Two Speed Away From UHP Officer, Ends Badly

By Travis Uresk | July 21st 2022 | Drugs | Duchesne Co. | Myton |

Myton, Utah Dec. 25th, 2021— Around 7:30 P.M. UHP spotted a car traveling east on SR-40 at speeds of 78 mph. The Officer activated his emergency lights and turned around to catch up to the vehicle. When the Officer caught up with the speeder, the car increased its speed to 135 mph.

The vehicle then turned east onto Main Street in Myton, then south on Center Street, then east on 8000 south, reaching speeds up to 90 mph. Shortly the vehicle turned south on 1000 west and 8000 south. When the UHP Officer reached the corner, he could see the suspect's vehicle approximately 150 feet off the road on its top.

The Officer placed both suspects in handcuffs and asked the driver why she was running. She stated, "she was supposed to check in with Uintah County Courts for probation and never did."

Both suspects refused to identify themselves until BIA responded to the scene. Once BIA arrived, they confirmed it was tribal land, and the driver and passenger were both enrolled tribal members. UHP turned the case over to BIA and assisted them in the investigation. BIA identified the driver as Taina Pinnecoose and the passenger as Tia-Gina Myore.

EMTs arrived and evaluated the two females. Taina stated her neck and back were sore and wanted to be transported to the UBMC by ambulance. BIA gave the ambulance permission to transport Taina to have her checked out at the hospital. But when the ambulance left, there were NO law enforcement officer(s) following them there. Tia-Gina refused treatment and said she was fine.

When searching the vehicle, they found a glass marijuana pipe, a grinder, and some marijuana dab. According to statements in the affidavit.

In the affidavit the UHP Officer wrote "I informed Taina a warrant will be issued out for her arrest, if she did not contact the courts."

Here is a Warrant Of Arrest for Taina Pinnecoose

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