Crime Archives - Cap City News

Rock Springs PD seek public help identifying larceny suspect (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Rock Springs Police Department said on Wednesday, May 20 that they are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a male suspected in an alleged larceny case.... Read more »

05/21/20 10:12 AM

Suspect chased into Natrona County, arrested and recommended for drug felony

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department says that a suspect involved in a chase from Converse County, was arrested after crossing over into Natrona County. The Casper Police Department... Read more »

05/20/20 3:33 PM

Traffic stop on I-80 leads to discovery of nearly 30 pounds of marijuana

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) says that they have arrested a 36-year old man after they discovered almost 30 pounds of marijuana in the trunk of his... Read more »

05/20/20 2:34 PM

Recent Arrests (5/19/20 – 5/20/20)

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 »

05/20/20 12:30 PM

Cheyenne man arrested for pointing gun at another driver during road rage incident

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Police say that they have arrested a 24-year old Cheyenne man after it is alleged that he pointed a firearm at another driver while operating a stolen... Read more »

05/20/20 10:50 AM

Dairy Queen receipt leads to arrest of man who allegedly crashed after chase, fled scene

Law enforcement officials in Laramie County say that a purchase from a popular fast food chain helped lead Highway Patrol troopers to an adult male who is suspected of leading... Read more »

05/19/20 4:57 PM

Cheyenne man accused of Aggravated Child Abuse against an infant following arrest

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office says that they have arrested a 36-year old man on charges that he repeatedly abused and endangered the life of an infant... Read more »

05/19/20 3:49 PM

Cheyenne man faces charges after allegedly smothering another person with pillow

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 39-year old man faces multiple charges after it is alleged that he attacked and then smothered another individual with a pillow inside of a private residence.... Read more »

05/19/20 1:28 PM

Recent Arrests (5/18/20 – 5/19/20)

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 »

05/19/20 10:22 AM

Sheriff’s Office K9 unit helps uncover 30 pounds of suspected marijuana

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Laramie County Sheriff’s office says that on Sunday May 17th, 2020 at approximately 1627 hours, Sgt Gilmore and his K9 partner (K9 Hilde) were requested by... Read more »

05/19/20 9:05 AM

Recent Arrests (5/15/20 – 5/18/20)

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 »

05/18/20 12:26 PM

Cheyenne man faces strangulation and aggravated assault charge following arrest

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 42-year old man was arrested after police allege that he struck another individual with a metal broom handle in the head and then strangled them repeatedly.... Read more »

05/18/20 12:25 PM

LCSD #1 issues statement on teacher suspected of homicide

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Laramie County School District #1 has released a statement to the media in relation to the report that one of their teachers has been charged with 2nd-degree... Read more »

05/18/20 11:14 AM

Cheyenne Women faces 2nd-degree homicide charge after being arrested by Sheriff’s Department

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Laramie County Sheriff’s Department has identified the deceased shooting victim from the fatal shooting that was reported over the weekend as 39-year-old Christopher Garcia of Cheyenne.... Read more »

05/18/20 9:58 AM

Laramie County man arrested, accused of Meth, Heroin, Marijuana Possession

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 34-year old Cheyenne man was arrested and now faces felony charges after being accused of possessing several suspected narcotics while staying in a trailer that he... Read more »

05/15/20 4:26 PM

Details released in Casper church vandalism

CASPER, Wyo. — Police say that a marble pulpit, a statue, and a marble altar at Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Casper were heavily damaged in a recent... Read more »

05/15/20 11:51 AM

Police seeking information on alleged recycle container thief (VIDEO)

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Cheyenne Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the female in the video below. Authorities say that she stole a city recycle container from... Read more »

05/15/20 11:33 AM

Recent Arrests (5/14/20 – 5/15/20)

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 »

05/15/20 10:23 AM

Man arrested on Burglary and drug charges after being discovered in vacant trailer

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 51-year old man was arrested and now faces multiple criminal charges after the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office allege that they discovered him inside of a vacated... Read more »

05/14/20 4:25 PM

Recent Arrests (5/13/20 – 5/14/20)

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 »

05/14/20 10:23 AM

Woman faces Methamphetamine charge following arrest

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Cheyenne Police Department says that they have arrested a 33-year old woman after they allege that they discovered suspected methamphetamine on her person. Court papers say... Read more »

05/13/20 12:39 PM

Recent Arrests (5/12/20 – 5/13/20)

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 »

05/13/20 12:24 PM

Charges pending against two suspects in Carbon County fatal shooting investigation

CASPER, Wyo. — The Carbon County Sheriff’s Office said on Wednesday, May 13 that they have taken two suspects into custody in connection with an investigation surrounding a body discovered in... Read more »

05/13/20 10:21 AM

Woman arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Cheyenne Police Department says that they have placed a 28-year old woman into custody on a felony count of Possession of Methamphetamine. Police say that they... Read more »

05/12/20 2:24 PM

Cheyenne man arrested on felony stalking charge after allegedly violating probation

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 46-year old man faces a recommended felony Stalking charge, after reportedly violating a previous court order that mandated he stay away from the accuser. According to... Read more »

05/12/20 12:10 PM

Recent Arrests (5/11/20 – 5/12/20)

