SLCPD Extends Application Window for Police Officer Positions

April 13, 2012 — The Salt Lake City Police Department has extended the application deadline for the position of Police Officer to Friday, April 27, 2012, at midnight (Mountain Time).

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION:

To apply for this position, interested candidates must complete and submit an online application and attach a copy of their Utah National Police Officer Selection Test (N.P.O.S.T.) results on the City’s website at https://dotnet.slcgov.com/ManagementServices/JobApplication www.slcgov.com/jobs.

If you have applied for the position of Police Officer in the past, you MUST RESUBMIT YOUR NPOST RESULTS AND REAPPLY FOR THE POSITION in order to be considered. If a candidate does not have computer access, he/she may go to SLC Human Resources located in the City and County Building at 451 South State Street, Suite 115, Salt Lake City, for assistance. Applications and/or Utah National Police Officer Selection Test results turned in after the designated application deadline will not be accepted.

If you would like to apply for this position (if you have not already), please complete the following steps:

Step 1: Go to our website: https://dotnet.slcgov.com/ManagementServices/JobApplication

Step 2: Click on the job bid number (120033) to the left of the Police Officer position or click on this link: https://dotnet.slcgov.com/ManagementServices/JobApplication/RequisitionDetail/Index/11e80208-c57e-49ef-9a39-5ffcfe3db44a

Step 3: Read the job description and minimum requirements and click on the “Creating profile here” box (bottom right corner).

Step 4: Fill out your personal information (be sure to include a valid email address) and create a password then click next (bottom right corner).

Step 5: Download your personal resume or provide a description about your qualifications, education, and experience. Once entered, the information you provide can be saved, modified, or updated when applying for any City job. Be sure to click the “submit” button. If you have an electronic copy of your NPOST results please type or copy and paste your resume in the section provided AND upload your NOST results. If you do not have an electronic copy of your NPOST results please refer to the below section entitled “INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT NPOST RESULTS”.

Step 6: Click on the “Current List” link on the gray bar at the top left of the page and complete Step 2 but this time click on the “Apply” box at the bottom left hand side of the page.

It is that easy!

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT UTAH N.P.O.S.T. RESULTS:

All interested candidates must first try attaching their Utah N.P.O.S.T. results to their online application when requested (PDF and Word Documents are the only accepted formats using this method). If you are having trouble, please complete your online application. Once your application has been submitted you may send your test results to me using one of the below methods.

Mail:

Public Safety Building

Attn: Candace Roberts - HR

PO Box 145497

Salt Lake City, UT 84114-5497

Fax:

Attn: Candace Roberts

801.799.3640

In Person:

Public Safety Building

315 East 200 South

Salt Lake City, UT 84111

(Please leave your results in an envelope addressed to Candace Roberts with the Desk Officer in the lobby)

All N.P.O.S.T. results and online applications must be received no later than midnight (Mountain Time) on Friday, April 27, 2012 in order for you to be considered for the position.

NO LATE EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING UTAH N.P.O.S.T. SCORES:

If the candidate pool is too large a cutoff or “pass rate” will be determined by the using each candidates overall score from their Utah N.P.O.S.T. exam, and will consider the natural break, adverse impacts and departmental need. Those candidates successfully achieving the “pass rate” will be invited to proceed to the next phase of the testing and selection process. The scores of those individuals who will proceed to the next phase of the testing and selection process will be based solely on their Utah N.P.O.S.T. score.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR THE POLICE OFFICER POSITION:

I will e-mail you the week of April 30th with an update regarding your application status and inform you of the next step in the process. Please note that all correspondence will be by e-mail. All applicants will be required to provide a valid e-mail address at the time of application.

The department intends on beginning the testing and selection process for the position of Police Officer as early as Saturday, May 12, 2012.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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Watch Command: Thursday, April 12, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.

DAY SHIFT

No significant events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

No significant events.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

2045
Search Warrant
350 S. 300 E.
12-55628

The Narcotics Unit served a warrant. Heroin, methamphetamine and a large amount of paraphernalia were seized. Scott Talbert (1/19/79) and Evon Martinez (1/29/60) were booked for possession.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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In Memoriam: Sergeant Alonzo M. Wilson

Sgt. Alonzo M. Wilson

Killed in the Line of Duty 118 Years Ago Today

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.

Watch Log: Wednesday, April 11, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.

