LOGAN — Law enforcement have arrested a suspect in the burglary and shooting at a Logan home last month. Juan Carlos Miranda was booked Wednesday into the Cache County Jail, while police continue to look for the primary suspect Julio Dalton Lopez.
According to the arrest affidavit, Miranda was with Lopez when they forced themselves into the Logan home near 280 Bridger Drive, early on the morning of April 22. The homeowner, stated three individuals entered his residence and he had shot one of them with a 9mm handgun.
When officers arrived at the house, they found Lopez lying in the driveway with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Paramedics transported him to Logan Regional Hospital, where he made comments about knowing the homeowner and “taking care of business,” the affidavit detailed.
The homeowner claimed a white truck was seen leaving the area. Officers located the vehicle shortly after and conducted a traffic stop near 800 N. 100 W. Miranda and another individual said they had dropped off Lopez at the home.
Miranda told investigators he was in the vehicle during the incident. He admitted to hearing the confrontation, gunshot and seeing Lopez being dragged out of the residence by the homeowner. However, police claim all of the facts showed Miranda was one of the involved parties and likely in the house with Lopez, the PC Statement detailed.
According to jail records, Miranda was booked on suspicion of aggravated burglary, a first-degree felony; and violating probation, a third-degree felony. The 22-year-old is currently being held without bail.
Police have said they do not believe the incident was a random burglary attempt. Investigators suspect there was an ongoing dispute between suspects and the homeowner that triggered the incident.
A warrant has been issued for Lopez after he reportedly fled from an Ogden Hospital, where he was receiving treatment following the shooting. Police have had multiple involvements with him and are considering him a fugitive.
Individuals arrested and charged in complaints are presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.