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 »

05/12/20 10:19 AM

Body found in Carbon County; officials seek juvenile ‘possibly armed and dangerous’

UPDATE 10:45 am 5/12/20- Carbon County officials say that they’ve been notified that a person of interest is in custody, in this case.Details here: “Person of interest” in custody in Utah,... Read more »

05/11/20 5:11 PM

Cheyenne man accused of strangling, beating victim

A Cheyenne man has been arrested and is facing one felony and two misdemeanors, after it was said that he beat, kicked, and strangled another person. It’s also reported that... Read more »

05/11/20 4:38 PM

Cheyenne man arrested on Aggravated Assault charge after allegedly pointing gun at accusers

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Police say that a Cheyenne man was arrested during the evening hours of May 10th, 2020; after it was alleged that he pointed a handgun at two... Read more »

05/11/20 4:07 PM

Illinois woman arrested in Laramie County with 69 lbs of marijuana

A woman has been arrested and 69 pounds of suspected marijuana seized, following a traffic stop on Interstate 80, in Laramie County, Wyoming. According to an affidavit released by the... Read more »

05/11/20 3:24 PM

Recent Arrests (5/8/20 – 5/11/20)

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 »

05/11/20 2:07 PM

Details released after man arrested following high-speed pursuit and crash

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 52-year old man was placed in custody and now faces multiple felony charges after leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit on May 7th, 2020. The Laramie... Read more »

05/11/20 1:20 PM

Cheyenne man arrested, accused of stealing nude photos from cell phone

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A 44-year-old man was arrested by the Cheyenne Police Department after being accused of offering to repair a cell phone and then stealing multiple intimate photos. Court... Read more »

05/11/20 11:00 AM

Amber Alert: Missing Colorado girl

The El Paso County Colorado Sheriff’s Office is reporting that 3 year old Savannah Camele was in the company of her grandmother and Ricky Trujillo, when the child was taken... Read more »

05/09/20 3:34 PM

Father, son charged with murder in Ahmaud Arbery case

By RUSS BYNUM and KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — The white father and son stood quietly Friday as the judge read murder and aggravated assault charges against... Read more »

05/09/20 9:56 AM

Crime

Police investigating weekend homicide in Cheyenne

Police seek help identifying person suspected of Theft

Recent Arrests (5/21/20 – 5/22/20)

Law enforcement seeking information on lumber trailer larceny

Sheriff’s Office asking for help identifying suspects

Man faces Assault charges after allegedly attempting to cut hospital personnel with shard of glass

Rock Springs PD seek public help identifying larceny suspect (PHOTOS)

Suspect chased into Natrona County, arrested and recommended for drug felony

Traffic stop on I-80 leads to discovery of nearly 30 pounds of marijuana

Recent Arrests (5/19/20 – 5/20/20)

Cheyenne man arrested for pointing gun at another driver during road rage incident

Dairy Queen receipt leads to arrest of man who allegedly crashed after chase, fled scene

Cheyenne man accused of Aggravated Child Abuse against an infant following arrest

Cheyenne man faces charges after allegedly smothering another person with pillow

Recent Arrests (5/18/20 – 5/19/20)

Sheriff’s Office K9 unit helps uncover 30 pounds of suspected marijuana

Recent Arrests (5/15/20 – 5/18/20)

Cheyenne man faces strangulation and aggravated assault charge following arrest

LCSD #1 issues statement on teacher suspected of homicide

Cheyenne Women faces 2nd-degree homicide charge after being arrested by Sheriff’s Department

Laramie County man arrested, accused of Meth, Heroin, Marijuana Possession

Details released in Casper church vandalism

Police seeking information on alleged recycle container thief (VIDEO)

Recent Arrests (5/14/20 – 5/15/20)

Man arrested on Burglary and drug charges after being discovered in vacant trailer

Recent Arrests (5/13/20 – 5/14/20)

Woman faces Methamphetamine charge following arrest

Recent Arrests (5/12/20 – 5/13/20)

Charges pending against two suspects in Carbon County fatal shooting investigation

Woman arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine

Cheyenne man arrested on felony stalking charge after allegedly violating probation

Recent Arrests (5/11/20 – 5/12/20)

Body found in Carbon County; officials seek juvenile ‘possibly armed and dangerous’

Cheyenne man accused of strangling, beating victim

Cheyenne man arrested on Aggravated Assault charge after allegedly pointing gun at accusers

Illinois woman arrested in Laramie County with 69 lbs of marijuana

Recent Arrests (5/8/20 – 5/11/20)

Details released after man arrested following high-speed pursuit and crash

Cheyenne man arrested, accused of stealing nude photos from cell phone

Amber Alert: Missing Colorado girl

Father, son charged with murder in Ahmaud Arbery case

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Police investigating weekend homicide in Cheyenne

Police respond to two vehicle accident in east Cheyenne

Cheyenne police asking for help locating missing children

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Study: Memorial Day 2nd deadliest holiday for drivers

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Storms could bring ping pong ball-sized hail to SE Wyoming on Saturday

Two die in Laramie collision

Study: Memorial Day 2nd deadliest holiday for drivers

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Snowpack water content slips to 92% of median

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