FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 18, 2026
Spanish Fork Police Take Wanted Person Into Custody:
Spanish Fork, UT — On March 18, 2026 Spanish Fork Police as well as Utah County Major Crimes and the Utah County Metro SWAT served a search warrant for a wanted fugitive on a residence near 400 North 900 East Spanish Fork around 1:00 PM. The suspect 30 year old Joshua Taylor was found hiding in a shed behind an apartment complex and taken into custody without incident. . A second person 30 year old Jayme Unrnezis was also taken into custody for Drug Related Charges, Child Endangerment, Harboring a Fugitive and Obstruction of Justice.
Joshua was charged with Drug Related Charges, Child Endangerment, and a Board of Pardons Warrant. Both individuals were booked into the Utah County Jail.
This is the same person who police were searching for in Payson, Utah last night where a shelter in place was issued.
MEDIA CONTACT
Lt. Cory Slaymaker
Spanish Fork Police Department
801.804.4731(O)
801.361.6599 (C)