Watch Command Log Reporting Period:

6 a.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2021 – 6 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2021

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.

9:02 a.m.
Burglary

264 W. 800 S.
21-66121

Officers responded on a burglary in progress and stopped the suspect as he exited the building. During the investigation they learned he had arrived in a stolen vehicle. Ricky Lafaele, 34, was arrested for trespassing, burglary tools, possession of stolen property, possession of drug paraphernalia and warrants.

10:49 p.m.

Traffic Incident
I-80 Redwood Road
21-66582

A vehicle was driving North on Redwood Road when the suspect vehicle rear-ended it. The suspect’s vehicle rolled onto the Eastbound onramp of I-80. The suspect was able to get out of the vehicle and fled on foot. He was located several blocks away. The driver was processed for DUI and hit and run. No one was injured.

1:37 a.m.
Shots Fired
1340 S. 200 E.
21-66636

Officers responded on a report of shots fired. Officers located shell casings but there were no reports of damage or injuries.

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