationships between employees who work within the same chain of command The city brought in a third-party law firm which determined the mayor had not broken the law but they were still evaluating whether he violated the city's policy The investigation was suspended with Stevenson's resignation I'm submitting my resignation as mayor of Midvale city effective immediately," Stevenson wrote in his resignation letter and I've determined that it would be best for me to step away at this time Serving as mayor has been the most rewarding and challenging experience of my life I truly cannot thank our community enough for giving me the opportunity to serve in this capacity." A source close to Stevenson's wife confirmed the mayor was having an affair with a woman he met through his job at the city The couple is in the process of filing for divorce His profile says he hails from a family devoted to public service and his proudest accomplishment is his family Stevenson's social media accounts appear to have been deleted and the former mayor could not be reached for comment through the contact info listed on Midvale's website The council issued a statement saying it has accepted Stevenson's resignation "Though we are deeply disappointed by the circumstances surrounding his departure we remain committed to moving forward with integrity and accountability," the council said It did not provide more information about the circumstances of his resignation "Our priority now is to ensure a smooth transition of leadership," the council continued "The City Council has taken swift and deliberate action to maintain the stability of city operations and continue serving our residents with the high standards they deserve We are focused on maintaining the trust of our community and will work to ensure that our leadership reflects the values of accountability and public service." Utah law tasks the council with appointing a replacement to fill the remainder of Stevenson's term. The council said interested applicants can apply at midvale.utah.gov by Nov Elizabeth Warren's 2020 presidential campaign and served as campaign manager to David Garbett when Garbett ran for mayor of Salt Lake City in 2019 Correction: An earlier version incorrectly said Midvale announced Stevenson's resignation on Tuesday A problem with processing automatic payments resulted additional charges and late fees for about 1,300 utility customers in Midvale Utah (KUTV) — A problem with processing automatic payments resulted additional charges and late fees for about 1,300 utility customers in Midvale The city made the announcement on their Facebook page Tuesday did not process January automatic transactions When they discovered the error and tried to make corrections the full amount due from other months was withdrawn instead "The bill appeared to show that they were going to have essentially double fees with late fees added onto that,” said Midvale City Manager Matt Dahle Dahle said this is the first time something like this has happened Those paying with credit cards got charged for both January and February but those extra payments have since been voided “We want to assure residents that all late fees will be refunded Midvale City is actively working with Xpress Bill Pay to resolve this matter,” the post read Things were fixed before those charges could hit those whose bank accounts are connected to the system Anyone with additional issues or questions should contact the utility billing department at 801-567-7200 KUTV asked how something like this could happen Someone put the wrong dates on for the January payment,” Dahle said posted on Facebook and put information on their website As for if everyone who was affected has been notified Dahle said they feel like they’ve reached everyone they can Dahle said the city is working with Xpress to see why this happened and make sure it never happens again but if you still think something is wrong with your bill 2025)  – The State Highway Patrol New Philadelphia post is investigating a fatal plane crash near Midvale that killed the pilot who was flying solo It happened in a farm field in Mill Township just across the Tuscarawas River from Five Waters Golf Course Tuesday shortly after 5 p.m Johnnie Maier says the small 1973 Cessna plane reportedly took off from Harry Clever Field in New Philadelphia at 4:40 p.m Maier says they’re not able to release the pilot’s name He says the coroner’s office needs to verify the identity Golf course employee Bart Haswell was working when this took place but he did hear the plane’s engine cutting out and then the crash itself Haswell says golfers who did witness the crash told him the plane nosedived to the ground The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are also investigating Tuesday’s plane crash (Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Marcus Stevenson Marcus Stevenson’s abrupt resignation as Midvale’s mayor this week came after an allegation surfaced that he was having an affair with a city employee That accusation came from the mayor’s wife in circumstances with another individual that gave me reason to believe he was engaged in an extramarital affair,” Nikki Stevenson wrote in a complaint filed with the city last week Marcus admitted to his affair and indicated it was with ‘someone he works with.’” The former mayor did not respond to multiple requests Thursday and Friday for comment Nikki Stevenson told city officials in her letter which The Salt Lake Tribune obtained through an open records request that she has “substantial” corroborating evidence of the affair phone records and direct communication” with the city employee who she said was involved in the romantic relationship with her husband and is his “subordinate.” That employee’s name was blacked out in the document Stevenson’s wife quoted a number of city codes that she said her husband violated in the relationship and asked that