VERNAL — A man who police say painted his face like the Joker, broke into a Vernal home and attempted to kill the homeowner, was arrested Monday.

Jonathan Tyler Clark, 24, was booked into the Uintah County Jail for investigation of attempted murder, trespassing, possession of a weapon by a restricted person and intoxication.

Police learned that Clark first went to the victim’s house on Sunday and entered the apartment through an unlocked door, according to a police affidavit. The intended victim was not home but his roommate was. The roommate, “after some time,” was able to get Clark to leave, the affidavit states. No one was injured.

Clark said he stole a knife from a local Walmart and intended to stab the victim, painted his face like the Joker and returned to the apartment Monday night, according to the affidavit. At first, he tried to break into…Read the rest of the story here: KSL News.

Written by PAT REAVY, KSL.com.

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