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...
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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...
Fatal Crash South Of Naples In Uintah County
A fatal crash occurred early Tuesday morning in Uintah County. According to Utah Highway Patrol, on May 21st just 8 minutes after midnight, Dispatch received a call for a single vehicle rollover crash on SR-45 near Mile Marker 33 about 7 miles south of Naples. “The...
Woman Arrested After Allegedly Hitting Ex With Vehicle
A woman was arrested after officers were dispatched to a harassment detail in rural Duchesne County over the weekend. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the caller claimed his ex-wife had been messaging and calling incessantly and he suspected was now the...
AP&P Check Results In Arrest After Methamphetamine Found
Officers were called in to assist during an Adult Parole & Probation check at a Vernal residence on May 16th. The agent informed officers that they were doing a compliance check at the residence when multiple syringes and a baggie containing white substance was...
Uintah High School Outstanding Senior For the Class Of 2024
Reagan Angus has been selected as Uintah High School’s Outstanding Senior for the Class of 2024. The Uintah School District announcement shares that Reagan is tireless in her efforts to reach her goals. She has been enrolled at USU as a concurrent enrollment high...
Vernal Theatre: Live Continues To Enrich Community With Summer Offerings
On the heels of another successful season, Uintah Theater: Live is moving forward with a summer full of enrichment opportunities. The 8th annual Triple Threat Workshop kicks off on June 3rd. The deadline to register without a late registration fee is May 22nd. The...
Uintah County Commission To Consider 0.3% Sales & Use Tax Increase Today
The Uintah County Commission is considering a Sales & Use Tax increase during today’s Uintah County Commission meeting. The Commission discussed today’s agenda topics during Monday morning’s work session. Agenda item number 12 is a Resolution for Commissioners to...
Man Charged With Forcibly Raping Minor At Vernal Hotel Scheduled In Court
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...
Public Hearing Scheduled For Proposed Uintah School District Budget
The Uintah School Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 and proposed amendments to the fiscal year 2024 budget on May 29th at 5:30 p.m. at the district office in Naples. The District announcement shares that the public is invited...