DAY SHIFT

0946
Bank Robbery
711 S. State Street
12-59565

The suspect walked into the bank and handed the teller a note demanding money. The teller handed him the money from her drawer, which the suspect placed in his backpack. The suspect left north bound on State Street. Later in the day a citizen observed a male putting red stained money into a coin machine at a movie theater in West Valley City. They called police and the male, later identified as Christian Harned (2/4/92), was taken into custody without incident. Christian had red stained hands, shoes, socks, and a large amount of cash with red dye on it. Christian was booked into jail for robbery.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

No Significant Events.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

No Significant Events.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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Suspect Sought In Bank of Utah Robbery

April 11, 2012 —The Salt Lake City Police Department seeks the community’s help to identify and locate a man who robbed a bank in Salt Lake City.

At approximately 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, a white male suspect entered the Bank of Utah at 711 S. State Street. He approached the teller and demanded money. After he obtained some cash, the suspect exited the bank and left northbound on foot.

The suspect is described as:

• white male adult;

• 20–30 years of age;

• thin build;

• scruffy facial hair;

• wearing a red long-sleeved T-shirt, skinny blue jeans, black-and-white tennis shoes, black baseball cap and chrome-rimmed sunglasses;

• and carrying a blue backpack.

The Police Department asks anyone with information about this case to call (801) 799-3000. Callers may remain anonymous. Reference case #12-59565

In addition, anonymous tips may be sent by text message to CRIMES (274637). Please start the message with the keyword TIPSLCPD. Click here to download the TipSubmit mobile application.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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WATCH COMMAND LOG: April 10, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.


DAY SHIFT

No significant events

AFTERNOON SHIFT

1826   Retail Theft / CED Deployment   150 N. 900 W.   12-59244

Officers observed Christopher Andersen (2/2/64) arguing with a Viva Market employee in the parking lot. Officers approached Andersen and told them he needed to remain at the scene but he attempted to leave. As the officers attempted to detain Andersen he tried to hit one of the officers with his fist. The officers were able to get Andersen to the ground and utilized a drive stun on the arm to take him into custody. Andersen had committed a retail theft. Anderson was booked into jail for retail theft (felony enhancement), assault on a peace officer and resisting arrest.

1907   Robbery   254 E. 400 S.   12-59271

The victim was on the library grass when he felt someone remove his wallet from his pocket. The victim chased the suspect and was able to recover his wallet but a physical struggle ensued. The suspect kicked and punched the victim in the face causing laceration to the forehead. He then fled northbound. A quick police response by officers and K-9 resulted in locating the suspect in the area. Joseph Russom (1/4/81) was booked into jail for robbery.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

2151   Arson   705 E. 3rd Ave   12-59363

A witness observes the suspect climb up on the roof of the 7-Eleven at this address and use some type of accelerant to start a fire. The fire went out on its own as the suspect fled the scene. The suspect was described as a male white adult, wearing a dark hoodie, plaid shorts and black “Van” type shoes and he had short disheveled brown hair. As the suspect left the roof the witness describes him falling and landing awkwardly, then leaving on foot with a noticeable limp. The suspect was last seen north bound on K Street.

0005   Search Warrant   353 S. Post St   12-37612

Officers executed a search warrant at the above address. A significant amount of marijuana, scales, packaging material, drug paraphernalia, cash and a handgun were all seized. Jacob Mascaro (1/9/92) was booked into jail for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia. Three additional people were cited on scene and released.


Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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Watch Command Log: April 9, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.


DAY SHIFT

0554   Robbery   2280 S. Highland Drive   12-58245

The 52-year-old clerk was approached by the suspect at the counter of the Shell Food Mart. The suspect lifted the front of his coat indicting he had a gun and asked for the money from the till. The clerk did not see a gun. The suspect obtained a small amount of cash, cigarettes and food items before leaving the store on foot. He was last seen westbound toward Fairmont Park. The suspect was described as a male white adult in his mid 20’s, 5’7” tall, medium build, wearing a gray jacket, black beanie, Levis and white sneakers.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

No significant events.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

No significant events

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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Watch Log: Sunday, April 8, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.

DAY SHIFT

No significant events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

No significant events.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

No significant events

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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Watch Log: Saturday, April 7, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.

