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On April 23, police were contacted in reference to someone possibly living in the old movie theatre next to Town Hall. Officer entered the building and checked all of the rooms. No signs of anyone living in the building were found. Officer made...

May 6 – Three VIN checks. Paper service. Traffic stop. Detention Deputy did fingerprints for outside employment. May 7 – Five VIN checks. Five paper services. Traffic stop. Deputy assisted two separate stalled motorists. Deputy assisted Wyoming...

Speeding – Clint F. Streit, OH, 81/65, $187; Jade C. Keffeler, SD, 95/75, $145; James E. Henderson, Casper, 88/80, $86; Kayla A. Peterson, Riverton, 92/80, $105; Thomas E. Kaness, Gillette, 84/75, $88; Phurbu T. Atruktsang, WI, 93/80, $110;...

Violations: Sheila O’Reilly, FL, Speeding 44/30, $80; Juliana Critel, Moorcroft, Speeding 33/20 – School Zone, $245; Alicia L. Enriquez, Gillette, WY, Stop Sign Violation, $100; Steve Caster, SD, Speeding 28/20 – School Zone, $140; Jerry... Full story

Apr. 29 – Five VIN checks. Detention Deputy booked in subject arrested by Wyoming Highway Patrol on Campbell County warrant. Detention Deputy did fingerprints for outside employment. Detention Deputy booked in subject brought over from Court. Apr....

April 22 – Four VIN checks. Four traffic stops. Paper service. Detention Deputy did fingerprints for outside employment. Detention Deputy booked in new inmate. Detention Deputy did prisoner transport. Deputy investigated animal complaint. Deputy...

Speeding – Ryan R. Udink, ND, 78/70, $86; Nicole J. Markoff, CA, 82/70, $105; Rory Lee Burleson, Newcastle, 80/70, $90; Joseph R. Shaner, Gillette, 91/80, $100; Miles Scott Petersen, Gillette, 80/65, $180; Kristi A. Gabriel, Moorcroft, 75/65,...

Speeding – Valerie A. Rand, CO, 83/70, $110; Steven A. Ortiz, TX, 75/55, $145; Randy R. Painter, ID, 91/80, $100; Ricardo Trujillo, NV, 100/80, $145; Hannah Rae Bauernfeind, Hulett, 40/30, $90 Stop, Stand or Park on Highway – Michael J. Davis,...

On April 15, police received a report of two missing juvenile females who had not returned home after school. After receiving all information and informing dispatch and other county units, officer went out to search for the children. While searching,...

Apr. 8 – Six VIN checks. Detention Deputy did fingerprints for passport. Detention Deputy booked in subject arrested by Wyoming Highway Patrol. Deputy assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol on traffic stop. Deputy investigated call about runaway. Deputy...

On April 9, police were contacted in reference to an unattended vehicle rolling backwards down S. Yellowstone Avenue. Officer arrived and observed a vehicle improperly parked on the street and the person who reported the vehicle rolling met with the...

On March 19, police were contacted in reference to a stray dog running loose in the area of Lomac Street. Officer located the dog and was able to take it back to its owner. On March 19, officer observed two females yelling at each other at the...

Mar. 25 – Six VIN checks. Traffic stop. Two paper services. Deputy assisted citizen. Detention Deputy fingerprinted three separate subjects. Deputy investigated a report of suspicious circumstances. Mar. 26 – Five VIN checks. Three traffic stops....

Speeding – Richard E. Hougham, Gillette, 91/80, $100; Hector Alba, NE, 91/80, $100; Donavan R. Crain, SD, 75/65, $90; Garrett Joseph Fletcher, PA, 90/80, $90; Scott W. Montague, SD, 89/80, $88 No Auto Insurance (2nd+ offense) – Ranger C....

Violations: Twyla Burr, Upton, WY, Speeding 44/30, $80; Joann Farnsworth, Newcastle, WY, Speeding 44/30, $80; Juliana Critel, Moorcroft, WY, Speeding 33/20 – School Zone, $245; Timothy P. Granzer, Gillette, WY, Speeding 52/30, $120; Tisha...

Mar. 11 – Six VIN checks. Traffic stop. Detention deputy did multiple fingerprints for outside employment. Deputy did welfare check. Deputy investigated civil disturbance. Mar. 12 – Three VIN checks. Five traffic stops. Paper service. Detention...

Speeding – Emily A. Sarason, Gillette, 92/80, $105; Trevor R. O’Brien, CO, 88/80, $86; Justin R. Millner, FL, 95/75, $215; Richard J. Norton, CO, 85/70, $120; Jason W. Thorne, Gillette, 85/70, $120; Penny L. Bousquet, NE, 87/80, $84 No Valid...

On March 5, police were called to Moorcroft High School to meet with the principal and a student who had brandished a knife toward another student. Officer made contact with the principal, suspect, victim and witnesses and took statements. Officer...

Mar. 4 – Two VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Deputy investigated animal complaint. Deputy investigated a report of suspicious vehicle. Deputy assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol with two separate calls. Detention Deputy booked in subject. Mar. 5 ...

Speeding – Bernardo J. Gonzales, NM, 89/80, $140; Allan L. Barth, MT, 78/70, $86; Britney L. Boyer, Pine Haven, 85/70, $120 Follow Too Closely – Damon D. Coulter, Gillette, $75 Violate Legal Weight (2001-4000) – Tarl J. Yundt, ND, $120;...

Feb. 25 – Five VIN checks. Paper service. Deputy assisted motorist. Deputy assisted another agency. Deputy did welfare check. Feb. 26 – Three VIN checks. Three traffic stops. Paper service. Deputy assisted motorist. Deputy did welfare check....

On February 27, police were called to the Moorcroft High School for a student who had been caught with alcohol and tobacco. Officer met with the student and staff at the Moorcroft High School, the student was cited for minor in possession of alcohol...

Speeding – Keri K. Andrews, Sundance, 89/75, $115; Robert J. Loftus, SD, 89/80, $88; Bruce E. Kuenzel, SD, 79/70, $88; Stephanie J. McKown, Sundance, 88/75, $110; Juan Carlos Flores, TX, 88/80, $86; Jamie A. Howard, SD, 95/75, $145; Carol Lynn...

Violations: Claudia Shafer, OH, Speeding 43/30, $75; Ernie Jenerou, Upton, WY, Vicious Dog, $50; Edward Painter, Moorcroft, White Light to Rear, $50; Robyn Githui, MD, Speeding 44/30, $80; Benjamin Stratton, Speeding 26/20 – School Zone, $120;...

Speeding – Brandy N. Miller, SD, 55/45, $90; Russell J. Redinger, WA, 90/80, $90; Darren M. Anderson, Gillette, 86/75, $100; Joshua R. Wofford, Gillette, 77/70, $84; Evan S. Stoops, Gillette, 64/50, $115; Amelia R. Jensen, SD, 88/80, $86; David F....