Vernal PD reports that in the early morning hours of January 8th, Vernal City Police responded to a residence located at 126 North 500 East on a reported domestic dispute. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the male suspect, 21-year-old Kaden Bell, had fled the scene prior to law enforcement’s arrival. During the investigation, it was determined that Kaden had been intoxicated and had physically assaulted a female victim. At one point, Kaden poured gasoline throughout the interior of the residence and made a comment about seeing what gasoline could do. Fortunately, no fire was started during the incident. Following further investigation, law enforcement located Kaden at a different location and took him into custody without incident. He was subsequently transported to the Uintah County Jail and booked on the following charges: Felony Attempted Aggravated Arson, 3 Felony Counts of Aggravated Assault, Felony Domestic Violence in the Presence of a Child, and Misdemeanor Public Intoxication. Victim advocates responded to the scene and have been providing services to the victims involved. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, Vernal PD encourages you to reach out to their victim advocate program for assistance. Their office is located within the Vernal Police Department, and you can contact them at (435) 789-4250. The Vernal City Police Department is committed to protecting our community and ensuring the safety of all residents. They continue to encourage individuals to report any suspicious or violent activities to local law enforcement.
