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Laramie County law enforcement warn residents about social security scam

The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens about a potential scam. Authorities say there has been a call coming from a Cheyenne number attempting to gain Social Security Numbers... Read more »

04/15/21 2:54 PM

Thermopolis PD reports phone scams impersonating officers threatening arrests

CASPER, Wyo. — The Thermopolis Police Department said on Thursday, April 15 that they have received reports of phone scams in which the caller impersonates an officer and threatens to... Read more »

04/15/21 12:54 PM

Recent Arrests (4-14-21 – 4-15-21)

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 »

04/15/21 9:09 AM

Minnesota cop will be charged in shooting of motorist Daunte Wright

By SCOTT BAUER and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER Associated Press BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota prosecutor said Wednesday that he will charge a white former suburban Minneapolis police officer who... Read more »

04/14/21 10:33 AM

Recent Arrests (4-13-21 – 4-14-21)

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 »

04/14/21 9:40 AM

‘Prime suspect’ arrested in student’s 1996 disappearance

By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The “prime suspect” was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of murder in the 25-year-old disappearance of California college student Kristin Smart. Paul... Read more »

04/13/21 3:32 PM

Man faces charge of Aggravated Assault

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 25-year old man was arrested after it was alleged that he physically attacked another person. According to court paperwork, Charles Jolley was arrested by the Cheyenne... Read more »

04/13/21 3:07 PM

Recent arrests (4-12-21 – 4-13-21)

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 »

04/13/21 10:49 AM

Recent Arrests (4-9-21 – 4-12-21)

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 »

04/12/21 10:16 AM

As police reform hits national stage, Wyo lawmakers kill two measures

April 6, 2021 by Nick Reynolds, WyoFile CHEYENNE – As a restless nation took to the streets for police reform in 2020, then-statehouse-candidate Karlee Provenza — a Laramie Democrat — traveled the streets... Read more »

04/09/21 3:09 PM

Authorities seeking information on nearly 1500 feet of stolen volt wire

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information related to a larceny that occurred in the 5500 block of Christensen Rd. “Between March 16th and the 25th,... Read more »

04/09/21 8:52 AM

Recent Arrests (4-7-21 – 4-8-21)

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 »

04/08/21 10:12 AM

AP source: NFL player Phillip Adams killed 5, then himself

By MEG KINNARD Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The gunman who killed five people including a prominent doctor in South Carolina was former NFL player Phillip Adams, who killed... Read more »

04/08/21 8:18 AM

K9 ‘free air sniffs’ lead to seizure of 320.7 pounds of suspected marijuana at two Wyoming truck stops

CASPER, Wyo. — The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office said on Wednesday that the Wyoming Highway Patrol requested the assistance of their K9 unit on traffic stops at two truck stops... Read more »

04/07/21 3:04 PM

Man faces arson charge after allegedly setting Jeep on fire

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 22-year old man is facing a felony arson charge after it is alleged that he poured gasoline on another person’s vehicle and then set it on... Read more »

04/07/21 2:00 PM

Recent Arrests (4-6-21 – 4-7-21)

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 »

04/07/21 9:24 AM

Cheyenne Man arrested on Child Abuse charge

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 36-year old man was arrested by the Laramie County Sheriff’s Department following allegations that he shoved, punched and strangled a child under the age of 16... Read more »

04/06/21 3:33 PM

Recent Arrests (4-5-21 – 4-6-21)

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 »

04/06/21 11:58 AM

Authorities: Navy medic shoots 2, is shot and killed on base

By JULIO CORTEZ Associated Press FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — A Navy medic shot and critically wounded two people at a Maryland business park Tuesday, then fled to a nearby military... Read more »

04/06/21 9:23 AM

Man faces felony charge after being accused of pointing gun at person

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 31-year-old man was arrested by the Cheyenne law enforcement after it was alleged that he pointed a firearm at another person. According to documents obtained from... Read more »

