SLCPD Student Art Contest Deadline Just 30 Days Away

Winning entries from the 2011 SLCPD Student Art Contest.

Salt Lake City High School Students interested in participating in the 5th annual SLCPD Student Art Contest have just 30 more days to submit an entry. Deadline is close of school business Friday, March 30.

Everyone who submits a qualifying entry will receive a contest T-shirt, with the following prizes to be awarded in May:

• 1st Place: $2,5000 scholarship and a MacBook
• 2nd Place: Apple iPad
• 3rd Place: Apple iPod

Contest guidelines and entry form are posted below, but students may also get one from their art teacher or email lara.jones@slcgov.com. Questions may also be directed to (801) 799-3340. Check out last year's winners below or visit our Flickr feed for more examples.
SLCPD 2012 Student Art Contest Form


SLCPD Student Art Contest 2012 Guidelines

In Memoriam: Officers Honey and Huntsman

Killed in the Line of Duty 88 Years Ago Today

The Salt Lake City Police Department remembers the loss of two of its own: Officers Brigham H. Honey Jr. and William N. Huntsman, killed in the line of duty February 16, 1924. Officers Honey and Huntsman were killed while attempting to arrest an armed robber.


At approximately 11:30 p.m., a suspect entered the State Café, 46 W. Broadway, and ordered the clerk at gunpoint to surrender the money from the register. When the suspect rejoined his female companion on the street, an employee exited the cafe and fired a shot at them.


The noise attracted the attention of the two officers, who pursued the pair south on Main Street. At 337 S. Main, a gun battle ensued during which both officers and the suspect were wounded.


Officer Huntsman, 26, was killed immediately. Officer Honey, 34, died several hours later.


As other officers converged on the scene, the wounded suspect dragged his female companion into a doorway and shot her through the face. He then killed himself. The female accomplice survived her wound. She was subsequently released.


Officer Honey was married and the father of two children. Officer Huntsman was married and the father of a daughter. The officers are buried near each other in Salt Lake City Cemetery.


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

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Watch Log: Sunday, February 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

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, February 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

No significant events.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

No significant events.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

0051     Aggravated Assault                   277 E. 1700 S.                          12-24474

Antatolio Godinez (7/5/73) was at his residence with a 20-year-old friend.  For unknown reasons, Godinez swung a box cutter at the man, who moved quickly enough to avoid being cut.  Godinez cut the chair where the victim sat.  Officers were able to arrest Godizez without incident.  The victim has no idea why Godinez tried to stab him.  Godinez was booked into jail on a charge of aggravated assault.

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

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Watch Log: Friday, February 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

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: Thursday, February 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

1035            
Drug Arrests                       
230 W. 500 S. (Crystal Inn)                                 
12-22718

The motel manager requested police stand by while some tenants were being evicted. As the room door opened officers could smell marijuana. Upon investigation over an ounce of methamphetamine and a small amount of marijuana was seized. Angela Gallegos (2/2/75) was booked on warrants. Christopher Barros (11/11/87) and Carmelita Worthen (2-28-83) were booked on drug charges.

AFTERNOON SHIFT
1742                
Robbery                              
973 W. North Temple                                          
12-23006

A male adult entered the Payless Shoes Store, browsed the shoes, and picked up a pair. He approached the cashier, brandished a handgun and demanded cash. Upon receiving some cash the suspect fled the store on foot. Officers converged immediately and found the suspect at 600 W. 200 S. He was in possession of the cash, shoes and handgun used in the robbery and was positively identified. Robbery detectives determined that he was also the outstanding suspect in the robbery of an ophthalmology clinic at 250 E. Broadway on February 6th. The handgun was determined to be stolen. Mario Flores (12/27/75) was booked on two counts of Aggravated Robbery, possession of a stolen firearm and other charges.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT0134
DUI-K9 Apprehension
400 S., I-15
12-23195

An officer observed a single-car traffic accident at the I-15 on-ramp and saw a female passenger flee the scene on foot. A K-9 unit was deployed and “Junior” quickly found the female hiding behind a construction trailer in the area. The 17-year old was arrested and booked into Juvenile Detention for consumption of alcohol by a minor and fleeing. The driver of the car was turned over to the Highway Patrol and processed for DUI.


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

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In Memoriam:

Detective Green B. Hamby
Killed in the Line of Duty 91 Years Ago Today

The Salt Lake City Police Department today remembers the loss of one its own: Det. Green B. Hamby, killed in the line of duty February 8, 1921.

Detective Hamby died after being shot by a burglary suspect.

Acting on information obtained from three men arrested for an assault on another officer, Hamby and other officers went to the Nord Hotel, 59 E. 200 South. While attempting to gain access to a room where the men had been staying, the detective was shot in the head by a fourth suspect hiding inside. The suspect was killed by return fire from the other officers.

Hamby, 49, was married and had three children, including a grown son who was also an officer with the Salt Lake City Police Department. Hamby is buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.

