Watch Command Log Reporting Period:
6 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 2019 – 6 a.m. Sunday, November 17, 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.

10:48 a.m.
Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Incident
900 W. California Ave.
19-216163

A woman and her 5-year-old son were walking in the crosswalk at this location. As they crossed and SUV was turning south to east and ran over the mother and her son. The mother was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Her son was pronounced dead on scene. The driver of the SUV, Carl Johnson, 56, was arrested for DUI.

5:57 p.m.
Occupied Stolen Vehicle
760 S. Redwood Rd.
19-216404

An officer in the area located a stolen vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted and Marisa Jackson, 33, was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle.

6:19 p.m.
Fatal Traffic Incident
1201 S. Redwood Rd.
19-216423

Venacio Avila, 19, was travelling north on Redwood Rd at a high rate of speed. A van was pulling on to Redwood Road and Avila’s vehicle clipped the front end of the van. Avila’s vehicle veered off the road and struck a tree. Avila was pronounced dead on scene. The occupants of the van were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

8:01 p.m.
Fleeing
1910 S. State St.
19-216489

An officer observed a male riding a bicycle with no lights. The officer attempted to stop the male but he fled. The male was eventually located by officers. Richard Philips, 52, was booked for an outstanding felony warrant, possession of drugs and fleeing.

12:24 a.m.
Aggravated Assault
538 S. Redwood Rd.
19-216649

An argument occurred at this location where a female hit another female in the head with a bottle. Officers arrived and took the female suspect into custody. While taking the suspect to the patrol car, she kicked the officer in the chest. Angelisa Avelar, 32, was booked into jail for aggravated assault and assault on a police officer

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