he and the employee be put on paid administrative leave during an investigation when Stevenson announced his resignation Thursday morning in a letter to Midvale City Manager Matt Dahl and members of the City Council I’m submitting my resignation as mayor of Midvale City effective immediately,” Stevenson stated in a news release and I’ve determined that it would be best for me to step away at this time she said her husband violated his oath of office under a state law that requires elected officials to discharge their duties with fidelity She also accused him of violating a municipal policy that requires two city employees involved in a “nonspousal romantic dating or sexual relationship” to notify their department director She further cited Midvale codes that bar supervisors from having such a relationship with employees they “supervise in the chain of command.” Her letter also noted a prohibition against “unwelcome sexual advances and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating I am concerned that the failure to address this matter could lead to further complications and potential harm to the residents of Midvale City The issue has already caused subsequent harm to myself and my children as well as … the other involved individual.” city officials have declined to divulge why the mayor stepped down or to disclose the nature of the allegation citing the need to comply with Midvale personnel policies and to protect those involved which investigated the allegation and cleared Stevenson of breaking state law He said the firm was in the process of probing alleged violations of city policies when the mayor resigned effectively ending the need for further inquiry action is being taken against the city employee involved in the alleged affair Stevenson was 27 when he was elected in 2021 to lead Midvale’s 36,000 residents, making him the youngest mayor in that city’s history. A political activist, he cut his teeth in the political arena helping with several high-profile campaigns. He also served as political director of the environmental nonprofit O2 Utah An avid skateboarder, Stevenson was popular with the youth, and he became known as a vocal advocate for affordable housing, community involvement, more recreational opportunities and for his efforts to revitalize Main Street and breathe life into other moribund areas of Midvale. City Council members expressed dismay at Stevenson’s sudden political exit. “Though we are deeply disappointed by the circumstances surrounding his departure,” council members stated in a release, “we remain committed to moving forward with integrity and accountability.” Longtime council member Paul Glover, who is the mayor pro tempore, will serve as interim mayor until the council appoints a permanent replacement within the next 30 days as required by state law. For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support 801-237-2900 or email subscribe@sltrib.com sltrib.com © 1996-2025 The Salt Lake Tribune MIDVALE — An apartment building in Midvale caught fire Saturday just after midnight damaging a number of units and forcing evacuations Firefighters were dispatched about 12:25 a.m adjacent to the Midvale Precinct of the Unified Police Department Police and first responders saw heavy smoke and began evacuating all 36 units of the building calling for the Red Cross of Utah to help with displaced tenants how many units were occupied or how many residents were displaced but three units were damaged by fire with smoke damage across many of the units and the bottom 12 units were flooded after a water line appeared to have ruptured the fire likely started in the ceiling fan of a bathroom spreading through the ceiling and walls into the two apartments above it No details were given on the estimated cost of damages or the timeline for residents to return to the affected apartments Utah (KUTV) — A letter sent to Midvale city officials revealed that Mayor Marcus Stevenson was accused by his wife of having an "extramarital affair." Excerpts from the letter include the following: Are knowingly engaged in misconduct and willful negligence which constitutes multiple violations of municipal code breach of fiduciary duties and oath of office in circumstances with another individual that gave me reason to believe he was engaged in an extramarital affair Marcus admitted to his affair and indicated it was with 'someone he works with.'" PREVIOUS:Midvale mayor resigns week after wife submits allegations to city council Stevenson announced Thursday that he would be resigning from his position citing "drastic changes" in his personal life This came days after Stevenson's wife submitted a letter with allegations against him City manager Matt Dahl said the allegations were that Stevenson violated state law and city ordinances I am submitting my resignation as Mayor of Midvale City and I have determined that it would be best for me to step away at this time A third-party law firm was hired to assist with the investigation it was concluded that no laws had been violated Dahl stated that officers were in the process of investigating the alleged city ordinance violations when Stevenson submitted his letter of resignation MIDVALE — An armed suspect who evaded officers during a traffic stop was found dead after barricading himself inside a dump truck Friday morning Officers had attempted a traffic stop near 7500 South and State in Midvale The driver did not comply with police and "continued a short distance before being stopped through a high-risk stop," police said The driver was detained but another person ran away police located an open dump truck in the area of 7420 South who was observed pointing a firearm at the officer's head," Unified police said then barricaded himself in the bed of the dump truck with large objects Officers attempted to get him to surrender but the situation lasted several hours while police monitored