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

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Watch Log: Saturday, February 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

0800 Damaged Police Vehicles SLC 12-19858/12-19881

Sometime during the night vandals spray painted the letters “TCG” on the hood of two different marked police cars at two different addresses. The letters “BK” were also painted on the right front fenders of both vehicles. This investigation is ongoing.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

No significant events.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

0046
Robbery
155 W. 200 S.
12-20356

An officer who was on patrol saw Jeffrey Peter Wilson (6/13/1982) being chased across the street by security guards from the Hotel bar. The officer assisted security guards in taking Wilson into custody. Wilson had been in the bar when he stole a woman’s purse and started removing items from it. The Hotel’s security guards attempted to detain Wilson, but he actively fought them and ran from the club with the stolen purse. An officer was able to take Wilson into custody without incident. Wilson had drugs that were not prescribed to him. Wilson was booked into jail on charges of robbery 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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Burbank Signs Utah Compact

Calling it a way for the city’s “silent majority” to weigh in on immigration reform, Salt Lake City Police Chief Chris Burbank today signed the Utah Compact.

“The five principles of the Compact are reflective of what I believe is the sentiment of a silent majority, certainly in Salt Lake City,” said Burbank, the Capital City’s 45th Chief of Police.

“Time and time again, when speaking to community groups, I am impressed with the number of people who agree that local law enforcement resources should not be used to enforce federal immigration law. Many ask how they can make a difference,” said Burbank. “The Utah Compact now provides an avenue for individuals to add their voice to the call for rational, reasonable discussion, hopefully in a manner lawmakers will recognize.”

Progress on BASE Jumper Case

The Salt Lake City Police Department believes it has determined the identities of two men who BASE-jumped from a downtown office building last week.

The Police Department again would like to thank the media and the public for responding quickly to surveillance images released late Friday. As a result, significant leads are being developed and pursued this week.

A Detective assigned to the case will screen the information with the City Prosecutor’s Office to determine whether formal charges will be pursued. No timeline has been established for this process.

Unless and until the suspects are charged, their names will not be released. Possible charges include trespassing and disturbing the peace.

Statement on Investigation of BASE Jumpers

The Salt Lake City Police Department would like to thank the media and the public for responding so quickly to its request for information about two men who BASE jumped from the LDS Church Office Building Friday afternoon, November 12, 2010.

As a result, significant leads have been provided for investigation. The public should bear in mind that potential charges are misdemeanors and investigative resources are being allocated accordingly.

A Public Information Officer will be available to reporters at approximately 10:30 a.m. tomorrow for comment.

Reporters, please note that Watch Commanders do not have information on this investigation.

SLCPD Seeks BASE Jumpers

SLCPD seeks the identity and location of the two men (pictured above) who BASE-jumped from a downtown office building this afternoon.

Between 3 and 4 p.m. Friday, November 12, 2010, the men, equipped with parachute gear, jumped from the 26th floor observation deck of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Church Office Building, 50 E. North Temple. After landing in a nearby parking lot, the duo got into a waiting silver SUV and fled the area, witnesses stated.

The Police Department asks anyone with information about either of these men to call Dispatch at (801) 799-3000.

SLCPD Releases Photo of Suspect in Strong-arm Robbery at Target

The Salt Lake City Police Department asks the public to help identify a man who snatched a woman’s wallet as she walked to her car.

On the afternoon of November 7, the woman had just exited Target, 1110 S. 300 W., and was in the parking lot when the suspect rode up to her on his bicycle and grabbed a wallet out of her hand. Surveillance video shows the suspect appears to have been watching Target customers for some period of time, riding his bike in the area prior to the attack.

Suspect description:
• white male adult
• 30-40 years of age
• moustache/goatee
• wearing blue workout pants with white vertical stripe, gray winter Alaska type parka with hood, gray collared shirt or sweater.

The Department asks anyone with information about the suspect to call Dispatch at (801) 799-3000. Callers may remain anonymous. Please reference case # 10-194753.

US Bank Robbed by Suspects in Costume

The Salt Lake City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying two men who robbed the US Bank branch at 2243 E. 2100 S. today.

At approximately 1:15 p.m., two men entered the bank dressed in Halloween costumes and carrying guns. The suspects demanded and received a sum of cash before fleeing the bank on foot. Witnesses then reported the men leaving the area in a silver minivan.

Descriptions of the suspects are limited due to the costumes they were wearing (see attached photos), but one suspect is 5 feet 9 inches tall and the other is 6 feet tall.

The Police Department asks anyone with information about the suspects in this case to call (801) 799-3000. Callers may remain anonymous. Please reference case #10-189063.

In addition, the Salt Lake City Police Department offers up to $3,000 for information which leads to the arrest and conviction of armed robbery suspects. To report criminal behavior, call (801) 799-INFO (4636) and the police will assign you a confidential number.

