| by Travis Uresk | June 30th 2026 | Roosevelt, Utah (6/24/26)—The Uintah Basin Narcotics Strike Force stopped a vehicle on Highway 40 in Roosevelt for crossing the center line several times. Agents checked the vehicle's records and found that the registered owner, 39-year-old Bailey Ryan Birchell, had a suspended driver's license due to a lack of insurance. Bailey presented her state-issued driver's license, while the front passenger offered her ID in an effort to switch pla

| by Travis Uresk | May 31st, 2026 | Vernal, Utah (5/29/26)—A traffic stop was made by Deputy Fairey in the area of 800 N and 1500 E due to the car not having a visible license plate or a temporary registration. The driver told the deputy she was the vehicle's owner, and the temporary registration in the rear window fell down. The vehicle's VIN was provided to dispatch, which confirmed that no insurance information was on file with the state. The driver was unable to provide

| by Travis Uresk | April 17 th , 2026 | Bluebell, Utah (4/13/26)— Det. Sgt. Nichols was notified by AP&P agents that they had conducted a compliance check on a probationer, 36-Heather June Marron, at her residence in Bluebell. Agent Draper observed in Heather's bedroom, in plain view, a glass pipe with a burnt residue in it visible inside her purse. Agents notified deputies of the drug paraphernalia, which was sufficient evidence to obtain a search warrant for the rest of th

| by Travis Uresk | February 22 nd , 2026 | First traffic stop & arrest On Saturday, February 14 th , 2026, Officer Kirk was on duty and patrolling in the area of 1500 W and US 40 in Vernal, Ut. A vehicle drove past him with a headlight out. The officer turned around and caught up to the vehicle near 1800 W US 40. He turned on his emergency lights, and the vehicle came to a stop at 1980 W and US 40. Officer Kirk identified the driver of the vehicle as 36-year-old Clinton Glad

by Travis Uresk 6-10-25 | Vernal, Ut. | June 8th, 2025 | At approximately 12:45 AM, Vernal City Police were dispatched to an assault where it was reported that 38-year-old Chase Dirk Ussery and his ex-wife got into an argument. After the argument, the homeowner confronted Chase, and a physical altercation ensued. Chase then fled the area. Officer Boren arrived on scene and spoke with witnesses who stated they were watching TV when they overheard yelling between the ex-wife, h

by Travis Uresk 6-5-25 | Vernal, Ut. | June 3rd, 2025 | Uintah County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to a disorderly in progress located at 1700 S Vernal Ave, Vernal Memorial Cemetery. Dispatch advised the two males removed their shirts and were physically pushing each other. As the deputies entered the cemetery, two males and a female were standing on the hill. Deputy Oldham exited his vehicle and called over a male he recognized to come over to him. The male explained t

by Travis Uresk 5-27-25 | Uintah County | May 25th, 2025 | Uintah County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with several non-working lights. During the stop, Deputy Russell requested for a K9 Deputy to respond to the scene to perform a free-air sniff around the vehicle. Deputy Oldham arrived, and he and his K-9 partner, Sarik, conducted a free-air sniff around the suspect's vehicle. Sarik indicated to the odor of illegal narcotics coming from inside the car on the

By Travis Uresk 4-30-25 | Vernal, Ut. | April 30th, 2025 | On 4/29/2025, Police were dispatched to a criminal trespass at a Uintah County residence. Uintah County Deputies arrived at the residence, where a witness told Deputy Young they were inside the home and heard 35-year-old Brandon Oneal Oxendine screaming at the door for one of the residents who had been staying with Brandon in a camper at the rear of the property. The property owner and her family had told Brandon not

By Travis Uresk 4-28-25 | Duchesne, Ut. | April, 20th, 2025 | A Duchesne County Deputy was patrolling in Duchesne City when he noticed a Chevy truck make an illegal turn and ran the registration, which returned expired in 2023. The deputy made a traffic stop on Industrial Park Rd and approached the vehicle. Cpl Cox informed the driver of the reason for the stop and asked for his driver's license. The driver was identified as 56-year-old David Todd Farr. David said he was awar

By Travis Uresk 4-18-25 | Roosevelt, Ut. | April 17th, 2025 | Roosevelt Police Department executed a search warrant at the residence of a man who had been selling drugs. The suspect, 41-year-old Dylan Evan Creamer, was inside the residence and arrested. During the search, several subjects attempted to leave the residence from the back of the house. 43-year-old Jeri Lyn Lunstad was contacted by police and was found to have a no-bail warrant for her arrest. While the officer wa

By Travis Uresk 4-9-25 | Duchesne, Ut. | April 7th, 2025 | Cpl Cox was informed that 55-year-old Carol Elisabeth Jensen had missed court and had a no-bail warrant for her arrest. The deputy went to Carol's address in Duchesne and knocked on the door. Carol answered. She was asked to come outside but was hesitant. Cpl Cox told Carol she had a no-bail warrant and was under arrest. Carol then retrieved her purse and jacket and walked outside, where she was arrested and placed in

By Travis Uresk 1/8/25 | Vernal, Ut. | January 7th, 2025 | On 11/29/24. Sgt. Cannon was dispatched to a drug activity call to a residence...

By Travis Uresk 1/4/25 | Fruitland, Ut. | December 31st, 2024 | A Duchesne County Deputy was patrolling West on US-40 near milepost 63 in...

By Travis Uresk 10/28/24 | Ballard, Ut. | October 23rd, 2024 | A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle at 1317 East Main Street...

By Travis Uresk 8/26/24 | Vernal, Ut. | August 22nd, 2024 | It was reported that a white male wearing a black tank top and tan pants was...

By Travis Uresk 7/16/24 | Vernal, Ut. | July 15th, 2024 | The Uintah Basin Narcotic Strike Force made arrangements to meet with a...

By Travis Uresk 4/4/24 Roosevelt—On 3/31/24, at 8:00 pm, Roosevelt PD Officer Harrison located a vehicle while out on patrol with a...

By Travis Uresk 1/27/24 Duchesne County, Ut.— On 1/16/24, Deputy Cox was sitting stationary at 5000 South 2000 West in a rural area of...

By Travis Uresk 1/18/24 Vernal, Ut. (1/10/23) Sgt Watt took a theft case at Walmart involving 28-year-old William Ruel Edrington and his...

By Travis Uresk 1/5/24 Lapoint, Utah. On 1/3/23, arrangements were made to meet with a CI to purchase illegal drugs. The CI reported they...