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  • Circuit Court

    Mar 14, 2024

    Speeding – Michael Young, Gillette, WY, 89/75, $130; Phillip Brace, Wright, WY, 90/80, $105; Sidni Ferguson, Dupree, SD, 89/75, $130; Cole W. Tinnin, Moorcroft, WY, 90/80, $105; Jesus Cabada, Chicago, IL, 89/75, $130; Lars Robert Jolma, Mason, WI, 109/75, $230 Child Safety Restraint System Violation – Ryan Fultz, Pine Haven, WY, $80 Violate Legal Weight (2001-4000) – Cody Lee Calonge, Billings, MT, $135; (6001-8000) – Austin Nichols, Casper, WY, $210 Take Mountain Lion Without License – Kelly D. Jones, Marbelton, WY, $820 Leave Scene...

  • Circuit Court

    Mar 7, 2024

    Speeding – Oddette L. Lambert, Upton, WY, 94/70, $180; James Milburn, Enning, SD, 85/75, $105; Megan Koens, Faulkton, SD, 93/80, $125; Cameron L. Blakeman, Watford City, ND, 104/75, $205; Nathaniel Carlson, Milaca, MN, 75/65, $105; Jeffrey Cooney, Jackson, GA, 77/65, $120; Trevor Brownback, Newcastle, WY, 110/70, $270 Lane Violation – Jasdeep Gill, Surrey, BC, Canada, $90 Expired Temporary License Permit/Improper Registration – Kannon Lee Parks, Johnstown, CO, $150 Drive While License Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked – Amanda Nicole...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Mar 7, 2024

    Feb. 26 – Four VIN checks. Trespassing complaint. Animal complaint. Suspicious circumstance. Fingerprints. two EMS pages. Fire page. Feb. 27 – Three VIN checks. Three Paper services. Business checks. Suspicious circumstance. Harassment complaint. Fingerprints. Theft report. EMS page. Feb. 28 – VIN check. Four paper services. Two Traffic stops. Business check. Attempt warrant arrest. Fingerprints. Suspicious circumstance. EMS page. Feb. 29 – Eight VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Dog bite report. Assist to Keyhole Park Police. Trespassing...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Feb 29, 2024

    Feb. 19 – VIN check. Three business checks. Juvenile problem. Citizen assist. Theft. Suspicious circumstance. Feb. 20 – Eight VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Assist to Wyoming Highway Patrol. Coroner call. Motorist assist. Suspicious circumstance. Two Fire pages. Feb. 21 – Six VIN checks. Three traffic stops. REDDI report. Assist to Upton Police. Accident; no injuries. Business check. Housewatch. Motorist assist. Suicidal subject. Feb. 22 – Two VIN checks. Traffic stop. Business checks. Fingerprints. Assist to Wyoming Highway Patrol....

  • Circuit Court

    Feb 29, 2024

    Speeding – Kurt Gilbert, Casper, WY, 90/80, $105; Emmi M. Johnson, Osseo, MN, 89/75, $130; Tad Michael Swaney, Rozet, WY, 100/80, $160; Johnathan Reske, Dickinson, ND, 79/70, $103; Steven Harless, Riverton, WY, 85/75, $105; Tylin Eixenberger, Gillette, WY, 92/80, $120; Lori Lebaron, Rapid City, SD, 90/75, $135; Douglas Wayne Strong, Sundance, WY, 90/80, $105 Expired Temporary License Permit/Improper Registration – Kristen L. Wells, Rozet, WY, $150; Jose Rodriguez, Hesperia, CA, $140 Drive While License Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked ...

  • Two women charged for burglary at local bar

    Sarah Pridgeon|Feb 29, 2024

    Two Sundance women have been arrested on charges of burglary after allegedly taking money from the safe and a cash jar of a local bar. Lisa Alberts and Amber Nehmer have been charged with felony counts of burglary and conspiracy to commit burglary. Both charges carry maximum penalties of ten years of incarceration, a $10,000 fine or both. According to court reports, a Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputy was called to the Dime Horseshoe Bar on the afternoon of January 22 to respond to a report of burglary. Camera footage allegedly showed Lisa...

