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

On January 5, police assisted Crook County Sheriff’s Office for a report of a domestic disturbance on Warbonnet Road. Officer responded to the scene along with a WHP Trooper and they spoke with the couple involved separately. Both parties denied any injuries or physical altercation. With no evidence of any physical altercation or concerns officer and trooper cleared. Nothing further.

On January 7, police were notified of a theft at Coffee Cup. Suspect entered the store and began trying on belts. Suspect put on two belts, did not pay for them and left the building. Investigation has stalled due to leads ending with no results.

On January 8, police were contacted regarding a possible drunk driver who hit the stop sign at the Post Office. Officer located the vehicle and driver driving down Lomac Street. Officer stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver. Driver was subsequently arrested for DUI and Destruction of Property. Suspect was transported to Crook County Detention Center without incident.

Stats: Five house watches, 23 extra patrols, 15 business checks, one assist to other agency, one background check, one destruction of property, one domestic disturbance, one petty theft, one VIN check, one DUI, four crosswalk/school zone, 14 garbage can warnings

Citations Issued: Ryan J. Pias, Moorcroft, WY, Speeding 44/30; Andrew M. Massie, Dassel, MN, Speeding 44/30; Kenneth J. Stewert, Cowley, WY, Speeding 55/30; Keaton Bruckelmyer, Moorcroft, WY, Parking On Designated Snow Route X 2; Michael J. Stein, Moorcroft, WY, DUI – Alcohol; Property Destruction; Rodney J. Walker, Ekalaka, MT, Speeding 52/30; Grigoriy V. Fedorouskly, Portland, OR, Speeding 44/30