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On November 5, police were contacted by Department of Family Services in reference to a child abuse claim. Officer arrived and met with DFS and the children in question. Investigation is continuing on this case. On November 5, police were contacted...

Nov. 4 - Two VIN checks. Detention Deputy did fingerprints for conceal carry permit. Detention Deputy did a prisoner transport. Detention deputy booked in one subject. Deputy did a business check. Deputy took possession of some found property ...

Speeding – Rooney J. Kercher, Gillette, 38/30, $96; Maloy Poor, Alva, 60/45, $120; Kyler L. Hardee, TX, 65/50, $85; Robert C. Cummings, Devils Tower, 76/65, $100; Carrillo J. Miranda, WA, 88/75, $110; (minor), UT, 90/75, $120; Shawn D. Kuhn,...

On October 28, police were contacted to assist an elderly gentleman who had fallen down onto the ground and couldn’t get back up. Officer arrived at the residence and helped the man back up and onto his couch. No injuries seen or reported. Officer...

Oct. 28 – Seven VIN checks. Detention Deputy did fingerprints on three subjects for outside employment. Detention Deputy did prisoner transport. Deputy assisted another agency. Deputy assisted Highway Patrol. Deputy canine did sniff. Deputy...

125; Denise L. Rathbun, Sundance, 80/65, $120; Eric R. Sigmond, SD, 79/70, $88; Glen M. Wise, Upton, 79/70, $88; Russell A. Prince IV, Newcastle, 80/70, $90; Tyler S. Douglas, Upton, 82/70, $105; Ever G. Estrada Lopez, CO, 86/70, $125; Rosa I....

Violations: Jesus P. Marquez, MN, Speeding 44/30, $80; Peter V. Falcetti, CT, Speeding 44/30, $80; Fabiola G. Lara, Gillette, WY, No Child Safety Restraint, $20; Speeding 50/30, $110; Holly E. Lawson, CA, Speeding 44/30, $80; Harry Steve Ruth, GA,...

On October 21, while conducting a traffic stop for speeding, officer detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. Subsequent search of vehicle found marijuana and a few vape pens containing THC. Officer released the driver after...

Speeding – Ryan C. Knievel, Rozet, 31/20, $85; Kurt P. Krueger, IL, 53/40, $110; William M. Jackson, Newcastle, 79/70, $88; Jennifer L. Lefler, CO, 79/70, $88; Jennifer L. Lefler, CO, 80/70, $90; Rebecca L. Colbert, AZ, 84/70, $115; Peter A. Lago,...

Oct. 21 – Five VIN checks. Traffic stop. Paper service. Deputies arrested subject on Crook County warrant. Deputies arrested subject for interference. Deputy removed debris from roadway. Deputy did welfare check. Deputy assisted motorist....

On October 14, police were notified of a fire alarm going off at a business in town. Officer requested dispatch to page for the fire department and the officer arrived on scene and checked the building for any indication of a fire. Neither officer...

Speeding – Earnest R. Acuna, Gillette, 78/70, $86; Felicia Tutu, CA, 101/70, $200; Justin M. Stetz, Casper, 85/75, $90; Tanya R. Bastida, CA, 90/80, $90; Sarah L. Engel, Gillette, 85/75, $90; Tammy L. Hess, 29/20, $85; ; Jarrod W. Anderton, TX,...

On October 7, police were contacted by a resident who had a complaint of juveniles running a dirt bike and tearing up the grass in the area of Ellis Trailer Court. Officers will attempt to make contact with the juveniles and/or their parents to advis...

Speeding – Johann A. Panasenko, Gillette, 35/30, $65; Michael D. Coronato, Hulett, 57/45, $105; Kirk L. Jacobson, Gillette, 82/65, $130; Brandon T. Hughes, TX, 77/70, $84; Ted C. Bergan, SD, 79/70, $88; Delenna K. Geving, MT, 79/70, $88; Ashley L....

Oct. 7 – Paper service. Three VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Deputy responded to report of missing person; subject found safe. Deputy investigated a report of a suspicious vehicle. Detention Deputies booked in two subjects. Detention Deputy did...

Stats: Two traffic warnings, one assists to other agency, one breach of peace, six finger printings, five crosswalk/school zone, six business checks, one child neglect, one domestic disturbance, two drug/narcotic offense, one drug search, one...

Sept. 30 – Seven VIN checks. Traffic stop. Detention Deputy did fingerprints for outside employment. Deputy responded to trespassing call. Deputy assisted another agency twice. Deputy assisted motorist. EMS request. Two Fire Department requests....

Speeding – Carol A. Treide, Sheridan, 35/30, $65; Matthew L.R. Foran, CO, 40/30, $100; James A. Powroznik, CA, 54/40, $115; Kathleen B. Chance, FL, 65/45, $145; Christopher S. Brewington, SD, 80/70, $100; Justin S. Wright, TX, 81/70, $100;...

Violations: Kathleen Raspberry, IL, Speeding 44/30, $80; Michael A. Roman, PA, Speeding 51/30, $115; Alex A. William, Glendo, WY, Speeding 45/30, $85; Stanton R. Hrubetz, IA, Speeding 29/20 – School Zone, $150; Prathem Pandey, WI, Speeding 44/30,...

On September 23, while on patrol, officer observed two male subjects loading materials from a property in town into the back of a truck. Officer knew that neither of the males were the owner of the property, so the officer stopped and made contact...

Sept. 16 – Four VIN checks. Traffic stop. Deputy assisted Gillette Police. Deputy investigated call of suspicious circumstances. Detention Lt. booked in subject to jail. Deputy responded to traffic complaint. Deputy did K-9 training. Deputy...

Speeding – Enders, ND, $85; Ricky J. Avery, Gillette, 31/20, $85; Shelby Kay Costello, Gillette, 38/20, $145; Courtney N. Johnson, Sundance, 60/45, $130; William D. Paul, FL, 61/45, $125; James T. Garrard III, TX, 73/45, $175; Eugene F. Snow, OR, 7...

On September 17, police were notified of a suspicious vehicle parked by the employee parking area at Coffee Cup with a man sitting inside of the vehicle. Officer responded and, once at Coffee Cup, made contact with two people in the vehicle. They...

Speeding – Cheryl Y. Brannan, Gillette, 28/20, $85; Casey Schomer, Gillette, 29/20, $85; (minor), Gillette, 30/20, $85; Amy Anderson, Gillette, 33/20, $85; Garrett T. Michael, Gillette, 35/30, $85; Emily B. Muller, Gillette, 39/30, $85; Stephen D....

Violations: Scott B. Lemasters, FL, Speeding 44/30, $80; Leslie Patterson, Newcastle, WY, Speeding 44/30, $80; Tesla Merchen, Newcastle, WY, Speeding 44/30, $80; Chih Ta Fu, MI, Speeding 55/30, $135; Kenneth G. Kriech, SD, Speeding 44/30, $80;...