Gomez with drones Police said Gomez shot down one of the drones and more were deployed to monitor his actions but he died from his injuries at the scene Police had ordered nearby residents to shelter in place — and some were evacuated — on Cox Lane near 7420 South while multiple SWAT teams responded to the scene at around 5:30 a.m but the order had been lifted and police said there was no threat to the public State Street was closed to traffic from 7500 South to 7300 South during the altercation but the district did alter bus routes to avoid the area said Canyons School District spokesman Jeff Haney Utah (KUTV) — Midvale Mayor Marcus Stevenson announced his resignation from office citing significant changes in his personal life as the reason for his departure This decision comes nearly a week after his wife submitted accusations against him to the City Council City Manager Matt Dahl confirmed to 2News on Thursday that Mayor Marcus Stevenson’s resignation came less than a week after the City Council Office received written allegations against him Stevenson’s wife submitted allegations on Friday that he had violated the law and city ordinances and council members urged city officials to investigate the allegations further Dahl said he did not know what Stevenson meant when he stated that his personal life had undergone dramatic changes recently He also declined to comment on the specific allegations made against Stevenson “The Midvale City Council accepts Mayor Stevenson’s decision to resign,” a spokesperson said in a public statement “While we are deeply disappointed by the circumstances surrounding his departure we remain committed to moving forward with integrity and accountability.” who has served on the City Council since 2003 will manage the duties of mayor until the Council selects a replacement The Council is required to elect a new mayor within 30 days Applications and deadlines will be available on the Midvale City website by Nov Stevenson’s successor will be appointed based on a majority vote of the City Council “Serving as Mayor has been the most rewarding and challenging experience of my life I truly cannot thank our community enough for giving me the opportunity to serve in this capacity,” Stevenson said City Council officials shared that their top priority is to establish a smooth transition of authority “We are focused on maintaining the trust of our community and will work to ensure that our leadership reflects the values of accountability and public service,” they stated MIDVALE — Another arrest has been made in connection with a shootout between rival gangs at a Midvale intersection was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail on Thursday for investigation of shooting at a vehicle obstruction and possession of a weapon by a restricted person where two vehicles were reported to be shooting at each other," according to a police booking affidavit The shooting was in the area of 8250 S. Main where investigators say they found more than 20 spent shell casings. Unified police followed the vehicle into West Jordan where five documented gang members were arrested. appearing that it had also been shot at by the other involved party," the affidavit states Detectives later obtained video of the other vehicle that was shared on social media "Jose told other subjects through messages that he was involved in the shooting and (was) shot at Evidence was also obtained that Diaz was in possession of a firearm and was actively trying to sell the firearm," the affidavit states A search warrant was served in West Jordan and Diaz told police upon his arrest that the vehicle he was driving was hidden at a residence in Sandy In requesting that Diaz be held in the Salt Lake County Jail without the possibility of posting bail "This shooting occurred on a Friday evening in the middle of an intersection in Midvale There were over 20 casings collected on scene at the shooting and multiple vehicles involved." Detectives say Diaz's gang has been "involved in numerous shootings over the past couple of years" and Diaz "was part of a shooting where two gangs were actively shooting at each other there is likely to be retaliatory shootings against the members of the rival gang that are not currently locked up." Utah — The family of Elijah Bustamante-Martínez said it’s hard to count the number of hearts he touched in just 16 years of life Whether it was dancing in the store or having a heart-to-heart Destiny Tovey said her brother never failed to put a smile on her face Elijah died in a crash in Midvale on Saturday when he swerved his car to avoid another vehicle his family is going through all their greatest memories but he was like a light in this world,” Tovey said “What I mean by that is that he just had this special ability to just see people for who they are and to motivate them and uplift them He would help them face their challenges with hope.” Tovey said he spoke at writing conferences and was going to be an AP Camp leader for the church She said they’ve heard from several people from all different communities They are all sharing their stories about Eli Even though he had a long list of accomplishments Tovey said her brother’s focus was on helping others and he always said: 'Whatever you’re going through think positive and always think of love.'” Women from the family's church left dozens of hearts all over their house The paper hearts had words of kindness and encouragement for the family He seemed like an angel walking this earth.” The family has started a verified GoFundMe to help pay for funeral and memorial expenses MIDVALE — Five documented gang members were taken into custody over the weekend following a shooting investigation including one man recently convicted in a drive-by shooting investigation last year that injured a toddler a Unified police supervisor was in the area of 8250 S A black Subaru Legacy was seen fleeing