North Salt Lake Police Department, Utah
End of Watch Saturday, November 8, 2008
Charles Benjamin Skinner
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.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 6 months
- Badge N-15
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Incident Date Monday, November 3, 2008
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Convicted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 170 ReflectionsRIP Officer Skinner. 5 years ago today you made the ultimate sacrifice for the people of Utah and the United States. Thank you for your service.
Anonymous
November 7, 2013
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