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Moorcroft Police Report

June 10 - 16

On June 14, police conducted a routine traffic stop which resulted in a controlled substance search. The driver was issued three citations; Speeding, Possession of a Controlled Substance – plant form and Possession of a Controlled Substance – Pill form.

On June 16, police were contacted in reference to a dog at large. When the officer arrived in the area to attempt to find the animal’s home, the dog became aggressive, barking and growling at the officer. The dog began to run toward the officer still acting vicious and the officer pepper sprayed the animal to prevent an attack. The officer was able to find the owner who took possession of the dog. Officer gave the owner a written warning for dog at large.

On June 16, police were contacted in reference to a suspicious vehicle. The complainant stated that the driver appeared to be watching kids at the park and in front of a local residence. Officer located the suspect vehicle parked in back of one of the bars. Officer made contact with the driver who stated that he was just driving around town because he was old and needed something to do.

Stats: 19 traffic warnings, one drug narcotic offense, one fingerprinting, eight business checks, one suspicious activity, two animal issues, six crosswalks, four VIN checks, six garbage can violations, two weed ordinance violations

Citations Issued: Aaron A. Olmos, Spokane, WA, Speeding 30/20 – School Zone; William G. Michels, Jr., Strasburg, PA, Speeding 41/30 Cyd C. Green, Surprise, AZ, Speeding 45/30; Charley R. Roemhild, Lakewood, CO, Speeding 45/30; George W. Tourtoulis, N. Massapequa, NY, Speeding 40/30; Johnny R. Lara, Cedar Key, FL, Speeding 43/30; Houston T. Aars, III, Moorcroft, WY, Stop Sign Violation; Allan J. Lindrup, Chicago, IL, Speeding 43/30; William O. Bartz, Jr., Suring, WI, Speeding 50/30; Daniel N. Pullen, Upton, WY, Speeding 42/30; Gregory G. Gate, Tiffin, VA, Speeding 39/20 – School Zone; Shirley M. Wood, Buffalo, WY, Speeding 45/30; Bryan P. Rice, Rapid City, SD, Speeding 47/30; Pamela F. Akazawa, Corte Madera, CA, Speeding 49/30; Jessica M. Butkus, Waterbury, CT, Speeding 65/30; Thomas C. Whittaker, Salt Lake City, UT, Speeding 34/20; Yong Ma, Mount Prospect, IL, Speeding 52/30; Jeffrey P. Kolvu, Rochester, MN, Speeding 54/40; Jen T. Chaing, Irvine, CA, Speeding 44/30; Ronald S. Heltman, Bellefonte, PA, Speeding 44/30; Lindsey A. Uber-Sykes, Peoria, AZ, Speeding 50/30; Susan B. Shoup, Custer, MI, Speeding 44/30; Tshamala T. Hupprich, Wolcott, CT, Speeding 44/30; Ignacio Rodriguez Hernandez, Gillette, WY, Stop Sign Violation; Temple S. Hester, Pontotoc, MS, Speeding 57/30; Mitcham T. Irrgang, Pinedale, WY, Speeding 44/30; Dukyun Nam, Champaign, IL, Speeding 44/30; Jeffrey L. Koetz, Wilmette, IL, Speeding 54/30, Possession of A Controlled Substance – Plant Form, Possession of A Controlled Substance – Pill Form; Howard M. McIntyre, Evansville, WY, Speeding 50/30; James D. George, Lake Villa, IL, Speeding 43/30; Angela R. Peters, Kingsport, TN, Speeding 46/30