Wanted fugitive arrested in Utah with 2 guns, 3 knives
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — A wanted fugitive was arrested in Salt Lake City earlier today, April 4, with two firearms and three knives after a community member reportedly pointed him out to police.
Louie Martinez, 23, was arrested on suspicion of unlawful possession/purchase/transfer of a dangerous weapon, obstruction of justice, use or possession of drug paraphernalia, and criminal trespass, the Salt Lake City Police Department said.
The investigation started just after 9:30 a.m. Thursday, when a community member reportedly waved down an SLCPD sergeant near 300 East 100 South. Police said the community member pointed out a man “who may have been involved with a prior violent crime.”
The sergeant and other officers contacted the man, identified as Martinez, and learned he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest.
Additionally, police said they found Martinez in possession of the weapons.
Martinez was safely taken into custody and booked into the Salt Lake County Metro Jail.
Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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