SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 6, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A man who Salt Lake City police say broke into a former female friend’s apartment, then broke her phone and refused to let her leave, was taken into custody Sunday after a response by the Salt Lake City Police Department’s SWAT team and negotiators.
The man who barricaded himself inside the apartment has been identified as Michael Dayley, 40, an SLCPD news release says.
Dispatch was alerted to the situation just before 11 a.m. Sunday, the statement says. Officers responded to the site, an apartment at 1925 W. North Temple St.
“When officers arrived, they met with a woman and learned Dayley broke into her apartment,” the statement says. “Based on the preliminary information, the woman and Dayley know each other from a prior relationship.
“Dayley is accused of stealing the woman’s phone and refusing to let her leave. The woman had to jump from a balcony to escape.”
Officers tried to contact Dayley several times, but he refused to come out. Officers heard sounds from inside the apartment indicating that Dayley may have moved furniture in front of the door.
The on-scene incident commander requested the assistance of the SLCPD SWAT team and crisis negotiators. These highly trained teams provide patrol officers with additional resources. During the investigation, officers learned Dayley had an active felony warrant.
At approximately 2 p.m., officers safely took Dayley into custody after he exited the apartment.
Officers will take Dayley to the Salt Lake County Metro Jail where he will be charged with robbery, unlawful detention, violating a protective order, assault, and interfering with a police officer, the SLCPD statement says.
There are no reported injuries.
The Salt Lake City Police Department encourages anyone who has experienced domestic violence to call 801-799-3000 and ask to speak with a victim advocate or call their 24-hour hotline directly at 801-580-7969. All services are free, and callers can get information anonymously.
To reach the National Domestic Violence Hotline, call 800-799-7233.