  • Circuit Court

    Feb 22, 2024

    Speeding – Mace C. Schultz, Upton, WY, 90/75, $135; Sophie R. Schwebke, Sundance, WY, 79/70, $103; Nerlin Rivera Mendoza, Commerce City, CO, 90/75, $135 Stop Sign Violation – William L. Haynes 3rd, Moorcroft, WY, $140 Vehicle Off Road – Christopher G. Kegler, Bar Nunn, WY, $250 Resident Registration and License Violation – Moye Christopher Redmond, Wright, WY, $100 Expired Temporary License Permit/Improper Registration – John Powell, Crested Butte, CO, $140; Taylor Lebar, Torrington, WY, $140 Fail to Stop at Port of Entry – Phillip...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Feb 22, 2024

    Feb. 12 – Three VIN checks. Paper service. REDDI report. Citizen assist. Motorist assist. Fingerprints. Assist to Wyoming Highway Patrol. Two EMS pages. Fire page. Feb. 13 – Three VIN checks. Traffic stop. Property damage accident. MIP complaint. Fingerprints. Two EMS pages. Feb. 14 – Seven VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Suspicious circumstance. Business checks. Citizen assist. Housewatch. Traffic hazard. Welfare check. Accident with injuries. EMS page. Fire page. Feb. 15 – Two VIN checks. Fingerprints. Three accidents; no injuries....

  • Circuit Court

    Feb 15, 2024

    Speeding – Katy S. McMillan, Billings, MT, 100/80, $160; Michael James Strahan, Sheridan, WY, 90/75, $135; Evan Carlson, Fairmont, MN, 75/65, $140; Antonio S. Giron, Gillette, WY, 90/75, $135; Ruben Littlehead, Lawrence, KS, 85/70, $135; (truck) – Jeremy Williams, Pocatello, ID, 63/45, $445 Open Container of Alcohol in Moving Vehicle – Alexander Silas Hale, Gillette, WY, $150 Drive While License Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked – Alexander Hale, Gillette, WY, $170 No Auto Insurance – Alexander Hale, Gillette, WY, $500 (x2) Violate...

  • Crook County Sheriff

    Feb 15, 2024

    Feb. 5 – Three VIN checks. Paper service. Six traffic stops. Suspicious circumstance. Hit and run accident. Fingerprints. Business checks. EMS page. Fire page. Feb. 6 – Three VIN checks. Three paper service. Traffic stop. Fingerprints. Assist to Probation/Parole. Business check. Housewatch. Two EMS pages. Fire page. Feb. 7 – Five VIN checks. Theft report. Trespassing complaint. Two EMS pages. Feb. 8 – Two VIN checks. Six Traffic stops. Traffic hazard. Citizen dispute. Fingerprints. Business check. Two EMS pages. Fire page. Feb. 9 ...

  • Idler sentence increased

    Sarah Pridgeon|Feb 8, 2024

    Josh Idler, who was recently jailed on child abuse and assault charges, will serve an additional two to six years of incarceration after being found guilty of breaking the terms of his probation in an earlier case. This increases the amount of time he is set to serve to a potential maximum of 16 years. In the 2021 case, Idler was adjudicated guilty of counts including reckless endangerment, child abuse and domestic abuse. The case involved an allegedly ongoing situation of verbal and physical abuse that culminated in an incident where he...

  • Hulett woman sentenced for receiving narcotics through the mail

    Sarah Pridgeon|Feb 8, 2024

    A Hulett woman will serve four years in federal prison on charges that she ordered narcotics through the mail. According to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Wyoming, Donna Singleton has been sentenced to 48 months for use of a communication facility to facilitate a felony drug offense. The sentence was imposed on February 1 by Chief U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl. Singleton’s arrest occurred during an investigation by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) into a large drug operation that involved...

  • Hulett man sentenced on strangulation charges

    Sarah Pridgeon|Feb 8, 2024

    Christopher Walter of Hulett has been given a deferred sentence on a felony charge of strangulation after an incident that took place last March at a motel in Hulett. According to court reports, Hulett Police Department responded to a reported verbal dispute at the motel on March 25, 2023, that occurred at around 5:30 a.m. During the dispute, Walter’s actions allegedly transgressed into physical and mental harm. He was accused of striking a female victim several times in the face with an open hand, leading EMS to suspect a broken jaw. He was...

