Crime Archives - Cap City News

Law enforcement seeks information in ongoing burglary investigation

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Officials with the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office say they are seeking information related to a burglary that occurred in the 2000 block of East Allison Rd. “During... Read more »

01/15/21 9:21 AM

Cheyenne Police Department seeks information in 2015 Coin Shop Homicide Investigation

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Cheyenne Police Department (CPD) sent out a release on Thursday, January 14th, stating that their seeking additional information in the ongoing investigation of a double homicide... Read more »

01/14/21 4:46 PM

Recent Arrests (1-13-21 – 1-14-21)

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 »

01/14/21 3:13 PM

Over 1,000 wild animals illegally killed in Utah in 2020

CASPER, Wyo. — Over 1,000 wild animals were illegally killed in Utah in 2020. “In 2020, a total of 1,056 animals were killed illegally in the state,” the Utah Division... Read more »

01/14/21 12:45 PM

Two women arrested on Methamphetamine charges, child endangerment

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Two women were arrested by law enforcement on multiple narcotic charges as well as an allegation of Child Endangering. Paperwork obtained from the Laramie County Circuit Court... Read more »

01/13/21 12:27 PM

Recent Arrests (1-11-21 – 1-12-21)

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 »

01/12/21 11:20 AM

Task force on missing and murdered indigenous people released

CASPER, Wyo — A report released by the Wyoming Survey and Analysis Research last week found disproportionately higher homicide and missing-persons rates among Wyoming’s Indigenous populations. It further suggested that lack of... Read more »

01/12/21 8:14 AM

Cheyenne Police arrest man after alleged machete attack

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 53-year-old man was arrested by the Cheyenne Police Department after it was alleged that he attacked and subsequently injured another person with a 24-inch machete. Paperwork... Read more »

01/11/21 4:42 PM

Man arrested on multiple charges following high-speed pursuit with WHP

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Law enforcement officials say they have arrested a 23-year-old man at the conclusion of a highspeed pursuit with the Wyoming Highway Patrol on January 7th, 2021. According... Read more »

01/11/21 4:24 PM

Rawlins Police announce arrest of man in Felony Child Abuse Case

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Rawlins Police Department has announced the arrest of a suspect in a felony case of Child Abuse. According the the Rawlins PD, Nathon Gallant, age 29,... Read more »

01/11/21 10:30 AM

Officials announce arrest of ‘Jake Angeli,’ others

Three men were charged Saturday in federal court in the District of Columbia in connection with the riots at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. A statement from... Read more »

01/09/21 12:42 PM

Weekly arrest report, Laramie County: (1/1/21-1/8/21)

CHEYENNE, Wyo — 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... Read more »

01/09/21 7:00 AM

Recent Arrests (1-7-21 – 1-8-21)

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 »

01/08/21 9:50 AM

(PHOTOS) Police seeking information on stolen 4-Wheelers

On November 21, 2020 at approximately 11:00 p.m., Cheyenne Police Officers responded to a report of a stolen trailer on Medicine Bow Ave, according to a release from law enforcement.... Read more »

01/08/21 9:26 AM

Man arrested on allegations he shoplifted, eluded police in highspeed pursuit in Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 31-year old man was arrested by the Cheyenne Police Department and now faces multiple criminal charges following allegations he attempted to elude police by driving recklessly... Read more »

01/07/21 3:12 PM

Cheyenne Man arrested after shots fired

CHEYENNE, Wyo.— On Wednesday, January 6th at approximately 2:30 p.m. Cheyenne Police Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of McFarland Ave. According to a release... Read more »

01/07/21 10:34 AM

Cheyenne Police conduct ‘high risk’ traffic stop

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Officials with the Cheyenne Police Department say that today at around 3pm, their officers conducted a high risk traffic stop near the 900 block of W Lincolnway.... Read more »

01/06/21 6:31 PM

Cheyenne Police Department warn residents of attempted scam calls

CHEYENNE, Wyo.— The Cheyenne Police Department is warning the public of a phone scam that attempts to solicit money donations. During the call, the scammer will state that in a... Read more »

01/06/21 3:45 PM

Recent Arrests (1-5-21 – 1-6-21)

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 »

01/06/21 2:03 PM

Lummis Wednesday: Stop the violence

Wyoming's newest senator, Cynthia Lummis, is asking for a stop to violence at the United States Capitol building.

01/06/21 1:17 PM

Amber Alert: 6 year-old abducted from Wyoming community

The Wind River Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for a child they believe was abducted from the Wind River Reservation, in Wyoming.

