A traffic stop in Duchesne County over the weekend ended in DUI arrest. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the officer checked with dispatch and it was confirmed that the vehicle was not registered. During this time, an additional officer arrived on scene...
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Man Convicted Of Sexual Abuse In Vernal Among Arrests Highlighted By Department of Homeland Security
A man convicted of sexual abuse in the Uintah Basin is among a list of recent arrests highlighted by the Department of Homeland Security. On October 30th, a press release was issued announcing that despite the shutdown, arrests are continuing to be made by U.S....
Arrest Following Aggravated Assault At Local Hotel
An arrest was made after a report of assault at a local hotel in Uintah County over the weekend. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, a male guest came to the front desk complaining that he had been locked out of his room. Hotel staff felt alarmed by the...
Arrested Roosevelt Man Had Over 8000 Items Of Child Pornography On Phone
A Roosevelt man was arrested last week after a search of his phone revealed over 8000 Child Sexual Abuse Material items. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, in February of 2024, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a tip of a user...
Supreme Court Affirms That Corner Crossing To Reach Public Land Is Legal
Is corner crossing legal in order to reach public lands? The Supreme Court has sent the message that yes, it is. For 5-years, Carbon County rancher Fred Eshelman has fought for his belief that it is trespassing when hunters step from one piece of public land onto...
Man Charged After Stealing Vehicle And Keying Corvette
A Vernal man is being held without bail after allegedly committing a series of crimes this month. According to the Probable Cause Statement, 42-year-old Justin Fosmire stole a vehicle from RISE Services and later abandoned the stolen vehicle by leaving it in front of...
Man Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting Minor
A 19-year-old man is facing serious charges after an alleged assault against an individual under the age of 18. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer responded to a disorderly detail in Uintah County and it was reported that while Gianni Davis had...
Man Arrested For DUI Tests Positive For Methamphetamine
What started as a traffic stop on Highway 40 in the Vernal area, ended as a DUI arrest. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer noticed an SUV traveling with a headlight out and initiated a traffic stop. The driver shared that he had a suspended...
Repeat DUI Offender Arrested In Vernal
A repeat DUI offender was arrested in Vernal for DUI last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer noticed a vehicle located near 600 South 200 East with its engine running that left its parking spot with a sense of urgency when the officer...
Wanted Man Arrested In Uintah County For Fentanyl
A man with warrants out of Salt Lake County was recently arrested in Uintah County. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an officer ran a records check on a vehicle parked at a location known to distribute illegal narcotics and found the vehicle was...










