10h ago
DOI's USWFS Transition Plan Secures Wildfire Suppression Without Disruption
- Mission continuity: Transition won't impede DOI's wildland fire mission.
- Safety priority: Responder and public safety remain top focus.
- Full...
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1d ago
Utah Cops Caught Misusing State Crime Database
Statewide UCJIS misuse risks accountability gaps:
- Washington Co. deputy fired for unauthorized searches.
- Springville officer checked ex-wife's...
2d ago
Roosevelt Restrooms Closed Due to Vandalism – Safety Alert for Nearby Altamont
Vandalism hits public facilities: Roosevelt City closing restrooms 2:30-5 p.m. daily until further notice due to repeated damage.
Police on the case:...
4d ago
Altamont Drivers: Know Your Phone Rights on Hwy 40 Traffic Stops
Empower yourself on oilfield routes—Utah police can't search your phone during routine stops without a warrant, consent, or exceptions.
Key...
April 9, 2026
Duchesne Fire Restrictions: No Open Burning Until June 1
Extreme fire danger from unseasonably dry weather triggers restrictions in Duchesne County:
- No open burning in unincorporated areas (also Roosevelt)...
April 7, 2026
Uintah Basin Orphan Wells Get $5M Safety Plugging Boost
- Immediate safety win for Altamont-area oilfields: Utah's $5M federal grant plugs 24 abandoned wells in Uintah Basin first, eliminating leaks and...
April 7, 2026
Altamont Crime Watch · Apr 7 Daily Digest
Serial Predator New Charges
- 🔥 Joshua Homer Faces Felonies in Jail: Joshua Homer, 30, a serial sexual predator incarcerated in Duchesne County...
April 7, 2026
Serial Predator Adds Felonies from Duchesne Jail and Prison – Persistence Alert
Joshua Homer's prison rampage underscores unyielding danger from known offenders:
- Contraband phone in Duchesne County Jail (near Altamont)
-...
April 6, 2026
Wanted Drug Suspect Arrested at Duchesne Gas Station
- Routine patrol spotted Christopher Prieto's SUV at Duchesne City gas station; he was wanted on 2 statewide drug warrants.
- Prieto entered store,...
April 6, 2026
Impaired Driver Flees Hwy 40 Stop: Vigilance Key for Altamont Commutes
- Glossy eyes, slurred speech signaled impairment during Duchesne County traffic stop on Highway 40
- Driver faked exit, slammed door and fled,...
April 3, 2026
Duchesne Sheriff Busts Vape Sales to Minors at Local Store
- Joint compliance check in Duchesne City: Sheriff’s Office + Tri-County Health target illegal sales to kids.
- Best Convenience sold vaping products...
April 3, 2026
Uintah Fire Restrictions: No Open Burning Through May 2026
Extreme fire danger prompts Uintah Fire District ban on spring open burning.
Key precautions for Altamont neighbors:
- No open burning April 2–May...
March 31, 2026
Airsoft Gun Incident Near Union High: Juvenile Detained, Safety Alert
School safety alert for Roosevelt parents and students:
- Juvenile male detained March 30, 2026 ~12:15 p.m. for displaying what appeared to be a...
March 22, 2026
Duchesne Commission to Discuss Fire Restrictions, Roads, Narcotics March 23
Key safety items on Duchesne County Commission's March 23 agenda:
- Fire restrictions and road classifications – updates for Altamont-area safety
-...
March 2, 2026
Duchesne County Man Faces New Witness Tampering Charge in Child Abuse Case
Key developments in Duchesne County child abuse case:
- 55-year-old Roy Dennis Tibbets, on Adult Probation and Parole, arrested for alleged abuse of a...
March 2, 2026
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