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Main, Jr. Charged with Murder

Dec 28, 2016 · Basin Now · News

A Duchesne County man who kidnapped a couple and then fled to Colorado in October has been charged with the murder of his father. A manhunt that began on October 28th in Duchesne County and ended October 30th in Grand Junction found James Hudson Main, Jr. in custody and investigators piecing together crimes that took place over 2 days and 2 states.

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Vernal City Police Seek Help in Locating Wanted Person

Dec 28, 2016 · Basin Now · News

Vernal City Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted person. Maria “Ashley” Hunter is wanted on outstanding warrants. Court documents show that 34-year-old Hunter has been charged and pleaded guilty to multiple drug charges in recent years including felony Distribution of a Controlled Substance.

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Slow Down, Be Safe on Basin Roads

Dec 27, 2016 · Basin Now · News

While winter officially arrived in time for a white Christmas, it always seems to take some folks by surprise. Highway Patrol and Vernal City Police both report that agencies dealt with weather related accidents since the storm hit.

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Rock Springs Fugitive Arrested in Idaho

Dec 27, 2016 · Basin Now · News

A Rock Springs fugitive was arrested in Idaho before Christmas last week. 46-year-old Randall Scott Reolle was arrested in Idaho on December 20th after a nationwide warrant had been issued after Reolle went missing following an incident in late November.