IN THE

3RD DISTRICT COURT - SALT LAKE

COUNTY OF SALT LAKE, STATE OF UTAH

State of Utah

vs.
Affidavit of Probable Cause
NATHAN SHEFFIELD HARRISON
Date of Birth: 06/03/1997
Arrestee

On 01/19/2019 10:30 the defendant was arrested for the offense(s) of:

Offense Date Offense Description Statute Gov Code Severity DV

1 01/19/2019 DISARMING A POLICE OFFICER - FIREARM 76-5- UT F1 No
102.8(2)
2 01/19/2019 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AN ATTEMPT 76-5- UT F3 No
W/FORCE OR VIOLENCE TO INJURE 103(1)(A)(I)
3 01/19/2019 FAIL TO STOP AT COMMAND OF LAW 76-8-305.5 UT MA No
ENFORCEME
4 01/19/2019 DISORDERLY CONDUCT 76-9-102 UT MC No

5 01/19/2019 FAIL TO OBEY SIGNS 41-6A-906 UT IN No

6 01/19/2019 INTERFERING WITH AN OFFICER 23-20-18 UT MB No

I believe there is probable cause to charge the defendant with these charges because:
On 1/19/19 I was working a secondary assignment at Brigthon Ski Resort. Our secondary employement is
contracted through Unified Police Department allowing officers to work in full law enformcement capacity. On
this day I was easily identified as a Police Officer. I was wearing a Class C uniform per our department policy. I
had on a coat clearly marked with police insignia on both sleeves and soft badge on the chest.

At approximately 1015 hours, the AP was driving towards Brghton Ski Resort. The Ski Resort was very busy and
the parking lot was completely full. Parking lot attendants had closed the parking lot and were turning the
vehicles around because the lot was full. They utilize multiple cones and signs stating the parking lot is full. The
AP was continuously honking his horn as he approached the loop to turn around. I approached the AP's car and
asked him why he was honking his horn. The AP began yelling and screaming that he had a season pass to ski
and that I needed to let him through. I told him to stop honking his horn and that he would have to turn around
like all the other drivers. The AP rolled up his window and drove straight towards the signs and cones blocking
the road. A parking attendant stepped in front of his vehicle yelling at him to stop. The AP continued to drive
forward. I banged on the AP's window multiple times yelling at him to stop his car. The AP stopped his car after
the attendant slapped the hood of his car. I told the AP to roll his window down multiple times which he did not
comply. The AP sat in his car yelling, screaming, and waving his arms around. AP was obstructing traffic and
was not following any of my commands.

I opened the AP's door and yelled for him to turn his car, continue through the loop and head down the
mountain. The AP immediately grabbed my coat and began pulling me into his vehicle. I yelled for him to exit
the vehicle at which time he began pulling and swinging his arms around hitting me multiple times. I
disconnected his seatbelt and pulled him out of the vehicle. The AP began swinging closed fists at me and
screaming something unintelligible. I attempted to get the AP to the ground but was unsuccessful. The AP
continued swinging at me. I delivered multiple distraction blows to the AP's jaw and face. This did not have the
desired affect as the AP continued to strike me. I was able to take the AP to the ground at this time. I was
attempting to use ground control techniques and pin him to the ground. I then felt the AP reaching and
grabbing the holster to my gun. I believed he was attempting to disarm me. Multiple witnesses confirmed his
attempt and have filled out statements. Still attempting to control him on the ground, the AP was able to roll me
over and push my head and chest into a nearby snow bank. The snow was very deep and I was completely
unable to breath as he pushed my head into the snow. I could not see or breath at this time. I covered my
firearm with one hand and was able to kick the AP off of me.

I got up, called for immediate assistance on the radio and drew my gun on the AP. I told the AP to lie on the
ground but he did not comply. The AP squatted on the ground. I holstered my weapon and reengaged the AP. I
was able to control his head and one arm. I held him on the ground in this position until a backing unit arrived.
The backing officer was able to place the AP in hand cuffs as I stabilized him on the ground. Once in hand cuffs
the AP Continued to struggle, he tried to pull and break the handcuffs.

The AP was transported to Salt Lake County Jail with the assistance of a patrol unit with a prisoner cage.

I booked the AP on multiple charges at jail.

NFI.

Officer Name: MARK CURLEY Badge ID: 77D

I am a sworn officer with: UT0180000 - SALT LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF
Arresting agency case number: 19-9498 Associated citation number:

I declare under penalty of perjury and under the laws of the State of Utah that the foregoing is true and correct.
/s/ MARK CURLEY

SUBMISSION IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

Booking agency: SALT LAKE COUNTY JAIL Booking agency ORI: UT018013C
Booking agency case number: 19003161 SID: OTN: 56820673
Booking UserID: lebenta Booking date/time: 01/19/2019 14:36 Submission ID: 447741 (Version 1)