Utah crime

Published on: May 6, 2026

Utah Man Accused of Torturing Kids Over Candy

A Utah man was reportedly accused of abusing two young children in his home after authorities said a boy was hospitalized with hypothermia and widespread injuries.

According to court records, the case came to light after the child was taken for medical care, where staff allegedly observed bruising across much of his body. The injuries, along with signs that he may have been restrained, raised concerns and led the authorities to open an investigation on April 22.

During that investigation, the man was questioned and allegedly described a system of punishments he said he created. He reportedly told the authorities that the children would be forced to perform exercises such as squats, planks, and wall sits when they got in trouble. He allegedly said the discipline was often used when the children took candy or other treats without permission.

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Published on: April 10, 2026

Student Injured After Drinking Alcohol From Teacher’s Cup

by Staycie R. Sena

A Utah educator was removed from a classroom last month and later charged after a student was injured in an incident involving alcohol that was allegedly brought onto school grounds.

According to the authorities, the situation unfolded on March 18 at a school in the Davis School District. Officials said the teacher had been consuming a hard seltzer concealed in a stainless steel tumbler during class. At some point, a student reportedly took the container and drank from it.

The student, who is developmentally delayed and nonverbal due to a rare genetic condition, was later found to have consumed an unknown amount of the alcoholic beverage. Her parents said it was unclear how much she drank. Shortly afterward, the student reportedly fell at school and struck her head.

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Published on: April 1, 2026

Woman Accused of Kidnapping Boy Over Bullying Dispute

by Staycie R. Sena

A Utah woman was charged after the authorities said she forcibly took an 11-year-old boy from a neighborhood street and brought him to her home over an alleged bullying dispute involving her children.

According to court documents obtained by local media, the incident occurred in September 2025 in a Provo neighborhood. Investigators said the woman had been driving through the area looking for the boy, who she believed had been bullying one of her children.

The affidavit stated that the woman allegedly located the boy while he was riding his bike, blocked his path with her vehicle, and made him get inside. The boy was then allegedly taken to her home without permission from his parents.

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