Police Officer Charles Skinner
North Salt Lake Police Department
Utah
End of Watch: Friday, November 7, 2008

Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Monday, November 3, 2008
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Officer Charles Skinner succumbed to injuries sustained four days earlier.

He was pursuing a stolen vehicle when his patrol car struck a patch of wet pavement, spun around, and struck a business sign near 2300 South and Highway 89 in Woods Cross.

The vehicle he was pursuing crashed a short distance away and the suspect was taken into custody.

Officer Skinner had served with the North Salt Lake Police Department for 6 months. He is survived by his wife and newborn twins.