  • Medicare scams reported across state

    Kate Ready, Jackson Hole Daily Via Wyoming News Exchange|Feb 8, 2024

    JACKSON — A Wyoming cybersecurity organization is warning of fraudsters targeting senior citizens in Medicare scams. CyberWyoming reported in a weekly press release that an elderly resident in central Wyoming “unintentionally shared her Social Security number and/or Medicare number over the phone.” The incident occurred late on a Friday afternoon, at a time when banks were closed.  Medicare residents should log into their secure Medicare account or call 1-800-MEDICARE to report potential fraud. The nonprofit also recommended that...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Feb 8, 2024

    Jan. 29 – Six VIN checks. Two fingerprints. Five traffic stops. Two traffic hazards. Citizen assist. Business check. Suspicious circumstance. EMS page. House watches. Animal complaint. Jan. 30 – Two VIN checks. Paper service. Suspicious circumstance. Citizen dispute. REDDI Report. Citizen assist. Jan. 31 – Two VIN checks. Four fingerprints. Three traffic stops. Suspicious circumstance. Civil standby. Paper service. Motorist assist. Trespassing. Three business checks. Vagrancy. Feb. 1 – Three VIN checks. Two paper services. Three...

  • Circuit Court

    Feb 8, 2024

    Speeding – Joel Smith, Gillette, WY, 91/80, $115; Kellar Bock, Newcastle, WY, 85/70, $135; Dylan Boyar, Bozeman, MT, 94/75, $155 Stop Sign Violation – Kelvin Johnson, Spearfish, SD, $140; Richard Olson, Madison, MN, $140 Fail to Obey Traffic Control Device – Serhii Zvizhynskyi, Miami Beach, FL, $150 Operate a CMV without a CDL – Terry N. Roundy, Cedar City, UT, $190 Weight Over Permit Limits (8001-10000) – Christian Smith, Casper, WY, $260 Violate Legal Weight (4001-6000) – Siona Sia, Rapid City, SD, $185 DUI Controlled Substance...

  • Circuit Court

    Feb 1, 2024

    Speeding – Manuel Encinas Andrade, Gillette, WY, 107/75, $220; Joseph Gardner, Gillette, WY, 93/75, $150; Elijah Zenkov, Chandler, AZ, 90/80, $105; Kaidan Hopson, Sturgis, SD, 89/80, $103; Holly Vrana, Upton, WY, 82/70, $120; Matthew Smith, Saint Michael, MN, 89/75, $130; Casey Crew, Dickinson, ND, 92/70, $170 No Valid Driver’s License – Clayton F. Westover, Moorcroft, WY, $125; Roger D. Vega, Java, SD, $140; Kaylynn M. Myers, Rozet, WY, $150 No Seat Belt (driver) – Avliekhuzha Gapirov, Seattle, WA, $25 Drive While License Cancelled, Su...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Feb 1, 2024

    Jan. 22 – Two VIN checks. Motorist assist. Five traffic stops. Suspicious circumstance. House watch. Fire page. Jan. 23 – Seven VIN checks. Prisoner transport. Four traffic stops. Theft. Information. Three business checks. Two suspicious circumstances. Abandoned vehicle. Medical. Jan. 24 – Five VIN checks. Property damage. Two traffic stops. House watch. Trespassing. Business check. Jan. 25 – Five VIN checks. Public relations. Three traffic stops. Two accidents. House watch. Life flight. Civil standby. Trespassing. Motorist assist....

  • Charges refiled in cattle marking incident

    Sarah Pridgeon|Jan 25, 2024

    Charges have been refiled for the case in which two ranchers are accused of using bleach to paint markings, including drawings of penises, on a total of 189 cows and six bulls belonging to their neighbor. Father-son duo Sean and Tucker Carroll claimed their actions were intended to bring their neighbor's attention to the problem of broken fences that weren't being fixed quickly enough. The markings led to an estimated loss in value for the cattle of $141,750. The original case was filed last...

