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Moorcroft Police

On October 2, police gave emergency fund assistance to someone in need.

On October 3, police gave emergency fund assistance to someone in need.

On October 4, police were contacted regarding a complaint of people driving through private property without permission. Officer spoke with the complainant and advised them to hang no trespassing signs around that portion of their yard as a way to advise others they were not allowed to drive through there to get to where they are going.

On October 4, police were called to Moorcroft Secondary School regarding an unmarked pill that was found in the locker room. Officer spoke with the principal who provided the officer with a plastic bag containing a clear capsule with a white powder substance. Officer took the capsule to the police department and using NIK tests to verify if the capsule contained a controlled substance. All test results were negative. Nothing further.

On October 7, police spoke with a man from Minnesota who was camping at Westview Park. Officer advised that camping was prohibited in town. The man advised they would pack up and move. Approx 20 minutes later, officer drove by the park and the vehicle was gone.

Stats: Fifty-three business checks. Seventeen traffic warnings. Eight crosswalk/school zone. Civil issue. Drug/narcotic offense. VIN check. Suspicious activity. Two house watches. Two emergency fund assistance.

Citations: Eight citations for speeding. Driving under suspension. Careless driving.