Orem Police Department

05/20/2026

Last week was National Police week - a week dedicated to honoring officers who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty all around the country.
While we did our own celebrations here at home, a few if our officers got to travel to Washington DC and represent Orem PD at Capitol Hill.

Thank you to all the great people and organizations who have shown so much support and generosity to us. We appreciate you!

Left to right:
Sergeant Burk
Sergeant Bullard
Detective Christensen

05/15/2026

A few weeks ago, we celebrated with our special needs community members at our 5th annual Picnic with Police!
We had fantastic weather, a great turnout, and an amazing time.
Big thanks to all our local resource organizations and citizens who came out and joined us!

05/10/2026

05/06/2026

𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 (𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱/𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮)

To address the heavy police presence some of you may have noticed earlier today:

Multiple agencies were involved in a search in the Lakeridge neighborhood along 1200 South in Orem, East of Westmore Elementary.

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆: Westmore Elementary was placed on secure status (all exterior doors locked, students inside) as a precaution.
𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝘂𝗽: A modified release process was implemented as parents arrived for student pick-up.
𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: The subject of the search was a suspect accused of committing fraud at Best Buy. The individual ran and jumped fences into the neighborhood when confronted by police.
𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀: It is believed the suspect got away (for now!)

We want to assure the community that there is no indication of any ongoing danger or risk to the public. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during the search.

05/06/2026

05/03/2026

****Update - parents found**** Thank you for your help, that was quick work...

This confident 3yo wearing some pretty eye makeup has been hanging out with cops for a little while due to her parents apparently being lost. Her name is possibly Joey? Zoey? Let’s get her reunited quickly. On Orem Blvd.

05/03/2026

****Update - parents found**** Thank you for your help, that was quick work...

This confident 3yo wearing some pretty eye makeup has been hanging out with cops for a little while due to her parents apparently being lost. Her name is possibly Joey? Zoey? Let's get her reunited quickly. On Orem Blvd.

04/30/2026

Introducing Orem's PD newest employee- Hudson! 🚓🐾
He's a Portuguese Water Dog who will work over the summer to get his service k9 certification, then he'll be in our Orem schools with a School Resource Officer.

03/28/2026

Starting today, March 27th, the existing traffic shift on 1600 North will now start east of the 1200 West intersection.

Left turns on and off 1600 North from side streets will be restricted to increase safety and reduce congestion during construction. Drivers should use signalized intersections on 1600 North to turn left.

Parents should use 1200 West to access Maeser Preparatory Academy.

Drivers should plan ahead and expect congestion and delays in the area.

🟠 = restricted left turn

02/10/2026

Six More Weeks of Winter Shenanigans:

Just after 1 a.m., officers responded to a report of two juveniles entering an LDS church through a window, apparently overlooking both the hour and the locked doors. Police surrounded the building, at which point both suspects decided running would improve the situation. They were mistaken. An 18yo male was found with liquor, vapes, and a kitchen knife taken from inside the church, while a 16yo accomplice had ditched a firearm inside the building. One was taken to jail and the other to juvenile detention, both now facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges.

Officer Steenblik responded to a strip mall parking lot after a male became upset when a Tesla swooped in on the parking spot he had intended to occupy. After finding another spot, the much larger male elected to Hulk-smash the Tesla’s side mirror before calmly entering a sushi restaurant. He was cited for Criminal Mischief but did get to finish his California roll.


The Orem City Center parking area remains under construction when an observant city employee noticed an unknown male actively stealing dirt. Yes—dirt. The 62yo male claimed he had permission to load up, a statement Officer Wolken considered with squinted eyes. He was released after the dirt was returned to its original pile.

Officers responded to an apartment building after a birthday party held after midnight generated a Public Peace call. Upon arrival, officers learned that a 32yo male who lived several doors down had already escalated the situation by threatening the partygoers with a firearm. The male, who had not been invited to the celebration, was arrested for Public Intoxication, Threat of Violence, Aggravated Assault, and additional related charges.


Officer Russell took a report at a local McDonald’s after a female was assaulted in the drive-thru by a male behind her in line. The male had been honking and yelling incessantly. After a brief verbal exchange, the male chose violence, punching the victim in the face and causing serious injuries. He fled the scene but was later located and given an order of handcuffs with a side of Aggravated Assault charges .

Whether waiting for a parking spot, a party to end, or a breakfast menu to reappear, patience remains a useful skill. Officers will continue to assist when it is not exercised. -Sergeant Locke