the area and officers attempted to pull it over "Officers continued to follow the vehicle throughout Sandy West Jordan and South Jordan," according to a police booking affidavit "Officers observed occupants of a vehicle discard what appear to be firearms from the passenger side window Officers were close enough to the vehicle to describe two handguns were thrown from the vehicle." While attempting to make a U-turn near 7000 South and the Bangerter Highway Police were able to successfully stop the vehicle a short time later officers located multiple spent shell casings in the passenger rear of the vehicle floorboard Officers also observed what appeared to be a bullet hole in the rear passenger door," according to the arrest report "A total of 20+ spent casings were located near 8250 S There are also two additional locations where there are spent casings." There were no immediate reports of injuries were each arrested for investigation of 10 counts of illegal discharge of a firearm and tampering with evidence Renteria was also arrested on suspicion of reckless driving and failing to stop for police All five occupants of the vehicle are known gang members Last year, Renteria was arrested following a drive-by shooting and police chase that resulted in a 2-year-old bystander being hit by a bullet fragment He pleaded guilty in that case to illegal discharge of a firearm and aggravated assault and is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan MIDVALE — The Midvale City Council voted to appoint Councilman Dustin Gettel as mayor Tuesday night to replace Marcus Stevenson who resigned last month after he was accused of having an affair and being in violation of city policy was one of 11 candidates who applied to fill the vacancy at the top of city government along with fellow Councilman and acting Mayor Paul Glover "I am honored by the opportunity to serve as mayor of this incredible city," Gettel said in a news release Tuesday "With nearly seven years of experience on the Midvale City Council revitalize Midvale Main Street and expand city services — all while maintaining fiscal responsibility I look forward to working alongside our dedicated council members staff and residents to ensure that Midvale remains a thriving inclusive community with a bright future." Gettel will serve the remainder of Stevenson's mayoral term The city announced Stevenson's resignation on Nov 14 after city officials said they received a complaint from Stevenson's wife that he was having an affair Midvale prohibits romantic relationships between employees in the same chain of command City officials say they hired a third-party law firm to examine the complaint It found Stevenson had not broken any laws but the firm was still evaluating whether he violated the city's policy That investigation was suspended with Stevenson's resignation Gettel did not mention circumstances that led to Stevenson's departure but promised to focus on revitalizing Midvale's Main Street and uniting the community "I am ready to help Midvale continue its resurgence as a thriving and inclusive destination," he said "I am excited for the opportunity to serve our residents and ensure a prosperous future for our city." MIDVALE — Criminal charges were filed Friday against three known gang members in connection with a drive-by shooting On Dec. 27, a Unified police officer was near 8250 S. 700 West when he heard multiple gunshots "The sound grew louder until he heard bullets impacting objects and ricocheting near him," according to charging documents The officer spotted a black Subaru Legacy driving by at a high rate of speed and he began chasing it "The pursuit continued at approximately 80 to 100 mph until they were on Bangerter Highway where (the officer) had to cease his pursuit due to his rear tire going flat," the charges say Other officers continued chasing the vehicle and watched as "items resembling firearms … were thrown from the vehicle" near the 7800 South off-ramp "The Subaru attempted to exit and make a U-turn at 7000 South where it collided with several vehicles and was disabled," police noted Three men and two teenage boys were taken into custody Police collected three firearms along the Bangerter Highway At the apartment where it was determined the shots were fired and "multiple bullets entered through windows and walls of the apartments," court documents state were each charged Friday in 3rd District Court with 10 counts of illegal discharge of a firearm Quintana-Melo and Renteria were also charged with being restricted people in possession of a firearm Each man was also charged with evidence tampering and criminal mischief Two teen boys were also taken into custody Last year, Renteria was arrested following a drive-by shooting and a police chase that resulted in a 2-year-old bystander being hit by a bullet fragment was also charged in that case as a juvenile with four counts of discharge of a firearm Renteria was also involved in at least two other shooting investigations in Sandy in 2022, according to juvenile court records, including one in which he was driving a car when a 14-year-old boy in the back seat accidentally shot a 15-year-old boy in the front passenger seat Quintana-Melo was also involved in a shooting investigation at a Maverik in July 2022 that resulted in one person being shot in the leg and foot Utah (KUTV) — Four families were displaced Friday morning following a fire at their apartment complex in Midvale Unified Fire authorities reported that crews were dispatched to 60 W 15 after receiving reports of a structure fire firefighters encountered smoke and flames coming from a ground-floor unit with the fire spreading to the second floor with one group initiating a fire attack while another focused on evacuating residents from 12 units resulting in the displacement of four families One individual was transported to a nearby hospital but the extent of their