04/05/21 3:10 PM

Woman killed by ex-boyfriend in Utah grocer’s parking lot

OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Authorities in northern Utah say a 41-year-old woman was shot and killed in a grocery store parking lot by an ex-boyfriend who later shot himself following... Read more »

04/05/21 8:18 AM

Cheyenne PD warns of possible new scam

CASPER, Wyo — The Cheyenne Police Department says it had learned of what might possibly be a new type of scam. Cheyenne PD said it had received a report Saturday... Read more »

04/03/21 6:12 PM

Cheyenne PD seeks larceny suspect

CASPER, Wyo — The Cheyenne Police Department said it is seeking help locating a suspect in a felony larceny case. Police say the suspect broke into a vehicle and used... Read more »

04/03/21 1:46 PM

Weekly arrest report: (3/26/21 – 4/1/21)

Here are the week’s compiled recent arrest logs for law enforcement agencies in Laramie County. The logs represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested and the recommended charges... Read more »

04/03/21 11:12 AM

Rock Springs PD: driver in child exploitation investigation died by suicide

CASPER, Wyo– The driver who lead law enforcement agencies in a pursuit Monday in Rock Springs died by self-inflicted gunshot wound, Rock Springs police said Friday. According to law enforcement,... Read more »

04/02/21 5:26 PM

Prosecutors examine possible payments for sex in Gaetz probe

By MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors are examining whether Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz and a political ally who is facing sex trafficking allegations may have paid... Read more »

04/02/21 12:45 PM

Recent Arrests (4/1/21 – 4/2/21)

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 »

04/02/21 12:18 PM

Daughter: Bystander disrupted attack on Asian American woman

By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The daughter of an Asian American woman attacked in New York City said Thursday that a person not seen on... Read more »

04/02/21 12:27 AM

Duty sergeant: Officers could have ended Floyd restraint

By STEVE KARNOWSKI, AMY FORLITI and TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minneapolis police supervisory sergeant who was on duty the night George Floyd died testified that he... Read more »

04/02/21 12:09 AM

Eight sentenced after convictions related to Wyoming meth conspiracy

CASPER, Wyo. — Eight individuals convicted on charges related to their involvement in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in the Gillette area have been sentenced to serve time in prison,... Read more »

04/01/21 4:04 PM

‘My soul is lighter’: Serial killer’s death brings closure

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Serial killer Joseph Edward Duncan III died in U.S. prison recently, having admitted to slaughtering seven people — including five children — in Idaho, Washington state,... Read more »

03/31/21 2:57 PM

PHOTOS: Forrest Fenn treasure hunter sentenced to federal prison after excavating in Fort Yellowstone cemetery

CASPER, Wyo. — A Utah man has been sentenced to serve six months in federal prison plus six months in home detention “for excavating and damaging archeological resources in the... Read more »

03/31/21 12:36 PM

Fort Collins man arrested after alleged road rage crash near Scottsbuff

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – According to law enforcement officials, troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested a Colorado man following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 92 near Scottsbluff. The... Read more »

03/31/21 10:18 AM

Driver who eluded Highway Patrol subdued on foot after getting stuck in the mud

CASPER, Wyo — A driver who eluded Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) Monday was finally subdued on foot by troopers after the vehicle became stuck in the mud south in a field... Read more »

03/30/21 9:32 PM

WHP: Driver found deceased following pursuit ending in Rock Springs Monday

CASPER, Wyo — A driver who eluded Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) troopers was found deceased in the vehicle following following a pursuit that ended in Rock Springs Monday, according to... Read more »

03/30/21 9:26 PM

Crime

Weekly arrest report (4/9/21-4/16/21)

Aggravated Assault suspect accused of striking victim in face multiple times

Recent Arrests (4-15-21 – 4-16-21)

Police arrest man suspected of stealing unattended, running vehicle

Police: 8 dead in shooting at FedEx facility in Indianapolis

Police seek assistance locating Theft suspect

Laramie County law enforcement warn residents about social security scam

Thermopolis PD reports phone scams impersonating officers threatening arrests

Recent Arrests (4-14-21 – 4-15-21)

