North Salt Lake Police Department, Utah
End of Watch: Saturday, November 8, 2008
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: N-15
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: November 3, 2008
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Convicted
Police 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. He was convicted of evading police and possession of a stolen vehicle.
Officer Skinner had served with the North Salt Lake Police Department for six months. He is survived by his wife and newborn twins.