Salt Lake City Police say they've made 80+ arrests since closing segment of crime-ridden Jordan River Trail

Salt Lake City Police say they've made 80+ arrests since closing segment of crime-ridden Jordan River Trail

SALT LAKE CITY Just over two weeks into a renewed effort to crack down on crime on and near the Jordan River Trail, the Salt Lake City Police Department says it has made more than 80 arrests and issued 45 citations. The city closed a 0.6-mile stretch of the trail in the Rose Park/Fairpark area on March 31, citing a need for environmental and public safety improvements. Then on April 3, the SLCPD said it began a new operation to "disrupt" crime i…

SLCPD Provides Update on Crime Disruption, Safety Efforts Along Jordan River Trail

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2025 Media Contact Information PolicePIO@slc.gov Media Request Form https://police.slc.gov/mediarequest/ SLCPD Provides Update on Crime Disruption, Safety Efforts Along Jordan River Trail SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) is making progress in improving public safety along the Jordan River Trail (JRT) through a coordinated and ongoing effort aimed at disrupting criminal activity and s…