The Vernal City Police officer shot multiple times last month while responding to a call is thankfully home from the hospital with recovery ongoing. Wanting to show their support, the Utah Conservation Officers Association has organized a fundraiser to benefit...
Month: May 2024
Arrest In Craig After Special Response Team Negotiates With Barricaded Man
A suspect is in custody after Craig Police officers observed the suspicious male run from the parking lot they were in into the Super 8 Motel in Craig where he barricaded himself at around 1:30am. After investigation, the man was identified as Adam Schulte, who had an...
Private Airplane Lands Short Of Runway, Crashes Near Vernal Regional Airport
A private aircraft landed short of the runway resulting in a crash on Wednesday morning near the Vernal Regional Airport. According to Vernal Police, law enforcement responded and the downed aircraft was located in a field north of the airport. “Three passengers were...
Breta “SUE” Holmes
Graveside service for Breta "SUE" Holmes, age 77 of Vernal, will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11 AM at the Rockpoint Cemetery. Meet at Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.
Royce W. Curry
Funeral services for Royce W. Curry, age 69 of Independence, the husband of Margaret Chapoose Curry, will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Whiterocks Community Building. There will be a wake after 4:00 p.m. on Friday at his residence in...
Uintah County Approves 0.3% Sales And Use Tax Increase For Public Safety
The Uintah County Commission passed a 0.3% Sales & Use Tax increase during Tuesday’s Uintah County Commission meeting to generate an estimated $4.4 million dollars annually to be used for public safety services. Commissioner Sonja Norton emphasized that the...
Ute Indian Tribal Solar Generation Facility Project Underway
An exciting project is underway for the Ute Indian Tribe. The groundbreaking for the Tribal Solar Generation Facility in Ouray is taking place this week. “This project represents a significant milestone in the Tribe’s participation in energy development on its...
Daggett County Man Arrested On Alleged Object Rape
A Daggett County man was arrested over the weekend following an investigation into an alleged rape. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the victim went to an emergency room the day after the event and a rape kit and examination was done. The medical report...
Report Of Reckless Driving Leads To Probation Check And Then Arrest For Meth
A case of reckless driving reported on Monday to Central Dispatch led to a parole check in Duchesne County that ultimately ended in arrest. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a citizen made the report of reckless driving and officers located the vehicle...
Suspect Breaks into Rifle Police Department and Attempts to Steal Patrol Vehicle
A man’s successful theft of a vehicle was spoiled on Tuesday when he was caught in the early morning hours. At approximately 12:50am, a Rifle Police officer made contact with an adult male driving a Rifle Police Department patrol vehicle. “Manuel Alberto Cabrera was...