DAY SHIFT

No significant events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

1849     Extortion                       120 N. 900 W.                                       12-56122

Michael Loomis (4/27/84) contacted the victim of a tractor trailer theft and offered to tell him where his truck was located in exchange for money.  The victim agreed to meet Loomis, who took him to a location in Sandy where the truck was parked. Loomis then offered to return more of the victim’s property in exchange for more money.  While they were at an ATM the victim’s daughter called police. Loomis fled the area on foot just prior to the arrival of officers; however, he was located and apprehended quickly.  Loomis was booked into jail on charges of possession of a stolen vehicle and theft by extortion. 

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

No significant events

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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Watch Log: Friday, April 6, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.

DAY SHIFT

No significant events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

No significant events.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

2242     Shooting                       480 N. Redwood Rd.                             12-57094

Anh Pham (12/31/89) and a 24-year-old male got into a verbal argument inside of the 7-Eleven. The argument continued into the parking lot where Pham produced a handgun and shot the victim. Officers were across the street on an unrelated call, heard the gunfire and saw Pham leave the area in a van at a high rate of speed.  Pham abandoned the van at 400 N. Chaz Court and stole a Ford Bronco from the same area.  Officers located the stolen Bronco a short distance from the theft and used a K9 to track Pham to a nearby residence.  Pham was taken into custody without incident and booked into jail on charges of aggravated assault, theft of the vehicle, and obstruction of justice.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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Watch Command Log: Thursday, April 5, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.

DAY SHIFT
No significant events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

1939
Strong Arm Robbery
358 S. 300 E.
12-56461

Two male adults entered the business at this address, purchasing a table that they then wheeled out of store. However, as they left an employee found an empty stereo box hidden on a shelf. Realizing the suspects could have concealed the stereo in the table an employee went outside to contact the suspects. One of the suspects punched and then kicked him as both men then fled west on 300 South. Their vehicle is described as an older white Jeep Cherokee. #1 suspect is a white male, mid 20s, 6’1” tall, medium build. #2 suspect is a white male, mid 20’s, 5’8”, medium build. Both have brown hair, white T-shirts and baggy jeans. The employee was transported to the hospital with a minor injury to the face.

2052
Man with a gun
251 W. 900 S.
12-56486

Dispatch had received multiple calls throughout the day about a suspicious person trespassing and concerns about a rifle case he was carrying. Then at Club Tri-angles a male adult tried to enter the bar carrying a rifle case and other belongings in a shopping cart. As he was turned away by the doorman the man turned and told the doorman…”I am about to end your life……” at the same time reaching for the rifle bag slung over his shoulder. The doorman retreated back into the club and locked the door, calling police. The suspect was located nearby. Officers found no rifle in the rifle bag. They did find an almost empty bottle of Vodka and a box-cutter. Donald Bickell (10-24-61) was booked Aggravated Assault.

2132
Auto/Pedestrian Accident
2200 E. Roosevelt Ave.
12-56504

A 16-year-old male was riding a skateboard and was struck by a northbound SUV as he attempted to cross at approximately 2200 East Roosevelt Ave. He was transported in critical condition. The investigation is ongoing.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

No significant events

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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Watch Log: Wednesday, April 4, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.

DAY SHIFT

No Significant Events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

No Significant Events.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

0030
Search Warrant
1500 W. Hayes Ave
12-52025

The Safe Streets Task Force, SLCPD SWAT and SLCPD K9 served a search warrant in the area of the above location. Heroin, paraphernalia and packaging material were seized as a result of the search warrant. Chase Dell (12/1/88), Joey Dell (1/15/65) and Debbie Herrera (10/10/63) were all booked into jail for possession with intent to distribute. Chase Dell also had an outstanding warrant for possession of a firearm by a restricted person.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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Watch Command Log: April 3, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.


DAY SHIFT

No Significant Events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

No Significant Events.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

No Significant Events.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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WATCH COMMAND LOG, Monday, April 2, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.


DAY SHIFT

1151   Child Abuse   819 W. North Temple   12-54381

A 4-month-old female was taken to a local hospital for treatment of leg injuries. It was discovered that both of the child legs were broken. Officers were called to the hospital. An investigation into the injuries led to the booking of Lorissa Boltinghouse (7/9/81) and Jeremy Johnson (5/4/83) for child abuse.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

1659   Stabbing   754 W. North Temple Street   12-54581

Juan Estrada (5/1/50) and a 40-year-old male got into an altercation at the All Star Motel. During the incident Juan used a box cutter to cut the 40-year-old on the abdomen. The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Juan was booked into jail for aggravated assault.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

No Significant Events.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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WATCH COMMAND LOG, Sunday, April 2., 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.


