Watch Command Log Reporting Period:

6 a.m. Sunday, January 25, 2015 – 6 a.m. Monday, January 26, 2015

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.

9:14 p.m.
Taser Deployment
550 E. 400 S.
15-14267

An Officer observed Ryan Ezra (9/22/86) riding his bicycle in traffic and stopped him.  Ezra provided a false name and the officer was able to determine his true identity and found that he had a felony warrant for his arrest.  As the officer was beginning the arrest process, Ezra pulled a knife out and began to move it towards his own throat. The officer drew his Taser and subdued Ezra before he could hurt himself.  He was treated at the scene by medical for the Taser deployment and then taken to jail for the false information, the felony 3 warrant, possession of meth, and possession of a weapon by a restricted person.
 

11:31 p.m.
Violation of Protective Order /K9 Apprehension
664 E. Ramona
15-14320

Jessie Black (5/3/80) forced entry into the residence at this location.  Black had been living with his girlfriend at this address up until last week when he was kicked out.  Jessie had been living at the home in violation of a protective order that was issued on 2/12/2014. Black fled the house when police were called. K9 Tex and his handler deployed in the area searching for Black and located him hiding behind a shed at 619 E. Hollywood.  Challenges were ignored and Tex was deployed.  Black was extracted from his hiding place by Tex, receiving bites to both of his hands. Black was transported to a local hospital for stitches and then booked into jail for violation of a protective order.

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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