Officers got quite a surprise when they responded to an accident this morning & discovered the driver was a 9yo girl. The young girl & her 4yo sister apparently snagged the keys to the family car while their parents were sleeping & set out on their own summer adventure.
#wvc
It’s a big day for
#K9
Tank! He got to meet his new baby brother. Officer Moore says, “after a sniff, and a lick, Tank spent the next hour bringing all his toys over to show the baby. At work he’s all business but at home he’s a huge softy.” 💙
We’re pleased to announce our officer who was shot on December 1, was released from the hospital over the weekend. The officer was hit in the leg, and in the area between the shoulder/chest. He underwent two surgeries to repair his wounds. Thanks to all who’ve sent well wishes!
We got a call that someone saw a woman covered in blood running through a parking lot. Our officers rushed to the scene. Turns out, the woman had been working on a movie set & was running late getting to the gym to wash off her makeup before her kickboxing class started. 😅
#whew
LOOK CLOSELY: officers do a socially distant breakfast handoff before hitting the road this morning. 👮<—🍩—->👮♂️ Proof of what cops have been saying all along. Donuts really are the perfect food. 😂
#COVID19
#FridayFeeling
#FlattenTheCurve
Thankfully, though, no one got hurt, we suspect in large part because those little girls at least remembered to wear their seatbelts!
So, what prompted this impromptu trip? The girls told officers that they were headed to California because they wanted to "swim in the ocean.”
We express our deepest sympathies to SSLPD & the family & friends of Officer David Romrell.
We know all too well the pain of walking this dark road & we stand in support of you during this very difficult time.
Rest In Peace, Officer Romrell.
Have an ex-valentine that has warrants? ❤️
We have a special gift you can give them. 😊
Just give us a call with their location & we’ll take care of the rest.
Special comes with:
🚔 free transportation
🛏 secure accommodations
🍞 free dinner
and these very special bracelets. 😊
Tonight recognized a remarkable young man. 15-year-old Salvador Colorado stopped a knife wielding suspect from robbing a woman.
While we don’t encourage anyone to put themselves in harm’s way, we are grateful for the heroic actions of this
#CourageousCitizen
!
HOMICIDE SUSPECT: investigators have obtained a partial photo of the suspect vehicle in the shooting homicide of 19yo Neko Jardine. It’s a red sedan, possibly Nissan Altima or Maxima. Please RT & if you recognize this vehicle or have info about this crime, call 801-840-4000.
URGENT: officers have confirm that NO SHOOTING has taken place at Granger Elementary.
@GraniteSchools
will provide information about the rest of the school day as well as picking up children. Please refer to them for further instruction and media inqueries.
BWC video from 1st officer on scene at apartment fire. After banging on doors to notify residents & assist them in evacuating, Officer used patrol car to knock down a fence, then positioned vehicle next to burning building. Officers stood on it to rescue man trapped on 2nd floor.
The two victims from today’s shooting are:
15 year old Paul Tahi, a Hunter High School student
and
14 year old Tivani Lopati, a Hunter High School student
The third victim, a 15 year old Hunter High School student, whose name will not be released, remains in critical condition.
Our hearts are a little heavier today with the passing of retired police K9 Chief.
Chief worked as a tracking dog for the department from 2013-2019. He had more than 50 criminal apprehensions and found many lost children and runaways during his working days. 1/
Take it slow today. We’ll even write you a late note for work if you need it.
Dear (name of boss),
please excuse (your name) for being late. They were driving slowly & safely to help prevent accidents.
PS-this person is so responsible, we’re pretty sure they deserve a raise.
Many have offered to pay back Ofc. Christiansen who purchased a large order from a restaurant that was victimized by pranksters. Ofc. Christiansen is grateful! We suggest honoring his good deed with a good deed. Please support a business struggling during these trying times! 🙏
HAPPY ENDINGS! Officer Dean got to meet the family he assisted today as they delivered their baby in their car in 3100 South. Baby Michelle is doing great! Congratulations to them!
