Officers arrest 23 people along Jordan River in ‘successful’ 2-day operation

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Officers arrest 23 people along Jordan River in ‘successful’ 2-day operation

SALT LAKE CITY (

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) — Officers with the

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arrested 23 people, seized 1,700 fentanyl pills, and “mitigated” 12 camps in a two-day operation along the Jordan River Trail.

Salt Lake police conducted the operation on Jan. 28 and 29, dedicating a collective 311 hours to reducing crime along the Jordan River Trail, according to a press release. Officers arrested 13 people on felony charges and 10 on misdemeanor charges.

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Authorities said they also seized 1,770 fentanyl pills, 37 grams of heroin, and nearly 21 grams of ******** during the operation.

“This was a very important and successful operation, and our officers and detectives accomplished a lot of great work in a short time to make the Jordan River Trail safer,” said Police Chief Mike Brown. “Yet, we know there is still work to be done, and we remain focused on improving safety, reducing crime, and making sure support services are available for people who need them.”

Evidence including drug paraphernalia and several fentanyl pills seized during a felony arrest along the Jordan River Trail are shown on the hood of a police car. (Credit: Salt Lake City Police Department).

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A Salt Lake City Police social worker speaks with a person arrested during a two-day operation along the Jordan River Trail. The social worker provided the person information on services prior to them being booked into jail. (Salt Lake City Police Department)

Several social workers joined police on the trail, according to the department. During the operation, one person accepted placement at a substance use disorder treatment center, and another — who was arrested on felony charges — received mental health and drug abuse resources from social workers.

While these Jordan River police operations are not new, authorities are adding steps to keep the area safe after the announcement of Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s public safety plan.

Some of these changes include trimming overgrown bushes and trees in high-crime areas, focusing on safety near

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, and installing security cameras in high-drug areas near Cottonwood Park and 500 North.

“The SLCPD will continue to monitor and quickly address crime patterns in these areas while expanding enforcement and intervention efforts citywide to enhance the safety and well-being of our community,” the press release reads.

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