I would remind everyone as they celebrate the independence of our country and the coming of the Pioneers [], The Utah State Senate confirmed the reappointment of Commissioner Keith Squires to another four-year term as the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety (DPS). A Chevrolet pick-up was traveling north in the same area. As you deck the halls this season, be fire smart. It is reported that the driver was passing a vehicle at a high rate of speed in a no-passing zone. The Dodge was in the right lane when for an unknown reason the driver turned sharply to the right and went off the road. Due to the equipment assets and the unique diver skill sets, the dive team is often called upon to provide assistance to aquatic homicide investigations and accidental drownings. Lauren Bennett is a reporter with KSL.com who covers Utahs religious community and the growing tech sector in the Beehive State. Fatal Crash on SR-21 MM 94, 4 Miles East of Minersville. During the stop the Trooper discovered the Driver License to the driver was suspended, which [], Labor Day weekend traditionally marks the end of summer and our states 100 Deadliest Days. And while many people are making plans for travel and a final weekend of fun before fall arrives, were making plans, too. Riding Season Is Coming Will You Be Ready? Starting today, August 4th through August 31st, all Utah Highway Patrol Offices [], This morning at approximately 6:30 A.M., a semi truck was heading northbound on I-15 at milepost 71. The Utah School Safety Commission is dedicated to finding policies to work on one of the most pressing issues the nation is facing: gun violence [], Our Departments Aero Bureau is a crucial component to law enforcement and search & rescue operations across Utah. Scott is also an [], Increased DUI shifts aimed at preventing impaired driving continues through summer WHAT: Media are invited to interview Mayor Dirk Burton of West Jordan City and representatives from the Utah Highway Patrol as they give a mid-summer report on traffic safety, and discuss the change that needs to happen when it comes to driving on Utah [], DNA evidence helps to solve a 24-year-old murder case. The Driver License Division (DLD) administration called on its managers to help improve morale within the division. Perhaps you, or someone you know, are a victim of cyber criminals who stole personal information, banking credentials, or more. These fatalities involved: [], The Utah Department of Public Safety, Statewide Information and Analysis Center (SIAC), is supporting thePark City Police Department in its security planning and preparations for the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. Five of the individuals are Honduran narcotic dealers. The black pathfinder rotated once and stopped blocking both travel lanes. 1 dead after fatal accident on I-75 south. Officers from the different agencies gathered at their borders for photo shoots to emphasize their cooperative efforts. Other Immediate Concerns Current [], Significant State Activity New Red Bridge Fire (Uintah County, Uintah and Ouray Reservation) started on 4/23/23 is currently estimated at 450+ acres is 90% contained. In order to help families find the most secure places to settle down, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 48 key metrics. A Toyota Tacoma attempted to change lanes [], On March 28,2021 at approximately 1:24AM UHP Troopers responded to the scene of a single vehicle crash on SR 32 at the intersection with New Lane. The Cruze made impact into the driver side rear tires [], On Saturday August 7, 2021 at 9:39 PM, a Mazda-3 passenger car with two occupants was traveling eastbound on US-6 at milepost 182 when it crossed into the westbound lane for an unknown reason. Right now, those critical players are the Utah Department of Health, supported by DPSs [], DPS Incident Notification 7820 (Crash Fatal / Initial Information / Sent: 03-31-2020 21:49) Section: 12 // District: B Date: 03-31-2020 Time: 18:20 Location: SR-18 Mile Post: 5 Travel Direction: North Inv. Did you know?In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes [], Todays technology allows us to connect around the world, to bank and shop online, and to control our televisions, homes, and cars from our smartphones. The vehicle had crashed and the officers were checking on injuries. Near milepost 33.5. For an unknown reason, the driver [], DPS Incident Notification 7594 (Crash Fatal / Initial Information / Sent: 11-21-2019 14:07) Section: 7 // District: A Date: 11-21-2019 Time: 11:37 Location: US 40 WESTBOUND FLYOVER TO I-80 WB Mile Post: 0 Travel Direction: West Inv. The classs motto was 344 We Want More! Forty-seven new officers, deputies and troopers graduated and will join 18 different law enforcement agencies throughout the state. [], The Department of Public Safetys Cyber Crime Unit is made up of agents from two of its divisions: State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and the Statewide Information and Analysis Center (SIAC). Updated: Apr 17, 2016 / 11:00 PM MDT. Creating a strong password [], SIMPLE TIPS TOSECURE IT. For