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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…

LEHI, Utah — A vehicle crashed into the parking garage of an apartment complex in Lehi on Saturday afternoon, prompting a response from local police and firefighters. The incident occurred at The Vue at Traverse Ridge, located at 3601 Mountain View Road. Lehi City police received reports of the crash around 12:20 p.m. on March 9 and quickly dispatched officers to the scene. Upon arrival, it was determined that the driver had struck the garage, causing significant damage to the structure. The driver was transported to a nearby hospital as a precautionary measure, though there were no immediate reports of…