The aggravated assault trial for a former officer with the Salt Lake City Police Department has concluded, although a verdict is not expected until Monday morning.
Thomas Caygle stood trial for four days. He is accused of intentionally crushing someone’s leg with his car in Ogden in 2022.
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The incident began with a fender bender but turned into a second crash after Caygle and the victim decided to move their cars out of traffic.
At the time, Caygle was an officer with the Salt Lake City Police Department. He was off duty.
“I didn’t have a badge on me,” Caygle testified. “I didn’t have a gun on me. I had no uniform. I was a regular citizen just like anyone else that day.”
Because of the incident, Caygle was fired for violation of department policy.
Prosecutors said the second crash was on purpose because they believed Caygle was under the influence and became angry when the victim called 911.