FBI closes inquiry into Ephraim PD

By John Hales

Staff writer

Aug. 31, 2017

EPHRAIM—The FBI has closed its review of matters relative to the Ephraim Police Department and Chief Ron Rasmussen, finding no basis for a federal criminal investigation.

On Wednesday, Aug. 23, the FBI’s Salt Lake City office released a brief statement to that effect.

The FBI provided no other information.

Two days later, Ephraim City gave a statement to the Messenger.

“We appreciate the FBI’s review of the investigation,” said Ephraim City Manager Brant Hanson. “We always welcome a more picture of what was going on. [We are] relieved that it was cleared.”