A domestic dispute at a residence in Vernal ended in arrest on Saturday. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 62-year-old Wade Simonton was arrested after officers responded to a complaint that a woman had been struck and knocked down during an argument....
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McDonalds Visit Cut Short For Patron With Multiple Warrants
A McDonalds patron had their visit to the golden arches cut short after being approached by officers. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 26-year-old Hailey Dove Goddard was approached by officers in McDonalds and was asked to step outside which she did....
Woman Charged In February Double Shooting Facing New Charge
The Naples woman charged with Attempted Aggravated Murder following an incident in which two people were shot in a Naples residence on February 28th is facing new charges for actions within the Uintah County Jail. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, at about...
J.R. Bird (R) Utah’s 3rd Congressional District
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Garden Rake Fight Escalates To Arrest For Aggravated Assault
A Duchesne County man was arrested over the weekend for an incident on April 13th that escalated with his neighbors. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, an argument between 2 individuals had escalated as a third individual, 66-year-old Linnie Vince Isbell,...
Lost Wallet Lands In The Wrong Hands
A lost wallet in the wrong hands can result in a lot of damage to the victim. Thankfully, police in Uintah County were able to arrest an individual who recently chose to make purchases rather than return a lost wallet. On April 24th, a victim reported losing a wallet...
Passenger/Vehicle Owner Arrested During Traffic Stop In Ballard
A passenger who was also the vehicle owner was arrested on a variety of charges after a traffic stop in Ballard last week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the stop was initiated due to a non-working headlight but things quickly escalated when it was...
Uintah County Man With History Of Fleeing From Police Arrested
A Uintah County man with a need for speed was arrested and booked into Uintah County Jail on Thursday for exhibition driving and reckless driving on Highway 40. 26-year-old Jason Alexander Jones has a history of running from police and reaching speeds of over 150...
Man Faces Drug And Retail Theft Charges In Separate Incidents
A traffic stop initiated a variety of charges against a man in Uintah County this week. On April 23rd, 34-year-old William Earl Harrison was pulled over and, during the stop, K9 Kratos gave an indication of illegal narcotics in the vehicle. Methamphetamine and drug...
Vernal Man Charged After 15 Items Of Child Sex Abuse Material Found On Cell
A Vernal man has been charged after an investigation revealed illegal material on his cell phone. 22-year-old Joshua Jay Zook is facing charges stating that he allegedly “did knowingly possess or intentionally view child sexual abuse material.” According to the...