Police Log: Ongoing construction issues on Kearns, DUIs, and theft

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The Summit County Sheriff’s Office recently responded to multiple DUI cases, including one where a driver was arrested after failing field sobriety tests and providing false information to law enforcement.

In another case, Park City police were called to a business on Snow Creek Drive after a man reportedly stole beer. The suspect was described as a tall white male in his 20s wearing a black hoodie and a white baseball cap.

Officers also handled several incidents tied to ongoing construction impacts, including a crash involving a construction vehicle on Kearns Boulevard and multiple traffic hazards caused by shifting lanes and blown-over cones near SR-224.

Monday, April 13

Incident: Wildlife problem
A caller reported a mother moose and calf separated by SR-224, raising concerns they may attempt to cross the roadway.

Incident: Non-injury accident
A construction truck backed into a parked vehicle near Kearns Boulevard and Bonanza Drive. No injuries were reported.

Tuesday, April 14

Incident: Disturbing the peace
A caller reported a man playing guitar loudly late at night at a residence on Woodside Avenue.

Incident: Property damage
A skid steer backed into a vehicle on Round Valley Drive. Both parties were on scene.

Incident: Suspicious
A suspicious black backpack was reported in a recreation parking lot near Trailside Elementary.

Incident: Theft
A male suspect reportedly stole beer from a location on Snow Creek Drive. He was described as a tall white male in his 20s wearing a black hoodie and white baseball cap.

Wednesday, April 15

Incident: Intoxication
Deputies responded to an assault report on Echo Frontage Road. While one party declined to press charges, the other was found to be intoxicated and was arrested.

Incident: Citizen assist
A caller reported a light blue bike locked to a barrier along the Rail Trail behind the Prospector area that had been there for an extended period.

Incident: Traffic hazard
A caller reported confusing temporary construction lanes near SR-224 and Meadows Drive, nearly resulting in a vehicle driving into debris.

Thursday, April 16

Incident: Traffic hazard
Blown-over traffic cones near a trench on SR-224 and Meadows Drive created a hazard for drivers and wildlife.

Incident: Citizen assist
A caller reported a near-miss involving a vehicle while walking their dog on Holiday Ranch Loop Road.

Friday, April 17

Incident: Citizen assist
A caller reported a neighbor’s fallen tree damaged their fence and requested guidance.

Incident: Fraud
A caller reported receiving a scam call from someone claiming to be law enforcement regarding missed jury duty.

Saturday, April 18

Incident: Disturbing the peace
A caller reported prolonged loud music coming from the Main Street area, audible from Park Avenue residences.

Incident: DUI
A driver was arrested on SR-40 after performing poorly on field sobriety tests and later found to have provided false information to law enforcement.

Incident: Warrant of arrest
Deputies responded to a hotel on Landmark Drive where a woman refused to leave after checkout. She was found to have active felony warrants and was arrested.

Sunday, April 19

Incident: DUI
A driver was stopped on US-40 after committing multiple lane violations. Signs of impairment were observed, and the driver was arrested.