Utah man dies while in custody at Lincoln County Justice Center
A Utah man died on Saturday evening after being booked into the Lincoln County Justice Center. According to Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson, the man, identified as Tyson J. Alvares, 38, from Smithfield, Utah, was attending the Oyster Ridge Music…
Charges filed following Tuesday’s drug trafficking arrest
The Lincoln County Attorney’s Office has filed official charges in relation to a drug arrest that took place in Star Valley Tuesday morning. Lincoln County Attorney Spencer Allred said that Julio Jaimes Angeles, 42, of Etna has been charged with…
Star Valley part of Multi-State Operation Involving DEA
The Lincoln Count Sheriff’s Office confirmed that they assisted multiple federal, state and local law enforcement agencies in an investigation during the morning hours of Tuesday, July 21. Sheriff Shane Johnson said the operation included north Lincoln County along with…
Two deaths in Opal being investigated as possible overdose
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of two individuals found in southern Lincoln County in the Town of Opal. Sheriff Shane Johnson said a report was received on July 1 of two deceased individuals in a camper…
Search continues for North Carolina man presumed drowned in Snake River Canyon
Emergency responders plan to resume the search on Monday for a North Carolina man who went missing after jumping into the Snake River over the holiday weekend. The Alpine Volunteer Fire Department and Star Valley Search & Rescue responded to…
Truck careens through guardrail and rolls into Snake River
• Minor injuries reported as multiple first responder units work together A two-vehicle accident on US 89/26 resulted in pickup crashing through a guard rail and rolling into the Snake River on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 2…
SVI Radio Interview: Sheriff Johnson & Deputy Hunting – Treatment Court Program
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Cokeville K9 retires after seven years of service
Unlike most town council meetings, the January 13 Cokeville Town Council meeting was full of emotions as K9 Officer Dauntless took his last call. He was given his last call by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office where they recognized him…
Two Star Valley Residents Dead in Freedom Murder/Suicide
According to information provided by the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), two Star Valley residents are dead after an 8:00 a.m. shooting in which a man shot his wife and then shot himself. The incident took place on the Idaho…
Shop With a Cop held on December 20 in Afton
Children from 11 local families were joined by law enforcement officers and community volunteers during a Shop With a Cop event this holiday season, an effort focused on serving families in need while strengthening relationships between youth and public safety…