01/05/21 2:27 PM

Yellowstone ‘treasure hunter’ pleads guilty; found digging in cemetery

CASPER, Wyo. — A man searching for the treasure of Forrest Fenn has plead guilty to multiple charges stemming from activities surrounding his search for the treasure in Yellowstone National Park. Utah... Read more »

01/05/21 12:05 PM

Suspect in custody after threatening to ‘shoot up’ VA Hospital

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 33-year old Cheyenne man was arrested by law enforcement after it was alleged that he threatened to open fire on the Veterans Affairs Hospital. According to... Read more »

01/05/21 11:57 AM

Prosecutor: Wisconsin pharmacist thought vaccine was unsafe

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin pharmacist convinced the world was “crashing down” told police he tried to ruin hundreds of doses of coronavirus vaccine because he believed the shots... Read more »

01/05/21 11:04 AM

Recent Arrests (1-4-21 – 1-5-21)

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 »

01/05/21 9:53 AM

PETA adds to reward in Wyoming grizzly bear poaching case

CASPER, Wyo. — The “People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals” (PETA) are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information in a grizzly bear poaching case in Wyoming.... Read more »

01/04/21 12:35 PM

Recent Arrests (1-1-21 – 1-4-21)

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 »

01/04/21 9:50 AM

Laramie County arrest reports (12/23-12/31/20)

Here are the compiled recent arrests logs 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 »

01/02/21 3:19 PM

Recent Arrests (12-30-20 – 12-31-20)

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 »

12/31/20 1:07 PM

Man arrested after high-speed pursuit in Laramie County

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Law enforcement officials say that on December 29, 2020 at 10:48 a.m., Cheyenne Police requested assistance from Laramie County Sheriff’s Deputies for a stolen vehicle in the... Read more »

12/30/20 4:10 PM

Rock Springs officers use non-lethal measures to restrain armed suspect

News Desk-Sweetwater Now December 28, 2020 ROCK SPRINGS — The Rock Springs Police Department (RSPD) responded to a physical disturbance call and wound up having to use non-lethal techniques to gain control... Read more »

12/29/20 4:18 PM

Cheyenne Man faces Strangulation charge following arrest

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 41-year old Cheyenne man was arrested by the Cheyenne Police Department after it was alleged that he strangled another person. According to paperwork obtained from the... Read more »

12/29/20 4:04 PM

Recent Arrests 12-28-20 – 12-29-20

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 »

12/29/20 9:23 AM

PHOTOS: Citations issued for illegal trash dumping in Wyoming; volunteer helps with clean up

CASPER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming said on Monday that a BLM ranger got some help from a citizen cleaning up some illegally dumped trash on Sunday.... Read more »

12/28/20 2:55 PM

Suspect in custody in Christmas Eve Homicide investigation in Fremont County

CASPER, Wyo — The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) announced Monday it is investigating a homicide that took place near Pavilion on Christmas Eve. According the release, the sheriff’s office... Read more »

12/28/20 12:17 PM

Crime

Idaho Mountain goat suffering from would-be poaching wounds euthanized

Cheyenne man arrested for Attempted Homicide

Weekly arrest report (1-8-21-1-15-21)

Man arrested, accused of kicking Cheyenne Police Officer

Recent Arrests (1-14-21 – 1-15-21)

Natrona County Sheriff’s Office searching for escapee

Law enforcement seeks information in ongoing burglary investigation

Cheyenne Police Department seeks information in 2015 Coin Shop Homicide Investigation

Recent Arrests (1-13-21 – 1-14-21)

Over 1,000 wild animals illegally killed in Utah in 2020

Two women arrested on Methamphetamine charges, child endangerment

Recent Arrests (1-11-21 – 1-12-21)

Task force on missing and murdered indigenous people released

Cheyenne Police arrest man after alleged machete attack

Man arrested on multiple charges following high-speed pursuit with WHP

Rawlins Police announce arrest of man in Felony Child Abuse Case

Officials announce arrest of ‘Jake Angeli,’ others

Weekly arrest report, Laramie County: (1/1/21-1/8/21)

Recent Arrests (1-7-21 – 1-8-21)

(PHOTOS) Police seeking information on stolen 4-Wheelers

Man arrested on allegations he shoplifted, eluded police in highspeed pursuit in Cheyenne

Cheyenne Man arrested after shots fired

Cheyenne Police conduct ‘high risk’ traffic stop

Cheyenne Police Department warn residents of attempted scam calls

Recent Arrests (1-5-21 – 1-6-21)

Lummis Wednesday: Stop the violence

Amber Alert: 6 year-old abducted from Wyoming community

Yellowstone ‘treasure hunter’ pleads guilty; found digging in cemetery

Suspect in custody after threatening to ‘shoot up’ VA Hospital

Prosecutor: Wisconsin pharmacist thought vaccine was unsafe

Recent Arrests (1-4-21 – 1-5-21)

PETA adds to reward in Wyoming grizzly bear poaching case

Recent Arrests (1-1-21 – 1-4-21)

Laramie County arrest reports (12/23-12/31/20)

Recent Arrests (12-30-20 – 12-31-20)

Man arrested after high-speed pursuit in Laramie County

Rock Springs officers use non-lethal measures to restrain armed suspect

Cheyenne Man faces Strangulation charge following arrest

Recent Arrests 12-28-20 – 12-29-20

PHOTOS: Citations issued for illegal trash dumping in Wyoming; volunteer helps with clean up

Suspect in custody in Christmas Eve Homicide investigation in Fremont County

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(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?

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‘Extreme blow over risk’ on I-25 in Wyoming, gusts exceeding 50 mph

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Man allegedly hid 3 months at Chicago airport due to virus