The man behind bars for allegedly raping a minor in a hotel in Vernal last July will be in 8th District Court during the first week of June. According to court documents, 31-year-old Michael J. Grant is alleged to have forcibly raped the minor in his hotel room last...
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Retail Theft Spree Ends In Arrest
A man was tracked down and arrested last week after he and the woman he was with opted for the 5-finger discount while shopping at Cal-Ranch in Vernal. The door theft alarm was set off when the couple left the store and video footage provided to the investigating...
Repeat DUI Offender Arrested In Roosevelt
A man with a history of DUI was arrested once again this week and is now facing a felony charge. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 59-year-old Anson Les Manning, a restricted driver with a revoked license, was sitting in the driver’s seat of a running...
False Identity Used During Arrest Catches Up To Vernal Woman
The decision to use a false identity eventually caught up to a woman arrested this spring in Uintah County. On April 17th, a woman contacted central dispatch to say that while taking care of other citations with Pleasant Grove Justice Court, she was informed that she...
Fentanyl Dealer Arrested In Uintah County
A traffic stop on 3000 South in Uintah County ended in the arrest of an alleged fentanyl dealer on Sunday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 37-year-old Kreg Dale Shewell was the driver of the vehicle and he was found to have an active warrant. A state...
St. George Woman Steals Financial Information From Hosts In Duchesne County
A St. George woman is facing three 3rd Degree Felony charges for alleged actions while staying as a guest at a home in Duchesne County. According to the Affidavit for Arrest Warrant, officers responded to a report of illegal activity on a financial transaction card in...
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Domestic Dispute Ends In Arrest For Assault And Methamphetamine
A domestic dispute at a residence in Vernal ended in arrest on Saturday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 62-year-old Wade Simonton was arrested after officers responded to a complaint that a woman had been struck and knocked down during an argument....
McDonalds Visit Cut Short For Patron With Multiple Warrants
A McDonalds patron had their visit to the golden arches cut short after being approached by officers. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 26-year-old Hailey Dove Goddard was approached by officers in McDonalds and was asked to step outside which she did....










