MIDVALE, Utah - Police are searching for a suspect of hitting and killing a 50-year-old man and then leaving the scene in Midvale Thursday night. 

Police identified a person of interest as 31-year-old Mika Lindquist.

Officers found 50-year-old Ronald Charles Renfro in the roadway near 38 W. and 7200 S. at about 6:30 p.m.

He was rushed to the hospital where he died.

Authorities are searching for a 2016 white Ford Escape with the license plate number X953XS.

It is a rental car that was reported stolen Sept. 11.

The suspect driving the car was a white woman with blonde hair who was last seen heading West on 7200 S.

Police say the vehicle should have significant damage to the right fender and windshield.

If you see the vehicle contact police at (801) 743-7000.

MIDVALE, Utah - Two suspects are in custody and a third is on the run after an undercover narcotics investigation led to a police chase overnight.

The Unified Police Department has been investigating a few men suspected of drug activity for several months.

Michael S. Tisdale

Authorities said the men have been able to get away from law enforcement multiple times in the past.

However, Thursday night, police found the men and tried to pull over their vehicle near 420 E. and Ft. Union Blvd. but the car sped off.

"When they tried the traffic stop, the vehicle initially slowed to the side of the road but then fled," Unified Police Lt. Lex Bell said. "One of our detectives was able to perform a PIT maneuver quickly and disable that vehicle."

But the suspects didn't easily give up.

Officers said one of the men, Lane Porter, was armed with a gun and ran off.

Authorities said he jumped out, was hit by a patrol car, was taken into custody and is in fair condition.

The driver, Shane Michael Tisdale, was also arrested; officers found an ounce of heroin and an ounce of meth in the car.

The other passenger escaped and is on the run.

Officers described him as a Polynesian man with a shaved head who was last seen wearing a red t-shirt and tan long, baggy shorts.

MIDVALE, Utah -- One suspect was shot and another suspect is in custody after an officer-involved shooting in Midvale Friday night, and authorities said no officers were injured in the incident.

The incident began around 8:30 p.m. and was in the area of 7200 South and 180 West.

Salt Lake County Sheriff Jim Winder said things began when an officer observed a stolen car and began surveillance while calling for backup.

Winder said as that backup arrived, a suspect exited the Mouse Trap bar in the area and opened fire on those officers.

Winder said there was an exchange of gunfire, and one suspect was shot. The man was taken to a hospital in serious condition. Winder said the injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Another suspect fled the area on foot but was later taken into custody.

The names of those involved have not yet been released. FOX 13 News will have further details as they become available.

SALT LAKE CITY — Proposition 1, the sales tax hike that would pay for road projects and transit, appears to have passed in 10 of the 17 counties it was on the ballot.

Early results show the proposition passed in Carbon, Davis, Duchesne, Rich, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Grand, Tooele and Weber counties. It did not pass in Beaver, Box Elder, Juab, Morgan, Uintah and Utah and appeared to be failing in Salt Lake County.

The quarter-cent sales tax, which excludes food, will cost the average resident about $40 per year, backers of it claimed.

“We’re pleased that voters throughout Utah see the value of investing in local transportation. Prop 1 is an investment in our air quality, economy and good transportation options close to home. While many voters approved Prop 1, we’re disappointed it didn’t pass in all 17 counties,” Abby Albrecht, the director of the Utah Transportation Coalition and the chair of the support campaign for Prop. 1, said in a statement.

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Americans For Prosperity, which opposed the tax, said it was happy Prop. 1 failed in so many counties. The group was critical over how much money would have gone to Utah Transit Authority.

“Forty percent of the tax hike would have gone to the UTA, which has proven itself time and time again to be a hotbed of waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer’s limited resources,” said AFP’s Evelyn Everton in a statement. “We’re excited to see Utahns stand up and say ‘enough is enough’ and are confident that when the final canvass is complete, voters will have made themselves clear: the UTA won’t get another penny from taxpayers until they can prove they will more responsibly manage our hard-earned taxpayer dollar.”

In other races:

• Ogden Mayor Mike Caldwell won re-election over his challenger, Sebastian Benitez;
• Voters in South Salt Lake defeated a parks and recreation bond;
• Herriman Hills Proposition 7 failed;
• Sophia Hawes-Tingey, who would have been the first transgender elected official in Utah had she won, lost the Midvale City Council race to incumbent Paul Glover. Tingey conceded the race on Wednesday;
• In the polygamous border town of Hildale, Kyle Layton, the first non-FLDS candidate to run for a spot on the town council, got only 50 votes compared to the incumbents who were all re-elected, the Spectrum of St. George reported;
• The $298 million Davis County School bond passed;
• Centerville, Woods Cross and West Bountiful approved their RAP (recreation, arts, parks) taxes;
• The $56 million Park City school bond failed;
• In Syracuse, only two votes separate Doug Peterson and Karianne Lisonbee for a city council spot with a recount possible

For more election results visit the following sites below:

Utah County election results

Salt Lake County election results

Washington County election results

Weber County election results

Davis County election results

MIDVALE, Utah – One man is in custody after a two-alarm fire at a Midvale home Wednesday.

