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Moorcroft Police Report

April 12 - 18

On April 13, police were contacted regarding a suicidal subject who was headed home from the hospital. Officer contacted the subject at their home and spoke to them about how they were feeling. The subject decided that it would be in their best interest to go back to the hospital for help and the officer gave them a courtesy ride to the hospital. Nothing further.

On April 15, police contacted the owner of an abandoned vehicle that was parked on a town street with a flat tire. Owner stated they would pick the vehicle up. Nothing further.

On April 16, police gave emergency fund assistance to a traveler in need.

On April 16, police responded to a crash at mile marker 154 at the I-90 off ramp. Officer made contact with the driver and passenger and asked dispatch to page EMS to the scene. EMS and Wyoming Highway Patrol arrived. EMS evaluated the driver and WHP took over the crash investigation. Officer cleared.

Stats: Seven house watches, 54 business checks, one abandoned vehicle, two traffic warnings, one emergency fund assistance, one VIN check, four school zone/crosswalks, two assists to other agencies, one traffic crash, one welfare check, two bar checks

Citations Issued: Jesse D. Larralde, Newcastle, WY, Speeding 75/30; Montgomery J. Smart, Jr., Sierra Madre, CA, Speeding 44/30; Douglas R. Myers, Gillette, WY, Improper Registration; Ciarra Eggers, Blackhawk, SD, Speeding 44/30; Paul A. Krueger, Minot, ND, Speeding 44/30; Wade F. More, Gillette, WY, Speeding 26/20 – School Zone; Minor, Moorcroft, WY, Stop Sign Violation