Utah Highway Patrol traffic stop on I-15 results in ICE detainers for driver and passenger
Mar 30, 2026·Location: Roy, UT

On March 30, 2026, a Utah Highway Patrol trooper conducted a traffic stop on I-15 in Weber County for speeding. The driver refused to cooperate and could not provide valid identification despite claiming to be a U.S. citizen. With assistance from Weber County Sheriff's Office and ICE agents, the driver was forcibly removed from the vehicle due to noncompliance. Both the driver and a passenger were found to have active ICE detainers and were arrested and booked into Weber County Jail on charges including speeding, resisting arrest, and driving without a license.
Sources
- Weber County traffic stop leads to arrest; driver, passenger had ICE detainers
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