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True Crime
True crime is a nonfiction literary, podcast, and film genre in which the author examines an actual crime and details the actions of real people associated with and affected by criminal events.
During a traffic stop, a female tells the Deputy, "Just take me in."
By Travis Uresk 12/27/23 Roosevelt, Ut. On December 1st, 2023, at around 10:30 pm, Deputy Borrelli was patrolling US-40 when a vehicle...
Travis Uresk
Dec 27, 20232 min read
Daggett County man arrested for assault and violation of a protective order
By Travis Uresk 12/26/23 Manila, Ut. At around 10:00 am on 12/15/23, DCSO was called to the Sinclair in Manila. The call was in reference...
Travis Uresk
Dec 26, 20232 min read
Two arrested in Duchesne County for warrants and drugs
By Travis Uresk 12/24/23 On 12/17/23, On US-40 near 35000 West in Duchesne County, Deputy Cox observed a vehicle traveling West at speeds...
Travis Uresk
Dec 24, 20232 min read
Speeds reach 130 mph in Duchesne chase
By Tim Gurrister 12/23/23 DUCHESNE COUNTY, Utah, Dec. 23, 2023 — A chase across two counties topped 100 mph numerous times before the...
Travis Uresk
Dec 24, 20232 min read
A Uintah County man was arrested for theft, giving false information to police, and drug paraphernalia
By Travis Uresk 12/22/23 Vernal, Ut. On 12/8/23, Officer Nielsen was dispatched to a backpack theft at Smith's Grocery Store at 1080 West...
Travis Uresk
Dec 22, 20235 min read
A vernal man swinging a speaker during an argument hits two females
By Travis Uresk 12/20/23 Vernal, Ut. On 12/10/23, Officer Maughan was dispatched to a disorderly conduct incident. The Officer made...
Travis Uresk
Dec 20, 20232 min read
A vehicle pulls onto the road, nearly hitting a police car
By Travis Uresk 12/20/23 On 12/8/23, Deputy Roth was traveling East on US-40 near 1050 West when a vehicle pulled out of the Vernal's...
Travis Uresk
Dec 20, 20231 min read
A husband headbutts his wife during an argument
By Travis Uresk 12/18/23 12/4/23 - Vernal, Ut. At around midnight, Sgt Watt assisted Vernal City Police to a third-party report of a...
Travis Uresk
Dec 18, 20233 min read
A man being arrested tries to hide drug evidence in his mouth
By Travis Uresk 12/17/23 Roosevelt- Cpl Barton was patrolling US-40 on December 8th, 2023, and saw a red passenger car traveling...
Travis Uresk
Dec 17, 20232 min read
A 19-year-old gets upset when his Grandmother tells him to go to bed
By Travis Uresk 12/16/23 Vernal, Ut. On the night of December 12th, 2023, Deputies responded to a medical assist of a 19-year-old who had...
Travis Uresk
Dec 16, 20231 min read
An Inmate At The Uintah County Jail Gets Charged With Lewdness **Graphic Content**
** Graphic Content** By Travis Uresk 12/14/23 UCJ – Deputies at the Uintah County Jail have had multiple incidents with 24-year-old...
Travis Uresk
Dec 14, 20231 min read
An Elderly Roosevelt Woman Arrested For Assault
By Travis Uresk 12/14/23 Roosevelt, Ut. (11/22/23) Cpl Barton was dispatched to a domestic dispute and was advised that the complainant...
Travis Uresk
Dec 14, 20232 min read
Two Witnesses See A Male Slap And Choke A Female While At The Park In Ballard
By Travis Uresk 12/13/23 On 12/9/23, at 3:00 am, it was reported that a male was currently assaulting a female, and he had a beer bottle...
Travis Uresk
Dec 13, 20232 min read
A Man Following A Female On US-40 Tries To Ram Her Vehicle
By Travis Uresk 12/12/23 At around 2:00 am on Saturday, December 9th, 2023, UHP Trooper Lorensen was notified of a domestic incident that...
Travis Uresk
Dec 12, 20233 min read
Uintah County Man Arrested For Rape Of A Child
By Travis Uresk 12/11/23 Vernal, Ut.- On 12/5/23, a Detective with the VPD began a sexual abuse of a child investigation that occurred at...
Travis Uresk
Dec 11, 20232 min read
An Intoxicated Male Takes His Small Child Out In Freezing Temperatures Looking For Help
By Travis Uresk 12/10/23 Vernal, Ut. - On Friday, December 1, 2023, at approximately 1:30 am, Officer White responded to a report of a...
Travis Uresk
Dec 10, 20233 min read
Man Under AP&P Supervision Arrested For Having Meth
By Travis Uresk 12/10/23 Vernal, Ut. - On Tuesday, 12/5/23, at around 8:45 in the morning, Officer White was requested to assist AP&P,...
Travis Uresk
Dec 10, 20231 min read
A Roommate Gets A Gun Pointed At Her For A Door Being Locked
By Travis Uresk 12/8/23 Vernal, Ut. - On 11/24/23, Officer Oldham was dispatched to a brandishing a weapons call at 854 S 300 W. The...
Travis Uresk
Dec 8, 20233 min read
Two Employees At A Duchesne Gas Station Get Into A Wresting Match
By Travis Uresk 12/8/23 Duchesne, Ut. - At around 11:00 pm on 11/7/23, dispatch received an aggravated assault call that occurred at the...
Travis Uresk
Dec 8, 20232 min read
Homeowners Watch A Male On Security Cameras Get Into Their Vehicle And Drive Away
By Travis Uresk 12/6/23 Maeser, Ut. - On 11/23/23, Uintah County Deputies were dispatched to a residence at 3560 W 1500 N, where the...
Travis Uresk
Dec 6, 20233 min read
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