Monday, March 12, 2012

Watch Log: Friday, March 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 

No significant events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

1516     Traffic Accident             1300 S. 700 E.                                      12-39799

A 22-year-old man drove southbound on 700 East.  As he approached 1300 South, his car swerved off the road, drove over the west curb, and struck a tree.  The collision caused the vehicle to roll onto its side.  The driver was partially ejected and required extrication.  He was transported to a local hospital in serious condition.

1936     Burglary in Progress      759 S. Gladiola St.                                12-39990                                  
The owner of Broke Down Towing saw a man stealing batteries from vehicles.  Arriving officers contained the area and located Valente Jose Manzanares (3/10/67).  Manzanares was booked into jail on theft charges.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

2312     Traffic Stop                  500 S. Navajo St.                                  12-40098

Safe Streets Task Force Detectives attempted to stop a Jeep Cherokee for a traffic violation.  The driver of the Jeep, Manuel Flores (3/20/86), fled from the detectives, who did not pursue him; however, the detectives saw the Jeep abruptly stop approximately one block away.  Two occupants ran from the vehicle and after a brief foot pursuit Officers took Flores and the passenger, Danny DeLeon (7/27/90), into custody.  The Jeep was not listed as stolen.  Both men were booked into jail on several charges that included failure to stop for police and fleeing on foot.

2335     Robbery                       900 S. Main St.                                     12-40100

Ninette Willie (12-30-82) had an ongoing disagreement with a 41-year-old woman over a male friend.  Willie pushed the victim to the ground, pulled her hair, and then took her purse.  Officers located Willie in the area and booked her into jail on a robbery charge.

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

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