Suspect Arrested in Payson Shelter-in-Place Incident

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Police in Payson, Utah arrested a 30-year-old man named Joshua Taylor who was wanted on outstanding warrants. Taylor was found hiding in a shed behind an apartment complex and taken into custody without incident. Authorities also arrested a 30-year-old woman named Jayme Unrnezis for allegedly harboring the fugitive and other charges.

Why it matters

The shelter-in-place order issued for a Payson neighborhood during the search for the wanted suspect caused disruption for local residents. The arrests highlight ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in tracking down fugitives and addressing drug-related crimes in the community.

The details

Officers from the Spanish Fork Police Department, Utah County Major Crimes, and Utah County Metro SWAT executed a search warrant at a residence near 400 North and 900 East around 1 p.m. on Wednesday. They found Joshua Taylor hiding in a shed behind the apartment complex and took him into custody without incident. Taylor was arrested on suspicion of drug charges, child endangerment, and an outstanding warrant from the Utah Board of Pardons. Jayme Unrnezis was also arrested and booked into the Utah County Jail for drug charges, child endangerment, harboring a fugitive, and obstruction of justice.

• The search warrant was executed around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2026.
• The shelter-in-place order for the Payson neighborhood was lifted as police continued searching for the suspect.

What’s next

The judge will determine if Joshua Taylor will be allowed out on bail at a hearing next week.