A 28-year-old man with autism was reported missing near Alexander Lake over the weekend. His family hadn’t seen him in five hours.
The family had searched for the man for some time before contacting Summit County Search and Rescue around 7:45 p.m. on Saturday. Crews were dispatched and volunteers immediately began looking in the area, according to a report from the Sheriff’s Office.
Search and Rescue volunteers later found the man about a mile from the campsite. He had made a “fairly large fire” using a slash pile to keep warm. The crew kept the blaze contained until firefighters arrived to extinguish it with the proper equipment, the report said.
The man was transported back to his camp. He was reunited with his family in good health.
The Sheriff’s Office responded to several other calls between Monday, Aug. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 1, including reports of driving under the influence, active warrants and drugs.
Saturday, Aug. 31
A vehicle was stopped near the outlet mall for a traffic violation. The car was searched and drugs were found inside. A woman was arrested. She was charged with possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.
Deputies were dispatched to a domestic incident at a Canyons Village hotel. A man reported he and his girlfriend got into a verbal argument and she left intoxicated. Deputies found the car and conducted a traffic stop. The woman smelled strongly of alcohol and a standardized field sobriety test was initiated. She performed poorly and was arrested for suspected drunk driving.
Friday, Aug. 30
Deputies attempted to stop a gray sedan in a gas station parking lot near S.R. 224 for not displaying its registration. The driver fled the scene and began traveling westbound on Interstate 80. Deputies lost sight of the car because of traffic and terminated the pursuit.
A car was stopped on I-80. A K9 indicated narcotics were present. Deputies found small amounts of fentanyl, heroin and meth. Two people were arrested on multiple charges. The car was impounded.
Deputies found a car with active warrants near Silver Creek. The driver was asked to provide identification, which matched the wanted man. He was arrested and transported to the Summit County Jail without incident.
A vehicle with a cracked windshield was observed at a Silver Springs gas station. Deputies checked the attached records and learned the registered owner had an active warrant. The car was stopped and the driver was identified as the wanted individual. He was taken into custody for the warrant and issued a citation for driving without a valid license. He was taken to the Summit County Jail without incident.
Thursday, Aug. 29
A traffic stop was conducted for an equipment violation in Pinebrook. Deputies smelled alcohol coming from the driver during the stop. The driver performed poorly on a standardized field sobriety test. Chemical tests were administered at the Sheriff’s Office. The driver was arrested for suspected DUI.
Deputies were dispatched to an injury accident in Summit Park. The vehicle left the roadway and traveled down the hillside.
Tuesday, Aug. 27
An individual reported that their family had not returned from a camping trip in the Washington Lake area and that they were not answering their phones. Deputies searched several campgrounds and trailheads but could not find the car. Search and Rescue was notified and initiated a “cell phone ping.” The campers then reached out to the individual to say they had returned.
Deputies stopped a vehicle on Interstate 80 for multiple moving violations. The driver performed poorly on a standardized field sobriety test and admitted to taking opiates before driving. The man was arrested and taken to the Summit County Jail.
A vehicle was stopped on Old Highway 40 after deputies discovered there were active warrants for speeding and driving without a license attached to it. A woman was driving the car at the time of the traffic stop, and she was identified as the individual with active warrants. She was transported to the Summit County Jail without incident.
Monday, Aug. 26
Deputies approached a vehicle parked in Kimball Junction after learning the registered owner had an active warrant. A narcotics K9 was deployed and indicated drugs were present. Deputies searched the vehicle and found a small amount of meth and heroin. The driver and a passenger were arrested.
Search and Rescue received a call about an overdue hunter who was reported near Henry’s Fork. Deputies searched the area and located the hunter’s car. The man later contacted family saying he was fine and also followed up with Summit County Dispatch to say he didn’t need assistance.
An abandoned vehicle was reported near Canyons Village. Deputies checked the car and learned it had been reported stolen. The registered owner was notified.