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The Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office is dedicated to serving our citizens through, the pursuit of justice, good government, and doing what is right.
Salt Lake City, UT
Joined January 2018
This week a jury found Trinidad Irineo Hernandez (court case 221910031) guilty of F1 Agg Sex Abuse of a Child and F1 Rape of a Child. The survivor reported this years after the abuse, but took the stand this week & faced her abuser so he could be held accountable.
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Mary Akopyan, Levon Meguerditchian's co-defendant and wife, pleaded guilty to 1st-degree felony aggravated kidnapping on Tuesday September 2, 2025. Her sentencing is set for November 4, 2025.
A Third District Court Jury has convicted Levon Garo Meguerditchian for the murder of Abdourazak Mouhoumed and the kidnapping of several partygoers at Mr. Meguerditchian’s Sugar House home. Read more:
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Jury finds Alexander Hung Tran guilty of three counts of first-degree felony aggravated murder for the 2015 deaths of Heike Poike, her 2-month-old granddaughter, and Dakota Smith. Read more about the trial here:
Alexander Hung Tran's trial for a 2015 triple killing in his home began Tuesday in Salt Lake City.
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Hoy se presentaron cargos por abuso sexual forzado contra Jairo Vásquez Garzón, conocido como "El Brujo Mayor". Podría haber más víctimas. Si crees que podrías ser una víctima de Vásquez Garzón, comunícate con la policía al (801) 840-4000. Lee más aquí:
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Today, Forcible sex abuse charges were filed against Jairo Vasquez Garzon or "Rafael El Brujo Mayor". There may be more victims. If you think you may be a victim of Vazquez Garzon please reach out to police at (801) 840-4000. Read more here:
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DA Gill announced today that on Friday a Third District Court jury convicted Guillermo William Herrera of 1st-degree felony murder. Herrera killed 28-year-old Oscar Avila, Jr. at his parents wedding in November 2021. Read more about the case here:
19-year-old arrested on suspicion of shooting, killing man outside Midvale wedding reception last weekend
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ICYMI: SLCo DA Gill declined to file criminal charges for the 11-4-2024 OICI involving the U.S. Marshal's Violent Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (VFAST) and Daniel Meinhart. Read more about why the shooting was determined to be legally justified here:
BREAKING: One person in custody after officer-involved shooting in Sugar House involving US Marshals.
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ICYMI: Two individuals sentenced this week for their part in the 2023 shooting death of teen in WVC. Seven individuals, all minors at time of shooting, have now been sentenced related to the death of the 15-year-old boy. Read more here:
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In 2015, the SLCo DA's Office, VA, and 3rd District Court started Veterans Treatment Court. 10 years later the program is still giving those who served our country a second chance.
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Salt Lake County 3rd District's court for veterans is focusing on the positive in efforts to help veterans who break the law reintegrate into society.
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Today, DA Gill announced he declined to file charges for the July 5, 2024 West Jordan Police Department Officer Involved Critical Incident involving Nicholas Bryce Kemp. Read more about why the officers actions were found justified here:
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Today, DA Gill declined to file charges for the 11-10-2024 West Jordan Police Department Officer-Involved Critical Incident. Read more about the decision here:
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Today, DA Gill announced Child Torture, attempted aggravated murder, & aggravated child abuse charges filed against two individuals. Read more about the alleged actions that lead to these charges here:
A Sandy couple is facing several felony domestic violence-related charges for the alleged abuse of a three-year-old girl.
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Today, DA Gill announced 25 charges filed against Ramon Rojas-Huerta after he allegedly fired his gun at 3 locations, following an encounter with a tow truck driver attempting to tow his vehicle. Read about the charges filed against the defendant here:
A tow truck driver says he's lucky to be alive after being shot at multiple times in a terrifying encounter that ended in a police shootout on I-80 Sunday night.
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Charges filed today against Joseph Le Page Lee:. -1 count of 2nd-Degree felony Manslaughter.-4 counts of class A class A misdemeanor reckless endangerment. Read more about the allegations that lead to the filing of charges here:
Joseph Lee allegedly accidentally shot and killed his 18-year-old stepson in a case a retired sheriff called "reckless.". He told police it was an accident, but now, he's being charged with manslaughter. @natalie_wadas .
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Today, DA Gill announced the filing of 26 felony charges, including 8 counts of first-degree felony rape, against Luis Fernando Trillo for allegations while he was a church youth leader. Read more about the case here:
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On this day 160 years ago, the last enslaved Americans in Galveston, Texas were finally informed of their freedom. Let today stand as a powerful reminder of the ongoing fight for justice. Happy Juneteenth to all!
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DA Gill had the opportunity to share a few words about the District Attorney’s Office to the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Honorary Colonels. Sim discussed the relationship between our office and the law enforcement agencies in the County and how the process works.
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Today, DA Gill w/SLCo Aging & Adult Services spoke w/ media about Elder Abuse, an underreported & often unseen crime. They shared how to spot the signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. If you suspect abuse, report it. Read more here:
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Today, DA Gill announced the conviction of Lorenzo Gutierrez for criminal solicitation to commit murder. Gutierrez admitted to trying to hire someone to kill his ex-girlfriend & her new boyfriend. Read more here:
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DA Gill recently sat down with our summer law clerks over lunch. They discussed challenges prosecutors face & how our office confronts them to do what is best for our community. We appreciate the hard work these future prosecutors put in every day for the people of SLCo.
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