A woman and her children endured a terrifying situation last week after deciding to offer a ride to a stranger walking on the side of the road with a suitcase. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the woman told officers that she felt sorry for the man and...
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Task Force Conducts Search Warrant And Finds Large Quantity Of Fentanyl
Charges were filed on Tuesday against a Vernal woman who was arrested on May 15th at her residence during a search warrant conducted by members of the U.S. Marshals, FBI Task Force, and Uintah Basin Narcotic Strike Force. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause,...
Officers Detain Man Making Threats With A Gun
A 9-1-1 call caught a terrifying moment that allowed police to respond and detain a man making threats inside a home with a gun last week in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, dispatch received a call on which an individual was heard begging...
Damage To Roosevelt Home Using Paint Results In Felony Charge
A can of paint was used to cause extensive damage to a home in Roosevelt on Sunday and the person responsible was arrested and now faces a felony charge. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, officers were dispatched to the home and were met by 25-year-old...
Danny (Dan) Mortensen (R) Candidate Uintah County Commission
Danny (Dan) Mortensen Uintah County Commission Candidate KVEL Interview 6-7-24
Troy Slaugh Candidate Uintah County Commission
Troy Slaugh Candidate Uintah County Commssion KVEL Interview aired 6-6-2024
Repeat DUI Driver Arrested After Passing Out With Vehicle Blocking Roadway
A repeat DUI driver was arrested in Duchesne County on June 1st after being found passed out in a vehicle blocking the middle of the roadway. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 47-year-old Andrew Cuch was awake but not alert when officers arrived and EMTs...
Man Arrested After Choking Victim
A man is facing a charge of felony assault after an incident that took place at the Quality Inn in Uintah County. The Affidavit of Probable Cause shares that officers were called on June 1st to a report of assault. Witnesses reported to officers that 33-year old Jose...
Christine Watkins (R) Utah House District 67
KVEL interview aired on 5-31-24
Owners Of Scooters Pizza And Grub Arrested
The owners of Scooters Pizza and Grub in Vernal were arrested after a traffic stop on May 29th on North Vernal Avenue. According to court documents, FBI agents were assisted by local officers in conducting a traffic stop on the vehicle occupied by Lee and Jenni Anglin...










