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Man Attacks Sleeping Brother in His Home
| by Travis Uresk | June 27th 2026 | Vernal, Utah (6/26/26)—Authorities responded to a domestic disturbance at a local residence. The victim, 54-year-old John Robert Renwick, had forcibly entered his brother's home and began hitting him. The victim suffered a cut above his left eye, which was swollen, along with a deep scratch on his back that exposed his muscle. He informed Officer Maughan that he was asleep when he was awakened by John breaking down the door, followed by be
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Jun 271 min read


Topless Woman Taken Into Custody After Yelling at the Neighbors
| by Travis Uresk | June 25th 2026 | Naples, Utah (6/20/26)—Deputy Lyman responded to a report of a domestic incident involving a man who stated that his girlfriend had been running outside topless, shouting at their neighbors. The deputy spoke with the male, who reported that 55-year-old Cleann Yates Rambo had been at a friend's house the night before and had been drinking. CleAnn reached out to him for a ride but he was unable to help at that time. Upon her return home, the
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Jun 252 min read


Rodeo Spectator Arrested Following Unsteady Behavior After Almost Falling Into a Passing Vehicle
| by Travis Uresk | June 23rd 2026 | Vernal, Utah (6/20/26)—While on duty at Western Park, Officer Silcox received reports about a man who appeared highly intoxicated and was causing disturbances after the rodeo. After observing the individual for approximately five minutes, Officer Silcox, along with other officers, saw him stumble multiple times as he moved through the park. When the man headed toward the street, Officer Silcox followed to ensure he wouldn't attempt to get
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Jun 231 min read


A 5-Year-Old Child Found Alone on the Side of The Road at 4 in the Morning
| by Travis Uresk | June 23rd 2026 | Vernal, Utah (6/22/26)—At around 4 am, authorities received a call regarding a five-year-old child found alone along 725 South. The caller indicated they first noticed the child around 8 pm on 06/21/2026 and again at 4 am on 6/22/26. Officers arrived to find the child in the street. When they approached, the child ran behind some parked cars. Noticing the front door of the residence was wide open, Officer White knocked and identified thems
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Jun 232 min read


Drunken Argument Leads to Physical Altercation with Mother
| by Travis Uresk | June 23rd 2026 | Maeser, Utah (6/20/26)—Deputy McDavid with the Uintah County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a domestic in progress where a female stated that she was in a physical altercation with her son. Upon arrival, the deputy met a woman in the front yard who identified herself as the caller. She explained that her son, 20-year-old Anthony Heber Flores, returned home intoxicated, and she confronted him about it. She stated that during the confron
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Jun 232 min read


Police Arrest Theft Suspect on Unrelated Domestic Violence Charges
| by Travis Uresk | June 20th 2026 | Vernal, Utah (6/16/26)—Law enforcement responded to the Silver Pines Apartment Complex regarding a theft. While investigating the theft, a woman reported a domestic violence incident that took place on May 15th, 2026. The woman stated that she and 25-year-old Austin J. Bodily had been arguing over a previous incident from the summer of 2025. She explained to Cpl. Randall said that Austin was in their bedroom, while she stood in the hallway
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Jun 202 min read


Traumatic eBike Accident Tied to Theft in Denver, Colorado
| by Travis Uresk | June 20th 2026 | Naples, Utah (6/16/26)—Law enforcement responded to a traumatic eBike accident at approximately 1070 E 620 S in Naples, Utah. Uintah County deputies arrived to assist Gold Cross Ambulance with Eric Osborn, who had crashed his eBike and was experiencing shoulder pain. The deputies checked the eBike's serial number, and Dispatch confirmed an NCIC entry from Denver, Colorado, indicating the bike was stolen. Osborn was taken to Ashley Regional
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Jun 201 min read


Fence Damaged in Church Parking Lot After Drunk Driving Crash
| by Travis Uresk | June 17th 2026 | Vernal, Utah (6/11/26)—At around 7:30 PM, VPD Officer Monsen was sent to 235 E 600 S after a gray Chevy truck crashed into a fence in the church parking lot. The complainant notified dispatch that the driver exited the vehicle and walked south toward an apartment complex. Upon arrival, Officer Monsen found a gray Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck that had crossed the curb and was pushing against the fence, with an empty alcohol bottle nearb
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Jun 172 min read


Fleeing Suspect Chooses a Rusty Pile of Metal as Hiding Place From Police in Gusher
| by Travis Uresk | June 17th 2026 | Gusher, Utah (6/16/26)—Deputy Lyman with the UCSO, along with BIA, was sent to the area near 9500 East and US-40 following reports of a man under the influence. BIA had been in contact with the homeowner, who expressed that she wanted her son to leave the property. While checking the area, officers heard a noise coming from the backyard and went to investigate. In the yard, they discovered 51-year-old Curtis Jason Tyler, who had crawled th
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Jun 172 min read


Driver Slapped During McDonald’s Parking Lot Confrontation
| by Travis Uresk| June 15th 2026 | Vernal, Utah (6/14/26)—A man in the McDonald’s parking lot approached a vehicle and struck its window while verbally confronting the driver inside. Vernal City Police Officers, Cpl. Nielsen and Officer Beatty responded to the scene, with Officer Beatty arriving first and detaining a 57-year-old man named Raymond Logan Kennedy in handcuffs. While handcuffed, Raymond attempted to walk away, repeatedly telling Officer Beatty to “Fuck off.” Upo
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Jun 151 min read


