Reports of a prowler in Duchesne County have many on edge. Based on the reports shared on social media the prowler is allegedly a man, sometimes dressed as the Cat in the Hat, targeting children by tapping on their windows during the late night and early morning hours and in more extreme examples is actually entering bedrooms through windows.
Uintah County issued a press release on Wednesday providing further information on how things will proceed now that three of the Special Service Districts have been combined into one new Special Service District. On August 24th, local leaders met to discuss the future of the Special Service Districts as mineral lease funds have continued to decline.
The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce shared information that the Utah Mining Association announced that the final applications for the Oil, Gas, and Mineral Grant Program went live on Tuesday.
While there has been reports of increased crime there are ways locals can be proactive in order to protect loved ones and property. “We did see an uptick of thefts in west Uintah County and Ballard recently,” shares Uintah County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Brian Fletcher.
Vernal Theatre: LIVE’s Season 5 opener ‘Slipper and the Rose’ is winning over audiences and there’s just three chances left to experience this unique production for yourself. The cast is a great mix of local community theatre alums and fresh newcomers from all walks of life.
A Duchesne County man is facing multiple counts of Burglary and Theft after a vehicle theft spree. 23-year-old Isiah Edward Russell was finally arrested on Monday after leading authorities on quite the chase. ‘Affidavit of Probable Cause’ statements submitted in 8th District Court provide the details.
A man was escorted from a Duchesne County School Board meeting last week after refusing to wear a mask. “The Duchesne School Board had a mask rule in place (state building),” shares Roosevelt Police Chief Rick Harrison. “One person…in attendance refused to wear a mask. He was asked several times by school board officials and others in attendance to comply.
Local crime rates are on the rise and all are encouraged to take precautions. Roosevelt City Police Department shined a spotlight on the issue on Tuesday morning stating that “Roosevelt City and surrounding areas have seen a marked increase in burglaries, thefts and frauds the past several weeks.
Two schools in Duchesne County School District were placed on temporary lockdown as police dealt with an incident. The District shared the following information about the incident: At approximately 10 a.m. on Monday, September 14th, Myton Elementary and ConAmore schools were placed on temporary lockdown as police worked to apprehend a fugitive nearby.
A recent experience has led Craig Police Department and local realtors to help educate residents to a possible renters’ scam in Moffat County According to an article from the Craig Daily Press, Shannon Goodban thought she had found a great deal on a rental property.