Author: Kevin Thompson

SALT LAKE CITY – A 34-year-old man was arrested on January 9 after a routine patrol by detectives uncovered a substantial stash of illegal drugs, firearms, and stolen property in his motel room. Marco Antonio Lopez, who has a history of distributing drugs, was observed by members of the Salt Lake City Police Department’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team near the City Creek Inn Motel at approximately 2:15 p.m. Detectives witnessed Lopez engaging in multiple hand-to-hand transactions with individuals, which they believed were illegal drug exchanges. One of the individuals involved in the transactions was stopped and found in possession of…

Salt Lake, UTAH – Salt Lake City’s Palmer Court, a supportive housing facility designed to help individuals and families with a history of homelessness, is considering a major redesign and potential expansion. The facility, which was originally a hotel, provides 201 housing units and a range of support services. However, concerns over crime in the area have raised questions about the current state of the facility and its future growth. The neighborhood surrounding Palmer Court has expressed worries about the volume of police calls originating from the campus. In response, local law enforcement has reported a decline in calls since…