Woman Contacts Authorities Following Son’s Intoxicated Assault
| by Travis Uresk | June 15th 2026 | Uintah County (6/13/26)—Deputy McDavid from the Uintah County Sheriff's Office was sent to a family dispute in Naples. The caller reported that her son was intoxicated and had become physically aggressive. It was noted that he had left the house and was headed toward 1500 E. The man told the deputy that he hadn't consumed any alcohol and that the disagreement with his family had been solely verbal. While they spoke, he pointed out that the
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Jun 153 min read


Victim Ambushed While Asleep in his Truck at McCoy Flats Bonfire
| by Travis Uresk | June 12th 2026 | Vernal, Utah (6/5/26)—Uintah County Sheriff's Deputies responded to UBMC in Vernal to speak with a 22-year-old man who had sustained injuries. The individual reported being at a bonfire at McCoy Flats. He explained that after some time, he fell asleep in his truck and was awakened by 20-year-old Izaiah Conrad Goff, 19-year-old Shyanne Rhea Eckert, and 19-year-old Tegan Z. Reynolds. The victim recounted that Tegan began yelling at him, accu
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Jun 123 min read


Police Arrest Man for Alleged Domestic Assault in Tridell
| by Travis Uresk | June 11th 2026 | Tridell, Utah (6/8/26)—Sgt. Cheshire arrived in Tridell and spoke with 47-year-old Steven Blaine Hague and his wife. After examining the situation, Sgt. Cheshire found no sufficient evidence to support a claim of domestic violence. During the inquiry into the reported incident, Steven's wife revealed that he had struck her in the face on the evening of June 5th, 2026, at their home. The woman showed the deputy photos taken after the incide
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Jun 122 min read


Dispatcher Overhears Woman’s Cry for Help on 911 Call
| by Travis Uresk | June 11th 2026 | Ballard, Utah (6/7/2026)—Deputy Young responded to a call regarding a domestic disturbance at a residence in Ballard. The dispatcher reported hearing a woman shouting, "get away from me," followed by loud banging sounds that may have been gunfire. Upon arrival, Deputy Young, along with other officers, found the female victim outside a camper. She was visibly upset and crying. After ensuring the area was safe, no additional individuals were
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Jun 123 min read


Angry Pedestrian Causes Scene on 1500 E.
| by Travis Uresk | June 9th, 2026 | Naples, Utah—On June 5, 2026, Officer Silcox received a call regarding a man standing by the roadside at 826 South 1500 East. The individual was described as having long hair, wearing a red shirt, dark shorts, and no shoes. Upon arriving at the location, Officer Silcox spotted a man matching that description. Although he recognized him from previous encounters, he couldn’t recall his name. The officer informed the individual that he had co
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Jun 92 min read


Caller Describes Aggressive Behavior From an Individual Running Up and Down The Stairs and a Bloodied Individual
| by Travis Uresk | June 6th 2026 | Vernal, Utah (6/1/26)—Vernal City Police responded to a disturbance call near 860 S Vernal Ave. involving a person running up and down the stairs while threatening others. Officers arrived to find multiple individuals inside a vehicle in the adjacent parking lot. A physical altercation was immediately apparent: one man exhibited significant facial swelling and bruising on the right side, a blood ring around his lips, and a shirt torn from t
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Jun 62 min read


MMA Fighter’s False Workplace Injury Leads to Termination
| by Travis Uresk | June 6th, 2026 | Vernal, Utah (2/17/26)—Last year on 7/26/25, Earl Gerald Staley, age 39, participated in an MMA fight in Price, Utah. During the fight, he was knocked out and landed on his left shoulder. Following the match, a ringside physician noted shoulder pain and weakness during a post-fight exam, prompting an X-ray that showed no bone injuries or fractures. An MRI was scheduled for further assessment. The day after the fight, Earl reported to his e
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Jun 62 min read


Customers at Walmart witness a female throwing up and acting strangely
| by Travis Uresk | June 5th, 2026 | Vernal, Utah (6/4/2026)—Several customers in Walmart witnessed a woman throwing up and acting strangely. She was seen with an approximately 3-year-old child. The child appeared dirty and disheveled. Witnesses spoke with the police and directed them to the location of the female. 33-year-old Jessica Dorothy Limberty was found erratically pacing through the aisles, having difficulty maintaining control of the items in her hands, and showing
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Jun 51 min read


Vernal Police arrest two men for drinking on the BTA bus.
| by Travis Uresk | June 4th, 2026 | Vernal, Utah (6/2/26)—It was reported that two men on a Basin Transit Association (BTA) bus were drinking and being belligerent. Vernal City Police arrived in the area of 1850 W Highway 40, and one of those individuals, 27-year-old Melicio Ledbeter Cesspooch, admitted he had been drinking earlier in the day. Melicio agreed to provide a Portable Breath Test (PBT). The results of that test indicated a positive result for alcohol in his syste
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Jun 42 min read


Police dispatched to a noise complaint. Police arrive and watch a male pull out a gun
| by Travis Uresk | June 2nd 2026 | Vernal, Utah (5/30/26)—At around 2:00 am, Vernal City Police responded to a noise complaint of someone having a loud party. When officers arrived at the address, they saw three males leaving the residence. Police overheard one of the males say, "You better watch out for the cops," when 24-year-old Damin John-Henry White pulled a handgun out of his waistband. Police then observed Damin rack the slide with a bullet exiting the chamber while s
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Jun 21 min read
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