Rich County Sheriff's Office

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

🔥 8/24/2026 – 11:55 AM UPDATE 🔥

US 89 through Logan Canyon is now OPEN.

Please drive carefully and remain alert for crews and changing road conditions.

🔥 8/23/2026 🔥

10:00 PM UPDATE — US 89 / LOGAN CANYON

US 89 through Logan Canyon is projected to remain closed throughout the night and until at least noon Monday.

Officials plan to reevaluate conditions at noon Monday and will determine at that time whether the roadway can safely be reopened.

Please plan for the closure to remain in effect through Monday morning and use an alternate route. We will provide additional information as it becomes available.

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9:15 PM: At this time, US 89 through Logan Canyon is projected to be closed all night.

US 89 - Logan Canyon is completely closed until further notice due to active wildfires.

Check here for updates.

08/09/2026

An evacuation alert was issued across Summit County, but officials said only residents in a specific area were under an evacuation order.Residents between the S

08/09/2026

This IPAWS message was NOT intended for any residents of Rich County. If you are in RICH COUNTY please do not call 911 or the Rich County Dispatch center. You can safely ignore this message if you are in Rich County.

07/23/2026

RICH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

MEDIA RELEASE

On Saturday, July 18, 2026, at approximately 5:20 p.m., Rich County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a campground following a report that an individual had been discharging a BB gun. Initial information indicated that two juvenile victims had been struck by BBs.

Deputies responded to the scene and conducted a preliminary investigation. Based on the facts and evidence obtained during the investigation, deputies developed probable cause to arrest a 53-year-old male in connection with the incident. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.

This investigation remains active and ongoing. No additional information is available for release at this time.

Rich County Sheriff’s Office
Serving with Honor • Integrity • Commitment

06/30/2026

RICH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

OFFICIAL MEDIA RELEASE
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🟥 June 29, 2026 | 8:05 p.m. 🟥

Fatal Construction Accident – Wasatch Ridge, Monte Cristo Area

On June 29, 2026, at approximately 11:02 a.m., the Rich County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 text reporting that a construction worker was trapped beneath roof trusses at a cabin under construction in the Wasatch Ridge area of Monte Cristo, Rich County.

According to the preliminary investigation, construction contractors were installing roof trusses when a sudden gust of wind caused multiple trusses to collapse. The collapse knocked two workers from the roof and pinned another worker beneath a truss.

One construction worker, a 56-year-old male, died as a result of his injuries. Three additional workers were injured in the incident. A 42-year-old male sustained critical injuries and was transported by air ambulance to a regional hospital. A 29-year-old male was transported by ground ambulance for medical treatment. A fourth injured worker was treated for injuries sustained during the incident.

Emergency medical personnel from Woodruff EMS, Randolph EMS, and Weber County responded to the scene. Additional assistance was provided by the Utah Department of Natural Resources, the Rich County Sheriff’s Office, and the Weber County Sheriff’s Office.

The Rich County Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and coworkers of the deceased, as well as to all those affected by this tragic accident.

We appreciate the efforts of all first responders and those who assisted at the scene.

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06/26/2026

06/26/2026

🟨 Community Alert | June 25, 2026 🟨

From Fire Chief Mike Wahlberg:

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are going to be in effect starting at 12:00 a.m. on June 26, 2026, for all unincorporated lands in Rich County.

This means that on any federal, state, and unincorporated county lands, open fires, campfires, charcoal and wood/coal-fired stoves, and grills may not be used until the Stage 2 fire restriction has been lifted.

Properties in areas such as Sweetwater Hill, Swan Creek Village, and Elk Hollow, among others, fall under these new restrictions.

Homes within the incorporated Town of Garden City may still use their fire pits and charcoal grills, provided the fire pit has been approved by the Garden City Fire District with a current fire pit permit.

06/25/2026

05/13/2026

As the weather warms up, our roads, trails, and sidewalks become busier and more congested. Whether you’re walking, jogging, biking, or driving - let’s stay aware, and look out for one another.