Police: Man attempts to hit deputies with his car during domestic violence investigation
Dec 25, 2024, 5:28 PM
FILE - The Salt Lake County Jail in South Salt Lake is pictured on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. (KSL TV)
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SALT LAKE CITY — While trying to flee from police, a domestic violence suspect allegedly attempted to run a deputy over and damaged two police cars.
Anthony Scott Zlomke, 32, was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail on suspicion of attempted assault against a police officer, aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury, and criminal mischief resulting in the loss of 1,500 to $4,999, according to the police affidavit.
On Monday, two Salt Lake County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic situation where Zlomke was reported hitting his girlfriend with his fists.
According to the affidavit, two deputies arrived in marked patrol cars at the home. One of the deputies got out of their vehicle and was told by a witness that Zlomke was in a white Kia Sedan and trying to leave.
The deputy stated that Zlomke was “revving the engine and … placed the Kia in reverse. The car was coming towards me quickly. I moved my body out of the way as the Kia slammed into my vehicle, thus hitting the rear passenger side causing extensive damage.”
According to the affidavit, Zlomke shifted into drive and tried to escape on the sidewalk, where he rammed into the second deputy’s car, causing him to be stuck between the patrol car and an electrical pole.
The deputies reported drawing their weapons at Zlomke and commanding him to exit the car. Zlomke was taken into custody without further incident.
According to the affidavit, the girlfriend had “bruising on the neck and blood on the face.” The victim stated that Zlomke “punched her in the face several times while she held her one-year-old baby. (The) victim also stated that (Zlomke) had (choked) her using his hands.”
The deputies reported that Zlomke kicked down a door and sideswiped another parked car while trying to leave the scene.
Domestic violence resources
If you or someone you know is going through abuse, help is available.
- The Utah Domestic Violence Coalition operates a confidential statewide, 24-hour domestic abuse hotline at 1-800-897-LINK (5465).
- Resources are also available online at the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition website.
- YWCA Women in Jeopardy program: 801-537-8600
- Utah’s statewide child abuse and neglect hotline: 1-855-323-DCFS (3237)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
