SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah man was detained after he drove around a barrier and into the Days of ‘47 parade route in Salt Lake City, authorities said.
The man was seen driving in a white sedan behind one of the floats in the downtown parade, KUTV reported. As hundreds of spectators watched, two officers from the Salt Lake City Police Department chased after the motorist and began talking to him through his open window, according to the television station.
After a few moments, the man drove off again, with the officers in pursuit, according to KUTV. When the motorist stopped again, officers pulled the man out of his vehicle and placed him in handcuffs, the television station reported.
Update: After speaking with the driver, we have confirmed he lives on 200 East and wanted to get home without parking & walking in. A PIO can brief media at the Public Safety Building. Please use the media hotline or media email to schedule an interview. #slc #SaltLakeCity #slcpd pic.twitter.com/cRrNaPljek
— Salt Lake City Police (@slcpd) July 23, 2022
Authorities said the man told police he lived in the area and did not want to park and walk to his home, KSTU-TV reported.
A police tweet said, “We have confirmed he lives on 200 East and wanted to get home without parking and walking in.”
There were no injuries and police said they did not believe the incident was targeted, according to KUTV.
The Days of ’47 parade commemorates Brigham Young leading a group of Mormon pioneers into the Great Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847.
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