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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