Washington County Sheriff's Office (Surrender Site)
The Washington County Sheriff's Office, at 620 S 5300 W, Hurricane, UT 84737, is where the accused, Tyler Robinson, turned himself in on the evening of September 11, 2025.
What reporting describes
According to statements from Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby, his spokesperson Sgt. Lance Alfred, court documents, and consistent reporting (Fox News, ABC News, AP):
- Robinson's parents drove him from their Washington City home directly to the Hurricane sheriff's office.
- He arrived in the late evening (reports place the call around 8 p.m. and arrival roughly 9 p.m.), with custody formalized around 10 p.m. local time.
- He was reportedly greeted by plainclothes detectives, sat unrestrained on a couch with water, and the surrender was handled "gently" per a request to avoid being shot.
- The Washington County Sheriff's Office explicitly stated it did not interview or question him.
- Lead federal/state investigators (Utah County / FBI) took custody around 2 a.m. on September 12 and transported him north to Utah County.
Why this location matters
The sheriff's office is the handoff point between Robinson's voluntary surrender and the formal custody chain that followed. Open questions raised by reviewers include the exact timing of the custody transfer, where any questioning occurred during transport, and how the surrender was coordinated between local, state, and federal agencies.
Tyler Robinson is the accused and is presumed innocent; this page reflects reporting and official statements, not proven facts. The named officials are public officials described here in their official roles.