Two SWAT Teams Called Out in Payson

Two SWAT Teams Called Out in Payson


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(KSL News) -- Both of Utah's County's SWAT teams were called to Payson this afternoon to get a man out of his mobile home.

Two SWAT Teams Called Out in Payson

Lt. Bill Wright, Payson Police Dept.: "He had barricaded himself, wouldn't come out, had committed a serious crime, and we wanted to bring him into custody."

Police say the suspect, Joseph Michael Dutson, was in a fight when he pulled out a knife and tried to kill a man.

The victim was able to get away, but Dutson went back to his trailer and locked himself in.

Payson police tried to get the man to come out on his own, and when he wouldn't they called in the SWAT teams.

Two SWAT Teams Called Out in Payson

Dutson is in custody, facing several charges including aggravated assault and resisting arrest.

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