Minnesota cop will be charged in shooting of motorist Daunte Wright

Recent Arrests (4-13-21 – 4-14-21)

‘Prime suspect’ arrested in student’s 1996 disappearance

Man faces charge of Aggravated Assault

Recent arrests (4-12-21 – 4-13-21)

Recent Arrests (4-9-21 – 4-12-21)

As police reform hits national stage, Wyo lawmakers kill two measures

Authorities seeking information on nearly 1500 feet of stolen volt wire

Recent Arrests (4-7-21 – 4-8-21)

AP source: NFL player Phillip Adams killed 5, then himself

K9 ‘free air sniffs’ lead to seizure of 320.7 pounds of suspected marijuana at two Wyoming truck stops

Man faces arson charge after allegedly setting Jeep on fire

Recent Arrests (4-6-21 – 4-7-21)

Cheyenne Man arrested on Child Abuse charge

Recent Arrests (4-5-21 – 4-6-21)

Authorities: Navy medic shoots 2, is shot and killed on base

Man faces felony charge after being accused of pointing gun at person

Woman killed by ex-boyfriend in Utah grocer’s parking lot

Cheyenne PD warns of possible new scam

Cheyenne PD seeks larceny suspect

Weekly arrest report: (3/26/21 – 4/1/21)

Rock Springs PD: driver in child exploitation investigation died by suicide

Prosecutors examine possible payments for sex in Gaetz probe

Recent Arrests (4/1/21 – 4/2/21)

Daughter: Bystander disrupted attack on Asian American woman

Duty sergeant: Officers could have ended Floyd restraint

Eight sentenced after convictions related to Wyoming meth conspiracy

‘My soul is lighter’: Serial killer’s death brings closure

PHOTOS: Forrest Fenn treasure hunter sentenced to federal prison after excavating in Fort Yellowstone cemetery

Fort Collins man arrested after alleged road rage crash near Scottsbuff

Driver who eluded Highway Patrol subdued on foot after getting stuck in the mud

WHP: Driver found deceased following pursuit ending in Rock Springs Monday

Obituaries

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Obituaries: Peck, Clayborn, Dancliff

Obituaries: Giffin, Jenkins, Wagoner Jr.

Obituaries: Gosbee, Yeo, Dendinger, Harnish

Obituaries: Sparks, Jensen

Obituaries: Hastings, Irwin, Gerzetich

Community

AP

Half of US adults have received at least one COVID-19 shot

Governor Gordon says Wyoming won’t house illegal immigrants

Spring storm Monday could bring foot of snow to SE mountains, 2-4 inches in lower elevations

Star says Lucas being flown to Las Vegas for surgery following Friday crash

Weekly arrest report (4/9/21-4/16/21)

Wyoming

Community

Governor Gordon says Wyoming won’t house illegal immigrants

Spring storm Monday could bring foot of snow to SE mountains, 2-4 inches in lower elevations

AP Interview: Beijing says US ‘too negative’ toward China

UW profs narrate PBS doc on ‘Wizard of Oz’ author Baum’s life and characters

Gordon says Biden oil and gas policies discriminate against ‘the people of Wyoming’

Promoted

Health

This Spring, Take Control Of Your Dental Health

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month: Growing a Better Tomorrow for All Children, Together

Social Workers are Essential

Nonprofit agency looking for a VISTA Leader

Wyoming Behavioral Institute Celebrates 25 Years of Serving the Community and Wyoming

Galleries

City

(PHOTOS) Cheyenne Fire & Rescue share stories of heroism, service amid raging winter storm

PHOTOS: 2021 4A Wyoming State High School Championships

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

PHOTOS: Hundreds attend rally against COVID restrictions at Capitol on Monday

Congress’ rescue aid: A dose of support, but is it enough?

National/World

AP

Half of US adults have received at least one COVID-19 shot