Interference in Investigations Also Part of Claims Against Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office

Interference in investigations also part of claims against Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office

With accusations of mishandling cases, like the Ross Creek road rage incident that left Patrick Hayes dead on Sept. 25, 2024, the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office is also facing claims of strife between law enforcement agencies in Summit and Wasatch County, including Heber City police. Retired District Judge Richard D. McKelvie started an investigation into the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office in March at the request of county officials. The inves…

Independent report criticizes Wasatch County Sheriff’s handling of Hayes homicide investigation - TownLift, Park City News

WASATCH COUNTY — An independent review of the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) has raised concerns about Sheriff Jared Rigby and Undersheriff Josh Probst’s involvement in the 2024 investigation into the fatal shooting of Patrick Hayes, saying their intervention may have limited investigators’ ability to gather critical evidence. The 65-page report, written by retired Judge Richard McKelvie and released September 19, examined civil and admi…