Sevier County Sheriff's Office

09/29/2026

Uintah County Sheriff Steve Labrum Elected President of Utah Sheriffs Association

For Immediate ReleaseMedia Contact:Jessica [email protected]
Uintah County Sheriff Steve Labrum Elected President of Utah Sheriffs Association
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 29, 2026 — The Utah Sheriffs Association has elected Uintah County Sheriff Steve Labrum as its president for 2026–27. Labrum, who previously served as the association’s secretary, succeeds Kane County Sheriff Tracy Glover.
As president, Labrum will lead the association’s executive team and help guide its work on issues affecting sheriffs’ offices and the communities they serve. The association brings Utah’s sheriffs together to share resources, strengthen professional training, collaborate on public safety challenges, and advocate for policies informed by their experience serving communities across the state.
The 2026–27 leadership team is:

President: Sheriff Steve Labrum, Uintah County
First Vice President: Sheriff Nathan Curtis, Sevier County
Second Vice President: Sheriff Eric Houston, Garfield County
Secretary: Sheriff Ken Carpenter, Iron County
Immediate Past President: Sheriff Tracy Glover, Kane County
Past President: Sheriff Mike Smith, Utah County

“It's an honor to serve as president of the Utah Sheriffs Association alongside sheriffs who represent such a wide range of communities,” said Labrum. “Our counties face different challenges, but we’re stronger when we share what we’ve learned, find common ground and support one another in serving the people of Utah.”
Labrum steps into the presidency after serving alongside Glover during his term. As immediate past president, Glover will continue to provide continuity and perspective to the leadership team. Smith, who preceded Glover as president, will serve as past president.
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About the Utah Sheriffs Association
The Utah Sheriffs Association works to enhance the safety and well-being of Utah communities by supporting sheriffs and deputies, fostering partnerships and promoting professional development. Through collaboration and public engagement, the association helps its members address shared challenges and serve the people of Utah.

09/15/2026

09/10/2026

Rocky Mtn Jamboree

Reminder of Rocky Mtn Jamboree starting Monday the 14th and going until Friday 18th. Please be aware of drivers on their ATV's & UTV's out on the road. Thanks for all your support. Light parade is Monday September 14th at 8:00 pm down Richfield Main St.

09/09/2026

09/04/2026

Search and Rescue Dashboard

The Utah Search and Rescue Advisory board has dashboard to visualize the impact search and rescue has across the State of Utah. Since 1997 search and rescue teams have been able to seek reimbursement for the cost of search and rescue efforts. Reimbursement is broken down into three categories: searches, training, and equipment. The dashboard shows the types of activities and which county they were in.
The dashboard shows how much has been reimbursed statewide since 1997, and can be broken down to individual counties. These teams have provided over 1.3 million documented hours of service to our state. These volunteers are truly a great asset to each county.
Link to the dashboard: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/9a820c08b17f4761a026062bce20edde #

Support search and rescue: rescue.utah.gov

09/04/2026

HELMETS SAVE LIVES!

Shortly before 8:00 PM yesterday evening (9-2-26) Sevier County EMS and Sheriff’s deputies were called to ask game ATV accident west of Monroe.

A juvenile had lost control of the four wheeler they were operating and left the roadway and went through a barbed wire fence. During the crash, the juvenile’s helmet struck a gas line marking pole. The juvenile time did have some serious injuries, but due to the significant damage to the helmet, it is evident the crash would have been life ending or severely life altering.

Please wear your helmet!

08/26/2026

For Immediate Release 8-26-26

For immediate release

On 8-26-26 at 0815 hours a call was broadcast to assist Adult Probation & Parole agents for a barricaded subject. Jared Grundy (46,Monroe,UT) had barricaded himself in the downstairs area of his home. Grundy refused to cooperate with the agents. Agents had an order to show cause for probation violations and intended to take Grundy into custody. Sevier County deputies assisted with the arrest. Grundy had barricaded a door and when deputies came into the house he retreated to a cold storage room where he had a loaded .22 caliber r***e and made several threats to shoot and kill officers. At approximately 10:30 hours Grundy was talked out of the storage room and taken into custody. Grundy was checked by EMS, and then taken to the Sevier County Jail.
Charges include Threat of violence against a peace officer, enhanced to a second-degree felony due to the loaded gun. Possession of a fi***rm by a restricted person, also a second-degree felony. Grundy is on probation for a prior felony assault.
In the process, South Sevier High School was placed in secure operations due to the residence being across the street from the high school and students being on campus. We appreciate our partners who were able to resolve the situation with minimal disruption and no loss of life.

08/26/2026

Scam Alert

Did you get a message today about needing to show up in “Utah District Court” for a traffic violation? Trust us when we say it is a scam. We have had several reports to us about receiving this text message today. It is a scam. Please do not respond to the text or click on the link in the body of the text.

Please share with your family, friends, and neighbors. Be cautious with any type of similar text.

08/21/2026

Widemouth 2 Fire update

🚨 WIDEMOUTH 2 FIRE UPDATE 🚨
The U.S. Forest Service has officially adjusted the closure order for the Widemouth 2 Fire, reducing the restricted zone to the fire’s perimeter.
🚫 Access Restrictions: Entry inside the fire perimeter is strictly limited to authorized personnel and individuals accessing private property.
🏔️ Public Recreation: The remainder of the mountain is now fully open to the public.
⚠️ Safety Advisory: Please exercise extreme caution if you are visiting the area. Active hot spots and unstable, falling trees continue to pose significant hazards. Stay alert and stay safe!

Sgt. William Taufer
Sevier County Emergency Manager

08/17/2026

Clear Creek Canyon Road Update

With the success fire fighters had in battling the WideMouth Fire in the Clear Creek Canyon area we happy to announce the old highway 4 in Clear Creek Canyon road is now open for regular travel. We expect to see some roads open in the near future. We will announce openings as they happen.