Sheriff Dekker would like to remind local businesses to be mindful of counterfeit money.  Over the July 24th holiday weekend there were four counterfeit $50.00 bills passed in the East Millard County area.  These bills were $5.00 bills that had been “washed” and made to look like $50.00 bills.  The bills look authentic but if you look close the security strip within the bill indicates it is a $5.00 bill.  Please use extra caution when accepting larger bills.  If you have accepted a possible counterfeit bill or suspect someone of attempting to pass a counterfeit bill please contact the Millard County Sheriff’s Office, 435-743-5302.

Millard County has been experiencing an increase in reports of copper thefts recently.  Sheriff Dekker is advising all citizens and businesses to keep a close eye on their copper products or products that may contain copper wire.  The most recent thefts have occurred from crusher/construction sites.  The suspect/s took heavy duty electrical cable containing copper wire from these sites.  If you have any information about these types of thefts or have had thefts of your property please contact the Millard County Sheriff’s Office, 435-743-5302.

On July 10, 2010 at approximately 3 pm, 43 year old Darin Peterson was working on farm equipment in an enclosed farm building at 2980 West 4500 South, Delta.   The equipment ignited, spreading to the other contents of the building.  Peterson was able to escape, suffering burns on his arms and head.  Delta Fire Department, Sheriff’s Deputies, and Millard County Ambulance were paged by Sheriff’s Office dispatch.  Peterson was transported to Delta Community Medical Center by ambulance.  The fire destroyed the building and all contents.