Gillette man sentenced on possession charges

Gillette resident Milford Hiebert has received a suspended sentence on possession charges after evidence of marijuana use was found in his vehicle during a traffic stop for speeding.

In April, 2020, a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper observed a vehicle traveling westbound at what appeared to be a high rate of speed that radar confirmed to be 90 mph in a 75 mph zone. The trooper pulled the vehicle over and approached the driver, who allegedly stated he had been trying to overtake an RV and had looked down to see he was traveling at 90 mph.

While completing a check of the VIN number, the trooper a...