SALT LAKE CITY -- The Salt Lake City Police Department posts updated crime stats once a month.
The September 2009 report separates crimes by type and community council. Click here to view the report.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Police Department, Merchants Join Forces to Address Illegal Drug Activity on 200 South
SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Police Department today unveiled a new public/private partnership to address illegal drug activity occurring along 200 South between West Temple and 600 West.
“It is unique solutions that will help us counteract illegal drug activity in this area,” said Chris Burbank, Chief of Police. “We are exploring offers from businesses in the area to utilize surveillance technologies,” he said.
Once surveillance cameras went into Pioneer Park in February 2009, merchants began reporting an increase in illegal drug activity. Since that time, the Police Department has conducted an average of two street operations a month, resulting in 425 felony arrests for drug solicitation or distribution in the area west of Pioneer Park and along 200 South. Merchants in the area tell police their customers have taken notice.
“The drug dealers and buyers leave behind their needles and other drug items, which my customers see and tell me about. I worry customers will be intimidated and stop coming here, and that’s unacceptable,” said Enes Huskic, who owns Toasters at 151 W. 200 S., Salt Lake City, and supports law enforcement efforts on 200 South.
Jay Bollwinkel, whose urban design firm MGB+A The Grassli Group is located at 145 W. 200 S., has offered to host a surveillance camera on his building to support enforcement efforts. “I just want our customers and employees to feel safe coming here, and right now I can’t say that’s always the case,” he said
Chief Burbank said the Police Department continues to seek creative public safety solutions, especially those in which the community may play an active role. He asked merchants and downtown residents to report drug-related activity by using the Department’s confidential drug hotline, (801) 799-DRUG (3784).
As always, in case of emergency, call 911, while non-emergency calls for service should be directed to (801) 799-3000.
Note: Click here to see video of today's press conference.
Theft Ring Dismantled by County-Wide Operation
SALT LAKE CITY – Oct. 8, 2009 – This morning the Salt Lake City Police Department, West Jordan Police Department, West Valley City Police Department and investigators from the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office served six search warrants throughout the Salt Lake Valley and arrested several individuals involved in the theft of high-value metals. Western Metals Recycling and Kennecott Utah Copper Security also assisted with this operation and the underlying investigation.
Arrested were:
Arrested were:
- Guillermo Lopez
- Jose Antonion Arteaga
- Jose de Jesus-Ponce
- Richard Montano
- Guadalupe Lopez-Espinoza
Some of the arrested persons were employees of Western Metals Recycling. Their job was to retrieve scrap metal from Kennecott Utah Copper and take it to Western Metals Recycling. The suspects stole metals owned by Western Metals, and also diverted metals intended for Western Metals. Information reviewed by investigators indicates that this scheme has been ongoing for at least the last four years. Early estimates place the value of the loss at more than $700,000.
Possible charges include theft, money laundering, pattern of unlawful activity, and theft by deception – all felonies with the potential for significant prison sentences.
“This investigation started several months ago when Western Metals notified the metals theft task force of a possible ongoing criminal enterprise,” said Fred Burmester, Deputy District Attorney. “At that point several law enforcement agencies, Western Metals, Utah Metals, Kennecott and the DA’s Office began working together to investigate and bring about the dismantling of a major scrap metal theft ring.”
The District Attorney’s Office wishes to thank all those involved for the many hours and resources they dedicated to this cooperative effort.
Note: This press release was issued today by the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office and reposted here as a courtesy.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Police Department Joins Disney, Smith’s in Food Drive for Utah Food Bank
One-day effort nets 12,000 lbs. of food donations
Photo: Smith's bagger Taylor (left) faces off with Sgt. Fred Ross. Fox 13's Big Budah counts it down.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Police Department, Smith’s Food & Drug, The Utah Food Bank and Disney On IceSM presents Princess Classics today joined together for a food drive to benefit families served by Utah Food Bank Services.
The public was asked to donate 10 canned food items in return for one free pass to the opening night performance of Disney On Ice presents Princess Classics, playing at the Energy Solutions Arena, Wednesday, November 11–Sunday, November 15, 2009. Donations were collected all morning at the Energy Solutions Arena. The overwhelming response resulted in the record-setting collection of approximately 12,000 pounds of food for the Utah Food Bank.
Officers also participated in the “Badges VS Baggers” competition, a showdown between the best food baggers from Smith’s Food & Drug and volunteer police officers. What the baggers didn’t know was that Sgt. Fred Ross of the Salt Lake City Police Department was the 1984 statewide food bagger champion. He walked away with the winning bag-time of nine seconds and dozens of tickets for kids at The Road Home family shelter. Escorted by officers, they will now have the opportunity to attend the Disney On Ice presents Princess Classics opening night performance and attend a special meet-and-greet with Disney’s Princess Belle and Princess Cinderella November 11.
The Salt Lake City Police Department has been taking part in this annual food drive for 10 years.