an unknown reason, the 25-year-old male driver of the truck swerved left and into the median. Dr. Valentine began her presentation by discussing recent increases in SANE exams in Salt Lake and [], Troopers working additional shifts to help make sure everyone gets where theyre going SAFELY. [], Utahns are seeing an increase in statewide DUI enforcement which started December 15, 2021 and continues until January 1, 2022. The Nephi office hours [], Are you a compassionate person who is interested in helping your community by assisting individuals who have been a victim or witness to a crime? The fair will take place at [], The Department of Public Safety (DPS), along with the Commission on Criminal and Justice (CCJJ) and Rep. Angela Romero will unveil the implementation of House Bill 200. They [], On June 24, 2021, at approximately 3:35PM, an RC Willey semi truck was traveling northbound on I-215W near I-80. To listen to the full podcast and subscribe to future CYBER24 podcasts, click here. Preliminary findings of Garden City semi crash. Fatal Crash on SR-36 Mile Post 8 in Tooele County. The Camry [], At approximately 12:16pm a northbound motorcycle ridden by a single male in his late fifties failed to negotiate a curve at mile 471 on US 89 in Logan Canyon. Recently they conducted a distracted driver sting, focused on educating drivers and disrupting the dangerous trend. Dispatchers work long shifts, often in high stress situations. They had a GPS that guided rescuers and a medical helicopter to the crash site. The Subaru ran off of the roadway to the right and rolled over. [], On Wednesday January 12, 2022 at about 2:30 pm, troopers from Millard County responded to a report of a vehicle crash near MP 187 on I-15 northbound. So Are Consumer Losses to Online Shopping Scams Better Business Bureau data shows that consumers lost $4.7 million in 2018 to online shopping scams. This will be the 29th test of the Utah AMBER Alert Plan. These include: always conduct the updates [], From 2013 to 2015, our state ranked seventh-highest in the nation for deadly drug overdoses. The wrong way vehicle, a Ford Crown Victoria sedan, had crashed head-on into [], The third full week in August has been designated as Drowsy Driving Awareness Week in Utah, so well be sharing information about the dangers of drowsy driving and how everyone can help prevent episodes of it. Its time to change that. They have one Criminal Information Specialist assigned to this program. The rider was traveling in lane one [], On August 16, 2020, at 2317, troopers received calls about a vehicle traveling westbound in the eastbound travel lanes near Morgan City. The westbound trucks front seat adult female passenger sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. The driver [], On Saturday, June 11, 2022, at approximately10:04 pm, dispatch received reports of a stalled vehicle blocking the center lane of I-215 South westbound near 1500 West. At about 6:00 AM, a car was northbound on SR-189 near milepost 23. The number of arrests with a use of force was zero during week 15. only for your personal, non-commercial use. Man dies in fiery dump truck crash in Payson - ABC4 Utah PAYSON, Utah A dump truck crash Tuesday morning on northbound I-15 near Payson, claimed the life of the driver, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.. On July 31st, 2019, Los Angles based FBI Agents with the Riverside Resident Agency Violent Crimes Against Children Task Force asked State Highway Patrol Troopers to be on the lookout for a 1982 blue [], One year ago today, the State of Utah received devastating news: One of our states firefighters, who had deployed to California to assist during their terrible fire season, had been killed in the line of duty while fighting the Mendocino Complex Fire. For an unknown reason the motorcycle left the roadway and overturned. This area is at the beginning of a construction project. Original callers observed the vehicle near 700 east and notified police. [], Its not just the responsibility of governments or CEOs of large corporations that need to worry about cybercrime. January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness month and cancer experts at Intermountain Health are working to educate women about cervical cancer. This year SAAM is celebrating its 18thanniversary with the theme I Ask. How bad would an earthquake be at my house? A traffic stop was attempted, and the driver of the Mercedes SUV fled. The driver ran off the right side of the roadway and onto the grass hillside. Details on the Fatal Crash on US 6 at MM 229, Details on the Triple Fatal Crash on US-189 near Charleston, Fatal, Single Vehicle Crash in Kane County, 2021 Memorial Day DUI Blitz Media Availability UHP, Fatal, Single Vehicle Crash in Garfield County, Fatal Motorcycle Crash in American Fork Canyon, Utah Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Coalitions Live Crash Demonstration, 2021 Click It or Ticket Enforcement Kickoff, Utah Department of Public Safety launches Ponte el Cinturn campaign. Robert Frank Welch, 50, and his girlfriend were riding northbound on . Brian Huston, CE and Anthony Perkins, BICSI. Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner, and Homeland Security Advisor Keith D. Squires, discusses the growing threat of cyber intrusion to public agencies. The [], On Nov 23, 2022 at approximately 4:07 am, a personal Injury crash occurred on I-80 eastbound at mm 84. PAYSON, Utah (ABC4) - The outcome was nearly tragic when a pair of Payson teenagers rolled over in their off-road utility vehicle last week but they're both still alive, thanks to what their families say was a series of miracles. SR-87 reopens in both directions after crash near Payson An early Thursday crash had closed State Route 87 in both directions, south of Payson, for a couple of hours. The ignition of a substance or body from the rapid oxidation of its own constituents, without heat from any external source. The Utah Highway Patrol has exceeded the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (RMHIDTA) expectations for the last five years. Ted has been working as a chief deputy in the Fire Marshals Office since May 2013. This process led to a partnership between Refugee Services Office (RSO) and Public Safety, [], In 2017 the Department of Public Safetys State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) Major Crimes Unit conducted various investigations from cyber crime to assessing threats against individuals and critical infrastructure. An elderly man was killed in a three-car accident in Payson off Interstate 15 Wednesday afternoon. On Thursday, November 21st, DPS Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Law Enforcement Academy held graduation exercises for Law Enforcement Officer Session #345. Their quick thinking and response allowed them to successfully deescalate the incident. He ultimately totaled $3,200. PAYSON One person was killed in a fiery rollover crash on I-15 near Payson on Tuesday. The only injuries were sustained the truck driver. DPSAnnualReport2015Texture. On July 22, 2022, at approximately 0713 hours, a Nissan Sentra was traveling westbound on I-70 near mile marker 187. The Executive MBA program at BYU offers great opportunities. On Wednesday March 9, 2022 at about 4:57 am, several crashes occurred on I-15 northbound near 21st St in Ogden (milepost 344). Agency: UHP Initial Description: A loaded tour bus was following a 2019 Yukon XL eastbound at the 65mph limit, with several cars [], The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has tallied the statewide 0.050-0.079 blood alcohol content (BAC) DUI numbers for January 2019. (updated), Fatal motorcycle crash in Davis County (updated), Celebrating with Fireworks? A 2001 GMC Denali was [], DPS Incident Notification 6893 (Crash Fatal / Initial Information / Sent: 03-07-2019 16:18) Section: 8 // District: A Date: 03-07-2019 Time: 13:29 Location: I-80 Mile Post: 92 Travel Direction: East Inv. It doesnt matter what season. These types of crashes can cause major delays on the freeway and create safety issues. Maecenas leo nulla, tristique vel condimentum quis, blandit sit amet tortor. On Sunday, February 14, at 12:54am, Troopers responded to rollover crash on SR-30 at mile post 76. Home Safely Our goal is for everyone to get where theyre going and to get home safely. According to [], UPDATE 8/24/21: Commercial Truck inspectors will be holding a commercial vehicle brake enforcement day in the Park city area on August 26th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Fusce a tempor ligula, id convallis purus. A black Silverado was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes in the HOV lane. For Immediate Release: DPS and UDOT warns: the scariest part of Halloween is pedestrian crashes Pedestrian fatalities are up, Fall/Winter sees an increase in pedestrian crashes WHAT: Media are invited to Kuwaharas Pumpkin Patch as the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) encourage increased pedestrian safety during the deadliest [], Weve been sharing information about how you can DO YOUR PART BE CYBER SMART throughout the month of October. The classs motto was Motivated, Dedicated and Ready to Lead! and was usually shouted in response to the question Class 343, what are we? Thirty-three new [], DPS Incident Notification 7287 (Crash Fatal / Supplemental Information / Sent: 08-02-2019 07:56) Section: 11 // District: A Date: 08-02-2019 Time: 04:04 Location: I-15 Mile Post: 67 Travel Direction: South Inv. The driver, the lone occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead on scene. However, there were still 36 drug-related arrests. Heat strokes, lost parties, missing individuals, 24 people hoisted from slot canyons. The semi was loaded with large piping which broke free. This rapidly expanding set of things, which can send and receive data, includes cars, appliances, smart watches, lighting, home assistants, home security, and more. But anything can happen at any time, and the best way to help make sure youll get home safely is to buckle up every single time you get in [], There was a recent deadly week for kids at the bus stop. The driver crossed over center into the eastbound lanes and hit head-on with a white [], Update: The crash scene was cleared at 11:00 am. We all [], Utah Highway Patrol Information Sheet August 6-9, 2021 August 7 approximately 1 AM: MP 54 I-70 westbound-A black Dodge Durango suddenly went off the road for an unknown reason. CLICK HERE TO APPLY If youve ever thought about becoming a state trooper, now is the time! Agency: Utah Highway Patrol Initial Description: A 2016 Suzuki motorcycle was headed up Ephraim Canyon Road at a high rate of speed. On Monday, March 27, 2023, at about 12:00 pm, Troopers responded to a five-vehicle crash that involved multiple fatalities northbound on I-15 at milepost 352. This enables us to control our devices on our smartphones, no matter our location, which in turn can save us time and money while providing convenience and even safety. NO.1:DRIVER INEXPERIENCE. When: 8:45 pm, tonight, Friday, May 24th, 2019 Where: On the 1700 East bridge over Interstate 80 near Sugarhouse Park [], DPS Incident Notification 7103 (Homicide / Initial Information / Sent: 05-23-2019 01:13) Section: 1 // District: 0 Date: 05-22-2019 Time: 20:02 Location: I-84 Mile Post: 21 Travel Direction: West Inv. The new dashboards allow the public to view and sort data by jurisdiction or law enforcement [], On Monday, March 28, 2022, at about 9:45 pm, a dark blue Dodge Grand Caravan was traveling southbound on I-15 prior to 5th South in West Bountiful. It was reported that this vehicle had been carjacked somewhere in Salt Lake County. The vehicle lost control, left the roadway to the right and struck a pole on the driver side. The driver of one of the vehicles, a 28-year-old male, was unrestrained and [], Paragonah, UTAH On May 17, 2020, at 7:25 AM a gray 2003 Honda Odyssey Van occupied by a family of 4 was traveling northbound in the area of milepost 82. The caller was a driver of a semi-truck that stated he stopped at the Flying J on 900 West and 2100 South. Two good samaritans stopped with the vehicle and all three males began to change the tire while one helped direct traffic. Agency: Utah Highway Patrol Initial Description: On April 28, 2020 at approximately 21:23 hours a gray KIA Optima occupied by a 30 year [], DPS Incident Notification 7877 (Crash Fatal / Supplemental Information / Sent: 04-28-2020 12:29) Section: 11 // District: Date: 04-28-2020 Time: 06:51 Location: SR-56, Iron Springs Road Mile Post: 56 Travel Direction: West Inv. SR 150 was [], On Saturday, July 25, 2020, at about 11:52 witnesses reported that an adult male had climbed up onto the side of I-15 at milepost 284 and looked like he might jump off the bridge. A Ford F-350 4 door work truck flat [], On June 26th, the Salt Lake County Mayors Office partnered with the Department of Public Safetys Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) and over 60 volunteer attorneys from the Utah State Bar to host a second Expungement Day event. On Valentines [], Two DLD managers make an internal investment to help improve morale and train the future. The driver of the Rav 4 traveled into oncoming traffic and struck the Expedition head-on. In 2017, the number was $2.3 million and in [], DPS Incident Notification 7623 (Crash Fatal / Initial Information / Sent: 12-02-2019 00:48) Notification Made By: Sgt. He made a passenger side approach and was interacting with the driver and co-driver. Agency: UHP Initial Description: On June 13, 2019, at about 0130 hours, there were reports of horses on the freeway on I-15 near [], Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Jess L. Anderson has successfully completed the 276th Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. []. There were 35 drug-related arrests during this week. Fatal vehicle accident on State Route 87 Saturday morning, north of This resulted in the death of two pigs and a minor accident involving a passenger vehicle. The lab is a physical evident [], Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement will increase during Thanksgiving holiday travel period. Agency: Utah Highway Patrol Initial Description: On April 20, 2020 at 10:10 AM a white Ford F150 [], In the afternoon of Sunday, April 19th, 2020, Corporal Pollard was dispatched to a Mother duck and her ducklings disrupting traffic on I-15 northbound at 4700 S in Murray. As the roadway curved to the right, the Lucid left [], On Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at approximately 2:52 PM, a pickup truck pulling a uhaul trailer was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-80 near milepost 100 in Tooele County. DPS hosted the 12th annual Governors Public Safety Summit on July 30th and 31st at the Davis Convention Center in Layton. (Updated), Media Advisory: Crash Survivor Celebrates Milestone with UHP as Officers Prepare for DUI Enforcement, SR-6 fatal crash near Soldier Summit. They will start working with their Field Training Officers as soon as Saturday. What would you do if you saw someone acting suspiciously? In 2017, during the 100 Deadliest Day period, we had 85 fatal crashes with 90 fatalities statewide. [], (Moab, Ut) On Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at approximately 3:25 PM a gray Subaru Outback