DAY SHIFT

No Significant Events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

1509   BB Gun Assault   1478 S. 400 E.   12-59310

An 18-year-old suspect was visiting his 16-year-old girlfriend and their infant. A dispute began between the suspect and his girlfriend’s father. The boyfriend pulled out a BB gun and discharged a BB at the girlfriend’s father hip causing minor injuries. The suspect then exited the house and discharged two more BBs through the front window before fleeing the scene.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

No Significant Events.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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WATCH COMMAND LOG, Saturday, April 1, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.


DAY SHIFT

No Significant Events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

No Significant Events.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

2353   Loud Party/Foot pursuit   1124 W. Brooklyn Ave   12-53606

Officers responded to 1124 W. Brooklyn Ave on a loud party. When officers approached the garage where the party was being held they observed juveniles, who they know by name, inside drinking beer.
When the officers made contact with the males inside, a 17-year-old male tossed a loaded handgun magazine on the floor. A handgun was also next to him on a table. As officers were dealing with the 17-year-old, Christian Ramos (5/16/92) ran from the party. Ramos made it a block or so away before hiding in an unlocked vehicle. He was located by officers and arrested.
Three males were cited for minor in possession of alcohol. Ramos went to jail for interfering and fleeing. The 17-year-old male went to detention for being a restricted person in possession of a firearm, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and minor in possession of alcohol.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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WATCH COMMAND LOG, Friday, March 30, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.


DAY SHIFT

No significant events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

No significant events.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

2356   Aggravated Robbery   800 W. North Temple Street   12-52914

A 36-year-old male, 34-year-old female and 11-year-old male had just purchased food from the Rancherito restaurant and were sitting in their car. Three suspects approached the victims. One of the suspects pointed a chrome pistol at the 36-year-old and demand money. The 11-year-old gave the suspects some money after they pointed the gun at him. A brief struggle ensued and the 36-year-old was hit several times by the suspects before the suspects fled the area.


Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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SLCPD Reminds Public of Conference Weekend Parking, Traffic Congestion

Plan ahead, park where legal
The Salt Lake City Police Department is preparing to handle traffic congestion and parking issues downtown as more than 100,000 people attend the 182nd Annual General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints this Saturday and Sunday, March 31 – April 1, 2012.

The Police Department’s Motorcycle Squad will provide traffic control, while parking enforcement officers will ensure access is maintained in residential neighborhoods adjacent to the LDS Church’s Conference Center and Temple Square. Cars improperly parked on neighborhood streets may be ticketed or towed at the owner’s expense.

North Temple between Main Street and West Temple will be closed for 30 minutes at the end of each conference session in order to facilitate egress.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

SLCPD Traffic Plan, LDS Church General Conference, March 31-April 1, 2012.

Watch Log Thursday, March 29, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.

DAY SHIFT
No significant events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

1923 Explosive Threat (Hilton Hotel)
 255 S. West Temple
 12-52077

A male called from a hallway phone in an upper floor lobby stating that everyone should get out due to a bomb in the hotel. Officers coordinated with hotel management and security who conducted a search of the entire property. Nothing suspicious located.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

No significant events.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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Watch Log: Wednesday, March 28, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.

DAY SHIFT

No significant events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

2256
Aggravated Assault
1300 S. Main Street
12-51565

Mark Cowans (3/30/70) was involved in a verbal altercation with his wife. She left the house and Mark found her walking with two males. Mark got out of his vehicle and grabbed onto his wife. He attempted to push her into his vehicle but she refused to go with him. He then pulled out a .22 caliber revolver and pointed it at the two males and his wife. He threatened to shoot the males. The males then left the area and called police. Mark was found at his residence and was taken into custody safely. The gun was also located. Mark was booked into jail for two counts of aggravated assault and one count of domestic violence aggravated assault.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

No significant events.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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In Memoriam: Detective James W. Cawley

Det. James Cawley, Fallen Officer

Killed in the Line of Duty
9 years ago today

The Salt Lake City Police Department remembers the loss of one of its own today: Detective James W. Cawley, killed in the line of duty March 29, 2003.

Detective Cawley was killed in Iraq on Saturday, March 29, 2003, defending the freedom he so cherished. He was serving as a Marine Reservist and Staff Sergeant of the 1st Platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment.

After 12 years of active duty with the Marines, Cawley joined the Salt Lake City Police Department on April 10, 1997. He served honorably as an officer, a detective in the gang suppression unit, and a member of the SWAT team.

