Watch Command Log Reporting Period:

6 a.m. Wednesday, August 28, 2019 – 6 a.m. Thursday, August 29, 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.

9:46 a.m.
Aggravated Assault
910 N. Beck St.
19-159662

The victim was walking on the trail at North Gateway Park when a male came out of a tall grass area and began to swing a knife at her. The victim sustained several minor wounds to her arm before getting away from the male and fleeing the area. The suspect was not located, he’s described as an adult white male, wearing a white tank top and jeans with a full beard.

12:16 p.m.
Weapon Possession on School Grounds
241 N. 300 W.
19-159738

Officers responded to West High School on a report of a possible juvenile with a gun. Officers placed the school on lockdown and began to look for the suspect with the assistance of West High School administration. Shortly after placing the school on lockdown officers observed the suspect in a room and safely took him in to custody. A handgun was located on his person. The suspect is a juvenile and was booked in to detention on charges of possession of a weapon by a minor, possession of a firearm on school grounds and carrying a concealed weapon.

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