Watch Command Log Reporting Period:

6 a.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2014 – 6 a.m. Wednesday, December 24, 2014

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, please visit slcpd.com/policecallsforservice.

2:10 p.m.
Robbery/Fleeing
1818 S. 300 W.
14-222658

An off duty Adult Probation and Parole officer observed a clerk at Costco running after the suspect in the parking lot. The suspect had stolen merchandise and was running towards his car. The suspect was able to get into his car and lock the doors. He then purposely drove the car at the officer, striking him and causing him to fall across the hood, as the suspect then sped away. The officer sustained minor injuries.

Officers later spotted the suspect vehicle and attempted to stop it two separate times but the suspect fled and refused to stop.

Investigators have identified the suspect as Dallas James Choate 6-24-1995.  The vehicle was reported stolen on 12/14/14 and is a black 2008 BMW 328i convertible Utah Plate D514MD.  Investigators and Officers continue to search for the suspect.

Suspect Description:

• White Male
• 601 height
• 150 lbs
• Black hair/Hazel eyes

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