Crime Archives - Cap City News

Recent Arrests (10-21-20 – 10-22-20)

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 »

10/22/20 10:42 AM

WHP Participates in National Crimes Against Children Patrol Operation

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Highway Patrol has announced that they will be participating in the National Crimes Against Children Patrol Operation this week. Officials with the WHP say that, beginning... Read more »

10/21/20 4:25 PM

Recent Arrests (10-20-20 – 10-21-20)

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 »

10/21/20 10:23 AM

Sheriff’s Office investigating recent thefts of estimated $47k in power tools and equipment

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Officials with Laramie County Sheriff’s Office say that as of 10/21/20, there have been 6 reported burglary/thefts from jobsites located on I-80 and I-25 in Laramie County.... Read more »

10/21/20 9:24 AM

High-speed pursuit on I-25 ends safely north of Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Officials with the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) say a Rapid City, South Dakota resident is in custody following a pursuit that took place Tuesday morning, October 20, 2020. ... Read more »

10/20/20 5:07 PM

Three bull moose illegally shot and killed in Idaho; fourth moose likely survived

CASPER, Wyo. — The Idaho Fish and Game Department said on Monday, Oct. 19 that there have been four recent incidents of bull moose being illegally shot at in Valley... Read more »

10/19/20 3:03 PM

6 Russian military officers charged in vast hacking campaign

By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Six current and former Russian military officers sought to disrupt through computer hacking the French election, the Winter Olympics and U.S. hospitals... Read more »

10/19/20 2:07 PM

Routine traffic stop leads to seizure of 96 pounds of marijuana, 2 suspects arrested

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Two men were arrested by the Wyoming Highway Patrol over the weekend after a routine pullover led to the discovery of nearly 97 pounds of marijuana in... Read more »

10/19/20 1:50 PM

Cheyenne Police investigating Armed Robbery at Loaf N’ Jug

CHEYENNE, Wyo.— Officials with the Cheyenne Police Department say that on October 19, 2020, at approximately 7:10 a.m. Officers responded to 3920 E. 12th St. (Loaf N Jug) in regards... Read more »

10/19/20 1:06 PM

Recent Arrests (10/16/20 – 10/19/20)

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 »

10/19/20 11:33 AM

Recent Arrests (10/14/20 – 10/15/20)

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 »

10/15/20 10:55 AM

Police ask for help identifying suspect accused of passing counterfeit bills

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Officials with the Cheyenne Police Department say that on October 11, 2020 the pictured male passed counterfeit bills at a local gas station. Law enforcement is asking... Read more »

10/15/20 9:42 AM

2 pounds of meth seized in Wyoming after driver speeding 92 mph stopped

CASPER, Wyo. — A traffic stop along Wyoming Highway 50 south of Gillette on Tuesday resulted in the seizure of two pounds of methamphetamine, according to the Wyoming Highway Patrol.... Read more »

10/14/20 1:12 PM

Man arrested on Methamphetamine Possession charge

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 63-year old man was arrested by the Laramie County Sheriff’s Department on the recommended charge that he was in possession of Methamphetamine. Paperwork filed in Laramie... Read more »

10/14/20 12:05 PM

Recent Arrests (10/13/20 – 10/14/20)

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 »

10/14/20 10:52 AM

Recent Arrests (10/12/20 – 10/13/20)

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.

10/13/20 12:24 PM

Lawyer: Denver security guard acted in self-defense

Oct 12, 2020 By COLLEEN SLEVIN and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press DENVER (AP) — An armed security guard for a television station who is suspected of fatally shooting a man... Read more »

10/13/20 7:44 AM

Recent Arrests (10/9/20 – 10/12/20)

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.

10/12/20 11:59 AM

Recent Arrests (10/8/20 – 10/9/20)

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.

10/09/20 2:58 PM

Man arrested, now faces charges of Burglary, Property Destruction and Arson

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Officials with the Cheyenne Police Department say they have arrested a 36-year-old man following allegations that he broke into a residence and caused an estimated $3,000 in... Read more »

10/09/20 1:47 PM

32 of Wyoming’s 102 crash fatalities have involved impaired driving this year

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Highway Patrol said on Thursday, Oct. 8 that a total of 102 people have died due to injuries sustained in vehicle crashes so far this... Read more »

10/08/20 4:44 PM

Protests follow clearing of officer in killing of Black teen

By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Residents of a Milwaukee suburb where protests turned violent after a Black police officer was cleared in the fatal shooting of... Read more »

10/08/20 2:12 PM

13 charged in plots against Michigan governor, police

They are suspected of attempting to identify the homes of law enforcement officers to "target them, made threats of violence intended to instigate a civil war." They also planned and trained for an operation to attack the Michigan Capitol building and to kidnap government officials, including the governor, Attorney General Dana Nessel said.

