Springville Police Department

***PRESS RELEASE***

On July 11, 2026, at about 0315 hours, Springville Police Officers and Medical Personnel responded to a Springville residence on the report of a stabbing. Personnel arrived on scene and discovered a 28-year-old male victim who had been stabbed and was in critical condition. The man was transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Springville officers and detectives conducted an investigation, identified and located the suspect, who was arrested without incident with the assistance of the Utah County Major Crimes Unit and the Metro SWAT Team.

The suspect, Jaxson Clift, a 23-year-old male from Bluffdale, was booked on charges of Aggravated Murder, Aggravated Assault, Obstruction of Justice, and Criminal Mischief. The suspect and victim were recent acquaintances. The circumstances that led to the incident are under investigation.

Our hearts go out to the victim’s family and friends for their tragic loss.

‼️UPDATE: Juvenile has been safely located!‼️

Officers are attempting to locate a 16-year-old female. She was last seen today at the 7-Eleven at 1120 West Center in Orem at 1:30pm.

She is 5’06” and 135 lbs. She was last seen wearing a Navy blue shirt with “home of the free because of the brave” written on it. Jean knee-length shorts, a red, white, and blue ribbon in her hair, and white high top sneakers with grey and blue trim.

If you see her, please call 911 or our non-emergency dispatch 801-489-9421.

***UPDATE: THE JUVENILE HAS BEEN LOCATED***

Officers are attempting to locate a missing juvenile female last seen in the area of 1500 N 150 E. She was last seen wearing blue jeans with stars on them, a white shirt, and converse shoes.

If you see her, immediately call 911 or our non-emergency number 801-489-9421.

The Springville Police Department is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual(s) responsible for Mikey's murder. Please call our non-emergency number, 801-489-9421, and ask for Detective Foley.