Police Log: Theft at Macey’s, wrong-way driver on Park Ave, and reckless motorcyclist

A motorcyclist was reported weaving between people and vehicles on Park Avenue, a baby moose was spotted along SR 248, and a driver was stopped after reportedly driving the wrong way on Park Avenue and through the center median.

Other calls to the Park City Police Department and Summit County Sheriff’s Office included several DUI and drug arrests and a retail theft investigation at Macey’s.

Monday, Oct. 26

Incident: Reckless driving
A caller reported a motorcyclist weaving between people and vehicles on Park Avenue, with women holding onto the back of the motorcycle.

Tuesday, Oct. 27

Incident: Wildlife problem
A deer was reported lying in the grass in front of Park City High School.

Incident: Traffic hazard
A vehicle reportedly broke down in the left lane near Bonanza Drive and Deer Valley Drive.

Incident: Wildlife problem
A baby moose was reported on the north side of SR 248 near mile marker 2.

Incident: Suspicious activity
A caller reported a pickup truck backed into a driveway on Claim Jumper Court and a man walking around with a flashlight.

Wednesday, Oct. 28

Incident: Retail theft
A deputy responded to Macey’s after a report of a theft that took place earlier in the day. A suspect was identified and contacted, and the items were recovered. The case was forwarded to the County Attorney’s Office.

Incident: Traffic stop
A driver was stopped near Sidewinder Drive for an illegal left turn and texting while driving.

Incident: Traffic stop
A driver was stopped near Empire Avenue and Park Avenue for driving at night without tail lights.

Thursday, Oct. 29

Incident: Alcohol and drug offenses
Deputies stopped a vehicle on eastbound U.S. 40 for an equipment violation. The driver had a revoked license and was restricted to driving a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device, but the vehicle did not have one. The driver was arrested, and a controlled substance was found during a subsequent search.

Incident: Disturbing the peace
A caller reported loud music and people screaming from a balcony at condos on Prospector Avenue.

Incident: Suspicious activity
A caller reported that a truck alarm went off in a driveway on Comstock Drive. The caller’s daughter saw a man near the truck who ran away on foot.

Incident: Citizen assist
Officers heard someone yell “Help me” near Main Street and Fourth Street and went to investigate. They contacted a group of friends who said they were joking around; no one was in danger.

Friday, Oct. 30

Incident: Drug offense
Deputies stopped a vehicle near Pace Frontage Road. A narcotics K9 alerted to the odor of narcotics, and a search of the vehicle revealed methamphetamine paraphernalia. The driver was arrested and booked.

Incident: DUI
Deputies responded to an injury accident on Landmark Drive and contacted a driver who smelled strongly of alcohol and showed signs of extreme impairment. The driver was transported by ambulance to Park City Medical Center for medical clearance and then booked into jail.

Incident: Traffic stop
A driver was stopped on Deer Valley Drive for driving after dark without headlights.

Incident: Traffic stop
A driver was stopped after reportedly driving the wrong way on Park Avenue, traveling through the center median, and going straight from a left-turn lane.

Saturday, Oct. 31

Incident: Motorist assist
Officers pushed a car out of the bus stop near Park Avenue and Homestake Road.

Incident: Drug offense
Deputies stopped a vehicle for speeding on SR 248. The driver had an active warrant from a neighboring jurisdiction and was taken into custody. A search of the driver’s wallet revealed what the report described as user amounts of cocaine. The vehicle was impounded.

Sunday, Nov. 1

Incident: DUI and warrant arrest
Deputies responded to a report of a possibly intoxicated driver in the Coalville area and contacted the driver on Echo Dam Road after the vehicle entered private property. The driver showed signs of impairment and was arrested for DUI. A passenger was also arrested on active warrants, and the vehicle was towed.