Sheriff’s Report: Man arrested for assault after road rage incident

A 56-year-old man was arrested for assault following a road rage incident near the outlet mall.

He told officers he was “getting a little frustrated” and admitted to having his hands on someone, according to a report from the Summit County Sheriff’s Office.

Law enforcement officers arrived at the outlet mall and saw a group of four people, as well as the 56-year-old man.

The group translated for another driver, who explained that he was driving the speed limit on Kilby Road when the suspect pulled up behind him and started beeping. The driver pulled into the shopping center parking lot, where the 56-year-old man followed him.

Both parties left their vehicles, the report said. The 56-year-old asked the other driver if he was pulling out in front of him and told him to watch where he was driving and be more careful.

The other driver said he didn’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 backed up as if he was leaving, but then got out again. The other driver filmed the encounter and the 56-year-old asked why he was taking photos.

The 56-year-old then knocked the phone out of the other driver’s hands, breaking it. He also struck the other driver in the ribs and pushed him to the ground, the report said. The video shows the phone being knocked away and some pushing, but not the punch.

The other driver picked up the phone and took a video of the 56-year-old man cursing at him and leaving the scene. He returned to the area before emergency services arrived.

Officers arrested the 56-year-old. He was charged with assault and damage/interruption of a communications device. He is being held in the Summit County Jail on bond.

The Sheriff’s Office responded to several other calls between Monday, November 4 and Sunday, November 10, including reports of drunk driving, active arrest warrants and speeding.

Saturday November 9

Officers conducted a traffic stop and discovered the driver had violated an ignition interlock restriction. The person did not have valid insurance or registration and was driving with a suspended driver’s license. Officers subsequently discovered that the driver did not have permission from the registered owner to operate the vehicle. The registered owner refused to press charges and only wanted his car back. The driver was arrested on several charges and booked into the Summit County Jail.

A vehicle was observed traveling westbound on Interstate 80 from the Kimball Junction on-ramp at a high rate of speed. A Utah Highway Patrol trooper stopped the car, which was traveling between 80 and 80 mph. The driver reduced his speed and continued driving for more than a mile until he stopped. The driver admitted to drinking two beers and performing poorly on a standardized sobriety test. He took a breath test that returned a blood alcohol content of 0.111, more than twice the legal limit in Utah. The man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, speeding and not having a valid driver’s license.

Wednesday November 6

A vehicle was observed traveling 5 miles per hour over the posted speed limit on Main Street in Coalville. A Utah Highway Patrol trooper stopped the car and noted signs of impairment while speaking with the driver. Six nearly empty beer bottles and one nearly empty 32-ounce bottle were found on the passenger seat floorboard. The woman was arrested and charged.

Monday November 4

Officers stopped a vehicle on SR 224 near Cutter Lane and discovered the driver had active warrants for traffic violations. The driver was taken into custody and booked into the Summit County Jail.

Officers stopped a vehicle after discovering it had no insurance. The driver was arrested on active warrants. Officers also found drug paraphernalia in a bag. The woman was charged accordingly.

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