Watch Command Log Reporting Period:

6 a.m. Sunday, May 10, 2020 – 6 a.m. Monday, May 11, 2020

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.

11:05 p.m.
Fleeing/Barricade
1025 E. 400 S.
20-82094

Officers stopped a male for traffic violations at 837 W. North Temple Street. Christopher Whitmore, 42, was found to have a full extradition US Marshal warrant. When informed of the warrant he fled in his vehicle. Officers did not pursue. A short time later officers responded to the registered address for Whitmore and found the vehicle in front of the apartment. Whitmore was confronted in front of the apartment but fled into his apartment before he could be apprehended. Whitmore then ran out the back of the apartment holding a large sword. He confronted officers in the back and made several statements that he would not be taken to jail, and that he was ready to die. Whitmore then ran back inside his apartment. Officers created distance and contained the apartment. SWAT was called out, and after several hours of negotiations Whitmore surrendered and was taken into custody without incident. As officers were preparing to transport Whitmore to jail, it appeared he began reacting negatively to some drugs he had ingested prior to his surrender. SWAT officers still on scene administered Narcan and provided medical care until medical responded. Whitmore reacted positively to the Narcan and was then transported to local hospital.

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