State investigators are currently probing a fatal shooting involving a Tooele police officer. This high-stakes incident is sparking serious questions about how our local police department handles transparency and oversight.
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Taxpayers could be on the hook for potential legal settlements or the costs associated with a lengthy state-led investigation.
The public benefits from a thorough, independent investigation that ensures accountability and helps restore trust in local law enforcement.
The family of the deceased and the local community are deeply impacted by this tragedy, while the department faces a major blow to its public reputation.
The following information was provided by Sgt Dane Lerdahl of the Tooele County Sheriff’s Office regarding a high-speed pursuit that occurred on May 24, 2026, around 8:30 a.m. A TCSO deputy was on patrol along the southern portion of SR-36 when they ...
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State law enforcement investigators work into the night at site of fatal Tooele City PD officer-involved shooting Gephardt Daily