Whether serving as a police officer on the home front or a Marine in a faraway land, Detective Cawley was willing to sacrifice his life in the name of peace, safety and justice. His life revolved around serving others, and that service can best be summed up by the words inscribed at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial: “It is not how these officers died that made them heroes, it is how they lived.”

Detective Cawley is survived by his wife and two young children.

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Watch Command Log: Tuesday March 27, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.


DAY SHIFT

No significant events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

No significant events.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

No significant events.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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Watch Log: Monday, March 26, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.

DAY SHIFT

No significant events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

1600
Child Abuse
1352 S. 1300 W.
12-50218

Officers responded to Pioneer Valley Hospital to investigate an allegation of child abuse. A three-year-old victim was found to have a significant injury to his ear. The victim’s father, Lee Otukolo (12/19/85) was booked into jail for felony child abuse.

1620
Aggravated Assault on Police Officer
600 E. Warnock Avenue
12-50235

Officers were conducting a traffic stop at the above location. As officers were standing at the open driver’s door, they noticed the driver had illegal narcotics in his possession. The driver sped away dragging the officer approximately 50 feet. The driver crashed into another vehicle and fled on foot. The suspect was apprehended by officers and safely taken into custody. The driver of the victim vehicle and the officer were treated for minor injuries at a local hospital. Alejandro Murillo-Escobar (2-14-88) was booked into jail for possession of controlled substance, fleeing, aggravated assault, and other miscellaneous charges.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

No significant events.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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Another Photo of Person of Interest in Shooting Investigation

Here's another photo of Joseph Medina, person of interest in the shooting investigation. If you see him please call SLCPD at 801.799.3000

SLCPD, FBI request public's help in shooting investigation

March 26, 2012 - The FBI and the Salt Lake City Police Department are requesting the public’s help in locating Joseph H. Medina.  Medina is a person of interest in a drive by shooting that occurred in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday night, March 23, 2012.  The FBI Safe Streets Task Force, which is a collaboration of multiple law enforcement agencies, has been investigating the incident since it occurred and is asking for the public’s help in locating Medina.  Anyone with information on Medina’s whereabouts is asked to call the FBI Salt Lake City Division at (801) 579-1400 or the Salt Lake City Police Department at (801) 799-3000.  The public can also text a tip to Salt Lake City PD at CRIMES (274637). Start the text with the keyword “TIPSLCPD”. The public is reminded not to approach Medina, and instead contact law enforcement. Joseph Medina is described as a Hispanic male, 5'9", 195 pounds, 25 years old, with tattoos on his face, neck, chest and arms.  As a reminder, tipsters can remain anonymous.

  

Watch Log: Sunday, March 25, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.

DAY SHIFT

No significant events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

1421     Motorcycle Traffic Accident       925 N. Chandler Drive                12-49590

Trent Demille, 25, was operating a motorcycle westbound on Chandler Drive. The motorcycle left the roadway and crashed at 925 North Chandler Drive. Demille was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

No significant events.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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Watch Log: Saturday, March 24, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.

DAY SHIFT

No significant events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

1345     Aggravated Assault       500 W. 200 S.                                       12-48947

A 35-year-old man was walking his dog and saw Marcus A. Washington (8/24/83) standing on the corner.  The man believed Washington was drug dealing and he asked Washington to stop selling drugs.  Washington pulled a knife on the man and threatened him before leaving the area on foot.  Officers located Washington nearby and he was booked into jail on charge of aggravated assault. 

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

0213     Fight                             650 W. South Temple                            12-49398

Officers responded to the area on a fight in progress involving multiple individuals.  As the officers arrived, several suspects ran. A 21-year-old male ran onto the roadway from behind parked cars and was struck by a police car that was coming to a stop.  With the help of two K-9 Carl Naccarato (12/3/87) and Lusiate Leota (8/27/86) were taken into custody nearby. Bird was medically evaluated on scene and released.  Naccarato and Leota Bird were booked into jail on a charge of fleeing from a peace officer. 

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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Watch Log: Friday, March 23, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.

DAY SHIFT

No significant events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

1852     Shots Fired                   1300 W. Ouray Ave.                               12-48460

Multiple gun shots were fired, striking two different homes and a vehicle.  Witnesses related that an 80s-model burgundy Cadillac with a tan rag top approached a green minivan.  Three armed suspects exited the Cadillac and yelled at the occupants of the minivan before firing multiple gunshots at them.  The suspects fled in the Cadillac.  No one was injured during the shooting.  The suspects are all described as white or Hispanic adult males in their 20s and approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall.  This investigation is ongoing. 

