Prohibited Driving, Mistaken Gun Discharge, and More in Summit County Sheriff's Log

Incidents include a man accidentally firing a gun, a case of criminal impersonation, and drivers attempting to traverse a closed road

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Summit County Sheriff's Office responded to a variety of incidents last week, including a man accidentally firing a gun and damaging a neighbor's truck, a case of criminal impersonation, and multiple instances of drivers attempting to traverse a closed road on Georgia Pass despite clear signage. Other incidents involved an intoxicated patient at a local hospital, a woman throwing a rock through a sliding glass door, and several dog-related incidents.

Why it matters

These incidents highlight the range of public safety concerns the Summit County Sheriff's Office must address, from property crimes and reckless driving to medical emergencies and animal-related issues. The cases involving prohibited driving on a closed road are particularly noteworthy, as they raise questions about driver awareness, road safety, and the enforcement of traffic laws in mountainous areas.

The details

On February 2nd, a man accidentally fired a bullet through his window while cleaning his firearm, striking a neighbor's truck. He was issued a summons for prohibited use of a weapon and reckless endangerment. Also on February 2nd, a woman's ex-boyfriend provided deputies with her ex-husband's information during a traffic stop, leading to the ex-husband being issued a summons. After reviewing body camera footage, deputies confirmed the ex-boyfriend had committed several crimes, including criminal impersonation, false reporting, and forgery. On February 4th and 5th, two separate drivers attempted to traverse the closed Georgia Pass in vehicles that were not snowmobiles, with one driver getting stuck in a ditch and the other having to walk for help due to lack of cell service.

  • On February 2, the gun incident and the criminal impersonation case occurred.
  • On February 4, the first Georgia Pass incident happened.
  • On February 5, the second Georgia Pass incident occurred.
  • On February 6, a woman threw a rock through a sliding glass door after being asked to leave a party.
  • On February 7 and 8, two dog-related incidents were reported.

The players

Summit County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the various incidents detailed in the report.

Walker Reed Quinn

A man who accidentally fired a gun, damaging a neighbor's truck.

Uber Driver

A driver who attempted to traverse the closed Georgia Pass, despite multiple warning signs, and got stuck in a ditch.

Juvenile Driver

A young driver who snuck out at night to drive on the closed Georgia Pass, got stuck, and had to walk for help.

Rottweiler Owner

The owner of a rottweiler involved in a dog fight on a hiking trail, who was issued a summons.

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What they’re saying

“The situation was under control by the time deputies arrived, and the man was restrained. After deputies left, the man managed to get up and push several hospital staff members before locking himself in a bathroom.”

— Medical Staff (Summit Daily News)

“The passengers expressed they didn't think he was going the right way, but he insisted on following the navigation instructions. The driver passed three large signs indicating the road he was attempting to drive on was closed. Still, he continued to head towards the Middle Fork and then slid off the groomed portion of the road and got stuck in the ditch.”

— Uber Driver (Summit Daily News)

What’s next

The judge in the case involving the man who accidentally fired his gun will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow him out on bail.

The takeaway

These incidents highlight the challenges faced by the Summit County Sheriff's Office in maintaining public safety, from reckless driving and property crimes to medical emergencies and animal-related issues. The cases involving prohibited driving on a closed road raise concerns about driver awareness and the need for better enforcement of traffic laws in mountainous areas to prevent future incidents and ensure the safety of both drivers and the community.