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Sheriff’s office reports reckless-burning charge and stepped-up speed enforcement on SR‑199
Summary
Sheriff's office told the Rush Valley council it charged a person for reckless burning near BLM land and is increasing patrols and partnering with highway patrol after multiple speeding complaints on State Route 199 and local roads.
The Rush Valley Town Council received a sheriff’s report noting one person was charged for reckless burning on property bordering Bureau of Land Management land and that the sheriff’s office has ramped up speed enforcement in response to multiple resident complaints.
In the report, sheriff’s office personnel said they charged “a guy up in the sticks” for reckless burning after repeated reports. Council members and sheriff’s personnel discussed residents’ complaints about high speeds on State Route 199 and other local roads, including the Mormon Trail and Main Street. The sheriff’s office said it coordinated with the State Highway Patrol; officers documented multiple stops during an afternoon enforcement detail, and one state lieutenant made seven stops in about an hour, with many drivers recorded at 20–30 mph over the speed limit. Council members described instances of drivers passing on blind straightaways and reported speeds of 30–40 mph over posted limits in some areas.
The sheriff’s office said deputies and the Highway Patrol will “keep hammering it” with enforcement and that the department will try to deploy a speed trailer to give drivers a visual speed reminder. The department reported it has attached an automated plate-reader to its speed trailer to check plates for stolen vehicles and other alerts; staff emphasized the device does not issue tickets but will flag vehicles of interest for follow-up. Council members discussed potential additional signage and the trailer’s demand in other parts of the jurisdiction.
No formal action was taken by the council on the sheriff’s report; councilors thanked sheriff’s staff and asked for continued enforcement and communication with residents.
