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TOOELE COUNTY, Utah — A shooting occurred Wednesday morning in Tooele County, leaving a driver seriously injured after an exchange of gunfire with a man who had attempted to help him. Authorities are investigating the incident, which took place near Burmester Road and Interstate 80, just outside of Grantsville. According to the Tooele County Sheriff’s Office, two individuals were flying drones when a damaged vehicle pulled up near them. The driver appeared injured and disoriented. One of the drone operators called 911 while the other went to assist the driver. During this interaction, the man noticed alcohol inside the car,…

Ogden, UT – A Vernal man is facing multiple felony charges after being arrested on January 8 for allegedly trafficking a large quantity of drugs. Ashley Atwood, 42, was stopped by Utah County sheriff’s deputies for several minor traffic violations while driving a Toyota Tundra towing a trailer on northbound I-15 near Santaquin. The stop, which occurred around 4 p.m., led to the discovery of approximately 60 pounds of methamphetamine, along with cocaine, heroin, and other illegal substances. According to charging documents, a K-9 unit was called to the scene, where the dog conducted an open-air sniff around the vehicle.…