Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
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April 1 – VIN check. Three paper services. Three traffic stops. Four fingerprints. Welfare check. Suspicious circumstance. Three business checks. Two EMS pages. April 2 – Four VIN checks. Three citizen assists. Traffic stops. Civil standby. Lift assist. Business check. Assist other agency. Three EMS pages. April 3 – Eight VIN checks. Four paper services. Traffic stops. Prisoner transport. Motorist assist. House watch. Business check. Assist other agency. Protection order. Fire page. EMS page. April 4 – Three VIN checks. Four paper service...
Speeding – Julie Chick, Gillette, WY, 85/75, $105; Brennan Michael Aga, Spearfish, SD, 89/75, $130; Alan P. Jeanpierre, San Antonio, TX, 82/70, $105 No Seat Belt (driver) – Chase White, Thermopolis, WY, $25; Kenny Craig, Elkmont, AL, $25; Sheldon Hayter, Gillette, WY, $25; Brooke Sanders, Gillette, WY, $25 Expired Temporary License Permit/Improper Registration – Chase White, Thermopolis, WY, $150...
A Washington man faces a felony charge of possession of methamphetamine after being pulled over because his vehicle’s validation sticker was covered in tape. On March 25 at around 4:10 p.m., a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper observed a vehicle traveling west on I-90 near milepost 152 with an obscured validation sticker. The year tab, he reported, appeared to be torn and flapping in the wind. The trooper caught up with the vehicle and was still unable to read the year tab sticker as it seemed to be covered with something. The trooper stopped t...
Mar. 25 – Three VIN checks. Traffic stops. Animal complaint. Assist other agency. Paper service. Citizen assist. Three business checks. Two EMS pages. Mar. 26 – Two VIN checks. Fingerprints. Three business checks. Citizen assist. Two traffic stops. Citizen dispute. Assist other agency. Two house watches. Animal complaint. Two EMS pages. Mar. 27 – Two VIN checks. Welfare check. Assault. Motorist assist. Prisoner transport. Coroner call. Information. Accident. Fire page. Three EMS pages Mar. 28 – Two VIN checks. Two fingerprints. Traffic stops....
Speeding – Malcolm Delong, Chattaroy, WA, 92/75, $145; Belynn R. Johner, Spearfish, SD, 79/70, $103; Cheye Ann M. Statton, Upton, WY, 79/70, $103; Viktor Yevtushok, Everett, WA, 90/75, $135; Joshua Jordan, Stockbridge, GA, 96/75, $165; Darian Harris, Edwardsville, IL, 102/75, $195 Child Safety Restraint System Violation – Brandan J. Fish, Rapid City, SD, $80 No Valid Title, Registration and License Plates – Joan Wagner, Sundance, WY, $140 Drive While License Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked – Gregory Christian Gallagher, Upton, WY, $450 Fail to...
Speeding – Garrett Hukill, Rapid City, SD, 87/75, $120; Eric Swift, Kalispell, MT, 89/80, $103; Daniel Gerbracht, Belle Fourche, SD, 95/70, $185; Shanna Batterberry, Moorhead, MN, 88/75, $125; Randall Primmer, Longwood, FL, 79/70, $103; Gusty Hall, Eureka, MT, 86/70, $140; Veronica L. Kramer, Sundance, WY, 80/70, $105; Carie Olson, Las Vegas, NV, 93/75, $150; (minor), Florence, MT, 90/75, $135; Jody L. Thompson, Sundance, WY, 98/55, $431; (truck) – Maleik Moses, Egypt, TX, 91/80, $410 Window Tint Violation – Kile L. Tarrant, Moorcroft, WY, $...
Mar. 18 – Six VIN checks. Four traffic stops. Welfare check. Three house watch. Suspicious circumstances. Two sets fingerprints. Project Lifesaver. Two K-9 trainings. EMS page. Mar. 19 – VIN check. Two paper services. Two traffic stops. Four motorist assists. Business checks. Mar. 20 – Three VIN checks. Theft. Three traffic stops. Escort. Two business checks. Suspicious circumstances. Assist other agency. Citizen assist. Fire page. EMS page. Mar. 21 – VIN check. Paper service. Business checks. K-9 sniff. Two EMS pages. Mar. 22 – Four VIN check...
Sheriff Jeff Hodge reminds the community that fire restrictions have been put in place for the county – and that this decision was made for a reason. The county fire warden has determined that the dry conditions have created high fire hazards. Despite these conditions, individuals in recent days are known to have been setting off fireworks within the limits of the City of Sundance. This, says Hodge, is not against the county’s fire restrictions, but it is a breach of city ordinances. Specifically, it violates municipal ordinance 7, section 8:...
The Sixth Judicial District is adding a fourth judge to its ranks thanks to legislation that was signed into law last week. The Sixth Judicial District covers Crook County, as well as Campbell and Weston counties. The bill increased the number of judges in the district from three to four and appropriated $1.24 million to fund the additional judge for the first two years, beginning on July 1. It also authorized three full-time positions for the personnel necessary to staff and support the new judge. SF-53 sailed through the legislature with...
A Sundance man faces a felony charge of driving under the influence with a child passenger, second offense. According to court reports, at 5:15 p.m. on March 11, a Crook County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report that Tyrell Burrows had come to pick up one of his children and got into an altercation with a teacher. Burrows had allegedly left the campus with a child in his pickup. The deputy reports that he was aware of Burrows from previous incidents and knew his home address, so he and a second deputy headed there. As they arrived, they a...
Mar. 11 – Three VIN checks. Domestic. Four traffic stops. Business checks. House watch. Chest pain. Three motorist assists. Suspicious circumstance. REDDI report. Animal complaint. Five EMS pages. Mar. 12 – VIN checks. Business checks. Assist other agency. Suspicious circumstance. Animal complaint. Motorist assist. Three house watches. Alarm. Coroner call. Two EMS pages. Mar. 13 – Two VIN checks. Fingerprints. Traffic stops. Citizen assist. Two suspicious circumstance. Hit and run accident. Mar. 14 – Four VIN checks. Escort. Five traffic...
Speeding – John Beiler, New Holland, PA, 93/75, $150; Maria Luciano Medina, Yakima, WA, 87/75, $120; Casen Willson, Sheridan, WY, 89/75, $130; Carson David Rosenlund, Gillette, WY, 91/80, $115; John Gardner, Rapid City, SD, 97/80, $145; Pedron Villalobos, Spearfish, SD, 80/70, $105; Alex Byron Zaharias, Yutan, NE, 100/75, $185; Quinn Vande Hoef, Lyden, WA, 97/80, $145; Todd Seeley, Sundance, WY, 67/45, $170 Weight Over Permit Limits (0-2000) – Glenn Bintliff, Hill City, SD, $85 Violate Legal Weight (4001-6000) – Thomas Wood, Box Elder, SD, $...
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 of Accide...
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 Barton,...
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 complain...
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. Motoris...
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 – Ofeli...
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 A...
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 Lampman, To...
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. Three m...
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 Legal Wei...
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 – Six VIN c...
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...
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 shi...
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 a...
