Summit County Sheriff's Office Arrests Intoxicated Driver

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The Summit County Sheriff's Office arrested an intoxicated driver last week during a traffic stop initiated due to a license plate violation. The driver admitted to drinking and performed poorly on field sobriety tests, leading to his arrest and booking into the county jail on suspected DUI charges. The Sheriff's Office also responded to other incidents over the past week, including a stranded motorist, a driver with an active warrant, and a man found asleep at the wheel of his car at a gas station.

Why it matters

Impaired driving continues to be a major public safety concern in Summit County and across Utah. This arrest highlights the importance of law enforcement vigilance in detecting and apprehending intoxicated drivers to protect the community. The other incidents also demonstrate the range of calls the Sheriff's Office responds to on a regular basis.

The details

On February 11th, Summit County deputies pulled over a vehicle because the driver did not have a license plate displayed. Upon approaching the car, they detected the smell of alcohol and the driver admitted to drinking. The driver also had an open container of alcohol in the vehicle and performed poorly on field sobriety tests, leading to his arrest on suspicion of DUI. He was booked into the Summit County Jail.

• The traffic stop and arrest occurred on February 11, 2026.
• The Sheriff's Office responded to multiple other incidents between Monday, February 9 and Sunday, February 15, 2026.

What’s next

The judge will determine whether to release the arrested driver on bail at a future court hearing.