In Memoriam: Officer William Cooke

Killed in the Line of Duty 152 Years Ago Today

The Salt Lake City Police Department today remembers the loss of one its own: Officer William Cooke, who died October 18, 1858, from injuries sustained in the line of duty.

Officer William Cooke was the first Utah police officer to be murdered in the line of duty.

On the afternoon of October 13, the 55-year-old victim was on duty and alone at the city jail. Two men came to the jail and demanded the release of an inmate. When Officer Cooke refused, one of the men shot him in the thigh. Officer Cooke died five days later.

The killer fled Salt Lake City. He was shot and killed October 21, 1858, near Fort Bridger, Wyoming, by a Salt Lake mail carrier familiar with the murder.

Officer Cooke was married and the father of six children. He is buried in Salt Lake City Cemetery.

To learn more about our Fallen Officers, please visit 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.

Suspect Wanted in Homicide

UPDATE: Suspect turned himself in to the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Ft. Duchesne a little before midnight 10/02/10.

Salt Lake City Police Department homicide detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a criminal homicide suspect.

Shortly before 11 a.m., Reuben “Sonny Bear” Cesspooch, 52, allegedly got into a fight with an acquaintance at 451 S. State Street. The 50-year-old victim, also Native American, suffered blunt force trauma to the head and died at the scene.


Suspect description:
• 6’2”
• 250 lbs.
• collar-length salt-and-pepper hair
• brown eyes
• no front teeth
• last seen wearing black Levi’s jeans and a white t-shirt

Although homicide detectives believe Cesspooch to be in the area, he also has family in the Roosevelt and Ogden areas.

The Police Department asks anyone with information about Cesspooch’s location to call (801) 799-3000. Callers may remain anonymous.

Ref: Case #10-172389

City, State and Regional Stakeholders Gather to Kick-Off Evac Plan Tomorrow

Herriman fire emphasizes need

Stakeholders from across the Salt Lake Valley will gather tomorrow morning to launch the Salt Lake Valley Venue Evacuation Plan, which has been given added emphasis with the fire in Herriman.

“Disasters may occur at any time. Reuniting families, returning workers to their homes are issues for which both the public and private sector must prepare, and this event starts that shared process,” said Chris Burbank, Salt Lake City Chief of Police and president of the Valley Police Alliance, the group sponsoring the planning effort.

Lt. Gov. Greg Bell, Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker, Burbank and FEMA Region VIII Administrator Robin Finegan will address the group of city mayors and managers, governmental agencies, private sector businesses and volunteer agencies. Over the coming months, the group will begin a collaborative planning process to ensure rapid response, as well as mitigate long-term economic damage and disruption in the event of a man-made or natural disaster.

Media outlets are invited to attend the event.

WHO:
Lt. Gov. Greg Bell
SLC Mayor Ralph Becker
SLC Police Chief Chris Burbank
FEMA Region VIII Administrator Robin Finegan
City mayors/managers, government agencies, private businesses and volunteer agencies

WHAT:
Salt Lake Valley Venue Evacuation Plan Kick-Off

WHEN:
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
8 a.m.

WHERE:
Founders Room, 18th Floor
Zions Bank Building
One South Main Street
SLC, UT 84111

Note: Parking is available in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building across street.

In Memoriam: Sgt. James E. Faraone

Killed in the line of duty Sept. 18, 2001

The Salt Lake City Police Department today remembers the loss of one its own: Sergeant James E. Faraone, killed in the line of duty Sept. 18, 2001.

Sergeant Faraone was killed in a traffic crash on Interstate 80. Shortly after 2:30 p.m., the 48-year-old victim encountered a disabled vehicle in the middle of the eastbound lanes at approximately 3800 West. He parked his unmarked police vehicle behind the disabled vehicle and activated his red-and-blue strobe lights.

Sergeant Faraone was seated inside his vehicle when it was struck from behind by a pickup traveling at a high rate of speed. Although wearing his seatbelt, the victim died almost instantly due to massive chest trauma.

Buried at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, Sergeant Faraone is survived by his wife and two children.

If you have memories to share about Sergeant Faraone, please email policehistory@slcgov.com or call (801) 799-3340. To learn more about our Fallen Officers, visit 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.

Missing Man Found

Russell Holmes was found earlier today.

Man Missing Since Walking Away from Outing at State Fair

The Salt Lake City Police Department is searching for Russell Holmes, a 45-year-old man who walked away from his group while on an outing at the Utah State Fair yesterday.

Holmes has brown hair and brown eyes, a moustache and partial beard. He is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs approximately 145 pounds.

Holmes was last seen wearing a black knit shirt with dark green baggy pants and black or brown shoes.

Holmes is at high risk medically – he requires medication on a daily basis for his condition. Without these medications, he is at risk for severe illness and even death.

The Police Department asks anyone who sees Holmes to call (801) 799-3000 or their local law enforcement agency.