Sheriff’s Office investigating string of storage unit thefts
• Residents asked to report suspicious activity The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of thefts at local storage units in the Afton area and are asking the community to be aware of and report any suspicious activity….
Increase in DUI Stops in Lincoln County
• Sheriff Johnson Calls for Greater Awareness and Enforcement in Response to Rising DUI Rates Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson has reported a notable rise in DUI incidents over the past year. With over 100 DUIs recorded, law enforcement…
Etna accident shines light on more than just LOTOJA
• Alcohol, speed and disregard for traffic laws are a ‘daily occurrence’ The Logan to Jackson cycling race known as LOTOJA has been going through the area on the first Saturday in September for many years. The longest single-day…
Murder Trial underway involving New Zealand Sheep Shearer
• Monique Sullivan facing 2nd degree charges. The murder trial involving a sheep shearer from New Zealand began Monday in Kemmerer. Monique Sullivan had previously been charged with second degree murder following the stabbing death of a co-worker on a…
SVI Radio Interview-Nov. 14: LC Sheriff Shane Johnson & Jennifer Woodie of Turning Point
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Search Continues for Alpine Stabbing Suspects
Law enforcement continues searching for multiple suspects involved in a stabbing incident that occurred last month in Alpine. The suspects are believed to be undocumented immigrants that have left the area, possibly going back to Mexico. “We’ve done all the…
Lincoln County Peace Officers Foundation Steak Luncheon is this Saturday
◆ Rub shoulders with the area officers, see their vehicles in action, and enjoy good food. On Saturday, June 10, from 12-4 p.m., Alpine Broulims will be hosting its first annual Lincoln County Peace Officers Foundation Steak Luncheon. The event will…
Sheriff’s Office investigates ammo thefts
◆ Residents encouraged to report missing items, including ammunition. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is asking any residents who believe they may have had ammunition or other items recently stolen to report the missing items. Sheriff Shane Johnson said roughly…
LC Sheriff’s Office makes arrest in construction site burglary
• Additional arrests are forthcoming In a conversation with the Weekday Wakeup, Lincoln County Sheriff, Shane Johnson, gave an update on some construction site burglaries. “Over the last several months we’ve had some significant arrests,” he said. “We’ve made an…
