The Townships of Kearns and Magna, as well as the unincorporated areas including the Great Salt Lake beaches and islands of Northwestern Salt Lake County, are proudly served by the Unified Police Department.
In addition to the services provided within these two precincts, members of the community also enjoy the benefits of being able to call upon all members of the Unified Police Department including the pooled
services of the Violent Crimes Unit, Family Crimes Unit, Neighborhood Narcotics Unit, Crime Scene Unit, Metro Gang Unit, K-9, SWAT and Search and Rescue.
06-Dec-2011
KEARNS, Utah (ABC 4 News) – A 29-year-old man is behind bars Sunday after police say he drove his vehicle under the influence of alcohol, killing his sister and brother-in-law Saturday night.
Read more at abc4.com.
11-May-2011
A possible gang member was arrested Wednesday afternoon after shooting his gun out of the passenger-side window of a moving vehicle. The incident began in a Maverick parking lot in Kearns where an argument ensued between two groups of people. After getting into vehicles the suspect started shooting at the victims' car through his passenger-side window. No one was injured. A citizen reported the shooting and police responded. The suspect, a 19-year-old Hispanic male, was identified and arrested within two hours of the start of the incident. Thanks to all officers and detectives involved.
31-Mar-2011
Oquirrh Kearns Patrol Officers responded to a Kearns location on a suspicious odor of Marijuana complaint. Officers arrived on scene and could smell a strong odor of Marijuana. A suspect #1 originally allowed consent to search her apartment but also denied consent several times. UPD Narcotics responded to assist. Over two pounds of Chronic Marijuana was seized along with scales, and packaging material. Suspect #2 stated the Marijuana belonged to another suspect who has aggravated violent history. Suspect #2 was not home at this time and when contacted refused to return to the apartment. Great coordinated effort by all!
17-Mar-2011
UPD Narcotics and UPD Major Investigations Unit assisted the Utah County Narcotics Task Force, FBI, and ICE with a Search Warrant and Knock and Talk in Kearns. Items seized include 1 pound of Cocaine, 10 ounces of Rock Cocaine, 1 ounce of Methamphetamine, Marijuana, US Currency, and a loaded firearm. This case involved multiple targets throughout the Salt Lake Valley and surrounding counties. Great coordinated operation by all agencies involved!
01-Mar-2011
A male victim was attacked Monday night as he was walking home from Kearns Library. The victim was confronted by two male Polynesians. No words were spoken and they attacked him knocking him down kicking him in the head and face. The victim didn’t come forth with a lot of information. The victim is listed in Critical condition.
25-Feb-2011
Three 17-year-old males were walking down the road when a Silver four-door vehicle drove past and then turned around and came back. Two Hispanic males got out of the vehicle. One had a knife the other a gun and they ordered the three two the ground. One of the victims was hit in the head receiving a cut. The suspects took a cell phone, wallet and change. The victim was taken to Jordan Valley Hospital.
09-Feb-2011
The victim contacted a UPD Officer at the Kearns Substation in the parking lot. The victim told the Officer that he had been robbed and stabbed by two or three males in the area of the Seven Eleven. The victim had indicated that there was at least a 30 minute time lapse and he was possibly intoxicated. The area was checked but no evidence was found to indicate where the stabbing took place. The victim told the Officer that the suspects stole his money and then stabbed him. Medical was summoned for the victim and he was treated and transported to IMC. The victim was taken right into surgery when he arrived at the hospital.
08-Feb-2011
Two children were crossing 4715 South on their way home from school and were hit by a blue Dodge Durango.
The children were transported to Primary Children's Hospital by two Life Fight Helicopters.
A later update from the Hospital is that both children are in ICU with serious injuries but expected to survive.
For media coverage see the links below:
07-Feb-2011
K-2 Officer observed three sets of footprints in the rapidly falling snow, going south on Impressions Drive. The footprints would go to each car parked on the street and up into several driveways to the cars parked in them. He followed the prints on foot. He caught up with three suspects on Rockford Street and when challenged, one of the suspects stopped but the other two fled. Responding officers followed the tracks into a yard on Leprechaun Lane, where the two tried unsuccessfully to hide. Officers took them into custody. They had property from at least 2 victims with them. The cars they entered, on Impressions, Loder, Honeysuckle and Vista Point, had been left unlocked and the contents rifled through. Officers backtracked to locate victims but the falling and blowing snow soon obscured the perpetrators’ foot prints. The suspects admitted they were stealing out of cars. Two of the suspects were booked and the third was released to his custodian grandmother. At a few houses where cars were burgled, no one would respond to the door.
Outstanding proactive work by the Officers involved.
31-Jan-2011
UPD Narcotics served a Search Warrant in Kearns. A UPD Detective arranged narcotic purchases from the residence prior to the service of the warrant. Items seized include Methamphetamine, Marijuana, prescription medications, and a Ruger .44 Magnum Caliber Revolver. The revolver is listed stolen on NCIC in a UPD 2010 case.
26-Jan-2011
A vehicle burglar was captured Wednesday afternoon in Kearns. The suspect had smashed the window of a jeep near the Utah Olympic Oval and removed a backpack which contained a 9mm Kel-Tec pistol. Suspects then left south on Cougar Lane and then east on 6200 S. A UPD officer was able to catch up with the car as it was passing Bangerter Hwy and initiated a stop. The vehicle yielded and the three occupants inside the vehicle were taken into custody .
After finding the back pack which was stolen from the victims car, the Kel Tec was found to be inside. Arrested parties said they knew the gun was there.
One of the suspects was found to have 10 ecstacy pills in his possession. Two of the suspects were booked on vehicle burglary, theft of a firearm, and POCS (Posession of Controlled Subtance).
23-Jan-2011
Granite School dispatch advised UPD of an intrusion alarm at Kearns High School along with noise detected inside. UPD officers responded and discovered an open exterior door. The officers established containment and two suspects were found exiting the building. A foot pursuit followed with suspects dropping stolen property. Both suspects were captured and arrested. K9 cleared the school.
02-Dec-2010
UPD Narcotics seized a handgun, marijuana, 500 Ecstasy pills, and $1,000 after serving a search warrant in Kearns early Thursday afternoon. A narcotics detective had arranged narcotic purchases from the suspects prior to the service of the warrant.
29-Nov-2010
A walk-by shooting was reported in Kearns early Thanksgiving morning. The complainant reported hearing multiple gunshots and saw 4 teenage males running east, one with a gun in his hand. A search of the area determined the which house was targeted. Officers found what eventually totaled 36 empty cartridge casings in the street. A quick deployment of officers and the fast response of the K-9 unit did not locate the suspects. The guns used were 9mm and .40 S&W. One bullet entered the brick home through a kitchen window and penetrated several walls. No vehicle was seen but another neighbor saw a white SUV drive by after hearing the shots and going outside. It's unknown if it was related.
Numerous rounds appeared to have missed the house and wound up elsewhere to the east and south.
The resident arrived home minutes after the shooting. He has lived there for 10 years without problems. Nobody was inside the residence during the shooting. The motive for the shooting is unknown.