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

0012     Residential Burglary       1433 E. 2700 S.                                     12-48646

A 44-year-old man, who was asleep on his couch, awoke to find a man inside his home.  The homeowner chased the suspect out of the home and called police.  The suspect was described as being 6 feet tall and wearing all black.  A K-9 unit searched the area but did not locate the suspect.  Police received a second call from another person who reported seeing a man wearing a black ski mask in the area.

0348     Aggravated Assault       140 E. 900 S.                                        12-48739

A 40-year-old man saw a male spray painting graffiti on the side of a building.  The suspect had arrived with several other males in a white sedan.  The man approached the vandalism suspect and tried to take a picture of him with his cell phone.  At that time the suspects in the sedan accelerated toward the victim.  The victim attempted to jump out of the way but the sedan swerved and intentionally hit the victim on the leg.  The suspects in the white sedan then left the area westbound.  The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition with leg pain.  The vandalism suspect ran on foot southbound through an alley.  The vandalism suspect is described as a young Hispanic male adult, 5 feet 6 inches tall.  He wore a red shirt and a white jacket tied around his waist.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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In Memoriam: Sergeant Nephi Pierce

Sgt. Nephi Pierce, Fallen Officer

Killed in the Line of Duty 
89 Years Ago Today

The Salt Lake City Police Department remembers the loss of one its own: Sergeant Nephi Pierce, killed in the line of duty March 26, 1923.

Sergeant Pierce died from the effects of a gunshot wound inflicted four months earlier by an armed-robbery suspect.

Shortly after midnight on November 27, 1922, Sergeant Pierce and Officer George Watson were on foot patrol near 525 S. Main Street. As they attempted to question two men matching the descriptions of a pair of robbery suspects, one of the suspects drew a gun. As Sergeant Pierce sought cover behind a tree, a suspect shot him once in the abdomen. Officer Watson was then pistol-whipped and left for dead.

The two suspects were captured the following morning. Officer Watson recovered, but Sergeant Pierce’s spine was severed. Their assailants were convicted of assault and sent to prison.

When Sergeant Pierce died four months later, the shooter was convicted of murder and executed by firing squad February 20, 1925. The second suspect was paroled in 1926.

Three months after the death of her husband, Marie Pierce committed suicide in the couple’s home. The Pierces had no children. They are buried beside each other in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

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Updated GRAMA Request Form for Media

Here's the latest GRAMA request form for Media. We've updated the fax number, which is (801) 799-3827. You may also submit via email: pdgramamedia@slcgov.com. Both fax and email go straight to the GRAMA Coordinator, Candee Allred.



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Watch Log: Thursday, March 22, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.

DAY SHIFT

No significant events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

No significant events.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

0014 Strong-arm Robbery 200 S. 500 W. 12-47965

Two men in the shelter area got into a fistfight over the sale of folding knife. A nearby security guard intervened to break up the fight. At the same time a female adult ran up to the scuffle, pulling the knife from the male’s hand and ran off with it. Police arrived and found the female nearby, confronting and commanding her to drop the knife. She threw down the knife but refused to identify herself and resisted as the officer attempted to take her into custody. Ultimately she was handcuffed and then began to calm down. Racehorse Rainee (7/4/81) was booked for Robbery, Fleeing, and Resisting. No one was injured during the incident.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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Watch Command Log: Sunday, March 18, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.

DAY SHIFT

No significant events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

1438     Foot Pursuit                  1700 S. Richards Street                         12-45241

Officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction.  As the vehicle came to a stop the driver, Ronald Smith (10/19/79) ran from the vehicle.  After a brief foot pursuit Richards was taken into custody.   As Smith ran he threw two small packages, which officers recovered.  The packages contained small amounts of methamphetamine.  Smith was booked into jail on charges of fleeing from a peace officer and possession of a controlled substance.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

0030     Homicide Arrest                        7200 South I-15                                     12-42855

SLCPD SWAT and Safe Streets Task Force Officers took Yelfris Sosa-Hurtado (8/13/86) and Vladimir Suarez-Campos (8/2/74) into custody without incident for their involvement in the shooting death of Steven Chavez at the CJ Smoke shop located at 876 W. 800 S. The Homicide occurred on March 14, 2012. The traffic stop was made at 7200 South I-15 as the suspects exited the freeway.  

