Watch Command Log Reporting Period:

6 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021 – 6 a.m. Sunday, June 20, 2021

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.

8:37 a.m.
Occupied Stolen Vehicle
500 S. 600 W.
21-105836

The victim reported his tractor trailer has been stolen from a nearby hotel. Using a GPS located in the vehicle it was tracked to this address. When officers located the vehicle, a male was using a knife to remove identifying decals from the truck. The male refused to comply with officer’s commands. A Taser was deployed, and the male was taken into custody. Larry Soto-Johnson, 27, was booked into jail for theft of a motor vehicle, resisting arrest and possession of burglary tools.

2:53 a.m.
Shots Fired
1000 W. Modesto Ave.
21-106443

Officers heard multiple shots fired in this area. They located multiple shell casings nearby. No damage or injuries were reported.

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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