Early Saturday morning, a burglary at a Sugar House business led to the arrest of Brandon Redenbaugh, a 30-year-old man now facing multiple charges. In an effort that culminated in using a department drone, Salt Lake City Police Department officers managed to locate and apprehend Redenbaugh, who allegedly stole a cash register after breaking into the business located at 1202 East Wilmington Avenue.
According to the Salt Lake City Police Department, their investigation began shortly after they received a call at 6:19 a.m. from SLC911. Witnesses reported a man forcefully entering the property. Equipped with a description of the suspect, officers scoured the vicinity until their drone operator spotted Redenbaugh in Hidden Hollow Park.
Once in custody, officers not only recovered the stolen cash register and cash but also confiscated various burglary tools and a stun gun flashlight found in Redenbaugh's possession. He was then booked into the Salt Lake County Metro Jail. The charges he could face, including burglary and possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person, are, as always, mere allegations. Redenbaugh is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, a standard that underpins our justice system.
While the details of such incidents often lead to a community's outcry for transparency and information, the Salt Lake City Police Department noted they do not hold jail booking photos in custody. Due to Utah Code 17-22-30 restrictions, such photos are typically withheld from public release unless post-conviction, or if the individual is a fugitive or poses an imminent threat to others. In cases about Salt Lake City, these photos are maintained by the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office.
