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.
19-Mar-2012
LOCATION: 3791 S. Paine Rd., Magna
DATE: 3-18-12 8:38 a.m.
WHO: Suspect: Morrison, Sean A. 10-14-96
WHAT: Officer Involved Shooting
29-Jul-2011
A male suspected in a stabbing incident earlier this week was arrested in Magna early Friday morning. The suspect, a male in his early 20s, was accused of stabbing another male as the result of a dispute between the two. The stabbing took place outside on the street in Magna and resulted in an injury in the back of the victim's neck requiring 3 stitches. The suspect was found early Friday morning riding his bicycle in Magna and detained by a UPD officer. During a subsequent interview with the suspect he confessed to the stabbing and was booked on aggravated assault charges. The stabbing was non-gang-related.
28-Jul-2011
A middle-aged man was caught burglarizing a home in Magna early Thursday afternoon. Neighbors observed the man climbing through a front window after knocking on the door and finding nobody home. They notified the UPD and two officers were on the scene within roughly 2 minutes. Within 5 minutes more officers arrived and they proceeded to surround and lock down the home. An officer saw the suspect in a basement window. Officers attempted to make contact with the suspect through the bullhorn with no response. After contacting the home owner and verifying there were no residents in the home, a K9 unit performed a soft clear (K9 only with no officer) of the upper floor and a hard clear (K9 with an officer) of the basement where the K9 indicated the suspect was in the bathroom. The K9 was release upon the suspect causing wounds to his hands and chest and the suspect was taken into custody.
The suspect first said he was a resident and then said the residents were expecting him. Although the home owner did know the suspect, he had not seen him for 8 years and was not expecting him. It appears as though the burglary was drug-related since drug paraphanelia was found in the bathroom in which the suspect was hiding and it appear the suspect was under the influence of methanphetamine or other drugs.
Thanks to observant neighbors and responsive officers this crime prevented.
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01-Apr-2011
The Millcreek Street Crimes Unit conducted an investigation and subsequently executed two simultaneous search warrants in Millcreek. Heroin and an assortment of drug paraphernalia were seized.
31-Mar-2011
UPD Narcotics served a Search Warrant at a location in Magna. A Marijuana Grow Operation was found along with Mushrooms, Spice, and $1400.00. An Evidence Technician responded to transport the Grow Operation to the Property and Evidence Building. Thanks to Magna Detectives, Drug Court Detectives, K-9 Officer, Detectives, and Evidence Tech for all their assistance.
16-Mar-2011
Two female victims were raped in Magna / West Valley on Wednesday night. The two victims admitted to using cocaine prior to going to a Magna bar. The victims were drinking alcoholic beverages and smoking a Hookah pipe at the bar indicating that was the last thing that they remembered. The victims then woke up at a West Valley City address where they believed that they had been raped. The victims went to another residence and called the police. It appeared that the incident started at the bar in Magna. West Valley City started the investigation and had the victims transported to Pioneer Valley Hospital. The Sane Nurse was called out and a code R was done on both females.
13-Feb-2011
A UPD Officer was dispatched to the Magna Fitness Center on a vandalism case. The staff arrived six in the morning to clean and found five windows broken out. One slug that appeared to be a 9mm was found inside on the ground. Several other slugs were found outside the broken windows. There is no suspect information in this case. The area was checked and no shell casings were found in the area. There was approximately $3000.00 in damages to the Fitness Center.
The UPD had received a "shots fired" call around 0024 hours the previous night night, but nothing was found and the call was cleared on a suspicious circumstance. This may or may not have been related.
02-Feb-2011
An 85-year-old female went into full arrest while sitting in a chair in the living room and this was observed by her adult son. 911 was called and UPD was dispatched to the scene. Officer Snyder arrived on scene about 30 seconds after it was dispatched. Officer Snyder immediately started CPR and directed the son to help him. Officer Snyder continued CPR until medical assistance arrived and got prepared to take over the victim’s care. The paramedics were able to get the victim’s heart beating again and credited Officer Snyder with saving the victim’s life. The victim was transported to PVH where she was admitted into the hospital.
Congratulations to Officer Snyder for a quick and effective response.
19-Dec-2010
A UPD Officer received a call reporting a possible stolen vehicle. Surveillance was set up in the area. The vehicle was followed to 8400 W 2700 S and a felony stop was conducted and the male was taken into custody.
24-Nov-2010
The Unified Police Department assisted the Orem Police Department in apprehending an attempted homicide suspect in Magna on Tuesday. The suspect was at a residence in the basement with friends. The mother of the residence allowed the officers in the residence without the suspect's knowledge. Entry was made as the suspect and others were secured in cuffs. A .357 revolver used in the attempted homicide was recovered from the suspect. The suspect and gun were released to Orem P.D. Detectives.
10-Nov-2010
A burglar was captured while burglarizing a home late Tuesday morning in Kearns. The suspect broke out a rear window to enter the home. UPD officers observed the suspect in the house barricading the doors. The suspect jumped out the north window and fled through yards. After a pursuit the suspect was captured. The suspect had numerous pawn receipts in his wallet and might be involved with other residential burglaries, including a recent burglary where four long guns were stolen.
