Uintah County Sheriff’s Office released the following information concerning the at-large fugitive after he was apprehended on Tuesday: On Sunday, January 16, 2022 Uintah County Sheriff Deputies observed a fugitive at a residence in Jensen. When they attempted contact with the subject, identified as Robbie Trujillo, he got in a truck pulling a small utility trailer and fled from deputies. Deputies pursued Trujillo south on Redwash Road and then on north on SR 45 at speeds that ranged between 65 and 95 mph. At approximately milepost 30 on SR 45, Trujillo went off road and drove through sagebrush as he continued to flee from deputies. At that time the pursuit was discontinued. Trujillo ultimately drove his vehicle off a steep embankment near the Green River where he abandoned it and fled on foot. Several agencies, including Naples Police, Utah Highway Patrol, Department of Public Safety, and the BLM searched for Trujillo late into Sunday night and all day Monday. On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, the Uintah County Search and Rescue joined in the search for Trujillo, fearing that he may have been incapacitated or injured after he fled. At around 1130 today, Trujillo was seen walking along SR 40, just outside of Vernal, approximately 11 miles from where he left his vehicle. Deputies responded to the area and took Trujillo into custody without further incident. Trujillo will be held on the outstanding warrants for his arrest as well as new charges resulting from him fleeing for deputies.
