August 30, 2022 |

A brief update on the law enforcement action in Saratoga Saturday night during which an officer drew a gun and requested backup.

The incident occurred on August 28th around 10:00 pm as Sergeant Tyler Christen, performed a routine check at the hot pools.

According to Chief Kenneth Lehr, Sargent Christen encountered two intoxicated males from Cheyenne, Wyoming. Details remain scarce, but the incident escalated to the point where the two suspects were placed in handcuffs. A gun was confiscated during their apprehension.

The two suspects are currently in the Carbon County jail. Sargent Christen’s report on the incident is pending.

Pictured above: File photo of Carbon County Jail. Photo by Cali O’Hare/Bigfoot 99.

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