HEBER CITY, Utah — Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby issued a formal response Tuesday to the county’s investigation against him, which uncovered numerous allegations of favoritism, intimidation, absenteeism, and inappropriate behavior.

In a statement, the sheriff wrote that he welcomed and appreciated recommendations to improve the Wasatch County Sheriff's Office.

The investigation was commissioned by the county in March 2025 and completed in August 2025. It determined Sheriff Rigby and Undersheriff Josh Probst interfered with cases despite “relative inexperience” and “lack of knowledge” in conducting criminal investigations.

“I recommend that the WCSO implement a policy which discourages such intervention,” wrote Retired Judge Richard D. McKelvie.

Rigby committed to implementing “man

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