The question on a lot of people’s minds is how the City of Eagle Mountain gave away $1.13 million to an undiscovered person. I have been working in IT for over 25 years now, and the majority of that time I have been maintaining and administering corporate email systems. I have seen the error that…
Read moreCategory: Police and Fire
Stay informed on the latest from local law enforcement and fire departments across Cedar Valley, including Eagle Mountain, Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Cedar Fort, and Fairfield. This section features updates on police activity, fire incidents, emergency response efforts, and safety initiatives that impact our communities. We highlight the work of first responders and keep residents aware of public safety developments in Northern Utah County.
UPDATE: Eagle Mountain City Loses $1.13 Million to Cybercrime Attack
At 9:00 am on 9/12/2022 the City of Eagle Mountain released the following press release Eagle Mountain City MEDIA STATEMENT Contact: Tyler Maffitt, Communications Manager tmaffitt@emcity.orgEagle Mountain City strengthens financial policies following cybercrime On Aug. 31, 2022, Eagle Mountain City determined that it was the victim of an organized cybercrime, resulting in the loss of…
Read moreMan Charged For Lewdness In Eagle Mountain
On September 1st, 2022 several individuals contacted the Utah County Sheriff’s Office in regards to a “bright blue” car watching children and performing a lewd act while they were walking to school. The Utah County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the incident, and that it was reported by two independent witnesses. The suspect was in a…
Read moreSheriff Looking For Help Identifying RV Storage Thiefs
On August 23, 2022, at about 11:30 AM, a Ford truck entered the Sunset Storage and RV lot and stole a 21′ Travel Trailer from the lot. The Sheriff’s department is asking for help identifying the Man, Woman, or vehicle used in the theft. On August 31, 2022, the Utah County Sheriffs’ department issued the…
Read more86 MPH in a 35 MPH Zone – Traffic Blitz
On May 4-5 the Utah County Sheriff’s Office and the Utah Highway Patrol conducted a motorcycle traffic blitz in Eagle Mountain. 4 Deputies from the Utah County Sheriff’s office and one Utah Highway Patrol Trooper participated in a motorcycle traffic blitz in Eagle Mountain The blitz was conducted in Eagle Mountain on May 4-5 during…
Read moreTexas Man – Steals Truck, Crashes Truck, And Seeks Shelter In Eagle Mountain Home
2022 was had an interesting start for one Eagle Mountain family. At about 5:00 am on 1/2/2022 they were awaken by someone knocking on their door and rattling their door knob. The home owners woke up and the husband went to answer the door to find a cold freezing man asking if he could come…
Read moreLightning In The Cedar Valley
Lightning has always been a cause of fires in Utah and the Cedar Valley. Each year lightning starts fires around Eagle Mountain and the Cedar Valley. But fires are not the only problem or issue that lighting in the valley can cause. Earth Networks, a company that provides environmental intelligence from the world’s largest hyperlocal…
Read moreVIDEO: January 27th Eagle Mountain Chevron Incident
On January 27th, at about 10:30 PM the mother of a juvenile posted on one of the popular Facebook pages for Eagle Mountain called “Eagle Mountain City Citizens“. The post started a flurry of activity. The post stated that her son was the victim of racial profiling and was treated like “George Floyd”. Not all…
Read moreSheriff’s Office Still Looking For Church Arsonist and Vandal In Eagle Mountain
On Monday, September 7, 2020, the Unified Fire Authority for Eagle Mountain received an alarm to the church building at 1330 E IRA Hodges Scenic Parkway in Eagle Mountain. Apparatus ME251 responded with lights and sirens to the alarm and arrived on the scene in less than 4 minutes. Captain Jared Norton recorded the following…
Read moreCandy Pirates Or Bowl Bandits Hit Eagle Mountain
During the COVID-19 pandemic Halloween was had to be different. Some states and cities did not allow people to participate in it, but they still did. Utah County even had a huge dance party on the outskirts of Saratoga Springs that was eventually shut down after a body surf incident went wrong. The Eagle Mountain…
Read more