Senate honors Weber County officers wounded in January raid and mourns fallen agent

The Utah Senate read and adopted House Concurrent Resolution 4, honoring Agent Jared Daniel Francom of the Ogden Police Department (Weber-Morgan Narcotics Strike Force), who was fatally wounded while serving a search warrant, and offering condolences to his family.

The resolution also recognizes officers Michael Rownkals, Casey Burrell, Sean Grogan, Nate Hutchinson and Jason Vanderwerf for injuries sustained during the same operation and praises the task force’s actions in preventing further casualties. Senator Jenkins, who brought HCR4 to the floor, invited families and officers into the chamber and asked those present to be acknowledged as the resolution was read.

Senators from across the chamber expressed gratitude and sympathy. "We offer our condolences," Senator Reid said, thanking department leaders and Ogden’s mayor for their support. Senator Jones extended the body’s "deepest sympathy" to the Francom family and commended the public employees present. Senator Thatcher urged members to remember the families who support officers on the front line.

The Senate suspended the rules to expedite consideration and, under suspension, placed HCR4 for second and third reading. The resolution passed by voice/roll call with a recorded tally of 26 yea, 0 nay and 3 absent; it was signed by the President and will be returned to the House for the Speaker’s signature.

The resolution text in the transcript lists the affected officers and recounts that approximately 4,000 people attended Agent Francom’s funeral. The measure is ceremonial and conveys the legislature’s condolences and recognition; it does not create new policy or funding commitments.