We are inviting those who live, work, or visit Salt Lake City to attend our newly launched quarterly community meetings. Our first community meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Sorenson Unity Center, 1383 South 900 West. Link:

Today, DA Gill announced first-degree felony attempted aggravated murder as well as aggravated child abuse charges filed against Petrice Shirley Mary Garcia. Read more about the allegations and how a neighbor helped bring the defendant into custody here: slco.to/lsl8rrud

Today, DA Gill announced he is declining to file charges for the 3-26-2023 OICI involving Sandy Police Department. Read more about the decision here: slco.to/tb5n1zac

This is National Police Week. We depend on the 14 Investigators at our office who are certified law enforcement officers. They support local police investigations, serve subpoenas, & locate vital witnesses for our cases. Thank you for your service to our community.

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Today, DA Gill announced several felony charges filed against Efrain Monroy-Lara, including agg kidnapping, agg sexual assault, agg robbery, and child kidnapping. Read here for details on how surveillance and DNA helped put the defendant behind bars: slco.to/pxblkg90

Today, DA Gill was invited to share a few remarks at the Faith & Culture Safety Summit on the importance of reporting hate crimes in our community. When a hate crime occurs in our community, it impacts all of us. Thank you to the United Jewish Federation of Utah and @utahdps for their efforts!

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.

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: slco.to/y68xppfr

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: slco.to/3cif0c8p

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.

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!

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: slco.to/ifegsese

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: slco.to/zegrzwn1

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: slco.to/rk8eezi6

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: slco.to/th1wgv88

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: slco.to/xdajf86d

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: slco.to/ajwj0ura

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. ksltv.com/local-news/vet…

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: slco.to/ic5xn4ll