Author: Kevin Thompson

Salt Lake City, UT – The Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) made 22 arrests on February 1, 2025, as part of their ongoing efforts to reduce crime and ensure community safety. This operation, led by SLCPD officers, is not a one-time push but part of the daily efforts to enforce the law and build stronger community relationships. Arrests included individuals suspected of violent offenses, drug-related crimes, and property-related offenses. These arrests mostly took place on February 1 but spanned across the days prior and following, depending on the timing of the arrests and processing. **Person Crime Arrests**: – Officers…

Salt Lake City, UT – The Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) is investigating an aggravated kidnapping case involving a security guard. The incident began on January 7, 2025, when 37-year-old Joshua Emmett Barnes allegedly approached a private security guard at 1594 West North Temple and demanded a ride. After the security guard refused, Barnes is accused of forcing his way into the passenger seat, displaying a shard of glass, and threatening the guard. The security guard drove Barnes to a nearby gas station, attempting to signal for help, but Barnes allegedly held him against his will and demanded to be…