| by Travis Uresk | May 11th, 2026 | Vernal, Utah (5/10/26)— Deputy Russell was out on patrol in the area of 2000 N and 3250 W when a vehicle was driving on the wrong side of the road and hitting his brakes. As the deputy got closer, the vehicle returned to the proper lane and continued for a short distance before applying the brakes and coming to a stop in the oncoming lane at approximately a 45-degree angle to the road. Deputy Russell activated his emergency lights and pull

| by Travis Uresk | May 9th, 2026 | Vernal, Utah (5/1/26)—Witnesses reported that a truck was driving on the football field, nearly hitting people, hitting a fence, causing damage, and then driving away. At approximately 7:30 pm, police were advised by dispatch of a hit-and-run that had just occurred at the Uintah High School. Trooper Lorensen with the UHP was near the area and began looking for the truck matching the description. After attempting to locate the vehicle, the t