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Man faces felony charges after fleeing police and crashing vehicle

By Gephardt Daily Staff · June 14, 2026 · 1 min read
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A 26-year-old man faces multiple felony charges following a police pursuit and vehicle crash on Redwood Road in Salt Lake City. Martin Jesus Mendoza was arrested early Saturday morning after fleeing from officers both by vehicle and on foot.

Key takeaways

  • Martin Jesus Mendoza was arrested early Saturday morning.
  • The suspect allegedly fled from police once in a vehicle and once on foot.
  • A vehicle crash occurred near a restaurant on Redwood Road.
  • Mendoza faces three third-degree felony charges.

A 26-year-old man is facing several felony charges after a pursuit involving Salt Lake City police ended in a vehicle crash near a restaurant on Redwood Road.

According to court documents, Martin Jesus Mendoza was arrested early Saturday morning following an incident where he allegedly fled from officers twice, once in a vehicle and a second time on foot.

The incident occurred in Salt Lake City, Utah. Police reports indicate that the pursuit and subsequent crash took place near a restaurant located on Redwood Road.

Mendoza faces three third-degree felony charges, according to court documents.

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