SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 24, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A man was arrested Monday night after he allegedly slammed his car into the vehicles of two Salt Lake County Sheriff deputies who had responded to a domestic violence call.
Anthony Scott Zlomke, 32, was trying to leave a residence after allegedly hitting a female with his fists, his arrest document says.
A witness told arriving officers that Zlomke was trying to leave the scene in a white Kia sedan.
“I could see the Kia revving the engine and (Zlomke) had placed the Kia in reverse,” the officer’s affidavit for Zlomke says. “The car was coming towards me quickly.
“I moved my body out of the way as the Kia slammed into my vehicle, thus hitting the rear passenger side causing extensive damage.”
Zlomke “then placed the Kia into drive and tried to escape on the sidewalk where he rammed into (the second deputy’s) marked truck,” arrest documents continue. “The Kia was stuck between the marked patrol truck and electrical pole.”
Both deputies “drew our service weapons and called (Zlomke) out from the vehicle. (He) was taken into custody.”
A woman who told officers she had been punched and choked had bruising on her neck and blood on her face, the court document says. A 1-year-old child who was allegedly present during the incident was checked out by EMS workers.
Evidence of property damage included a damaged door and parked car reportedly sideswiped by the Kia as it attempted to leave.
Zlomke was arrested for investigation of:
- Aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury, a second-degree felony
- Two counts of attempted assault against peace officers
- Two counts of criminal mischief with a loss of $1,500 to $4,999
- Violent offense committed in presence of a child, a class B misdemeanor
Zlomke was ordered held without bail in the Salt Lake County jail system.
To reach the National Domestic Violence Hotline, call 800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit this link.