was traveling northbound at mile 123 on SR-191 (just south of Moab city limits). Recently Agent Wallis made a connection with a man who was in obvious need of professional mental health. Commissioner Squires discusses what Utah is doing to develop what FBI Director James Comey calls a national model for investigating cyber crime. (Updates 5:00 am 2/16/23), Utah Driver License Test Now Offered in Five New Languages, First Donor Tribute Plaque Unveiled at Fair Park Driver License Office, Wrong-Way Fatal Crash, 2200 North I-15 (Correction), The Department of Public Safetys State Bureau of Investigation Arrests Two Suspects in Connection to a 2009 Cold Case Homicide, National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Wrong-way Double Fatal Crash at MM 109 I-15 Southbound. Maecenas non mi blandit, laoreet mi nec, tincidunt tellus. Only one individual appears to have life-threatening injuries. 2020 is a great year to have clear vision, vision for the future. Additionally, agents executed a search warrant in [], Significant Updates: Latest statistics: the numbers of jail booked arrests are continuing to decrease as Operation Rio Grande continues. The [], On Friday, July 1, 2022, at about 2:14 pm, Troopers were notified of a head-on collision on SR-9 just east of milepost 4. Our Division of Emergency Management recently conducted a Twitter poll that asked followers this question: What is the most common hazard that becomes a natural disaster? How does government plan for an earthquake? With his back turned and his music playing, a 17-year-old boy began beating Partridge with a sledgehammer, "making direct contact with Ben's skull" and instantly . This session featured scientists from DPS state crime lab who presented information about forensic DNA, the processes involved in the testing of DNA samples and the results law enforcement agencies will receive [], DPS Incident Notification 6927 (Crash Fatal / Initial Information / Sent: 03-19-2019 17:19) Section: 1 // District: 0 Date: 03-19-2019 Time: 14:13 Location: SR-91 Mile Post: 11 Travel Direction: South Inv. The fatally injured person [], On Tuesday, July 14th, the Utah Driver License Division will launch a new appointment scheduler. The driver was pronounced dead after being transported to the hospital. During the incident, both vehicles sideswiped each other before one vehicle was shot at multiple times. Officer: Boe Minchey Initial Description: On Thursday night (16 May 2019), at approximately 2245 hours, an eastbound motorcycle with a [], DPS Incident Notification 7083 (Crash DPS Involved / Initial Information / Sent: 05-17-2019 04:05) Section: 3 // District: C Date: 05-17-2019 Time: 02:30 Location: I-15 Southbound 2600 South Mile Post: 315 Travel Direction: South Investigating Agency: Woods Cross Police Initial Description: Salt Lake Dispatch put out a call of a wrong way driver near [], DPS Incident Notification 7080 (Crash Other / Initial Information / Sent: 05-16-2019 15:25) Section: 7 // District: 0 Date: 05-16-2019 Time: 13:25 Location: I-80 E/B at Echo Junction, I-84 split Mile Post: 168 Travel Direction: East Inv. [], On Sunday January 12, 2022 at about 7:18 am, a yellow Ford Focus was traveling westbound on I-80 near milepost 80. An existing office in Orem will remain open to serve residents in that area. JT Jensen with the State Bureau of Investigation will be available to provide details to the media on the I-84 homicide, South Idaho manhunt and apprehension of the suspect, Jonathan Llana. Nunc hendrerit augue magna? Both occupants sustained fatal injuries. On April 20, 1998, an unidentified deceased female was located along highway 276 near Maidenwater Spring in Garfield County, Utah. So I was able to lower her carefully to the ground.. Agency: Utah Highway Patrol Initial Description: A Dodge Dakota Truck was traveling north on I-15 near mile marker 230, the roadway conditions were wet and it was raining. [], Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. According to witnesses at the scene, the driver of the Ford F150 appeared to have lost consciousness before traveling head-on [], DPS Commissioner Anderson, State Senator Escamilla, and Division of Multicultural Affairs Director Pena Announce Implementation of SB216 In the 2022 legislative session, SB216 created a new statute through which the Utah Department of Public Safetys (DPS) Driver License Division (DLD) provides the driver license test in the top languages spoken throughout our state. UHP is a very diverse agency that performs many different duties ranging from [], In recognition of the important role that forensic science plays in the investigation of crimes throughout the nation, from exonerating the innocent to identifying the guilty,the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) would like to recognize the scientific and technical professionals that serve our communities in this vital role. 121 views. This will be the 32nd test of the Utah AMBER Alert Plan. On Tuesday Feb 15, 2022 at about 10:56 am, a single-unit dump truck was northbound on I-15 approaching the 800 South Payson structure in the right lane.