injuries was not disclosed Investigators determined that the fire was ignited by a light left on in the kitchen “We see this quite frequently in the winter months,” said Unified Fire Cpt “If you leave any type of potential heat source on around flammable materials The Red Cross will work with the displaced residents to find them a safe place to stay Barker noted that the unit where the fire sparked is considered a total loss The building inspector will assess the damage to surrounding units affected by smoke or water to determine when they can be deemed habitable No further details have been released at this time Utah — The Unified Fire Authority responded to an apartment building fire early Saturday morning that forced at least 20 residents to leave their homes because of the damage and worried about my animals,” said Gavinn Eyre Eyre explained the horrifying wakeup call he experienced Saturday morning and this family was running up and down the hall and they were like banging on the doors,” said Eyre there were people with young children with literally nothing on them Unified Fire reported that all tenants evacuated and no injuries were recorded Eyre said neighbors jumping into action was a saving grace but I am very lucky that I have neighbors like them to come and bang on a third door and not care about their stuff in their own apartment I care about the other residents in the building,” said Eyre Residents told us how thankful they were that no one was hurt and they were telling me stories about how everyone was talking and seemed kind of crazy The Utah Red Cross said they were sent to assist; four apartments were damaged while others were without power for several hours they were appreciating their community filled with good neighbors “I am feeling really grateful and believing that there is hope,” said Eyre Utah — Three young men and two minors were arrested Friday night after police say they fired around 20 shots in downtown Midvale Main Street when witnesses called the Unified Police Department to report that they heard gunshots but they said the driver fled and led them on a multi-city pursuit the officers saw the passengers throw two handguns out the window The pursuit finally came to an end when the suspect crashed into a bystander's vehicle and officers were able to disable the suspects' vehicle near 7000 South and Bangerter Highway Police said they found shell casings on the floor of the suspects' car and more than 20 more at the original scene of the "shots fired" report There were also two other scenes where casings were found UPD said several buildings were hit by bullets and there was a bullet hole in the rear passenger door of the car Three adults were arrested: 19-year-old Christian Pena Renteria (the driver) All three are being held in the Salt Lake County Jail without bail They are all facing 10 counts of "felony discharge of a firearm" and one misdemeanor for tampering with evidence Renteria is also facing charges of reckless driving and failure to stop at the command of police A 16-year-old and a 17-year-old were booked into a juvenile detention facility UPD said all five suspects are "known gang members." The department is asking local residents for video evidence of the shooting Anyone who has such footage is asked to call UPD at 801-743-7000 or email the detective in charge of the case: bmoore@updsl.org Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInTUCSON (13 News) - A man was found shot near Midvale Park and Drexel in Tucson on Friday The Tucson Police Department said it happened at Colonial Heights and Oak Haven Drive The victim’s injuries were not life-threatening The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call 911 or 88-CRIME It was the third shooting in Tucson in less than 48 hours On Nov. 27, a man was shot near the El Rio Golf Course. The victim’s injuries were life-threatening, according to the TPD. On Nov. 29, a man suffered life-threatening injuries in a shooting near Balboa and Blacklidge. Be sure to subscribe to the 13 News YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@13newskold Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMADISON (WMTV) - A 17-year-old boy was arrested after a fight with a close family member in early Saturday morning officers were dispatched to a residence the 700 block of N they found a 39-year-old victim suffering from multiple stab wounds across different parts of his body MPD confirmed that the teen arrested and the victim are close family members who were living together The Dane County District Attorney confirmed Wednesday as self-defense was a major deciding factor “The victim and the suspect had been staying at that place together I don’t know if other family members were living with them at the time but there are other family members present when this incident occurred,” said MPD Public Information Officer Stephanie Fryer The 17-year-old was on scene when officers arrived and was immediately detained MPD says he and the victim were involved in a physical fight when the stabbing occurred officers received reports of a physical altercation “Someone called stating that someone had been stabbed and that they were not conscious or breathing,” Fryer said Fryer added that other family members were present “Multiple people have told us that there was some type of physical altercation that was going on some type of fight between the suspect and the victim and that the victim then pulled out a knife and did the stabbing.” Fryer said as well as our officers who initially responded to that call and all have been very cooperative.” MPD says the knife used in the fight was small enough to fit into the teen’s back pocket “So the suspect had not been in Madison for full year yet and mentioned that he kept the knife on him for protection just because it was a larger city,” Fryer said The knife has been recovered and police say that this was an isolated