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SALT LAKE CITY, UT — A local man is facing multiple charges after allegedly fabricating a medical emergency to delay his arrest. Spencer Adamson, 27, was apprehended on Sunday evening following a theft report at a Target store located at 1110 South 300 West. Upon arrival, officers with the Salt Lake City Police Department found Adamson in possession of drug paraphernalia, including burnt tinfoil, a makeshift pipe, and a bag of methamphetamine. Authorities also discovered that Adamson had active felony warrants for his arrest. While being transported to jail, Adamson claimed he had swallowed a bag of heroin, prompting officers…

LOGAN, Utah — A Utah State University (USU) student has been taken into custody following a hazardous chemical incident that led to the evacuation of Mountain View Tower dormitory on Thursday evening. Joshua Peter Jager, a 20-year-old student, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor counts of causing a catastrophe recklessly and disorderly conduct. The incident unfolded around 8 p.m. when USU police responded to a report of a “ventilation issue” at the Mountain View Tower. The building was quickly evacuated, and a full hazmat response was requested. According to court documents, Jager had allegedly mixed chemicals in his dorm room,…