07/24/2026
On July 23, 2026, at approximately 11:06 a.m., law enforcement responded to the Vernal Walmart after receiving a report of a credible bomb threat.
Following an initial assessment of the information received, the decision was made to evacuate the store as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of customers and employees. Store staff and patrons quickly exited the building, and officers secured the area.
Law enforcement officers conducted a thorough search of the building with the assistance of a bomb detection K-9. The K-9 team, along with officers, completed a sweep of the store. No suspicious items or explosive materials were located.
Once the search was completed and it was determined the building was safe, Walmart was reopened to the public shortly thereafter.
This incident remains under active investigation. Making a bomb threat is a felony offense and will be investigated thoroughly. The Vernal City Police Department will use every available investigative resource to identify those responsible. Those responsible will be prosecuted and held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.
We would like to thank the many first responder agencies that assisted during this incident. We extend a special thank you to the Duchesne County Sheriff's Office for providing their K-9 team. We also appreciate the cooperation and professionalism of the Walmart management team and employees, whose quick actions and assistance contributed to the safe evacuation of the store.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Vernal City Police Department at (435) 789-5835.
