Author: Kevin Thompson

Salt Lake City, UT — A 46-year-old man was arrested on March 7 after law enforcement officers discovered nearly 1,000 fentanyl pills hidden beneath his mattress in a motel room near 700 West North Temple. The arrest follows an investigation by the Salt Lake City Police Department’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT), which led to the execution of a search warrant at the location. Authorities had prior information indicating that the suspect, identified as Luis Ricardo Chavez-Rodriguez, may have access to firearms, prompting the deployment of the Salt Lake City Police Department’s SWAT team to ensure the safety of everyone…

Payson, Utah — Growing concerns over bullying have surfaced at Mt. Nebo Middle School, prompting the school district to address the issue in a recent communication to parents and guardians. The Nebo School District has been facing mounting pressure from concerned parents, with some expressing frustration over the continued prevalence of bullying at the school. Katie Peery, a parent of a student at Mt. Nebo, voiced her concerns, stating, “It has been really bad. No kid deserves to deal with that much bullying.” In response to these worries, the district sent an email to families explaining that rumors about bullying…