SLCPD SWAT Team Safely Arrests Domestic Violence Suspect
SALT LAKE CITY — Today, a collaborative effort between the Salt Lake City Police Department’s SWAT team, patrol officers, and crisis negotiators resulted in the safe arrest of a man who barricaded himself inside an apartment unit.
The suspect is identified as 40-year-old Michael Dayley.
This investigation started at 10:58 a.m. on Sunday, October 6, 2024, when SLC911 received a call about a man who broke into an apartment at 1925 West North Temple Street.
When officers arrived, they met with a woman and learned Dayley broke into her apartment.
Based on the preliminary information, the woman and Dayley know each other from a prior relationship.
Dayley is accused of stealing the woman’s phone and refusing to let her leave. The woman had to jump from a balcony to escape.
Officers tried to contact Dayley several times, but he refused to come out. Officers heard sounds from inside the apartment indicating that Dayley may have moved furniture in front of the door.
The on-scene incident commander requested the assistance of the SLCPD SWAT team and crisis negotiators. These highly trained teams provide patrol officers with additional resources.
During the investigation, officers learned Dayley had an active felony warrant.
At approximately 2 p.m., officers safely took Dayley into custody after he exited the apartment.
Officers will take Dayley to the Salt Lake County Metro Jail where he will be charged with robbery, unlawful detention, violating a protective order, assault, and interfering with a police officer.
There are no reported injuries.
Three photos from the scene are being released. Media may use these photos with credit to the Salt Lake City Police Department.
Charges are only allegations, and every arrested person is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
The Salt Lake City Police Department is not the custodian of record for jail booking photos. Utah Code 17-22-30 mostly prohibits the release of jail booking photos. Generally, a jail booking photo can only be released by the custodian of record after a conviction or when law enforcement determines the person is a fugitive or an imminent threat to a person or public safety. In Salt Lake City, the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office is the custodian of record for jail booking photos.
The Salt Lake City Police Department reminds our community of the resources available to support survivors of domestic violence in Utah.
● Utah Department of Human Services: Domestic Violence Services
● Utah Domestic Violence Coalition
The Salt Lake City Police Department encourages anyone who has experienced domestic violence to call 801-799-3000 and ask to speak with a victim advocate or call their 24-hour hotline directly at 801-580-7969. All services are free, and callers can get information anonymously.
Photo: An officer with the Salt Lake City Police Department’s SWAT Team gathers equipment to help other officers investigate a barricaded person call for service near 1950 West North Temple (SLCPD photo – October 6, 2024).
Photo: An officer with the Salt Lake City Police Department’s SWAT Team gathers equipment to help other officers investigate a barricaded person call for service near 1950 West North Temple (SLCPD photo – October 6, 2024).
Photo: An officer with the Salt Lake City Police Department’s SWAT Team gathers equipment to help other officers investigate a barricaded person call for service near 1950 West North Temple (SLCPD photo – October 6, 2024).
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