WASATCH COUNTY, Utah — Wasatch County has completed its investigation into Sheriff Jared Rigby and his department. The findings show a pattern of serious concerns surrounding favoritism and intimidation within the department.
The county hired a retired judge to complete the investigation.
In his report, Retired Judge Richard D. McKelvie documented similar concerns to the ones that prevented Rigby from obtaining a powerful state position in 2023.
At that time, a FOX 13 News investigation exposed a video of Rigby accused of bullying and intimidating a police officer. Governor Spencer Cox appointed him to be the next leader of Peace Officer Standards and Training. But upon learning of the video, Rigby's swearing-in ceremony was postponed and ultimately canceled.
Rigby resigned his pos