  • Idler jailed for child abuse, assault

    Sarah Pridgeon|Jan 25, 2024

    Josh Idler of Sundance has been jailed on charges of child abuse and aggravated assault and battery. Judge James Michael Causey weighed arguments from either side before finding that the sentence that was recommended in Idler's plea agreement should be imposed. In that agreement, Idler admitted to two felony charges of child abuse and one of aggravated assault and battery. The first two involved pushing minors under the age of 18 into a bathtub, causing injury, and the latter charge involved...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Jan 25, 2024

    Jan. 15 – house watch. Two motorist assist. Three business checks. Stabbing. Domestic. Citizen dispute. EMS page. Jan. 16 – Three VIN checks. Paper service. Civil standby. House watch. Accident. Jan. 17 – Three VIN checks. Fingerprints. Three traffic stops. Business check Jan. 18 – Two VIN Checks. Paper Service. Two Traffic Stops. Accident. Animal Complaint. Citizen Assist. Two Business Checks. Theft. Jan. 19 – Nine VIN Checks. Paper service. Traffic hazard. Project life saver. Two business checks. Welfare check. EMS page. Jan. 20...

  • Circuit Court

    Jan 25, 2024

    Speeding – Michael Maloney, Black Hawk, SD, 90/80, $105; Shawn Opitz, Sundance, WY, 82/70, $120; Salvador Morales Espinosa, Box Elder, SD, 93/80, $125; Brooke A. Carroll, Gillette, WY, 90/75, $135; Antelmo Medina Juarez, Gillette, WY, 84/70, $130 No Valid Driver’s License – Brad Lee Therriault, Billings, MT, $150 Open Container of Alcohol in Moving Vehicle – Wesley L. Malli, Spearfish, SD, $150 Violate Legal Weight (4001-6000) – Austin Grauberger, Cheyenne, WY, $185 Fail to Abide by Posted Closure Signs – Christopher G. Kegler, Bar...

  • Circuit Court

    Jan 18, 2024

    Speeding – Elbert Perez-Garcia, Denison, IA, 93/75, $150; William Murray, Grand Forks, ND, 80/70, $105; Joseph Donarski, Spearfish, SD, 85/65, $230; (truck) – Dilshod Tilaboev, Brooklyn, NY, 72/45, $490 Yield Sign Violation – Whitney L. Stull, Sundance, WY, $140 Stop Sign Violation – Tudor Gurulea, Gillette, WY, $140; Scott W. Brown, Newcastle, WY, $140 Drive Vehicle Within Single Lane – Liubov Fedorova, Box Elder, SD, $90 Expired Temporary License Permit/Improper Registration ...

  • Crook County Sheriff's Office

    Jan 18, 2024

    Jan. 8 – Five VIN checks. Four business checks. Traffic stops. Two citizen assists. House watch. Welfare check. Fire page. Jan. 9 – Two VIN checks. Paper service. Two traffic stops. Two citizen assists. Welfare check. Wanted person. Business check. Animal complaint. Two EMS pages. Jan. 10 – Four VIN checks. Paper service. Traffic stop. Prisoner transport. Parking problem. Five house watches. Three business checks. Drugs. EMS page. Jan. 11 – Two VIN checks. Two paper services. Traffic...

  • Circuit Court

    Jan 11, 2024

    Speeding – Brandon Deschamps, Loma, CO, 106/80, $190; Joanna McCarty, Gillette, WY, 90/80, $105; Nicholas Erpelding, Minnetonka, MN, 79/65, $130; Jordan Rodger, Ste Ann, MB, Canada, 84/70, $130; Hannah Cooley, Sturgis, SD, 95/80, $135; Bion Hank, Casper, WY, 90/80, $105; Rick Collins, Gillette, WY, 93/75, $150; Georgi Martov, Arlington Heights, IL, 83/65, $160 Stop Sign Violation – Joe Clyde Bolen, Springdale, AR, $150; Houston Thelmo Aars III, Moorcroft, WY, $140 Fail to Drive Vehicle...

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