incident Click here to download the WMTV15 News app or our WMTV15 First Alert weather app SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A man has been sentenced after he was found guilty of bankruptcy fraud Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah recommended he be sentenced to four years in prison followed by a term of supervised release Mitchell reportedly filed for bankruptcy in May 2017 and sought to eliminate more than $600,000 in debts Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah said it was discovered he owned and controlled several storage trailers full of hundreds of new household appliances at a storage facility MORE CRIME IN UTAH: 54-year-old woman accused of maintaining drug lab in home to make, sell crack cocaine and rangers — appliances he previously borrowed roughly $500,000 to buy Mitchell planned to hide the assets from the bankruptcy court and sell them for his own benefit and repairing the appliances for building contractors Acting United States Attorney Felice John Viti of the District of Utah said Mitchell " attempted to selfishly deprive the bankruptcy system established for honest debtors seeking relief in a financial crisis." The Japanese dollar-store chain has confirmed that it plans to open three locations in Utah in 2025 — one of them in Midvale A popular chain that sells low-cost “Japanese inspired” goods is coming to Utah – with one of its first stores slated for Midvale the American wing of a chain referred to by fans as a “Japanese dollar store,” is planning to open three stores in Utah starting next summer The first Daiso (pronounced “DYE-soh”) store in Utah is planned for The Shops at Fort Union in Midvale — and the company’s website has already posted job listings and the increasing popularity of diverse retail options make it an ideal location for Daiso’s next phase of growth,” said Davis in a statement Friday Davis did not say where the other two Utah locations might be Jada Kali, 24, who lives in the Salt Lake area, posted on TikTok (her handle is @bobamotivation) when she first heard rumors of Daiso opening in Midvale “We’ve been needing this for such a long time,” Kali said on the video which had earned more than 90,000 views as of Friday People commenting on Kali’s post replied with such sentiments as “my prayers have been answered” and “I fear I might buy everything.” Kali told The Salt Lake Tribune that shopping at a Daiso store takes her back to her childhood in the Philippines – when she spent her time in similar stores searching for “cute bento boxes” and stationery that would get her “excited” for school “Even though Daiso is a Japanese brand and the Philippines is more southeast Asia there are still some similarities,” Kali said at least for me – and maybe other Asian Americans might feel the same way – [it’s] kind of like having a piece of home with us here.” The company, founded in Hiroshima, Japan, is known for its affordable home goods, beauty products and stationery. Daiso opened its first U.S. store in 2005 at a mall in a Seattle suburb The chain has since expanded to more than 150 locations in the United States — with dozens in California and Texas with multiple stores in the Las Vegas a former Deseret Book location next to a Five Below store “We’re excited – we know that they’re a big draw,” said Katie Mikula a leasing agent with Mountain West Commercial which represents the Fort Union shopping center “They’re going to be a new cool tenant that people have followed for a really long time.” Daiso’s arrival is expected to come about a year after another Asian-based chain — the Korean grocery giant H Mart — made its Utah debut with a store in West Jordan last June Kali said that she sees Daiso’s arrival as a “start” for growing diverse businesses in Utah, and as a way to create community and belonging. She said that after the Utah Legislature passed HB261 in early 2024 — dismantling diversity programs in state schools and government — people are looking “elsewhere” for that sense of belonging. “I hope long-term, growing diverse businesses will show, especially to our politicians and government here in Utah, [that] we need diversity,” Kali said. “We need those spaces here.” Utah — The passenger who fled a traffic stop before barricading themselves inside a dump truck and pointing a weapon at a police officer's head sparking an hours-long standoff on State Street in Midvale State Street from 7200 South to 7500 South was closed with a shelter-in-place order being issued for residents in a nearby neighborhood when Unified Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop near 7200 South identified as 41-year-old Luis Gomez from Provo The vehicle was stopped via a "high-risk stop" by officers a short distance later an officer discovered him in the bed of a dump truck Gomez allegedly pointed a firearm at the officer's head before barricading himself in the truck along with armored tactical vehicles from multiple agencies were deployed to the standoff scene as police attempted to negotiate with Gomez police said Gomez fired at and disabled a drone being used by law enforcement police said Gomez shot himself and was declared dead at the scene State Street was reopened a short time later "We understand the emotional toll incidents like this can have on the community and want to express our gratitude for the public’s patience and cooperation," police said in a statement "Our thoughts are with all affected by this situation." 