Friday, April 30, 2010

SLCPD, Special Olympics Host Torch Run Kick-Off at City/County Building

The Salt Lake City Police Department and Special Olympics Utah will host the Law Enforcement Torch Run Kick-Off Ceremony today at 10 a.m. on the west steps of the City/County Building, 451 S. State Street.

Special Olympics Utah athletes will join with police officers and members of the media to carry the “Flame of Hope” in four directions. The event symbolizes the path that the Special Olympics Torch will take as it travels the state for several weeks before returning to the State Capitol at 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, for the Torch Run Final Leg Ceremony. The 2010 Special Olympics Utah Summer Games begin the next day at Brigham Young University in Provo.

WHO:
Mayor Ralph Becker
Chief Chris Burbank
Law enforcement officers
Special Olympic athletes
Fields Moseley, KUTV 2
Karen Carlson, ABC 4
Amanda Butterfield, KSL 5
Amanda Dickson, KSL Radio
Arikka Von, Fox 13

WHAT:
Law Enforcement Torch Run Kick-Off Ceremony

WHEN:
Friday, April 30, 2010
10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

WHERE:
West Steps, City/County Building
451 S. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Public Asked to Help Identify Vandal Responsible for Damaging Car Tires

The Salt Lake City Police Department is asking the public to help identify a man responsible for more than $10,000 in damages to car tires.

Detectives say victims began filing reports on damaged tires around March 1. Described as a thin white man, the subject initially was active on weekends but seems to have increased his pace in recent weeks, with approximately 100 reported incidents to date.

Although victims as far south as Sugar House have filed police reports, the majority of damaged vehicles are clustered around the Avenues from 400–1000 East, the City/County Building, Main City Library, Abravanel Hall, Energy Solutions Arena and Gateway Mall.

Detectives ask that anyone with information about the identity or whereabouts of the suspect call (801) 799-3000. Callers may remain anonymous. Please reference case #10-71652.

Monday, April 19, 2010

Candlelight Vigil to Honor Crime Victims

SLC police chief, chaplains lead Crime Victims' Rights Week event

Tonight at 7 p.m. on the north steps of the City & County Building, Chief Chris Burbank and Chaplains of the Salt Lake City Police Department invite the public to a candlelight vigil to honor and commemorate victims and to transform the darkness caused by crime.

“It is important that we recognize the impact of crime not only on those individuals directly affected but on our community as a whole,” said Burbank.
Open to the public, the candlelight vigil begins at 7 p.m. this evening.



WHO:
Chris Burbank, Chief of Police
Chaplains of the Salt Lake City Police Department

WHAT:
Candlelight Vigil for Crime Victims

WHEN:
7 p.m. tonight, Monday, April 19, 2010


WHERE:
North steps of the Salt Lake City & County Building
451 S. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Monday, April 12, 2010

In Memoriam: Sergeant Alonzo M. Wilson

The Salt Lake City Police Department today remembers the loss of one its own: Sergeant Alonzo M. Wilson, killed in the line of duty April 12, 1894.

Sergeant Wilson died from an accidental gunshot wound. The 54-year-old victim was working as the morning desk sergeant in the Salt Lake City police station when a new patrolman dropped a loaded pistol. The weapon discharged as it hit the floor. The .45-caliber bullet struck Sgt. Wilson in the right knee, shattering his femur.

He was taken to a hospital where the leg was amputated. During surgery, doctors discovered that the bullet had ranged up into his torso. Sgt. Wilson died approximately five hours after being shot.

A member of the department for three years, Sgt. Wilson was married and the father of six children. His wife gave birth to the couple’s seventh child the day after his death. He is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

The Department seeks photographs of Sgt. Wilson for its police history project. Please email information to policehistory@slcgov.com or call (801) 799-3340. To learn more about our Fallen Officers, visit http://www.slcpd.com/. Click on “Honoring Our Own.”