Fire crews were called to a house near 8000 S. Main St. just after 11 a.m.

Officials said they believe man had a mental episode and set a box on fire in the front yard and then took it inside the house.

Authorities said they were able to get everyone who was inside the house safely out.

However, the man believed to have started the fire would not cooperate with authorities and had to be tazed and removed from the house.

One first responder suffered smoke inhalation, was treated at the scene and is expected to recover.

Officials have not identified the suspect at this time.

Check back with Fox 13 for the latest updates.

MIDVALE, Utah – Unified officers are searching for two suspects they said robbed a fast food restaurant overnight.

Authorities were called about the robbery at the Arby’s near 745 E. and Fort Union Blvd. just before 11 p.m.

Officers said the store was closed and the clerk was doing paperwork in the back when the suspects appeared, flashed a handgun and demanded money.

Police said all the store doors were locked which leads them to believe the suspects were hiding in the restaurant bathroom.

“The only place to hide in there would be in the restrooms,” Unified Lt. John Barker said. “We have to check with the other employees who aren’t here at this time to make sure they didn’t check those restrooms before they left.”

The suspects got away with an undisclosed amount of cash.

One suspect is described as a 5’3″ woman and the other is a man who was about 5’10” tall.

Unified officers said they would like to speak with anyone who might have information in this case.

MIDVALE, Utah — After a seven year battle with cancer 17-year-old Baylee Parks passed away at home Monday afternoon.

Following several relapses Baylee recently decided to stop battling her brain tumor with radiation and chemotherapy.

She chose to spend her remaining time at home with family, doing the things she loved.

That included showing her paintings of Utah landscapes at a Salt Lake City art gallery in November.

Baylee’s family announced her passing a Love, Hope, and Courage Facebook page designed to keep supporters informed about Baylee’s fight.

MIDVALE, Utah – Police are searching for a suspect accused of robbing a Midvale sandwich shop.

Officers said two employees were closing Moochie’s Meatballs and More near 77th S. and State St. when the suspect pointed a gun at them and demanded cash.

“It just really pisses me off that some lowlife would just come in and do that,” co-owner Mac Donald. “I mean, if somebody was hungry and they needed money for food, well we would just feed them. But to come in and point a gun at people’s face, it’s not acceptable.”

Authorities said when the suspect pulled out the weapon, a bullet fell out and was left behind.

A forensics team is running tests on it and checking for fingerprints.

Police said the suspect is described as a man in his  late 20s who left in a black Honda.

Unified Police would like to speak with anyone who might have information in this case.

SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah - Unified officers have raided three local computer and gaming stores as part of an internet gambling investigation.

Investigators raided the Mouse Pad Business Center in Midvale Thursday morning as well as two other locations in Kearns and Salt Lake City.

Officers went to the managers of each store with search warrants at 10 a.m. after an 18-month undercover sting operation.

Authorities said the complaints against the businesses came from neighbors who reported various criminal activity including drug use.

Unified officers have not confirmed how many people were arrested, if any, at this time.

However, they said they seized numerous computer and other evidence that will show if the allegations are true.

One customer told Fox 13 the center is nothing more than a computer store and a place for people to socialize but officers said that is not the case.

MIDVALE, Utah — Slick road conditions contributed to a series of crashes Tuesday morning on an I-215 on-ramp in Midvale.

According to the Utah Highway Patrol, the crashes occurred around 5:30 on the on-ramp from northbound Union Park to westbound I-215.

Troopers temporarily closed the ramp to prevent further crashes and allow crews to put salt on the roadway. The ramp has since reopened.

No one was injured and none of the drivers are suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alchohol.

UHP urges drivers to reduce speed and leave plenty of following distance when the roads are slippery.

MIDVALE – It can be difficult for children with special needs to express themselves, but through music and dance they can shine on stage.

A production of "Aladdin" in Midvale features a unique cast – all characters are played by students from Jordan Valley, which is a school for children with severe disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, seizure disorders, communication impairments, genetic disorders and syndromes as well as deafness and blindness.

“It's an event for our students to shine,” said Mark Donnelly, Principal of Jordan Valley School.

Music Therapist Caitlin Newberger says a lot of behind-the-scenes people help pull off the production.

“It's a huge collaboration of teachers, ESPs, related services all helping to get the kids on stage to perform and have the opportunity to do their best for parents," Newberger said.

