A woman who was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of driving under the influence reportedly had a blood alcohol content more than five times the legal limit.
Summit County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to an accident in the Jeremy Ranch area around 8:40 p.m. on Sunday, according to a report from the Sheriff’s Office. When deputies arrived, they found a woman had crashed her vehicle head-on into a parked pickup truck on Lower Lando Lane.
Deputies said the woman admitted to drinking six beers 30 minutes prior to the accident. She displayed signs of impairment and refused to participate in a standardized field sobriety test.
The woman was arrested for suspected DUI. She was also charged with driving without insurance when she was taken into custody.
Open containers of alcohol were located during an inventory of the vehicle. Deputies also obtained a breath test for the woman after she arrived at the Summit County Jail. Her blood alcohol content was determined to be .28, according to the report. The legal limit in Utah is .05, which is the lowest of any state.
The Sheriff’s Office responded to several other calls between Monday, July 17, and Sunday, July 23, including reports of vehicle burglary, theft and lost hikers.
Friday, July 21
Summit County Search and Rescue was dispatched to Alexander Lake in the Uinta Mountains. An individual texted Summit County Dispatch advising them her husband was experiencing heart problems. Deputies and emergency medical services attempted to reach the couple but had to turn around due to the terrain. Search and Rescue responded and located the man, who said he was only having a “panic attack.”
Thursday, July 20
Domestic violence was reported in Coalville. A woman called 911 to report her husband had assaulted her and left on foot. A short time later, the husband called to report that his wife, the original caller, had assaulted him. Deputies investigated, but were unable to determine who the predominant aggressor was. The woman left the home with a child. The Summit County Attorney’s Office will screen the case for charges against both parties.
Theft was reported in Silver Creek. A business owner reported a generator was stolen sometime between 5 p.m. on Wednesday and 11 a.m. on Thursday. The chain was cut and the equipment was taken. The case remains open pending follow-up.
Search and Rescue responded to a subdivision in Oakley, where an elderly man was reported to be overdue from a hiking trip in the Adax Lake area. The man was found to be in good health and escorted back to his vehicle.
Deputies recovered a vehicle stolen out of Kamas on Wednesday. The vehicle was located at a fast food restaurant in Kimball Junction. It was running, and in gear, but unoccupied. Deputies processed the vehicle on scene and the registered owner took possession of it. No new information was discovered about the suspect, who remains unknown.
A suspicious vehicle was reported at a Jeremy Ranch gas station after normal operating hours. Deputies made contact with the driver and noticed the strong smell of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. A subsequent search revealed a small amount of weed and drug paraphernalia, which were booked into evidence. The driver was issued a citation and released.
A domestic disturbance was reported in Tollgate Canyon. Deputies made contact with a woman who was heavily intoxicated and not cooperative when she was asked about the incident. A man in the home stated he was punched by the woman multiple times after he refused to let her leave with her car keys. The man had a puncture mark from the car keys the woman was holding. Deputies determined the woman was the predominant aggressor. She was arrested.
Dispatch received a call from someone who claimed to be a 17-year-old girl. She said she had just given birth in her home a few hours prior, and wanted to give the child up. The caller provided little to no information that helped the Sheriff’s Office or medical personnel assist her. Deputies determined the call was likely a hoax after hours of investigation and piecing together evidence, and discontinued the call.
Wednesday, July 19
Auto theft was reported in Kamas. The vehicle was last seen headed toward Main Street. Deputies responded to intercept the vehicle. However, the driver fled and a pursuit ensued. The suspect was followed to the Jeremy Ranch area, and rammed a marked patrol vehicle. The individual then fled on Interstate 80, traveling the wrong way. Deputies were unable to locate the vehicle at the time and terminated the pursuit. The vehicle was listed as stolen. Law enforcement in the Salt Lake Valley was alerted about the situation.
Search and Rescue was contacted by a group in the lower Red Castle Lake area after a member of the party had been missing for two hours. The individual returned to camp safely before Search and Rescue arrived at the scene.
A traffic stop was initiated in Wanship. Deputies noticed the smell of raw marijuana coming from the vehicle after they approached the driver. They conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle and located a small amount or marijuana. The driver was issued a citation and released.
Counterfeit money was reported at a gas station in Coalville. Store employees reported they received the fake cash from an individual who was paying a tow fee. Deputies collected the money and booked it into evidence. The case is open pending further investigation.
Monday, July 17
Deputies were notified by a detective with the Unified Police Department about an incident at Soapstone Campground. A third party reported a woman was assaulted by her husband during a camping trip. The suspect was reported to be traveling out of state to visit relatives. Deputies were attempting to contact the woman. The originating deputy planned to follow up.
Theft was reported at a truck stop in Silver Creek. The suspect is believed to have siphoned diesel fuel from two vehicles over the weekend. The complainant did not have video surveillance of the incident.
A hit-and-run in a grocery store parking lot, which occurred during the previous week, was reported. The complainant said she was pulling out when another car pulled in and side-swiped her vehicle. The woman said the other driver did not stop. Deputies checked with store employees for surveillance footage of the accident, but the cameras did not cover the location where the incident occurred. The case was closed due to no leads.
Deputies served a woman a temporary protective order in the Snyderville Basin and conducted a “keep the peace” when the respondent was at the listed residence.
Deputies attempted to serve a protective order in Summit Park, but nobody was home. A court clerk called a short time later and said the petitioner was retracting the case.