A THREAD ABOUT DELIVERING A BABY AT WORK TODAY. 😬 Officer Dean was driving along 3100 S. when the car in front of him stopped suddenly. The driver jumped out & waved the officer down. The man’s pregnant wife was in labor & the baby wasn’t going to wait to be born in a hospital.
The girls drove about 10 miles from their home in West Jordan -- via a highway and a freeway -- before exiting off, hopping a median and slamming head-on into a semi truck.
The car suffered serious damage. Even the semi had to be towed!
We know many of you have questions about the shooting of 3 teens yesterday near Hunter High. We want to be as helpful & transparent as possible about the investigative process & what happens now. This thread is to answer some of the questions out there as best we can right now.
19 year old Neko Jardine, the victim from the shooting that occurred early this morning, has died. Investigators continue to work diligently on this case, but at this time, do not have a suspect/suspects identified. Anyone with information is asked to please call 801-840-4000.
The three victims in the shooting on 4100 south are as follows:
Male, 15 deceased
Male, 14, deceased
Male, 15, critical but stable condition
Notifications to family have been made.
If you want to hear
#SomeGoodNews
, check out this thread. We all know it’s a tough time for restaurants right now and the family owners of Sumo Steak and Sushi here in WVC reached out to us after someone pulled a stunt that made things even worse.
Look for a new design showing up soon on our vehicles! The new police car designs are a modern take on the black & white police cars of the past, but instead they incorporate the blue & copper colors long associated with the West Valley City symbol in a new, clean and sleek look.
LOCATED: Richard Orme has been located this morning. He is being evaluated by medical personnel as a precaution after being without his prescribed medication, but otherwise appears to be well. Thank you to all who assisted in ensuring his safe return!
URGENT: a false alarm at Valley Fair Mall. People heard a loud bang which was actually the sound of a sign falling. There is no danger. No one is hurt.
FAIR WARNING: we’ll be out today conducting crosswalk safety operations in our city. It’s not that hard, folks. If you see someone trying to cross the street in a crosswalk, stop. 🛑 Kids are headed black to school soon and we need everyone to have this important law in mind.
Why does the investigation take so long? While investigations on TV shows wrap up in an hour, real investigations take much longer. We get one go at an investigation. We want to be absolutely thorough and successful in determining facts. Accuracy trumps speed.
Our hearts are heavy with the loss of an
@OGDEN_POLICE
officer. Unfortunately, we know the heartache of this kind of loss all too well and we want you to know that we stand by you during this difficult time.
It’s been a rough week, but we want you to know that we’re here for you! Your emergency services are fully operational and ready if you need us!
Here’s how to access our help:
Emergencies ➡️ 911
Non-emergency calls ➡️ 801-840-4000
@KUTVMorgan
Bad things can happen in any neighborhood,
@KUTVMorgan
. There are a lot of good, hard-working people who live around there. We don’t think they’d appreciate, or they deserve, having their neighborhood called “sketchy”.
We’d say Beards for Brotherson was pretty successful, wouldn’t you? 😂 Between our officers paying to avoid shaving & donations, we raised $4,400 for the
#GivingTree
in the name of fallen officer Cody Brotherson.
Merry Christmas & thank you for supporting kids in our community!
Forget PULLING people over, we’re PUSHING people out! Please be safe out there. Slow down, maintain a good distance from other cars and give the plows room to work! 🌨🌨🌨
ARRESTS MADE IN NEKO JARDINE HOMICIDE: we have arrested 3 people in connection with the July murder of Neko Jardine.
Jose Joel Nunez Perez (11/19/00)
Arnol Francisco Perez-Zelaya (10/4/98)
Luis Sebastian-Enciso (10/18/00)
Have been booked on multiple charges, including murder.
Body Worn Camera video from officer on ground. Shows the perspective as officers work to persuade the man to jump from burning apartment building and ultimately, help grab hold of the man and lower him to safety. We are proud of the heroic actions of our officers today!
Helping make one little officer’s birthday a bit brighter!
Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to Breckon. 🎂
PS-you look pretty good in that uniform. Let’s get you a real one in a few years. 👍👮♂️
We’re back at the mothership. This is the end of Officer Alvarez’ shift. He’ll upload his body camera footage & wrap up any paperwork before calling it a night. The city is now in the hands of the graveyard folks! Good night and thanks for coming on our
#WVCTweetalong
In honor of
#PeaceOfficersMemorialDay
we pay tribute to all officers who’ve lost their lives while serving their communities and pay special tribute to our own fallen brother,
#OfficerBrotherson
. Your memory is always with us.
Hard to believe two years have passed since you’ve been gone. Time moves on, but you are always, & always will be, with us. Your memory still brings a smile to our faces & the loss of you still leaves a hole in our hearts. We miss you, Cody. You are never forgotten.
#LODD
Happy retirement to K9 Maverick! Maverick has served West Valley City since 2016 as a dual-purpose canine where he assisted multiple local and federal agencies.
Maverick is retiring with his health intact & will live the rest of his life with his best buddy Officer Sehlmeier.
A simple ceremony to remember our fallen brother
#CodyBrotherson
. 7 years ago today he lost his life in the line of duty.
Today, and always, you are on our mind, Cody.
Our Traffic Unit is conducting a crosswalk safety operation today on 2700 W and as you can see, some folks just aren’t paying attention.
This is a school crosswalk. Dozens of kids cross here every day. Please, slow down and look out for crosswalks. Our kids are depending on you!
A 14 year old male, believed to be the shooter in the death of two teens and the injury of another, has been booked into juvenile detention.
Three others have been questioned and released.
A gun believed to be connected to the shooting has been recovered.
A message from Chief Jacobs. “Let me be clear, there is no room in my department for injustice of any kind and we, as a police department and as a city, join our voices in the cry for justice and equality.” See her full message to our community here:
Our hearts are heavy with news of the loss of Herriman Police K9 Hondo, who was killed in the line of duty last night while assisting the U.S. Marshal’s Office in apprehending a dangerous fugitive. Our thoughts are with you today,
@HerrimanPolice
Congratulations today to Detective Steinbrecher and Officer Hoyne who are being recognized with the NAACP First Responder Award for their excellent work! Great job! And thank you to the Salt Lake Branch of the NAACP for honoring them.
Happy birthday to this good boy. 🎂🎉Tank is certified in both criminal apprehension & narcotic detection. He’s also part of the SWAT team! 🐶🚨Tank loves tracking bad guys 🔍🐾 & when he’s not working hard, he likes hanging out with his best friend, a 10yo Lab named Ranger. 🐶🐶
GREAT NEWS: 59 year old Wesley Butcher has been found safe. We thank everyone for their help in locating him and will now remove the tweet that states he is missing in order to avoid confusion.
Just a couple of good boys in
#Vegas
tonight. Two of our K9s will take on competition from all over the world tomorrow to see who’s top police dog at the
#K9Trials
. Ranger is resting up for the big day 😴, but Tank looks ready for a night on the town 😎
Thank you to everyone who has helped us honor Officer Cody Brotherson this weekend on the five year anniversary of his tragic line of duty death. His legacy of service and sacrifice is with us each and every day.
It’s official! The appointment of Colleen Jacobs was ratified by the West Valley City Council 7-0 and she has been sworn in as the new Chief. Congratulations, Chief Jacobs!
The WVCPD officer shot during an officer involved critical incident that occurred last night at 4100 S Redwood Road is a five year police officer currently serving as a detective. The officer was shot twice during this incident. He underwent surgery and is stable.
Yeah, we know. It’s cold. But please, don’t leave your car running in the driveway to get it warm. Thieves just love that. Don’t give them the opportunity. Brave the cold and warm the car while you’re in it. ❄️🥶
CONFUSED THESE DAYS ABOUT WHETHER IT’S WINTER OR SPRING? Yeah, us too. But no matter the season, there’s one thing we’re never confused about; drunk driving. 365 days a year, it’s always a bad idea.
Thanks to
@UtahDPS
for having us help share this important message.