Moorcroft Leader - The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming

On April 25, police were requested to do a welfare check on an individual. Officer made contact and spoke with the individual. No concerns, officer cleared. On April 26, a cell phone was found in the roadway between Town Hall and Dewey’s Place....

Speeding – Eric Anderson, Evansville, IN, 88/75, $125; Denice H. Poseley, Gillette, WY, 43/30, $85; Mollie M. Boardman, Nashua, NH, 52/30, $170; Noah Matson, Spearfish, SD, 87/75, $120; Mannaseth Freeman, Orem, UT, 90/80, $105; Terri Lesley,...

On April 18, police clerk gave emergency fund assistance to someone in need. On April 18, police assisted someone who had locked their keys in their vehicle. Officer was able to gain entry for owner. On April 18, police issued a 30-day junk...

On April 11, police were requested to do a welfare check on a family in town. Officer went to the residents and contacted everyone in the home. All appeared fine. Officer cleared. On April 11, police were notified of a possible sexual assault....

Apr. 4 – Five VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Animal complaint. Property damage. Suspicious circumstances. Theft report. Welfare check. EMS page. Apr. 5 – Three VIN checks. Paper service. Five traffic stops. Animal complaint. Assisted another...

On March 28, police were contacted regarding a trespassing issue. Officer spoke with the complainant about the situation and then spoke with the subject of the complaint. Officer served a notice of trespass on subject. Nothing further. On April 1,...

Mar. 28 – Eight VIN checks. Nine paper services. Six traffic stops. Business checks. Suspicious activity. House watch. EMS page. Mar. 29 – Two VIN checks. Paper service. Traffic stop. Home alarm. Property damage. Search warrant. Juvenile...

Mar. 21 – Animal complaint. Assisted DFS. Business checks. EMS call. Fire call. Paper service. Project Lifesaver call. Suspicious person. Theft. Five traffic stops. Six VIN checks. Welfare check. Mar. 22 – Crash. Animal complaint. Business checks...

On March 21, police were requested to do a welfare check on an individual. Officer made contact and all was fine. Nothing further. On March 22, police assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol with locating an injured deer on Highway 16. Officer located the...

On March 14, police assisted in unlocking a vehicle for the owner who locked the keys inside. On March 14, police were contacted by Moorcroft K8 requesting an officer respond to the school to assist with a custody issue after a domestic that had occu...

Speeding – Lora Whetham, Fargo, ND, 86/75, $115; Terry Richter, Bismarck, ND, 85/70, $135; Denis Berry, Billings, MT, 89/75, $130; Kelly Cummings, Mandan, ND, 79/70, $103; Kevin Blanton, Grover Beach, CA, 97/80, $145; Jesse S. Mertz, Olympia, WA, 5...

Speeding – Kelsey Hart, CO, 91/75, $140; Beau Carter Garcia, SD, 79/70, $103; William Lawrence Pollard, WA, 88/75, $130; Ridge Stewart, La Barge, 90/75, $135; Branden Bruns, SD, 85/70, $135; Camille Lawrence, MT, 95/80, $135; Dillon Barch,...

Feb. 28 – Two VIN checks. Paper service. Three traffic stops. Assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol. Business checks. EMS page. Mar. 1 – Five VIN checks. Four traffic stops. Two welfare checks. Report of trespassing. Report of suspicious person....

On February 21, police assisted Crook County Sheriff’s Office by checking on a suspicious person at the UPS transfer station. Officer located the subject and identified them as an employee of UPS. Nothing further. On February 22, police responded...

Speeding – Tymmrie Rainbolt-Souder, Gillette, 87/75, $130; Patricia Welch, TN, 88/80, $101; Dwight Metcalf, AZ, 90/70, $160; Patrick Sheldon, Upton, 83/70, $125; Austin Seidel, SD, 106/70, $240; Michael Fudali, IL, 88/75, $125; Tessa R. Garman,...

On February 7, police were contacted regarding a possible domestic disturbance. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with everyone in the home. It was decided that one of the residents stay somewhere else for the evening to let the situation calm...

Jan. 31 – Business checks. House watches. Four EMS pages. Paper services. Two sets fingerprints. Suspicious person. Theft report. Three traffic stops. Ten VIN checks. Feb. 1 – Business checks. EMS page. Found property. Four traffic stops. Five...

Speeding – Haydon Denny Mullinax, Sheridan, 85/75, $105; Hayden Maurice Erdman, Gillette, 96/80, $150; William Broyles, TN, 90/80, $105; Drew Meacham, Buffalo, 86/75, $115; Andrew Taverna, SD, 88/75, $125; Paul Lehman, SD, 87/70, $145; Teagan D....

On February 1, emergency fund assistance was given to a traveler in need. On February 2, a lost wallet was turned in to the police department. Police clerk was able to make contact with the owner of the wallet. Owner retrieved the wallet the...

Speeding – Kyle Scharkopf, SD, 95/80, $135; Ben Hogan, AR, 86/75, $115; Chris Liggett, IL, 106/70, $240; Emily Ford, AZ, 90/80, $105; Daniel Batchelor, SD, 89/80, $103; Charles Niggles, NY, 87/80, $99; Benjamin Meuer, TX, 95/75, $160; Marcia...

On January 25, police were notified of an attempted scam through email. Officer looked over the email and advised the complainant not to contact the sender. No money had been taken as a result of the email. Nothing further. On January 25, officer ser...

On January 10, police were called regarding a traffic complaint that took place on a private road. Officer contacted both parties involved. On January 11, police were called to Coffee Cup for a report of a suicidal male. Officer arrived and...

Speeding – Justin Perecz, ND, 88/80, $101; Matthew Mickelson, MN, 86/75, $115; Christopher B. Massie, Moorcroft, 92/80, $120; Nastassja Jennings, SD, 90/80, $105; Dalton J. Butler, Hulett, 84/70, $130; David C. Christianson, SD, 43/30, $181;...

On January 3, police were asked to check on the welfare of some animals that were inside of a home. Complainant was worried the animals were not being taken care of. Officer met with the animals and owner and there was no sign of neglect. Nothing...

Speeding – Jean Samantha, MN, 88/80, $101; Joshua Hamilton, Riverton, 90/80, $105; Jimmie Abbas, IA, 92/80, $120; Joshua D. Anderson, Upton, 64/45, $223; Jana Donaghe, Gillette, 89/80, $103; Matthew Bietsch, SD, 90/75, $135 No Seat Belt (driver)...