11:15 AM | Updated: 11:32 am BY MARY CULBERTSON MIDVALE — After a devastating crash in Midvale Saturday officials announced Monday the 16-year-old driver who died was identified as a student at Hillcrest High School the student was Elijah Exodus Bustamante Martinez with 19-year-old Donny Gabriel Castro Hernandez in the passenger seat known to his family as “Eli,” was described as someone who reached for the stars and encouraged others to do the same Destiny Tovey said he had a way of connecting with people that inspired them “He would look at somebody and he would already build kind of a connection with their spirit before he even talked with them before he got to know them,” she said “And then when he did talk with them he would have those one-on-one conversations of like ‘Who do you want to be in the future?'” “The one thing I always loved about my brother was no matter what race whatever — he always wanted everybody to just find a beautiful afterlife.” Hillcrest High School student Elijah Exodus Bustamante Martinez was killed in a crash in Midvale on March 22 Tovey said Eli had just finished delivering a speech on Friday at Brigham Young University about how to improve writing for teachers and had many meaningful friends he made at both Hillcrest High School and Northridge High School in Layton Eli had also just completed a school project — a video she helped him film “We directed it together,” she said “His goal was to get a Chevy Impala car to be inside of but then he wanted an officer to assist him with the video.” Tovey said she and her husband suggested they get a costume and have one of them act out the role of the officer he had to have a real cop there,” she said “So he did use the school cop at Hillcrest Tovey said the video turned out “fantastic” and she hoped that the school would play it in honor of him Eli was also on the youth city council for the mayor’s office in Midvale Tovey said he founded a writing center there He was also running to become the next student body president “He wanted to be the president because he felt like he could actually influence others in a good way,” she said “And I think he was absolutely right with that In addition to helping others “get their potential in life,” Tovey said he had high ambitions of his own “His goal was to graduate high school with a 4.0 GPA and then go on to the University of Utah and become a surgeon,” she said “And then go to Harvard University after that.” “He really loved his family and his friends and his mother more than anything,” Tovey said He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and would attend every Sunday but he would help others find their own connection to their own higher entity “He wanted everyone in this life to praise each other to help each other,” Bustamante said “Not only that but also while we’re here basically like to reach for the stars.” Tovey said if he had last words for the world “One thing that he would say is … ‘If you ever feel like you’re down if you ever feel like you’re not doing well as a person that you think about me and you think about your goals and you push forward past your inadequacies,” she said “Push past that and move forward because anything is possible.” Eli’s family and friends launched a *GoFundMe to help in their time of need *KSL TV does not assure that the money deposited to the account will be applied for the benefit of the persons named as beneficiaries If you are considering a deposit to the account you should consult your own advisors and otherwise proceed at your own risk Follow @culbertreport_ Utah (KUTV) — Water service in Midvale was temporarily unavailable Friday morning due to a water main leak Midvale City officials reported the leak in the area of 7400 South State Street shortly after 5:30 a.m with officials estimating that it would be restored by 10 a.m Multiple fire departments respond to house fire in MidvaleThe Times-ReporterMIDVALE — Multiple area fire departments responded to a house fire on Broadway Street on Tuesday Early reports from law enforcement on scene indicate the occupants were not home at the time of the fire and are safe In the news: Wednesday night fire in Dover destroys garage, damages two neighboring residences Utah — A teenager killed in a crash Saturday afternoon in Midvale has been identified by police The 16-year-old boy, identified as Elijah Exodus Bustamente-Martinez was driving an SUV westbound on Fort Union when he swerved to avoid another vehicle on Fort Union Boulevard near 7200 South “A car apparently pulled out in front of it causing this car to take corrective action the SUV hit the back of the parked semitrailer,” said Ken Hansen with the Unified Police Department who was a student at Hillcrest High School while a 19-year-old passenger was taken to the hospital in critical condition “It’s just a very difficult situation for many members and community but especially the young man's family,” Hansen said Our hearts and prayers go out to the family This is a very difficult situation for the community and going to be for Hillcrest High School." Grief counseling was available at the school on Sunday and will continue on Monday and Tuesday Midvale Mayor Dustin Gettel also released a statement via Instagram on behalf of his office and cherish every moment we have with those we love Hold them close and never take a single day for granted," the statement read in part UPD said they will release information over the next week but the investigation into the accident could take a few weeks *Officials initially said the deceased victim was 17 but the family later told FOX 13 News that the victim was 16 MIDVALE, Utah (KUTV) — A suspect hid in the bed of a dump truck and prompted a SWAT response in Midvale Friday morning which ended when he turned a gun on himself Unified police were conducting traffic enforcement in Midvale at 3:20 a.m on April 4 when an officer attempted to stop a vehicle near 7200 S officers saw a passenger exit the vehicle and flee on foot Police later stopped the suspect vehicle using a high-risk traffic stop and detained the driver They then began searching for the passenger identified as 41-year-old Luis Gomez of Provo An officer located an open dump truck at 7420 S Authorities said Gomez was pointing a gun at the officer’s head Unified police called for additional units including