by Travis Uresk 5-4-25 | Vernal, Ut. | May 3rd, 2025 | Vernal Police were dispatched to the Marriot Springhill Suites on a report of a female subject, appearing to be intoxicated, kicking doors on the second floor. While responding to the call, it was reported that the female was dressed in a pink top and possibly gray pants, had left the hotel eastbound, and was stumbling. When police arrived, a male pointed them to a female lying on the lawn at 1140 West 500 South. The offi

By Travis Uresk 4-26-25 | Vernal, Ut. | April 24th, 2025 | Uintah County Deputies were dispatched to a residence where it was reported that a suspect was throwing things and took the victim's phone. The deputies were advised that both parties had been drinking and knew law enforcement had been called. Deputy Oldham and Deputy Roth arrived at the scene around 9:00 PM. As they walked toward the residence, a male, a female, and two children came walking out of the front door. De

By Travis Uresk 4-20-25 | Vernal, Ut. | April 20th, 2025 | 9-1-1 received a call from a woman reporting that her husband, 39-year-old William Jeff Allison, had become physical with her during an argument. Deputy Anderton arrived at the residence and spoke with William, who was very nonchalant, stating nothing had happened beyond an argument. William told the deputy that the victim had gone to a family member's home to cool off. Deputy Anderton drove to the family member's hom

By Travis Uresk 4-10-25 | Vernal, Ut. | April 8th, 2025 | Uintah County Deputies responded to North Vernal Avenue to a 9-1-1 unknown call. Upon arriving at the scene, the deputies were met by an elderly male who said his girlfriend's nephew had assaulted him. While police spoke with the man, an odor of alcohol could be detected coming from his person. He became emotional when telling deputies that he had bothered the poor, decent people living down the street. Deputy Anderton

By Travis Uresk 3-29-25 | Vernal, Ut. | March 28th, 2025 | At 10:30 p.m., Vernal Police were dispatched to a possible domestic violence at 898 West 320 South on a call from a complainant who stated they could hear yelling between a male and a female and banging around. The police are familiar with the male and female who live at that residence and have had dispatch check them for warrants, as they have had them involved in previous involvements. Sgt. Watt was advised by dispa

By Travis Uresk 3/22/25 | Naples, Ut. | March 20th, 2025 | At around 9 PM, a Naples City Police Officer was dispatched to the Sure Stay Hotel on a report of domestic violence. Dispatch advised it had gotten physical where a female had to fight to get away from a male. The complainant was a friend of the female from out of state. Chief Simper responded to the hotel, spoke with the desk clerk, and asked if the female had a room in her name, and there wasn't. The clerk said he r

By Travis Uresk 3/13/25 | Ballard, Ut. | March 13th, 2025 | It was reported to 9-1-1 that an intoxicated larger adult male wearing a white hoodie and shorts had came into Maverik and passed out at their seating area. The complainant then reported the male then went into the bathroom and urinated all over the floor, which upset another patron who was inside the bathroom at the time. The complainant further stated the male had taken some food from the shelf and possibly did not

By Travis Uresk 3/9/25 | Vernal, Ut. | March 8th, 2025 | Vernal City Police responded to the area near 600 South and 400 East, where they met 20-year-old Rylee Ann Deets. Rylee had glossy eyes and was slurring her speech, showing signs of intoxication. She admitted to having multiple drinks. Officer Maughan ran a check on Rylee and found she was still an interdicted person who was court-ordered not to consume any alcohol. At this point, the officer decided there was probable

By Travis Uresk 3/6/25 | Uintah County | March 3rd 2025 | At around 2:00 am, police were dispatched to a 9-1-1 unknown call. Dispatch advised that a female caller stated a child was being harmed or killed. Dispatch advised deputies that the initial call originated at 10052 East Highway 40 and provided a vehicle GPS location of 7250 East Highway 40. When officers arrived on scene, Deputy Anderton encountered the suspect, 33-year-old Jason Hans Monson, talking to BIA officers.

By Travis Uresk 3/1/25 | Vernal, Ut. | February 26th, 2025 | While Deputy Pratt was patrolling the Vernal area, he was dispatched to a bar fight at the Gateway Saloon. When the deputy arrived the parties were separated, and he spoke to a male who identified himself as the victim. The victim stated he had been knocked out by a male who he pointed to who was currently speaking to a Vernal City Officer. That male was later Identified as 29-year-old Taoipu Patu. The victim stated

By Travis Uresk 2/26/25 | Roosevelt, Ut. | February 14th, 2025 | Roosevelt Police received a domestic violence call and were able to speak with the victim on the phone, who told them they contacted a friend to pick up the kids to get them out of the house. It was reported that the offender, 45-year-old Michael Wayne Eades, and the victim told the police that he wasn't currently at the home and nothing physical had taken place. It was decided the police would keep an eye out f

By Travis Uresk 2/16/25 | Vernal, Ut. | February 15th, 2025 | At around 3:00 am, Officer Maughan watched a male walking in the middle of the road between two crosswalks near 100 South Vernal Ave. The officer stopped the male, who identified himself as 19-year-old Shane Anthony Cords. While the officer spoke with Shane, he noticed that his eyes were glossy and could detect the odor of alcohol on his breath. When Officer Maughan asked Shane why he was jaywalking, he stated, "I

By Travis Uresk 2/16/25 | Vernal, Ut. | February 15th, 2025 | Vernal City Police were dispatched to a disorderly at the Valley Saloon at...

By Travis Uresk 2/6/25 | Vernal, Ut. | February 3rd, 2025 | At 2:24 am, Vernal Police were dispatched on a call for service. Dispatch...

By Travis Uresk 1/19/25 | Vernal, Ut. | January 19th, 2025 | At approximately 2:13 am, Deputy Oldham responded to a domestic violence...

By Travis Uresk 1/11/25 | Vernal, Ut. | December 31st, 2024 | Deputy Corbyn was dispatched on a report of a male at the wrong home. The...

By Travis Uresk 1/9/25 | Roosevelt, Ut. | January 5th, 2025 | Dispatch received a call about a domestic violence situation where the...

By Travis Uresk 1/6/25 | Naples, Ut. | January 4th, 2025 | A Uintah County Deputy was dispatched near the Pebble Acres Subdivision for a...

By Travis Uresk 1/6/25 | Vernal, Ut. | January 6th, 2025 | Vernal City Police responded to 1000 West 300 South on a report of a domestic...

By Travis Uresk 12/25/24 | Vernal, Ut. | December 20th, 2024 | Officer Escobedo responded to the Sage Motel at 54 West Main Street on a...