Box Elder County sheriff accused of lying to police in DUI investigation
Box Elder County Sheriff Kevin Potter, who was recently involved in a vehicle crash that turned fatal, was charged with obstruction of justice for allegedly lying about his location during a separate investigation. Potter, 55, voluntarily took administrative leave after he was involved in a crash last month in Weber County.
via KSLBox Elder CountyNovember 11, 2026
Box Elder Co. Sheriff charged with misdemeanor obstruction of justice in DUI investigation
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Box Elder County Sheriff, involved in a fatal crash with a young motorcyclist, has been charged with obstruction of justice in a DUI investigation. Kevin Potter, who took voluntary leave following the October 27 crash, was charged with the class A misdemeanor on Friday.
via KJZZBox Elder CountyNovember 11, 2026
Box Elder County sheriff charged with obstruction of justice in DUI investigation
Box Elder County Sheriff Kevin Potter has been charged with obstruction of justice in connection with an investigation into an accusation that he was driving while impaired. Potter, who is currently on voluntary administrative leave after a separate incident last month, was charged Friday.
via Fox 13Box Elder CountyNovember 11, 2026
Box Elder County Sheriff Kevin Potter charged after allegedly giving false information while under investigation for DUI
LOGAN, Utah (ABC4) — The Box Elder County Sheriff Kevin Potter has been criminally charged after allegedly giving false information during a DUI investigation. While Potter was involved in a fatal crash that left a 22-year-old motorcyclist dead in October, he is charged in relation to a January incident.
via ABC4Box Elder CountyNovember 11, 2026
County adopts $74 million tentative 2017 budget
Box Elder County commissioners adopted a $74.1 million tentative budget for 2027 on Nov. 4, proposing increased spending on public safety, employee compensation and county operations while relying on existing reserves to balance the spending plan. The proposal represents a $3.58 million increase, or 5.1%, over the $70.52 million budget approved for 2026.
via Box Elder News JournalBox Elder CountyNovember 11, 2026
Box Elder County Commission to hold hearing on 2027 executive salaries
The Box Elder County Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing regarding 2027 executive salary increases. The meeting is set for Nov. 17, 2026, in Brigham City.
Box Elder CountyNovember 9, 2026