Sheriff’s Report: Man arrested for assault after road rage incident
Nov 11, 2024
A 56-year-old man was arrested for assault after a road rage incident near the outlet mall.He told deputies he “got a little frustrated” and admitted to putting his hands on someone, a report from the Summit County Sheriff’s Office said.Law enforcement arrived at the outlet mall and saw a group of four as well as the 56-year-old man.The group translated for another driver, who explained he was driving the speed limit on Kilby Road when the suspect pulled up behind him and started beeping. The driver pulled into the mall parking lot, where the 56-year-old man followed.Both parties exited their vehicles, the report said. The 56 year old asked the other driver if he pulled out in front of him and told him to watch where he was going and to be more careful. The other driver said that he doesn’t speak English, to which the 56 year old replied, “You might want to learn that.” He gave a vulgar warning and returned to his vehicle.The man reversed as if he was leaving, but then he exited the vehicle again. The other driver was videoing the encounter and the 56 year old asked why he was taking pictures. Then, the 56 year old knocked the phone out of the other driver’s hands, breaking it. He also punched the other driver in the ribs and pushed him to the ground, the report said. The video shows the phone being knocked away and the push, but not the punch.The other driver picked up the phone and captured a video of the 56 year old man swearing at him and leaving the scene. He returned to the area before deputies arrived.Deputies arrested the 56 year old. He was charged with assault and damage/interruption to a communication device. He is being held in the Summit County Jail with bail.The Sheriff’s Office responded to several other calls between Monday, Nov. 4, and Sunday, Nov. 10, including reports of driving under the influence, active warrants and speeding.Saturday, Nov. 9Deputies conducted a traffic stop and learned the driver violated an ignition interlock restriction. The individual didn’t have valid insurance or registration and was driving on a suspended license. Deputies then learned the driver did not have permission from the registered owner to operate the vehicle. The registered owner declined to press charges and just wanted his car back. The driver was arrested on several charges and booked into the Summit County Jail.A vehicle was observed speeding onto westbound Interstate 80 from the Kimball Junction onramp. A Utah Highway Patrol trooper stopped the car, which was going between 84 and 86 mph. The driver reduced his speed and continued for more than a mile until it pulled over. The driver admitted to consuming two beers and performed poorly on a standardized field sobriety test. He provided a breath test that produced a blood alcohol content reading of .111, more than twice the legal limit in Utah. The man was arrested and charged with suspected drunk driving, speeding and no valid license. Wednesday, Nov. 6A vehicle was observed going 5 mph over the posted speed limit on Main Street in Coalville. A Utah Highway Patrol trooper stopped the car and observed signs of impairment when speaking to the driver. Six nearly empty beer bottles and a nearly empty 32-ounce bottle were found on the floorboard of the passenger seat. The woman was arrested and charged.Monday, Nov. 4Deputies stopped a vehicle on S.R. 224 near Cutter Lane and discovered the driver had active county warrants for traffic violations. The driver was taken into custody and booked into the Summit County Jail.Deputies stopped a vehicle after discovering it had no insurance. The driver was arrested for active warrants. Deputies also found drug paraphernalia inside a bag. The woman was charged accordingly.The post Sheriff’s Report: Man arrested for assault after road rage incident appeared first on Park Record.