Crime Archives

Laramie County Arrests (10/21/21 – 10/22/21)

Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Laramie County. The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the recommended charges against... Read more »

10/22/21 11:17 AM

Brain Laundrie’s remains found confirms FBI

CASPER, Wyo. — An announcement from a Federal Bureau of investigation office in Denver is confirming that human remains found in Florida belong to Brian Laundrie. The FBI Denver Division... Read more »

10/21/21 4:27 PM

Cheyenne woman faces felony charges in two alleged thefts

According to documents filed in Laramie County Circuit Court, the suspect faces one theft charge from an incident on September 22, the other charge from an incident on April 28.

10/21/21 3:15 PM

WDOC issues statement on COVID-19 outbreak at correctional facilities

Officials with the WDOC report 222 confirmed positive cases as of Friday October 15 throughout the department's five correctional facilities.

10/21/21 1:31 PM

Suspect facing felony charges in two cases

LCSO deputies say that they contacted the suspect on October 12, just before 10:30 am, after seeing the suspect in the vicinity of a parked vehicle that deputies believe had been stolen.

10/21/21 12:22 PM

December trial set for Wyoming man accused of producing child pornograpy

A Casper man who is accused of producing and possessing child pornography in federal court is set for a December trial.

10/20/21 2:46 PM

Man indicted in child pornography case enters “not guilty” plea in Fed. court

A man facing allegations that he was in possession of child pornography has entered a plea of “not guilty” to those charges in Federal Court.

10/20/21 12:36 PM

Reports: Human remains found near Brian Laundrie’s possessions in Florida

Human remains have been located in a Florida reserve near Brian Laundrie’s possessions, according to an NBC News report. Laundrie is considered a “person of interest” in the case of... Read more »

10/20/21 12:31 PM

Suspect in Cheyenne case escapes custody, recaptured near Rock Springs

The suspect was in transport from a detention facility in California for court proceedings on charges he faces in Cheyenne. During the nighttime hours of October 19, he reportedly escaped custody.

10/20/21 11:13 AM

Laramie County Arrests (10/19/21 – 10/20/21)

The arrest log is not a comprehensive document and may not represent all of the arrests made in a given time period.

10/20/21 8:44 AM

Laramie County Arrests (10/18/21 – 10/19/21)

Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Laramie County.

10/19/21 1:24 PM

Suspect arrested after reportedly sleeping in stolen box truck

A Laramie County man is facing a felony charge after police say that he was reportedly sleeping in a stolen box truck, in the parking lot of a Cheyenne gas station.

10/18/21 4:00 PM

Stolen vehicle identified by owner, suspect arrested

One person has been arrested, after Wyoming Highway Patrol Troopers say they were alerted to a stolen vehicle being driven in Laramie County. Reports say that the vehicle was recognized by it’s owner.

10/18/21 2:42 PM

Denver DA’s husband gets 10 days in jail for attempted arson in Northern Colorado

DENVER (AP) — The husband of Denver District Attorney Beth McCann was sentenced Thursday to 10 days in jail for leaving slash piles burning unattended in northern Colorado last year.... Read more »

10/18/21 11:29 AM

Recent Arrests (10/15/21 – 10/18/21)

All of those cited or arrested are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filings from the Laramie County District Attorney’s Office. Information is provided by the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office

10/18/21 9:27 AM

Laramie County Arrests (10/14/21 – 10/15/21)

All of those cited or arrested are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filings from the Laramie County District Attorney’s Office.

10/15/21 8:56 AM

Police: Northern Colorado postal worker shot, killed by ex-girlfriend

DENVER (AP) — Police have arrested an ex-girlfriend of a postal worker who was shot and killed while delivering mail in northern Colorado. The 26-year-old suspect, Devan Schreiner, of Fort... Read more »

10/14/21 3:21 PM

Laramie County Arrests (10/13/21 – 10/14/21)

Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Laramie County. The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the recommended charges against... Read more »

10/14/21 8:36 AM

Laramie County Recent Arrests (10/12/21 – 10/13/21)

The log does not contain information for juvenile offenders or suspects recommended for charges of a sexual nature.

10/13/21 9:26 AM

Teton County Coroner: Gabby Petito died by strangulation

October 12, 2021 Associated Press, Cap City Staff CASPER, Wyo —Twenty-two-year-old Gabby Petito was killed by strangulation, Teton County Coroner Brent Blue said at news conference Tuesday. By Wyoming state... Read more »

10/12/21 12:44 PM

Alleged strangulation reportedly started as verbal argument

A suspect was arrested and charged with a felony count of Strangulation of a Household Member following an investigation by the Cheyenne Police Department.

10/12/21 11:29 AM

Recent Arrests (10/11/21 – 10/12/21)

Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Laramie County.

10/12/21 10:56 AM

Florida man eludes law enforcement in Rawlins police vehicle while handcuffed

County 10 October 11, 2021 (Rawlins, WY) – Tampa, Florida resident James Estes was arrested on Friday afternoon for charges related to the theft of the police vehicle, fleeing, eluding and possession... Read more »

10/12/21 10:28 AM

Wyoming coroner set to announce how Gaby Petito was killed

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Authorities in Wyoming plan to announce Tuesday how they believe slain traveler Gaby Petito was killed. Teton County Coroner Brent Blue is scheduled to announce the... Read more »

10/12/21 8:48 AM

Recent Arrests (10/8/21 – 10/11/21)

All of those cited or arrested are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filings from the Laramie County District Attorney’s Office.

