Monday, March 26, 2012

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. 

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