Crime Archives - Cap City News

Recent Arrests (3/30/20 – 3/31/20)

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 »

03/31/20 10:41 AM

Alleged murder suspect, victims identified in Sheridan County case

CASPER, Wyo. — The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner’s Office shared details on the suspected murder of three individuals in the county in a Monday, March 30 press release.... Read more »

03/30/20 4:10 PM

Recent Arrests (3/26/20 – 3/30/20)

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 »

03/30/20 1:49 PM

Breaking: three found dead in small Wyoming town

According to an early morning release from the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office, three adults have been found dead in Big Horn, Wyoming– a town of 198 people located near Sheridan.... Read more »

03/30/20 3:24 AM

Police seek help identifying suspected car thief

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Cheyenne Police Department is asking for help identifying a potential car thief. “This male stole a vehicle this morning as it was warming up. If you... Read more »

03/28/20 5:34 PM

Texas man jailed for online threats against Nancy Pelosi

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (AP) — A Texas man faces federal charges after he made online posts threatening Democrats, including U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, authorities said. Gavin Weslee Blake Perry,... Read more »

03/27/20 12:05 PM

Law enforcement seeking information on larceny

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office says that they are seeking information related to a recent larceny. According to LCSO, a Hougen blue and chrome magnet drill was... Read more »

03/27/20 11:23 AM

Department of Justice asks citizens to report COVID-19 fraud

The Wyoming Community of Buffalo is the latest in reporting suspected fraud tied to the COVID-19 global pandemic, and the the Department of Justice is advising people to report such... Read more »

03/26/20 10:26 AM

Recent Arrests (3/25/20 – 3/26/20)

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 »

03/26/20 9:33 AM

Greybull Police seek info on wanted man

CASPER, Wyo. — Police officials are saying that they’re looking for a wanted person in the community of Greybull, on outstanding warrants and for questioning in a death investigation. A... Read more »

03/26/20 8:56 AM

Recent Arrests (3/23/20 – 3/24/20)

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 »

03/24/20 12:49 PM

Rock Spring PD warn of counterfeit bills being circulated

CASPER, Wyo. — The Rock Springs Police Department said on Monday, March 23 that they have received reports of counterfeit bills being circulated in the community. “Several businesses have already... Read more »

03/23/20 1:31 PM

Victim identified in Casper Domestic Homicide case

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Coroner’s Office has released the identity of a victim in a case that Casper Police describe as a “domestic homicide.” “The Natrona County Coroner’s... Read more »

03/23/20 12:09 PM

Spike strips deployed to stop speeding suspect in Wyoming chase

CASPER, Wyo. — An Idaho Falls, Idaho resident is in custody following a pursuit that took place Saturday morning, according to Wyoming Highway Patrol Officials. Troopers say that a suspect identified... Read more »

03/23/20 11:30 AM

49-year-old male suspect booked on Homicide charge according to Casper PD

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department has confirmed that 49-year-old Edward Eugene Robertson has been taken into custody and is facing a recommended charge of 1st Degree Murder. Casper... Read more »

03/23/20 11:08 AM

Recent Arrests (3/20/20 – 3/23/20)

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 »

03/23/20 10:12 AM

Inmate dies from apparent suicide in Torrington

An inmate of the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution in Torrington has died from an apparent suicide. According to a release from the Department of Corrections, Jeffrey Robert Brown, 48, died... Read more »

03/22/20 2:15 PM

Watch: Today’s high-speed chase and rollover in Sheridan (Video)

Earlier today, the Wyoming Highway Patrol arrested a Sheridan, Wyoming man following a high speed pursuit that resulted in a rollover. Thanks to some quick thinking by a witness on... Read more »

03/21/20 5:04 PM

WHP: Pursuit ends with rollover and arrest near Sheridan

The Wyoming Highway Patrol says that a Sheridan, Wyoming resident is in custody following a pursuit that took place Saturday morning, March 21, 2020. According the to narrative provided by WHP,... Read more »

03/21/20 4:37 PM

Recent Arrests (3/19/20 – 3/20/20)

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 »

03/20/20 9:55 AM

Recent Arrests (3/17/20 – 3/18/20)

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 »

03/18/20 1:59 PM

Man faces charges after punching police officer

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 28-year old man was arrested by the Cheyenne Police Department after they allege that he assaulted one of their officers. Dylan Johanson made his initial appearance... Read more »

03/18/20 10:57 AM

Recent Arrests (3/16/20 – 3/17/20)

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 »

03/17/20 12:18 PM

Jail visitation cancelled, other changes made to LCSO during virus threat

The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office has announced that inmate visitation at the Laramie County Detention Center has been cancelled in the latest wave of closures in the COVID-19 epidemic. “Effective... Read more »

03/17/20 12:04 PM

Recent Arrests (3/13/20 – 3/16/20)

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 »

03/16/20 2:24 PM

Police arrest Armed Robbery suspect

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Cheyenne Police Department say that their detectives have arrested Michael Allen Gross, 38, of Cheyenne WY, for an Armed Robbery that occurred on March 12, 2020... Read more »

