Crime briefs

Woman is sought in robbery of store

HOLLADAY — A woman described as "slender with blond hair pulled into a ponytail" walked into an east-side ice cream store Thursday night.

The store employee didn't think much of it either, until the woman said she was robbing the store, near 4600 South and 2300 East, and demanded money.

" 'Are you serious?' was the initial reaction from the employee," said Salt Lake County Sheriff's Lt. Don Hutson.

The woman said she had a gun, though none was seen. She left the store with an undetermined amount of cash, he said. Anyone with information on the robbery can call the sheriff's office at 801-743-7000.

— Pat Reavy

2 Juggalos arrested in threat with knife

Two Juggalos, or followers of the rap group Insane Clown Posse, were arrested Friday after a man was threatened with a knife outside East High School.

About 1 p.m., a group of four or five people were hanging out on the west side of the school, near 1200 East and 800 South, when a 19-year-old member of the group became upset at another 19-year-old walking on the sidewalk for an unknown reason, said Salt Lake police spokeswoman Lara Jones.

The Juggalo pulled out a knife and started chasing the man, she said. The victim was able to get someone to open a side door at East High School, which is usually locked during the day, get inside and get away, Jones said.

Police arrived and arrested Jonathan Davis for investigation of aggravated assault with a group enhancement for being with three or more people. A 15-year-old girl, also a Juggalo who was with Davis and left the area after getting on a UTA bus, was tracked down and arrested for investigation of trespassing.

The motive for the attack was unknown Friday. Neither the girl, Davis nor the victim were East High students, Jones said.

Police have classified Juggalos as a gang because of a continued pattern of criminal activity, although they also say about 70 percent of Juggalos are law-abiding citizens.

— Pat Reavy

Man hits police cars in attempt to escape

OGDEN — A man hit four police cars while attempting to flee from officers after police say he assaulted his girlfriend with a knife Thursday.