Sundance Times - Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884

Lesley Raber has been found not guilty of aggravated homicide by vehicle but guilty of the lesser charges of homicide by vehicle and improperly making a left hand turn. The jury was asked to decide based on the evidence: was Raber driving recklessly...

Oct. 14 – VIN check. Two traffic stops. Deputy assisted stalled motorist. Deputies assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol in looking for possible drunk driver; unable to locate. Detention Deputy did fingerprints x2 for outside employment. Deputy assisted...

Speeding – Earnest R. Acuna, Gillette, 78/70, $86; Felicia Tutu, CA, 101/70, $200; Justin M. Stetz, Casper, 85/75, $90; Tanya R. Bastida, CA, 90/80, $90; Sarah L. Engel, Gillette, 85/75, $90; Tammy L. Hess, 29/20, $85; ; Jarrod W. Anderton, TX,...

Oct. 12 – House watch and business checks. Officer investigated possible runaway sighting; not valid. Three bar check. Oct. 13 – House watch and business checks. Three traffic stops. Oct. 14 – House watch and business checks. Two traffic...

The trial of Lesley Raber for aggravated homicide by vehicle began on Tuesday morning as 60 of her fellow Crook County residents arrived at the courthouse for a morning of jury screening. The 12-person jury was seated around 2 p.m. for opening...

A Colorado man pled guilty to possession of methamphetamine after being pulled over on the interstate earlier this year and has received a suspended sentence. On May 19, a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper was advised of a possibly impaired driver...

Oct. 5 – House watch and business checks. Vehicle lockout. Three bar checks. Six traffic stops. Oct. 6 – House watch and business checks. Assisted Sheriff’s Office. Oct. 7 – House watch and business checks. Two VIN inspections. Assisted DFS....

Speeding – Johann A. Panasenko, Gillette, 35/30, $65; Michael D. Coronato, Hulett, 57/45, $105; Kirk L. Jacobson, Gillette, 82/65, $130; Brandon T. Hughes, TX, 77/70, $84; Ted C. Bergan, SD, 79/70, $88; Delenna K. Geving, MT, 79/70, $88; Ashley L....

Oct. 7 – Paper service. Three VIN checks. Two traffic stops. Deputy responded to report of missing person; subject found safe. Deputy investigated a report of a suspicious vehicle. Detention Deputies booked in two subjects. Detention Deputy did...

LARAMIE — Former University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols is hoping to weigh in on whether the university will be required to provide news reporters with a number of records regarding an investigation into Nichols’ conduct at the...

Michael Campbell of Sturgis, SD appeared in court this morning charged with murder in the second degree after a body was discovered in his home that was believed to be that of missing Upton resident Shayna Ritthaler. Ritthaler disappeared on October...

Sept. 30 – Seven VIN checks. Traffic stop. Detention Deputy did fingerprints for outside employment. Deputy responded to trespassing call. Deputy assisted another agency twice. Deputy assisted motorist. EMS request. Two Fire Department requests....

Sept. 28 – House watch and business checks. Vehicle lockout. Three bar checks. Six traffic stops. Sept. 29 – House watch and business checks. Dog at large complaint. VIN inspection. Traffic stop. Sept. 30 – House watch and business checks. VIN...

Speeding – Carol A. Treide, Sheridan, 35/30, $65; Matthew L.R. Foran, CO, 40/30, $100; James A. Powroznik, CA, 54/40, $115; Kathleen B. Chance, FL, 65/45, $145; Christopher S. Brewington, SD, 80/70, $100; Justin S. Wright, TX, 81/70, $100;...

Speeding – Gaurav Sanghvan, WI, 60/45; Tanner McKay, CO, 65/55; Edward Yee, CA, 60/45; Jared Waltz, Sundance, 65/45 Operate Motorcycle Without Proper Endorsement – Joseph Madelwell, OK...

Sept. 21 – House watch and business checks. Officer located two reported suspicious vehicles. Vehicle lock out. Identity theft/credit card fraud report. Three bar checks. Six traffic stops. Sept. 22 – House watch and business checks. Two vehicle...

Sept. 23 – Two paper services. Four VIN checks. Deputy assisted another agency. Deputy investigated animal abuse call. Deputy preformed welfare check. Deputies responded to two separate crashes. Sept. 24 – VIN check. Detention Deputy transported...

Speeding – Enders, ND, $85; Ricky J. Avery, Gillette, 31/20, $85; Shelby Kay Costello, Gillette, 38/20, $145; Courtney N. Johnson, Sundance, 60/45, $130; William D. Paul, FL, 61/45, $125; James T. Garrard III, TX, 73/45, $175; Eugene F. Snow, OR, 7...

A Sundance man faces multiple charges related to sexual abuse of a minor in the second and third degrees. Harry Lee Ballard III allegedly attempted to initiate sexual contact with a juvenile female several times over the course of three years. On...

The trial of Lesley Raber for aggravated homicide by vehicle will be preceded by a Daubert hearing before District Judge Thomas Rumpke. The hearing will determine whether or not the testimony of an expert witness is valid. The hearing will consider a...

Sept. 9-15 Sept. 9 – Three paper services. Six VIN checks. Traffic stop. Deputy assisted two separate stalled motorists. Detention Deputy transported inmate to appointment. Deputy investigated suspicious circumstance. Detention Deputy did...

Sept. 14 – House watch and business checks. Traffic stop. Sept. 15 – House watch and business checks. Report of dog running loose; owner contacted. Traffic stop. Sept. 16 – House watch and business checks. Vehicle lock out. Three bar checks....

Speeding – Cheryl Y. Brannan, Gillette, 28/20, $85; Casey Schomer, Gillette, 29/20, $85; (minor), Gillette, 30/20, $85; Amy Anderson, Gillette, 33/20, $85; Garrett T. Michael, Gillette, 35/30, $85; Emily B. Muller, Gillette, 39/30, $85; Stephen D....

Andrew Carl Buller of Cody, otherwise known as Andy StandingWolf, has been sentenced on charges of domestic battery, false imprisonment and interference with emergency calls following an incident at Keyhole State Park in January, 2018 during which...