Teachers also help students verbalize their lines through use of pre-programmed iPads.

Newberger says expressing themselves on stage can help the students connect with others off stage.

“By rehearsing lines, we're working on communication skills," Newberger said. "By having them come on stage and do a dance, we're working on them sustaining attention. We're increasing abilities to follow instructions.”

Donnelly said the play gives the students a chance to press out beyond their boundaries.

“They're very comfortable here at Jordan Valley, so to see them actually be nervous a little bit and overcome that, that's also exciting to see,” Donnelly said.

Parents were thrilled with their performance.

“He thrives on stage. It is absolutely wonderful. I think it makes him grow,” said Sabrina Imig about her son Noah.

They’re also grateful teachers have given students the spotlight.

“The patience and the work they do with these children to bring them out of their shell, to get non-verbal kids to communicate, is just tremendous,” Imig said.

“I would pay money to see these kids. There is nothing like it,” said Lisa Pauley, another parent.

With a small budget, the school relies on volunteers who donate their time, props and costumes.

Students have one more performance scheduled for Thursday, March 24th.

MIDVALE, Utah - A marine veteran has found his service dog after it went missing from his hotel room.

The dog, whose name is Raider, was found and taken to the Utah Vet Center on 308 West and 7200 South in Midvale.

Chris Galliher said, "He can tell when I get anxious and when I get irritable so he comes up and nuzzles me to remind me that everything is going to be okay."

Chris got Raider to help him with his difficult transition into civilian life after serving in Afghanistan.

The USMC veteran says that they were playing at the Discovery Inn when he opened the door and Raider took off.

The pair was supposed to be heading home to Spokane Washington after attending marine promotion and retirement ceremonies at Camp Pendleton.

Chris also said, "I got raider when I felt like I felt like I was in a dark cave and there was no chance of seeing the light again and getting him was like having a little glint of hope."

Raider's owner suspects that his furry companion may have caught a glimpse of a squirrel which led to him running away so quickly.

Courtesy: Unified Police Dept.

MIDVALE, Utah – A truck has crashed into a house in Midvale near 335 E. and 7800 S.

So far, there is no word on injuries or what led to the crash.

Check back with Fox 13 for the latest updates.

UPDATE:  Unified Police confirmed 2-year-old Suzie Suhaka passed away Tuesday at  10 p.m. with her family by her side. She drowned in the family pool.

Officers said she was found face-down in the family pool two days ago and was taken off life support overnight.

MIDVALE, Utah — A 2-year-old Midvale is in critical condition and on life support after nearly drowning in her family’s new above-ground swimming pool Monday night.

According to a news release from the Unified Police Department, it appears the girl sneaked outside after her family had come in for the night.

“She was able to climb the ladder into the pool and was found unconscious and not breathing after being missing for only a few minutes,” the news release said.

The girl was taken by helicopter to Primary Children’s Medical Center for treatment. The Unified Police Department offered the following water safety tips to help prevent such incidents:

Now that the warm weather has arrived and most of our kids are out of school, the number of drownings and near drownings goes up sharply for emergency responders. The Unified Police Department (UPD) would like to remind everyone of some basic water safety rules for your toddlers and even your big kids.

Toddlers (age 1-4): Some of these may seem obvious and basic, but a little reminder never hurts.

1. Keep toilet lids closed and use toilet seat locks if you have a very curious toddler. Also keep doors to bathrooms and laundry rooms closed. Most children vulnerable to drowning in a toilet are too short to open doors.

2. NEVER leave your child unattended around water. Babies can drown in as little as one inch of water.

3. Private Swimming Pools: In-ground pools should have a four foot fence with a locking or self-latching gate around them. Above ground pools should have a removable ladder or removable steps so that the child can’t climb into it on their own.

4. Learn CPR. Knowing what to do in the case of an emergency is very important and can save lives.

5. Teach kids never to go near or in water without an adult present. Having floatation devices can give you a false sense of security. Nothing is fail proof and those water wings can slip off.

6. Be alert at public pools. Even though there is a lifeguard present, don’t assume that he/she is watching your child.

7. Empty all tubs, containers, buckets, play pools, wading pools and water-slides immediately after use. Also, story them upside down and out of reach of children so that they cannot re-fill with water.

8. Enroll your child in swimming lessons if at all possible. Teach them how to tread water and float.

Big Kids (age 5-16):

1. Install door and/or window alarms to alert you to the opening of a door or window leading to the pool area. (Can also come in handy if you have a child who likes to sneak out😉 )

2. Always have children swim with a partner, no matter where you are. That way there will always be someone to call for help or immediately notice if something is wrong.

