Police Apprehend Man Following Maverik Gas Station Attack
- Jul 16
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| by Travis Uresk | July 16th 2026 |
Vernal, Utah (7/11/26)—Police responded to a report of a fight at the Maverik located at 1740 W US-40. Upon arrival, they found the victim still at the gas station, while the suspect had already left the area.
Officer Maughan assessed the victim, who had several red marks on their face and a small amount of blood.
The victim recounted that they had an argument with 21-year-old Brody John Bennett, which escalated when Brody physically attacked them. The victim claimed Brody punched them in the face multiple times and attempted to choke them.
Noticing additional marks on the victim's neck, the officer believed they were consistent with strangulation. A witness provided video footage of the incident.
Officer Maughan interviewed several witnesses who confirmed that Brody had choked the victim and that they had heard him shouting at the victim prior to the fight.
Shortly thereafter, police located Brody, who initially denied the fight but later admitted to being involved, claiming he only threw punches.
While speaking with Brody, the officer detected a strong smell of alcohol on his breath, and he exhibited clear signs of intoxication.
Another witness, who had been with Brody throughout the incident, informed the officer that Brody had instigated the argument and was the main aggressor during the confrontation.
Officer Maughan concluded there was sufficient evidence to arrest Brody, charging him with aggravated assault, public intoxication, and disorderly conduct before taking him to the Uintah County Jail.
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