IN THE

3RD DISTRICT COURT - SALT LAKE

COUNTY OF SALT LAKE, STATE OF UTAH

State of Utah

vs.
Affidavit of Probable Cause
MIGUEL LOPEZ
Date of Birth: 05/24/1981
Arrestee

On 11/02/2018 12:00 the defendant was arrested for the offense(s) of:

Offense Date Offense Description Statute Gov Code Severity DV

1 11/02/2018 BURGLARY OF A DWELLING 76-6-202(2) UT F2 No

2 11/02/2018 POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 58-37- UT MA No

SCHEDULE I/II/ANALOG 8(2)(B)(II)
3 11/02/2018 POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 58-37- UT MA No
SCHEDULE I/II/ANALOG 8(2)(B)(II)
4 11/02/2018 THEFT 76-6-404 UT MB No

5 11/02/2018 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 76-6-106 UT MB No

6 11/02/2018 POSSESSION OF A DNGR WEAP BY 76-10- UT F2 No

RESTRICTED 503(2)(A)
7 11/02/2018 DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS 76-10-508 UT MB No

8 11/02/2018 INTOXICATION 76-9-701 UT MC No

I believe there is probable cause to charge the defendant with these charges because:
Miguel Lopez was seen by witnesses shooting off several rounds from a semi-automatic hand gun. Miguel fired
3-4 shots within South Salt Lake City limits at two sheds damaging the locks. Shell casings were found and
collected. Miguel retrieved keys from a mailbox and unlawfully entered a residence where he stole several hand
tools and landlord paperwork which was found in his possession upon search incident to arrest. Also found
incident to arrest Miguel was in possession of a silver handgun and magazine which contained further
ammunition. The extra ammunition matched the spent shell casings found by the damaged sheds. In Miguel's
front pocket was a small metal container which contained a crystal substance, which field tested positive for
methamphetamine and pill which was verified as morphine. Both narcotics were individually packaged and in a
small baggie. Miguel is a category II due to being in possession of a category II possession drug thus making him
a restricted person. In speaking with Miguel I could smell the odor of alcohol coming from his breath and his
speech with slurred. Miguel had in his possession a small flask which contained alcohol.
v

I believe these to be additional condition(s) for continued detention:

The person would constitute a substantial danger to any other person or to the community, or is likely to flee the
jurisdiction of the court
Miguel was under the influence of narcotics and alcohol while in possession of a firearm. Miguel was seen
actively shooting this firearm within the proximity of several houses.
Officer Name: VERNON CHAD LEETHAM Badge ID: 6104
I am a sworn officer with: UT0180400 - SOUTH SALT LAKE PD
Arresting agency case number: 18G008316 Associated citation number:

I declare under penalty of perjury and under the laws of the State of Utah that the foregoing is true and correct.
/s/ VERNON CHAD LEETHAM

SUBMISSION IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

Booking agency: SALT LAKE COUNTY JAIL Booking agency ORI: UT018013C
Booking agency case number: 18055959 SID: 1094718 OTN: 56759996
Booking UserID: bkelsey Booking date/time: 11/02/2018 14:12 Submission ID: 359321 (Version 1)