On Tuesday afternoon, a man faced arrest by the Salt Lake City Police Department during a trespassing investigation in downtown Salt Lake City. According to SLCPD, officers took 36-year-old Brady Smith into custody near 43 East 400 South, an area displaying clear signage against trespassing.
Smith was found in possession of approximately 60 suspected fentanyl pills, a fixed-blade knife, and cash, all amid reports that his presence violated local no-trespassing regulations. Having ingested fentanyl pills before the officers' arrival, paramedics were called to the scene, eventually hospitalizing Smith without any signs of an immediate emergency.
Post-evaluation at the hospital, the police booked Smith into the Salt Lake County Metro Jail on various charges. These included possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, possession of a weapon by a restricted person, and several other related charges as outlined by the SLCPD. It is important to note that the charges filed are currently allegations, and the accused remains innocent until proven otherwise as per legal presumption.
Regarding images of the arrested, the public should be aware that the SLCPD does not distribute jail-booking photos. Following Utah Code 17-22-30, such photos are typically only shared post-conviction, if the individual is a fugitive, or if deemed a threat to public safety, as detailed by the SLCPD. The Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office is the designated custodian of these records.
