A Salt Lake man said he is so fed up with the rising crime in his neighborhood that he’s ready to form an armed neighborhood watch.
A Salt Lake man said he is so fed up with the rising crime in his neighborhood that he’s ready to form an armed neighborhood watch .
That man, Jason Seaton, lives in the Poplar Grove area. He said that his once peaceful neighborhood has become a hotspot for illegal activity, often involving drugs right in front of his home.Seaton has lived in the Salt Lake community for ten years but claims the last three have been particularly challenging.
Despite reaching out to the governor and other local leaders, Seaton feels that nothing is changing, even with increased police presence. Meanwhile, the offices of Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson and Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall both said they are actively engaged in efforts to address the growing concerns around public safety, homelessness and crime in the area.
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