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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Watch Command Log: Saturday, March 17, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.

DAY SHIFT

No significant events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

1413     Drug Arrest                   55 N. 400 W.                                        12-44558

Employees at the Hyatt Gateway Hotel reported seeing Marijuana in a guest room.  Officers responded to the hotel room and seized Marijuana. Ryan Wilks (11/19/91) and Kacie Wilks (4/25/90) were booked into jail for Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

1906     Accidental Shooting      1054 W. Euclid Ave.                              12-44762

A 49-year-old man was cleaning his M4 style rifle (.223) when the gun discharged.  The bullet exited his house through a front window and struck the house across the street.  The bullet broke the glass in the storm door and lodged in the front door. The victim house was not occupied at the time. 

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

2202     Search Warrant              227 S. 1500 W.                                                 12-44854

Detectives served a search warrant and seized methamphetamine and heroin along with scales and packaging materials from a residence. William Green (10/6/53), and Kelly Rhees (6/19/66), were booked into jail for possession of heroin with intent to distribute and possession of paraphernalia. 

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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Watch Command Log: Friday, March 16, 2012

The Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.

DAY SHIFT 

No significant events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT 

1424     Traffic Accident             1870 S. 1300 E.                                     12-43878

A 36-year-old man drove a Chevrolet Tahoe northbound on 1300 East.  The man suddenly veered to the left, drove over the curb, and struck a power pole.  The power pole was sheared off and fell onto the roadway.  The driver was the only occupant of the vehicle and he was not injured, but 1300 East was closed for several hours as Rocky Mountain Power replaced the damaged pole. 

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

2309     Drug Distribution           840 S. 1300 E.                                      12-44232

A Westminster security officer smelled the odor of marijuana coming from a dorm room and investigated the incident. The security officer asked Lukas Fischer (3/25/93) and his two 19-year-old roommates to surrender their unlawful items. The roommates surrendered drug pipes and a small amount of hashish and Fischer surrendered alcohol. A safe owned by Fischer, contained marijuana, psilocybin (mushrooms), packaging material and cash.  The roommates were cited for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.  Fischer was booked into jail on charges of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute and possession of a controlled substance.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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Arrest in CJ Smoke Shop Homicide

The Salt Lake City Police Department has made two arrests in Wednesday’s homicide at the CJ Smoke Shop, 876 W. 800 S., Salt Lake City, Utah.

On March 14, 2012, at approximately 7:34 pm, a male got into a physical fight with victim Steven Chavez.  After the fight the male fled the scene in a red passenger car.  Approximately 20 minutes later two males arrived at the CJ Smoke Shop in a dark colored passenger car.  The passenger exited the vehicle and opened fire on Chavez, killing him.  As the suspect fled he fired additional rounds towards by-standers, but no one was struck.

On March 19, 2012, at approximately 12:30 am, Yelfris Sosa-Hurtado (8/13/1986) and Vladimir Suarez-Campos (8/02/1974) were taken into custody without incident by Salt Lake City Police SWAT Officers and The Safe Streets Task Force Officers during a traffic stop at the 7200 South exit of I15. 

Hurtado was identified as the person who shot Chavez and Suarez was identified as the driver of the getaway vehicle.  Both men were charged with aggravated murder.

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Operation ‘Friendly Reminder’ Succeeds in Raising Public Safety Issues in CBD

More than 500 contacts made by officers 

The Salt Lake City Police Department’s Downtown Bike Squads have made contact with more than 500 people during this week’s Operation “Friendly Reminder,” which sought to raise public safety awareness in the Central Business District.

While such encounters usually result in an expensive citation, police officers have been issuing warnings to pedestrians and motorists for infractions such as jaywalking, violating the crosswalk ordinance, smoking in violation of the Utah Indoor Clean Air Act, riding a bike or skateboard on the sidewalk, or littering.

“This proved to be a great opportunity for our officers to positively interact with people downtown,” said Chief Chris Burbank. “The rules and laws are there to keep everyone safe — from those of us walking on Main Street for a lunch appointment to motorists looking for a parking spot, from bike messengers to Trax riders.”

Approximately 25 officers were involved in the week-long operation. While they issued more than 500 warnings during outreach, they also made 20 felony drug arrests in the area earlier this week.

Contact: Reporters seeking comment should contact the Public Information Officer at 801.799.NEWS (6397).

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