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Moorcroft Police Report

February 22-28

On February 22, police were contacted regarding a missing juvenile. All officers, along with Fire, EMS and WHP were called to assist in searching for the missing juvenile. One officer went to the residence to speak with the parent of the missing juvenile and while there the child returned home. All agencies were advised, and the search ended. Nothing further

On February 22, police were notified of a hit and run. Officer responded and took information and photos of the damage.

On February 22, police were contacted about a juvenile male not returning home overnight. Officer spoke with the parent about the situation. Officer was later able to make contact with the juvenile and speak to him about leaving home.

On February 23, police were requested to do a welfare check. Officer was able to make contact with the resident and everything was good. Nothing further.

On February 24, police unlocked a vehicle for the Owner.

On February 26, police assisted Moorcroft EMS on an emergency call.

On February 26, police were requested to help clear cows off the railroad tracks. Upon arrival, all of the cattle was clear from the tracks.

On February 28, police were contacted regarding vandalism at Moorcroft Town Center. Officer arrived and spoke with the reporting party who was cleaning egg off the weight room window. The RP stated that they hadn’t seen who did it but approx. six eggs were used. Investigation is continuing.

Stats: Four house watches, 17 extra patrols, 43 business checks, one juvenile issue, one traffic crash, one destruction of property, one suspicious activity, five VIN checks, eight school zone / crosswalks, five traffic warnings, two assists to other agencies, eight garbage violation, two vehicle unlock assist

Citations Issued: Bradley Ott, Roselle, IL, Speeding 44/30; Madison Petersen, Moorcroft, Parking On Snow Route; Michael A. Debru, Oxnard, CA, Speeding 44/30; Jeffery Wells, Gillette, WY, Parking On Snow Route; Stewart Lipka, Moorcroft, Parking On Snow Route; Daniel Braden, Moorcroft, Parking On Snow Route; Gary Bruckelmyer, Moorcroft, Parking On Snow Route – 3rd; Donny D. Walder, Platte, SD, Speeding 44/30; Cristen C. Coombs, Gillette, WY, Stop Sign Violation