| 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 5th, 2026 | Ballard, Utah (5/4/26)—Two brothers were forced out of their home by their father, 37-year-old Emmette Cordell Cesspooch, during a domestic incident. The brothers also reported they received a call from their mother, during which she was crying and sounded scared, leading them to believe she may be being held at gunpoint. Deputy Roth with the UCSO requested assistance from RPD, and Officer Adams responded and arrived at the residence just b

By Travis Uresk 11/3/24 | Vernal, Ut. | October 31st, 2024 | Uintah County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) Deputies were dispatched to a domestic...

By Travis Uresk 2/23/24 On February 13th, 2024, Trooper Searle with the Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) was informed by Sgt Watkins with the...