Watch Command Log Reporting Period:
6 a.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2018 – 6 a.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2018

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. 

6:49 a.m.
Vehicle burglary
1828 S. Yuma St.
18-216738

Officers responded on a vehicle burglary. The suspect was observed running into the block so containment was set up. The suspect was located hiding under a camping trailer and was taken into custody without incident. The suspect was also linked to two burglaries in the area. Officers booked Jaiden Snyder, 39, into jail for two counts of burglary and one count of vehicle burglary.

9:36 a.m.
Aggravated assault
1647 S. Main St.
18-216812

A man walked into Lopez Tires carrying a square metal pipe and stated, “I’m going to kill someone”. He then proceeded to start swinging it at the men inside who then fled out onto the sidewalk in front of the business. A victim was struck in the head and was transported to a local hospital in serious condition. The victim’s father was also hit and received a laceration to his forearm. The suspect was located and taken into custody. Officers booked Alan Covington, 50, into jail for two counts of aggravated assault.

7:42 p.m.
Aggravated assault
286 E. Downington Ave.
18-217215

A male broke out a window with an axe at the Alta Motel and then threatened a man and a woman in the area with the axe. Multiple officers and K9 searched the area and the suspect was taken into custody without incident. Officers booked Eric Jones, 27, into jail for two counts of aggravated assault.

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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