| by Travis Uresk | July 13th 2026 | Uintah County (7/10/26)—Deputy Elmer was dispatched to 143 S 7500 E to investigate a traffic accident involving a single vehicle that had gone off the road and into a ditch. On the way, the deputy learned that three individuals were involved. Two were identified as tribal members, while the third, 20-year-old Jacob Zachary Lawson, was confirmed to be non-tribal and was the driver in the incident. Upon arrival, Deputy Elmer spoke with every

by Travis Uresk 5-28-25 | Vernal, Ut. | May 26th, 2025 | On Monday, Officer Kirk with the Vernal Police Department responded to a traffic accident at 760 N Vernal Ave. The officer spoke with the driver of one of the vehicles, 48-year-old Joseph Derrell Stagg, who could smell the odor of alcohol coming from his breath. Joseph was asked how much he had to drink, and he stated that he had only one beer. Officer Kirk asked Joseph if he would be willing to perform Standardized Fie