Watch Command Log Reporting Period:

6 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2019 – 6 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2019

SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Police Department receives hundreds of calls for service each day. Not all calls result in a report or arrest. Compiled by Watch Commanders in the field, the Watch Log is a summary of events that stand out to them in a given 24-hour period. Call times listed are approximate and typically reflect the first call received by SLC911 (Dispatch) for a given case. Items contained herein 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. To see a list of completed calls for service in the last 48 hours, visit slcpd.com/policecallsforservice.

2:15 p.m.
Protest
175 E. 400 S.
19-124550

A group protesting the Inland Port deviated from their original protest spot and descended upon the Chamber of Commerce offices. As the protesters stormed the offices we received several calls from frightened employees. Officers responded to quell the situation. Several protesters were located in the offices on the sixth floor and in the lobby of the building. Commands were given to vacate the premise. When those were not adhered to police began physically removing and arresting individuals. There were eight arrests, three by citation and five by way of jail. Charges range from misdemeanor riot, assault, trespassing, and criminal mischief. More charges may result from investigation into this incident.

7:18 p.m.
Occupied stolen vehicle-fleeing
2005 S. 900 W.
19-124761

Detectives were in the area of 2100 S. 900 W. and observed an occupied stolen vehicle.  The vehicle turned in to the Flying J truck stop and parked in a stall. Detectives coordinated with arriving units, and approached the vehicle. As soon as detectives approached, the driver, exited the vehicle and fled on foot.  He was captured a short distance away. The driver was wearing a backpack when he fled, inside the backpack was a loaded handgun, marijuana and paraphernalia. A search of the vehicle revealed another loaded handgun possibly tied to the passenger. Both driver and passenger were juveniles and will be processed through the juvenile court system.

To share information about this or other criminal activity with the Salt Lake City Police Department, please call (801) 799-3000. To remain anonymous, text us your crime tips to 274637. Start the text with the keyword TIPSLCPD (which routes it to SLCPD), then a space, followed by the relevant information or photos. Reference: crimetip

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