Uintah County Sheriff's Office

08/26/2026

It’s National Dog Day! Today we recognize our awesome K-9’s. Jackal, Sark, and Tank!

08/26/2026

08/19/2026

School starts tomorrow! Please watch for kids walking and riding their bikes to school. This also means lots of buses will be out. Plan accordingly and be aware! Let’s have a safe school year!

08/12/2026

Do your kids need their OHV certification? Or are they looking to level up their OHV riding skills? Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation is offering FREE youth ATV courses! This hands-on class fulfills the state-required youth OHV education—and once they pass, they are certified for life!
https://recreation.utah.gov/off-highway-vehicles/education/youth-atv-hands-on-course/

07/20/2026

Wendi and Devin. We hurt with you

Today we honor the life and service of Spencer Long, a dedicated member of Utah Task Force 1 whose commitment to serving others exemplified the very best of the National Urban Search & Rescue Response System.

Spencer joined UT-TF1 in 2022 and proudly served as both a Rescue Specialist and Hazardous Materials Specialist. As a member of one of the nation’s 28 FEMA Urban Search & Rescue Task Forces, he trained tirelessly, answered the call without hesitation, and stood ready to deploy whenever communities needed help most. His professionalism, humility, and commitment to excellence earned the respect of everyone who had the privilege of serving alongside him.

Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Spencer’s family, friends, coworkers, and the entire UT-TF1 family during this incredibly difficult time. His legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched, the teammates he inspired, and the mission he so proudly served.

07/14/2026

is currently 23 acres. Fire activity calmed overnight, but internal hot spots continued to burn. Additional aerial and ground resources have been ordered and are expected to arrive this afternoon and tomorrow morning. Crews continue to work directly to control the fire. A priority of today's operations is to protect communication and safety infrastructure on Grizzly Ridge.

No closures are in place at this time. Dispersed campers in the vicinity of Grizzly Ridge and Bassett Springs are encouraged to relocate. Residents of Deer Lodge will be notified by local law enforcement of any evacuations.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

07/14/2026

New Incident: is burring in the Vernal Ranger District northeast of Grizzly Ridge Yurt. The fire was identified this afternoon, July 13 at approximately 12:30 p.m. and is estimated at 1.5 acres. Crews and air resources are currently working directly to extinguish the fire.

Dispersed campers in the vicinity of Grizzly Ridge, Bassett Springs, and the neighboring radio tower should be prepared to relocate. No evacuations or closures are in place at this time.

07/13/2026

July 13, 2026
Anyone camping or recreating in the Grizzly Ridge and Deer Lodge area is advised to evacuate. There is an active fire burning on Grizzly Ridge. Crews are on scene.

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day!

05/18/2026

Over the weekend, the Vernal Police Department and the Uintah County Sheriff's Office, in collaboration with several partnering agencies, conducted operations during a motorcycle rally held in Vernal.

We are aware of public discussion regarding enforcement efforts during this event. We encourage everyone to recognize the distinctions between a motorcycle club and a "one-percent" motorcycle gang. The group involved in this event was identified as a one-percent motorcycle gang, and our operations remained focused on lawful enforcement and public safety throughout the weekend.

During the event, law enforcement conducted multiple traffic stops for observed violations. These stops resulted in arrests for firearm offenses, multiple DUI offenses, drug offenses, and other violations.

Our primary goal was to ensure a safe weekend for residents, visitors, and event attendees. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of all involved agencies, the weekend concluded safely. We appreciate the community's ongoing cooperation and support.