The Police Department wishes to thank the Utah Law Enforcement Memorial for its assistance in this remembrance.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Woman Arrested for Obstruction of Justice in Homicide Case

The Salt Lake City Police Department has arrested Gabriela G. Flores (02/21/75) on charges of obstruction of justice.

Homicide Investigators say Flores aided in concealing evidence and suspects in the homicide of Stephanie Williams, whose dead body was found April 5, 2010.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

2 Persons of Interest in Custody, 1 More Sought by Police

The Salt Lake City Police Department has accounted for two persons of interest in the April 5, 2010, homicide of Stephanie Williams and now seeks a third, Acuaro Arriaga Luna, 21.

Delfino Arriaga Luna, 33, was booked into jail at 10 a.m. this morning, while Benjamin Arriaga, 37, turned himself in shortly before 1 p.m.

Detectives still seek the following vehicles:
· 1998 Silver Ford Contour LX Sport SE 4-door, Utah plate #SS7268
· 1997 Black Volkswagen Jetta GL 4-door, Utah plate #A890LM
· 1997 white Ford Crown Vic (Police Intcptr), Utah plate #B653EK

The Police Department asks that anyone who knows the whereabouts of Acuaro Arriaga Luna or the vehicles to call (801) 799-3000. Callers may remain anonymous. Please reference case #10-58764.

Monday, April 5, 2010

Detectives Seek Persons of Interest in Homicide




















Photos: Delfino Arriaga Luna (left) and Ben Arriaga (right)

The Salt Lake City Police Department seeks two persons of interest in the homicide of a 19-year-old female at 766 W. 300 N. this afternoon:

· Delfino Arriaga Luna, 33
· Benjamin Arriaga, 37

Detectives consider these men armed and dangerous.

Delfino Arriaga Luna was last seen driving a 2004 Blue Dodge Ram 1500 Quad cab pickup, Utah plate #Z290PH, but also has the following vehicles registered under his name:

· 1998 Silver Ford Contour LX Sport SE 4-door, Utah plate #SS7268
· 1997 Black Volkswagen Jetta GL 4-door, Utah plate #A890LM
· 1997 white Ford Crown Vic (Police Intcptr), Utah plate #B653EK

Detectives ask anyone with information about these persons of interest to call (801) 799-3000. Callers may remain anonymous. Please reference case #10-58764.

Police Ask Public to Take Another Look at Photos of Suspect




Aggravated robbery charges possible

The Salt Lake City Police Department is asking the public to take another look at surveillance images from the March 20 attempted robbery of a Maverik convenience store.

Initial media reports focused on the somewhat comical comments made by the suspect, who did not want his mother to know what he had done. Based on further investigation, detectives believe the suspect intended to cause the clerk serious bodily harm.

At approximately 4 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010, a young Hispanic man entered the Maverick store at 2680 S. 2000 E. and began selecting items for purchase. While the clerk rang up the sale, the suspect walked around the counter, produced a knife and tried to attack the clerk. Sensing a threat, the clerk turned abruptly and stopped the suspect.

According to surveillance images, the suspect is a:
• Male Hispanic adult
• approximately 20-24 years old
• 5 feet 4 inches tall
• 150 lbs.
• wearing glasses, black jacket, blue jeans, and black shoes with white trim

The Police Department asks anyone with information about the suspect to call (801) 799-3000. Callers may remain anonymous. Please reference case #10-48462.

Friday, April 2, 2010

Police Investigate Apparent Murder-Suicide in Federal Heights

The Salt Lake City Police Department is investigating an apparent murder-suicide in the Federal Heights neighborhood.

At noon today, the Police Department received a call from an out-of-state family member who had been unable to reach her sister for about a week.

Responding officers found three bodies in the home’s basement, including:
• a 73-year-old male,
• a 69-year-old female, and
• a 35-year-old male.

It appears the younger man lived at the home with his elderly parents.

Officers continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the case, but they are confident that all involved parties are accounted for.

Names are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.