Salt Lake City police are conducting a kidnapping investigation

SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City police arrested a man Saturday for allegedly kidnapping and holding a woman against her will.

According to a news release, the investigation began at 9:38 a.m. when police received reports of “suspicious circumstances” involving a woman and domestic violence in the Yalecrest neighborhood.

Through the investigation, SLCPD officers learned that the suspect, Daymian Martiez-Hughes, 51, stole the woman’s keys and phone. He also prevented them from entering a home near 1500 E. Laird Ave. to leave.

Police then secured the area and began negotiating with Mariez-Hughes. However, he did not leave the house and did not let the woman go.

Police requested assistance from the SLCPD SWAT team.

Eventually, police said Mariez-Hughes surrendered and released the woman.

Mariez-Hughes was taken into custody on charges of kidnapping, damaging or interfering with a communications device and interfering with a peace officer.

If you or someone you know is experiencing issues related to domestic violence, the following resources are available to you.

LINKLine on Domestic Violence in Utah
1-800-897-LINK (5465)

When LINKLine advocates experience an increase in call volume, calls are referred to the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

StrongHearts Native Helpline
1-844-762-8483

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