UPD: Motorcyclist who fled police after suspected drug deal found hiding behind West Valley City home

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah, April 15, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A motorcyclist is facing at least one felony charge after leading police from multiple agencies on a pursuit across the Salt Lake Valley Tuesday night.

The incident began shortly after 7 p.m. in Salt Lake City when detectives observed suspicious activity indicating a possible drug deal, according to Lt. Chambers with Unified Police.

“When officers attempted to stop the motorcycle, the rider fled at a high rate of speed,” Chambers said. Officers did not pursue the vehicle, but the Department of Public Safety helicopter was in the air and able to follow it…

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