3. Make sure your home pool or spa has a proper drain cover or shut-off function to prevent long hair, loose clothing or body parts from getting trapped.

MIDVALE, Utah — The subject of a SWAT standoff Wednesday morning in Midvale has surrendered to police.

A SWAT team cleared a home near 7800 S and 700 W Wednesday morning.

Wanted murder suspect 19-year-old Keison Kuykendall

Unified Police said 19-year-old Keison Kuykendall was believed to be inside the home, but they discovered that was not the case.

Kuykendall is suspected of murder after a man was killed and another shot in Holladay a couple of weeks ago.

Police have already arrested 19-year-old Damian Garcia and Josh Nguyen in the murder of 46-year-old Darrin Jackson and the shooting of his son.

Jackson's son is expected to recover.

According to Unified Police Lt. Lex Bell, Kuykendall is a known Kearns Town Blood Gang member.

The SWAT incident started at 1 a.m. and lasted several hours. Streets are back open in the area. Police say media coverage of the SWAT incident is what pressured Kuykendall to turn himself in.

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MIDVALE, Utah - Police have a suspect in custody after two teens were shot to death in Midvale overnight.

Officers said a brother and sister were gunned down just before 11 p.m. Wednesday near 759 W. and Center St. outside the Millcreek Apartments. Thursday evening, police said they had the suspected shooter in custody. His identity has not yet been released.

Police say a 15-year-old Abril Izazaga and 16-year-old Jose Izazaga had a disagreement with a family friend and a group of men before he pulled out a handgun. 

According to investigators and neighbors, the argument erupted over an article of clothing, potentially a T-shirt.

Police said that an individual and a group of friends went to the apartment complex to confront the girl about money she may have owed for the t-shirt.

It started out as a discussion, however, one of the members began to get physical with the girl when her brother came out of the apartment to defend her with a knife. Another group member pulled out a handgun.

Authorities said a man fired several shots, killing the siblings before running from the scene.

Friends and family of Abril and Jose have been stopping by to pay the respects and build a makeshift memorial. Tomorrow would have been Jose's 17th birthday, and Abril would've turned 16 next week.

A benefit memorial fund for Abril and Jose has been set up at Wells Fargo Bank.

Any bank branch can facilitate donations.

MIDVALE, Utah — Police are investigating a shooting in Midvale that left one man dead Monday night.

Authorities said 52-year-old Michael Anderson was shot and killed overnight.

At about 9 p.m., Unified Police confirmed they were investigating a homicide at 7940 S. State Street.

Unified Police Det. Ken Hansen said two men got into an argument and at some point one of the men pulled out a gun and shot the other.

The shooter is in custody and police are trying to determine whether or not it was self-defense.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

MIDVALE, Utah – Unified Fire crews have put out a fire at a Midvale home for the second time in less than a week.

Authorities said the house at 500 E. and 7500 S. also caught fire last Friday.

At that time, tenants were living there but it is now vacant.

“The fire came in just after 5 a.m.,” Unified Fire Chief Mike Watson said. “This fire or this home burned last Friday evening as well. This is a rental property. The tenants weren’t home. They’re not living in it anymore and the fire started in a completely different area.”

When crews arrived, flames were coming from the living room.

Unified Fire said the burn is suspicious; authorities found drug paraphernalia inside.

Investigators are working to determine what sparked the fire.

No one was injured.

MIDVALE, Utah – Authorities have identified the second victim in a shooting that left one man dead in Midvale Saturday morning.

Twenty-year-old Brenner Larson is in critical condition after he was shot at an Brighton Place Apartments. Deondre Baldwin, 21, was also shot, but was dead when police arrived on scene.

Unified police responded to the complex at 9 a.m. on a report of shots fired. When they arrived at one of the units they found Baldwin dead and Larson injured with a gunshot wound. Another man was in the apartment but didn’t suffer any injuries, according to police.

Authorities are looking for two male suspects. As of Sunday afternoon, police had no new information on a possible motive for the shootings.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

OGDEN, Utah - Police have arrested a second suspect in the shooting and murder in Midvale last week.

Officers arrested 28-year-old Jonathon Rodgers Thursday night in Ogden and booked him into the Salt Lake County Jail on multiple charges including murder and attempted murder.

Police later arrested 36-year-old Christopher Bailey early Friday morning.

They said he is Rodgers' suspected accomplice and will likely face the same charges.

Witnesses told police Rodgers, along with Bailey, broke into the Midvale apartment and confronted the three people at gunpoint, demanding money and drugs.

A fight broke out and shots were fired.

Police found 21-year-old Deondre Baldwin dead and 20-year-old Brenner Larson went to the hospital in critical condition for gunshot wounds.

Anyone who may have information is asked call Unified Police at (801) 743-7000.