10/11/21 10:00 AM

Colorado father gets 48 years in death of 13-year-old son

DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado father has been sentenced to a maximum 48 years in prison after being convicted of second-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death in... Read more »

10/08/21 12:00 PM

Recent Arrests (10/7/32 – 10/8/21)

Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Laramie County. The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the recommended charges against... Read more »

10/08/21 10:10 AM

Parking problem leads to arrest in Theft case

A man is facing a felony charge of Theft after police say that he was found in the rear of a vehicle that he was not authorized to use. Documents... Read more »

10/07/21 12:33 PM

K-9 finds over 100 lbs. of suspected marijuana in I-80 stop

Troopers say that they seized approximately 100 lbs. of marijuana during an I-80 traffic stop over the weekend.

10/07/21 11:58 AM

Woman who approached grizzly and cubs in Yellowstone gets federal custody, fines

An Illinois tourist pleaded guilty to willfully approaching and remaining while taking photos within 100 yards of a sow grizzly and her cubs. According to a press release from the... Read more »

10/07/21 10:40 AM

Recent Arrests (10-5-21 – 10-6-21)

Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Laramie County. The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the recommended charges against... Read more »

10/06/21 3:21 PM

Student taken into custody hours after Texas school shooting

By JAMIE STENGLE and JILL BLEED Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — An 18-year-old student opened fire during a fight at his Dallas-area high school on Wednesday, injuring four people... Read more »

10/06/21 1:31 PM

Police: Student opens fire at Texas high school; 4 hurt

A person, identified by police as a student, opened fire inside a Dallas-area high school during a fight, injuring four people before he fled, the Associated Press reported Wednesday.

10/06/21 11:27 AM

Pope expresses ‘shame’ at scale of clergy abuse in France

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis expressed “shame” for himself and the Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday for the scale of child sexual abuse within the church in France and acknowledged failures... Read more »

10/06/21 10:18 AM

Cheyenne suspect accused of stabbing victim with scissors during October 2nd altercation

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A male suspect has been charged with a felony after investigators with the Cheyenne Police Department allege that he attacked another person with a pair of scissors... Read more »

10/05/21 1:02 PM

Crime

Man faces felony after allegedly slamming victim’s head into tree

Laramie County Arrests (10-22-21 – 10-25-21)

Principal: threatening social media post leads to police presence at Cheyenne Central High School

Weekly arrest report: (10/15/21 – 10/22/21)

Colorado Day care owner gets 6 years for hiding 26 kids in basement

Oklahoma slaying leads to arrest of Mom and Son in Wyoming

Laramie County Arrests (10/21/21 – 10/22/21)

Brain Laundrie’s remains found confirms FBI

Cheyenne woman faces felony charges in two alleged thefts

WDOC issues statement on COVID-19 outbreak at correctional facilities

Suspect facing felony charges in two cases

December trial set for Wyoming man accused of producing child pornograpy

Man indicted in child pornography case enters “not guilty” plea in Fed. court

Reports: Human remains found near Brian Laundrie’s possessions in Florida

Suspect in Cheyenne case escapes custody, recaptured near Rock Springs

Laramie County Arrests (10/19/21 – 10/20/21)

Laramie County Arrests (10/18/21 – 10/19/21)

Suspect arrested after reportedly sleeping in stolen box truck

Stolen vehicle identified by owner, suspect arrested

Denver DA’s husband gets 10 days in jail for attempted arson in Northern Colorado

Recent Arrests (10/15/21 – 10/18/21)

Laramie County Arrests (10/14/21 – 10/15/21)

Police: Northern Colorado postal worker shot, killed by ex-girlfriend

Laramie County Arrests (10/13/21 – 10/14/21)

Laramie County Recent Arrests (10/12/21 – 10/13/21)

Teton County Coroner: Gabby Petito died by strangulation

Alleged strangulation reportedly started as verbal argument

Recent Arrests (10/11/21 – 10/12/21)

Florida man eludes law enforcement in Rawlins police vehicle while handcuffed

Wyoming coroner set to announce how Gaby Petito was killed

Recent Arrests (10/8/21 – 10/11/21)

Colorado father gets 48 years in death of 13-year-old son

Recent Arrests (10/7/32 – 10/8/21)

Parking problem leads to arrest in Theft case

K-9 finds over 100 lbs. of suspected marijuana in I-80 stop

Woman who approached grizzly and cubs in Yellowstone gets federal custody, fines

Recent Arrests (10-5-21 – 10-6-21)

Student taken into custody hours after Texas school shooting

Police: Student opens fire at Texas high school; 4 hurt

Pope expresses ‘shame’ at scale of clergy abuse in France

Cheyenne suspect accused of stabbing victim with scissors during October 2nd altercation

Obituaries

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Community

COVID-19

Wyo has highest COVID death rate in U.S. heading into Legislative special session to fight vaccine mandates

Seven new Ultimate Anglers have caught 10 species of trophy-sized fish

Commission funds available for sage grouse conservation group projects

COVID cases falling, but trouble signs arise as winter looms

Cheyenne PD deploys additional officers at Central High School following ‘unsubstantiated threat’

Wyoming

COVID-19

Wyo has highest COVID death rate in U.S. heading into Legislative special session to fight vaccine mandates

Seven new ‘Ultimate Anglers’ have caught ten species of trophy-sized fish in Wyoming

Seven new Ultimate Anglers have caught 10 species of trophy-sized fish

Bomb Squad finds crockpot full of old ammo, shell cases outside Rock Springs business

Commission funds available for sage grouse conservation group projects

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(PHOTOS) Laramie County Sheriff’s Office honors passing of Retired Air Chief Brady

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AP

Whistleblower Haugen says Facebook making online hate worse