10/08/20 1:51 PM

Crime

Rock Springs PD investigating fight, stabbing

Man arrested in Sweetwater County accused in shooting death of wife

Recent Arrests (10-22-20 – 10-23-20)

Authorities seek information on recent equipment larceny

Man charged with treasure hunting in Yellowstone cemetery

Two suspects arrested on drug charges after pullover on I-80

Recent Arrests (10-21-20 – 10-22-20)

WHP Participates in National Crimes Against Children Patrol Operation

Recent Arrests (10-20-20 – 10-21-20)

Sheriff’s Office investigating recent thefts of estimated $47k in power tools and equipment

High-speed pursuit on I-25 ends safely north of Cheyenne

Three bull moose illegally shot and killed in Idaho; fourth moose likely survived

6 Russian military officers charged in vast hacking campaign

Routine traffic stop leads to seizure of 96 pounds of marijuana, 2 suspects arrested

Cheyenne Police investigating Armed Robbery at Loaf N’ Jug

Recent Arrests (10/16/20 – 10/19/20)

Recent Arrests (10/14/20 – 10/15/20)

Police ask for help identifying suspect accused of passing counterfeit bills

2 pounds of meth seized in Wyoming after driver speeding 92 mph stopped

Man arrested on Methamphetamine Possession charge

Recent Arrests (10/13/20 – 10/14/20)

Recent Arrests (10/12/20 – 10/13/20)

Lawyer: Denver security guard acted in self-defense

Recent Arrests (10/9/20 – 10/12/20)

Recent Arrests (10/8/20 – 10/9/20)

Man arrested, now faces charges of Burglary, Property Destruction and Arson

32 of Wyoming’s 102 crash fatalities have involved impaired driving this year

Protests follow clearing of officer in killing of Black teen

13 charged in plots against Michigan governor, police

Elk calf ‘shot and left to waste’ in Idaho; public asked to help in poaching case

6 people charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer

Recent Arrests (10/6/20 – 10/7/20)

Cheyenne Man faces drug conspiracy charges following car accident

Woman faces felony Methamphetamine charge after being pulled over by Cheyenne Police

Texas officer charged with murder in fatal store shooting

Recent Arrests (10/5/20 – 10/6/20)

Recent Arrests (10/2/20 – 10/5/20)

Trespassers shoot cow and calf ‘with multiple arrows’ on Montana cattle ranch

Grand jury audio details moments before Breonna Taylor died

Recent Arrests (10/1/20 – 10/2/20)

Police arrest Cheyenne man on Strangulation and Battery charges

Obituaries

AP

Jerry Jeff Walker, Texas singer and songwriter, dies at 78

Obituaries: Ostrom, Liebe, Dimon II,

James Randi, dazzling magician and skeptic, dies at 92

Obituaries: Moxley, Lewis, Ogle, Mueller, Durnan

Obituaries: Johnson, Person, Nelson

Community

Community

Winter storm watches extended in parts of SE Wyo through Monday evening

Cowboys battle Nevada to force OT but fall short Saturday 37-34 in season opener

Sunday: 219 new confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyo, 20 in Laramie County

Roads between Laramie and Walcott junction closed to light, high-profile vehicles; extreme blowover risk

Gordon appoints Teton County’s Clark Allan to Eighth Judicial Circuit

Wyoming

Community

Winter storm watches extended in parts of SE Wyo through Monday evening

Cowboys battle Nevada to force OT but fall short Saturday 37-34 in season opener

Sunday: 219 new confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyo, 20 in Laramie County

Roads between Laramie and Walcott junction closed to light, high-profile vehicles; extreme blowover risk

Gordon appoints Teton County’s Clark Allan to Eighth Judicial Circuit

Promoted

Economy

Wyoming businesses across the state get reimbursed for employee training

IMPACT 307 launches new website to aid entrepreneurs and start-ups

62% Report Increased Stress, Anxiety, Depression

Applications for COVID-19 Business Relief funding opened on August 4

Major expansion/remodel for Spradley Barr Toyota in Cheyenne’s West Edge

Galleries

Community

(PHOTOS) Cheyenne in Sepia: Mullen Wildfire smoke descends on city

Photo Gallery: Casper hosts Cheyenne as high school football kicks off in COVID era

PHOTO GALLERY: Crews fight wildfire near Glenrock on Tuesday

PHOTOS: Hundreds gather for Casper march protesting death of George Floyd

Gordon addresses protesters gathered in front of Capitol who urge him to ‘open up’ Wyoming (PHOTOS)

National/World

AP

Senate votes to advance Barrett; confirmation expected Mon