In Memoriam: Officer Charles C. Riley
The Salt Lake City Police Department remembers the loss of one its own: Officer Charles C. Riley, killed in the line of duty October 5, 1909.Officer Riley was shot and killed while escorting a suspect to jail in Salt Lake City. A reserve officer, the 34-year-old victim had located two suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred just minutes before.
Officer Riley and his prisoners were walking northbound on State Street at approximately 180 South when one of the men produced a pistol and shot the officer twice. The crime occurred in full view of a large crowd of patrons at the Orpheum Theater.
The men fled but the shooter was later captured and convicted of first-degree murder. He was paroled in 1920.
Officer Riley was married and the father of a young daughter. He is buried in Salt Lake City Cemetery.
If you have memories or photos of Officer Riley to share, please email policehistory@slcgov.com or call (801) 799-3340. To learn more about our Fallen Officers, please visit http://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.
Friday, September 4, 2009
In Memoriam: Officer Blaine L. Baxter
The Salt Lake City Police Department today remembers the loss of one its own: Officer Blaine L. Baxter, killed in the line of duty September 4, 1935.
Officer Baxter was killed in a motorcycle accident while enforcing speed limits in Salt Lake City. The 28-year-old victim was conducting routine speed enforcement on 200 West between 200 and 300 North when he observed a vehicle traveling south at a high rate of speed. Officer Baxter pursued the violator.
At the intersection of 100 North 200 West, a vehicle turned in front of him. Officer Baxter lost control of his motorcycle while taking evasive action and crashed into the wall of a building. He suffered a broken neck and died at a local hospital.
Officer Baxter was married and the father of two children. He is buried in Salt Lake City Cemetery.
If you have memories to share about Officer Baxter, please email slcpdpr@slcgov.com or call (801) 799-3340. To learn more about our Fallen Officers, please visit http://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.
Officer Baxter was killed in a motorcycle accident while enforcing speed limits in Salt Lake City. The 28-year-old victim was conducting routine speed enforcement on 200 West between 200 and 300 North when he observed a vehicle traveling south at a high rate of speed. Officer Baxter pursued the violator.
At the intersection of 100 North 200 West, a vehicle turned in front of him. Officer Baxter lost control of his motorcycle while taking evasive action and crashed into the wall of a building. He suffered a broken neck and died at a local hospital.
Officer Baxter was married and the father of two children. He is buried in Salt Lake City Cemetery.
If you have memories to share about Officer Baxter, please email slcpdpr@slcgov.com or call (801) 799-3340. To learn more about our Fallen Officers, please visit http://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.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Night Out Against Crime 2009
SLCPD to take part in community events
SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 4, 2009)– The Salt Lake City Police Department and the community are again partnering for the annual Night Out Against Crime tonight.
“The solution to crime and public disorder is not necessarily more law enforcement,” said Chris Burbank, Chief of Police. “Significant impact is achieved when neighbors work in partnership with the Police to make their communities safer. Night Out Against Crime is a great vehicle to reach out to one another.”
Residents will be asked to turn on their outside lights and hold front porch vigils during Night Out Against Crime. Officers from the Salt Lake City Police Department – including specialty units like SWAT, K-9, Gang Unit and Bike Patrol – will attend a variety of community events, including parades, block parties and cookouts. Residents are invited to meet them at the following locations and times:
• 1409 E. Butler Ave., 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• 1033 S. Lake St., 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• 1100 N. 2200 W., 5-8:30 p.m.
• Briarcliff Ave. and Grenoble St., 5-8 p.m.
• 1313 W. California Ave., 5:30-9 p.m.
• 1185 S. Windsor St. 7-9 p.m.
• 2200 E. Roosevelt Ave., 7-8:30
National Night Out Against Crime is a year-long community building campaign that is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police/community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 4, 2009)– The Salt Lake City Police Department and the community are again partnering for the annual Night Out Against Crime tonight.
“The solution to crime and public disorder is not necessarily more law enforcement,” said Chris Burbank, Chief of Police. “Significant impact is achieved when neighbors work in partnership with the Police to make their communities safer. Night Out Against Crime is a great vehicle to reach out to one another.”
Residents will be asked to turn on their outside lights and hold front porch vigils during Night Out Against Crime. Officers from the Salt Lake City Police Department – including specialty units like SWAT, K-9, Gang Unit and Bike Patrol – will attend a variety of community events, including parades, block parties and cookouts. Residents are invited to meet them at the following locations and times:
• 1409 E. Butler Ave., 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• 1033 S. Lake St., 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• 1100 N. 2200 W., 5-8:30 p.m.
• Briarcliff Ave. and Grenoble St., 5-8 p.m.
• 1313 W. California Ave., 5:30-9 p.m.
• 1185 S. Windsor St. 7-9 p.m.
• 2200 E. Roosevelt Ave., 7-8:30
National Night Out Against Crime is a year-long community building campaign that is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police/community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
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