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Police log: cryptocurrency financial scam, traffic stop arrests – TownLift, Park City News

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Monday, May 12 

Incident: Traffic Hazard 

A semi got caught on a stop sign on the corner of Wheaton Way and Royal Street W while trying to make a right hand turn. The stop sign was damaged as a result.

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Tuesday, May 13

Incident: Drugs

Deputies stopped a vehicle after a registration check revealed that the vehicle was not insured. During the stop, it was discovered that the male driver had four active statewide warrants for his arrest. The male was taken into custody and his vehicle was state tax impounded. During an inventory of the vehicle, a user amount of marijuana was located, as well as drug paraphernalia. The arrested male was ultimately booked into the Summit County Jail for drug related charges and his outstanding warrants.

Wednesday, May 14

Incident: Warrant 

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Deputies observed a vehicle that had a broken headlight traveling southbound on SR 224. Deputies conducted a traffic stop and during the stop noticed that the driver of the vehicle had a State-Wide Warrant out for their arrest. Deputies arrested and transported the driver to the Summit County Jail without incident. The vehicle was later picked up by a licensed driver.

Friday, May 16

Incident: Wildlife Crossing

A large herd of elk tried to cross SR 224 near Meadows Drive. 

Saturday, May 17

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Incident: Scam

Deputies contacted a complainant regarding a report of a financial scam involving cryptocurrency. The complainant reports being defrauded of approximately $15,000 USD through a fraudulent investment scheme facilitated via cryptocurrency platforms.  This case will be referred to investigations for further follow-up.

Incident: Domestic Violence

Deputies responded to an assault incident at the given location. After an investigation it was determined that domestic violence assault had occurred. The suspect was arrested and booked into the Summit County Jail.

Incident: DUI

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Deputies initiated a traffic stop at N Silver Springs Dr and Little Lake Dr. Deputies smelled a strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from the vehicle and the driver. After an investigation, the driver was transported to the jail and then released on a citation for DUI. 

Sunday, May 18

Incident: Vandalism

Deputies responded to High Valley Transit Center for reports of a broken glass door. The victim was able to provide a screenshot of a possible suspect. Deputies later found and identified the vandal and he was taken in for questioning. 

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Incident: Drugs

Deputies initiated a traffic stop. During the records check, a deputy’s dog alerted on the vehicle. During a search of the occupants and vehicle, controlled substances and drug paraphernalia were discovered. Both subjects were arrested and booked into Summit County Jail.

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Assembly Bill 968 creates consumer protections around cryptocurrency kiosks—and is aimed at stopping criminals from using crypto-kiosks to steal from victims. It was passed by the assembly last month and is now heading to the senate.

Americans lost over $330 million to scams involving crypto-kiosks in 2025.

As amended; the bill that passed the assembly would:

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  • require cryptocurrency-kiosk operators to provide users with receipts
  • implement consumer-identification measures for every transaction
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“This also requires crypto-kiosk operators to be licensed as a money transmitter with the Department of Financial Institutions,” said bill co-author Representative Dean Kaufert (R-Neenah). “Right now there is no state statute with regards to these crypto machines, and there has to be some oversight.”

Over 700 cryptocurrency kiosks are located in convenience stores, gas stations, restaurants, and other locations throughout Wisconsin.

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“That’s because they’re the ones with more of the built up funds; that they can lose a significant of money, but we have seen a lot of younger victims too,” said Det. Bahl. “Victims are losing anywhere between a couple thousand dollars, all the way up to hundreds of thousands of dollars.”

The senate will reconvene beginning the second week of March, where Rep. Kaufert believes they will pass Senate Bill 975. Then the bill will go to the governor for approval by April 1. If approved, the law would likely go into effect around June.

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