Sheriff's Office

Press Release - June 11, 2009

NATURE OF INCIDENT: Missing Person

TIME:10:44 am
DATE: 6-11-09
DAY OF WEEK: Thursday
LOCATION OF OCCURANCE: Mile Marker 17, SR 128 Moab, Utah

VICTIMS OR PERSONS INVOLVED: Jody Page 35 Moab, Utah

HOW DID IT HAPPEN:

Two individuals were attempting to float through a white water rapid at mile marker 17 on the Colorado River outside of Moab, Utah. The canoe filled with water and capsized, one individual was able to swim to the north side of the Colorado River to safety. The missing individual was last seen in the middle of the rapid going down river yelling for help.

At present time the individual has not been located.

The Grand County Search and Rescue has three river boats searching the area, in conjunction with the Grand County Sheriff’s Office searching shore lines.

OTHER FACTS OR COMMENTS: Individuals were not wearing floatation devices at time of the accident.

DEPUTY: Lt. White

Department Information

The office of Sheriff is a constitutionally created office with duties prescribed by the Utah legislature. The sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer for the county and is elected every four years. 

The sheriff has countywide jurisdiction, but in practice, mostly concentrates activities outside city limits where municipal officers cannot operate.

The Sheriff has been charged with the responsibility to maintain the public peace and protecting life and property of all citizens of Grand County. Obligations and responsibilities have continuously grown throughout the years.

The duties of the Sheriff’s Office have increased as administrative procedures, court decisions, and requirements of the laws have brought about sophisticated and technical advancements to Law Enforcement.

The Sheriff’s Office is comprised of several divisions which perform the varied duties required by Utah Law, the Criminal Justice System, and the public need. These divisions are:

Links

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