SWAT team members and tactical vehicles during which officers made repeated attempts to de-escalate the situation police said Gomez opened fire on and disabled one of their drones which was being used to monitor his actions Gomez turned the gun on himself and was pronounced dead at the scene UPD’s Violent Crimes Unit and forensics team are processing the scene and gathering evidence authorities issued temporary evacuations and a shelter-in-place order in the surrounding area (Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Midvale Mayor Marcus Stevenson Citing “drastic” changes to his personal life Midvale Mayor Marcus Stevenson has abruptly resigned after an allegation surfaced that he had violated state law and a city ordinance A popular first-term mayor and an activist in Utah’s political arena Stevenson made the surprise announcement Thursday morning in a letter to City Manager Matt Dahl and members of the City Council Stevenson did not respond to phone messages seeking further comment about what prompted his exit said the city received a letter Friday from someone — he declined to identify the person — who alleged the mayor had violated state law and a city ordinance the city enlisted a third-party law firm to conduct an investigation which concluded the mayor did not break state law “We were still in the process of evaluating whether a city policy had been violated .. “That effectively ended [our] looking into the issue with regard to that policy.” declined to divulge why Stevenson stepped down and what specific law and policy he was accused of violating “We are protecting the people involved,” Dahl explained procedures and requirements under the law say.” who has served on the City Council since November 2003 and is the mayor pro tempore will lead the city until council members appoint a permanent replacement which they are required by state statute to do within 30 days Council members accepted Stevenson’s resignation but expressed dismay over it “Though we are deeply disappointed by the circumstances surrounding his departure we remain committed to moving forward with integrity and accountability,” council members wrote in the release “Our priority now is to ensure a smooth transition of leadership We are focused on maintaining the trust of our community and will work to ensure that our leadership reflects the values of accountability and public service.” Stevenson was 27 when he was elected in 2021 to lead the suburban city of 36,000 residents becoming the youngest mayor in that city’s history A neophyte when it came to elective office the new mayor was hardly a novice when it came to the world of politics Before unseating incumbent Mayor Robert Hale Stevenson managed David Garbett’s unsuccessful 2019 campaign for Salt Lake City mayor he worked on Democrat Ben McAdams’ campaign for Salt Lake County mayor An ardent environmentalist, Stevenson also served as political director of O2 Utah, a nonprofit aimed at holding decision-makers to account on a range of environmental fronts — from air quality to public lands to renewable energy “Serving as mayor has been the most rewarding and challenging experience of my life,” he wrote “I truly cannot thank our community enough for giving me the opportunity to serve in this capacity.” (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Then-Midvale Mayor Marcus Stevenson gets some air at a skate demo at Copperview Skatepark in 2022 An avid skateboarder Stevenson was popular with young people at city parks He also was an advocate for more affordable housing options recreational opportunities and revitalizing Midvale’s Main Street In addition to his mayoral duties, Stevenson chaired the Unified Police Department and served on the Unified Fire Authority and Unified Fire Service District boards as well as the Salt Lake County Board of Health, according to the city’s website. Correction • Nov. 15, 2024, 5:25 p.m.: This story has been updated to correct Stevenson’s campaign work for Democrat Ben McAdams. SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake County Council has voted to pursue purchasing a property in Midvale that would become the new county government center The council voted 7-1 to approve authorization of a contract to pursue the $55 million commercial property Tuesday but an exact address of the location was not given The Salt Lake County Government Center at 2001 S State was built in the mid-1980s and is almost 40 years old the county conducted an assessment of the building "Salt Lake County recently conducted a Service Opportunity Assessment Review (SOAR) — a collaborative initiative to assess and optimize public service delivery while effectively and efficiently allocating resources in an accessible manner One of the main SOAR findings was the government center no longer adequately and affordably meets public and employee needs," county Mayor Jenny Wilson said in the release The assessment also found the estimated cost of maintenance and renovations needed in the building would be at least $225 million The county was then made aware of the opportunity to purchase a property with a nine-year-old building in Midvale for $55 million Salt Lake County will enter into a contract to explore purchasing the property using a combination of funds that would have been allocated for government center maintenance and renovations This opportunity will save taxpayers a substantial amount and improve customer service," the news release says The release says the building in question is located in the center of the county is just minutes from I-15 and is next to a TRAX station The county council said it is exploring options to offset the purchase which could include selling the existing government center or leasing the property The county has a 60-day due diligence process in which it will have a council presentation for the public and employees to learn more and offer feedback.