The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office had a busy few days last week. On Thursday, October 12th, a federal fugitive wanted for meth distribution was arrested in Rock Springs.
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Beware of Ever Evolving Fraud Schemes
A recent reminder has been issued of common fraud schemes. The FBI provides a thorough list of ever evolving fraud schemes striking across the nation. The following is among their top frauds to watch for and tips to keep in mind.
Roosevelt State Street Closed South of Meadow Brook Subdivision
The Roosevelt State Street project is ongoing and making progress. One thing to note for drivers is that State Street is now closed south of Meadow Brook Subdivision through Saturday, October 14th.
Two Children and One Adult Killed in SUV Collision With Bear Near Rifle
Three people have died following a tragic accident near Rifle early Friday morning. A family of 7 was traveling on I-70 at around 3:30am Friday morning when their SUV hit a bear.
Roosevelt Man Accepts Plea Bargain in Theft Case
A Roosevelt man accepted a plea bargain earlier this month in connection with a Duchesne County case in which he was selling stolen items online. Prosecutors dismissed all charges in 7 cases of theft against Travis Kirk Cook as he pleaded guilty to felony possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, two counts of theft by receiving stolen property, and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute
Uintah County Sheriff’s Office Announces Intent to Hire Additional Staff
With contracts secured to house additional inmates in the Uintah County Jail, the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office has announced their intent to hire additional staff
Winter Valley Fire Increases to Nearly 8,000 Acres
A fire in Moffat County that shut down Highway 40 and prompted evacuations last Thursday is now 50 to 70 percent contained, at last report. The fire grew to approximately 7,800 acres based on mapping of the fire from helicopters. Cooler temperatures and moisture are reported to have helped slow the fire over the weekend. Highway 40 reopened on Friday. The fire started around noon on Thursday and grew from 500 acres to 2,180 acres within 30-minutes that afternoon prompting the Highway closure and mandatory evacuations of residents and hunters. As of Thursday night, 25 to 30 residences were threatened as well as oil and gas structures, a communications tower, and a Federal Aviation Administration tower. Strong winds were to blame for the rapid spread of the blaze that grew to 5,200 acres by Friday.
Salt Lake Man Arrested in Uintah County for Kidnapping
A Salt Lake man was arrested and booked into Uintah County Jail on Monday for kidnapping following an incident that began in Salt Lake City and ended in Tridell. According to the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, Central Dispatch began receiving calls early in the afternoon on Labor Day from a female that sounded in distress but the woman would hang up before information could be gathered.
Vernal City Police Warn of Local Scam
Scammers will take your money however they can get it and the Vernal City Police Department has announced yet another scam to watch for that has been affecting locals. “An Ashley Regional Medical Center patient had lab work ordered by a doctor and completed,” shares the announcement.
Ashley National Forest Center Park Trail Improved Thanks to Extra Help
Improvements are constantly underway to areas in the Ashley National Forest including making trails more user friendly. An improvement project currently underway is to the pass on the Center Park Trail, Trail 59. The project is going well and is expected to be complete by this weekend. The Montana Conservation Corps or MCC, has worked in partnership with Ashley National Forest Wilderness Crew on the project. MCC is modeled after the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s that focuses on young adult development through conservation projects. The projects range from trail construction and maintenance to fencing, habitat restoration, historic building renovation and campground improvements.