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FBI Arrests Suspect for CSAM Found on Digital Devices
| by Travis Uresk | June 18th 2026 | Duchesne County (6/16/26)—The FBI executed a federal search warrant at the residence of 51-year-old Russell Dean Steinke, based on information suggesting he had exchanged Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) on the dark web. Russell is already listed on the sex offender registry due to a felony conviction for sexual exploitation of a child while residing in Wyoming. During the search, several electronic devices were confiscated, including hi
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Jun 181 min read


A Roosevelt man charged with connection with the Melissa Goodrich human trafficking case
By Travis Uresk 5-27-25 | Roosevelt, Ut. | May 23rd, 2025 | During the investigation, it was uncovered that the 15-year-old victim was being human trafficked and drugged by multiple adult males who were having sex with her. During the interview with detectives, the female victim stated while at the apartments in Roosevelt, she met 35-year-old Jeffory Murray, who would have been around 33 years old at the time of the incident. The victim told detectives that Jeffory would come
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May 27, 20254 min read


A citizen witnesses a man drinking beer parked near an intersection
by Travis Uresk 5-26-25 | Vernal, Ut. | May 24th, 2025 | On Saturday, a citizen called into dispatch stating they saw a Chevy Malibu parked on the side of the road with a male drinking beer near the intersection of 3500 W 500 N around 4 pm. Deputy Fairey observed the vehicle traveling East on 500 North tailgating a pickup truck and swerving out of its travel lane into westbound traffic. The deputy conducted a traffic stop on the Chevy Malibu near 2700 W 500 N. UHP Trooper Sea
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May 26, 20252 min read


FBI Crime Data For Roosevelt, Vernal, Uintah County, and Duchesne County 2024
By Travis Uresk 2/17/25 The Crime Data Explorer (CDE) is a tool provided by the FBI that allows users to access and analyze crime statistics collected from various law enforcement agencies across the U.S. It includes data on different types of crime and is designed to improve transparency and public understanding of crime data. The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program has collected and reported crime data from participating states and agencies for more than 88 years. O
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Feb 17, 20253 min read


A fugitive leads law enforcement on a chase South of four corners in Randlett
By Travis Uresk 12/11/24 | Uintah County | December 10th, 2024 | At approximately 3:30 p.m., Task Force Agent Watkins, who was assigned...
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Dec 11, 20242 min read


A shoplifter tells police she is an undercover officer working for the FBI
By Travis Uresk 11/12/24 | Roosevelt, Ut. | November 11th, 2024 | On Monday, Officer Reed was dispatched to a shoplifting at Stewart's...
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Nov 12, 20242 min read


Task Force uses a confidential informant to arrest a drug dealer
By Travis Uresk 11/7/24 | Uintah County | November 5th, 2024 | In October 2024, a Task Force Agent with the FBI assigned to the...
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Nov 7, 20241 min read


Scooters Pizza And Grub Owners Arrested On A Federal Warrant And Drugs
By Travis Uresk 5/31/24 | Vernal, Ut. | May 29th, 2024 | A Uintah County Deputy assisted FBI Agents with conducting a traffic stop in...
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May 31, 20245 min read


A man stabs two men who try to keep him from driving after a night of drinking
By Travis Uresk https://www.1nationjustice.com/ 8/30/23 Vernal, Ut.- On 8/23/23, at around 10:30 pm, Sgt. Watt and other Vernal Officers...
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Aug 30, 20234 min read


Vernal man wanted on a Federal warrant found at a local motel
Posted by Travis Uresk | June 3rd, 2023 | Warrant & Drugs | By Travis Uresk 6/3/23 Vernal, Ut.-On 5/31/23, agent Simper was working with...
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Jun 3, 20232 min read


After Months Of Hard Work, The Uintah Basin Narcotics Strike Force Take Down Another Drug Dealer
Posted by Travis Uresk | March 19th, 2023 | Drugs | By Travis Uresk 3/19/23 Roosevelt, Ut.- On 9/5/22, the UBNSF arranged to meet with a...
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Mar 19, 20232 min read


New video, documents shed light on Ute tribe Fish & Game officer that shot 2 unarmed UTV riders
Posted by Travis Uresk | Aug 9th, 2022 | Ute Tribe Shooting | Update Aug. 13th 2022 | By: Brian Schnee Aug 09, 2022 DUCHESNE COUNTY, Utah...
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Aug 9, 20224 min read
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