03/12/20 4:45 PM

Sweetwater detectives investigating possible Granger town official misconduct

CASPER, Wyo. — The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office said on Thursday, March 12 that their detectives are investigating possible misconduct by at least one member of the Granger town government’s... Read more »

03/12/20 12:40 PM

Recent Arrests (3/11/20 – 3/12/20)

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 »

03/12/20 10:44 AM

Recent Arrests (3/10/20 – 3/11/20)

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 »

03/11/20 12:22 PM

Man faces felony Child Abuse charge after altercation with teen in Cheyenne

A male suspect is facing a felony child abuse charge, after law enforcement says that the man engaged in a physical altercation with a teenage juvenile. Edward Keith Moore, born... Read more »

03/10/20 4:06 PM

Andrew Steplock receives life in prison for murder of mother

CASPER, Wyo. — A Natrona County man, convicted in the murder of his mother last November has been sentenced to life in prison. According to Natrona County District Court Officials,... Read more »

03/10/20 3:42 PM

Man faces Strangulation and Domestic Battery Charges following arrest

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 33-year old man was arrested by the Cheyenne Police Department and now faces charges of Strangulation of a Household Member and Domestic Battery. Shane Allen Pulley... Read more »

03/10/20 12:36 PM

Recent Arrests (3/9/20 – 3/10/20)

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 »

03/10/20 12:33 PM

Suspect accused of possessing felony amount of meth, with juvenile in vehicle

A woman was arrested and faces multiple recommended charges, after police say that she was found be in possession of suspected methamphetamine, with a juvenile in the car. Bobbie Ann... Read more »

03/09/20 6:38 PM

Suspect arrested in Casper hit-and-run

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department has confirmed that a man suspected in a vehicle-on-pedestrian hit-and-run case has turned himself in. Police told reporters during the early morning hours... Read more »

03/09/20 1:11 PM

Crime

Recent Arrests (4/1/20 – 4/2/20)

Police warn Cheyenne residents of Facebook scammer

Lander Police seek information in business vandalism (VIDEO)

Florida Sheriff seeks information from the public in ‘Tiger King’ mystery

Recent Arrests (3/31/20 – 4/1/20)

Police looking for firearm in Big Horn murder

Recent Arrests (3/30/20 – 3/31/20)

Alleged murder suspect, victims identified in Sheridan County case

Recent Arrests (3/26/20 – 3/30/20)

Breaking: three found dead in small Wyoming town

Police seek help identifying suspected car thief

Texas man jailed for online threats against Nancy Pelosi

Law enforcement seeking information on larceny

Department of Justice asks citizens to report COVID-19 fraud

Recent Arrests (3/25/20 – 3/26/20)

Greybull Police seek info on wanted man

Recent Arrests (3/23/20 – 3/24/20)

Rock Spring PD warn of counterfeit bills being circulated

Victim identified in Casper Domestic Homicide case

Spike strips deployed to stop speeding suspect in Wyoming chase

49-year-old male suspect booked on Homicide charge according to Casper PD

Recent Arrests (3/20/20 – 3/23/20)

Inmate dies from apparent suicide in Torrington

Watch: Today’s high-speed chase and rollover in Sheridan (Video)

WHP: Pursuit ends with rollover and arrest near Sheridan

Recent Arrests (3/19/20 – 3/20/20)

Recent Arrests (3/17/20 – 3/18/20)

Man faces charges after punching police officer

Recent Arrests (3/16/20 – 3/17/20)

Jail visitation cancelled, other changes made to LCSO during virus threat

Recent Arrests (3/13/20 – 3/16/20)

Police arrest Armed Robbery suspect

Sweetwater detectives investigating possible Granger town official misconduct

Recent Arrests (3/11/20 – 3/12/20)

Recent Arrests (3/10/20 – 3/11/20)

Man faces felony Child Abuse charge after altercation with teen in Cheyenne

Andrew Steplock receives life in prison for murder of mother

Man faces Strangulation and Domestic Battery Charges following arrest

Recent Arrests (3/9/20 – 3/10/20)

Suspect accused of possessing felony amount of meth, with juvenile in vehicle

Suspect arrested in Casper hit-and-run

Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries: Lewis, Sommers, Galeotos

Obituaries: Kensinger, Lush, Jennings, Thompson, Soveroski

‘Strega Nona’ author Tomie dePaola is dead at age 85

Former Sen. Tom Coburn, known as a political maverick, dies

Joseph Lowery, civil rights leader and MLK aide, dies at 98

Community

Community

DFS: Children and parents can face increased stress amid COVID-19 concerns

108 deaths, 808 hospitalizations, 5,728 positive COVID-19 cases in states bordering Wyoming

Laramie county adds 18 COVID-19 cases for total of 37

Gun background checks smash records during pandemic

Wyoming unemployment claims keep rising amid COVID-19 spread

Wyoming

Community

DFS: Children and parents can face increased stress amid COVID-19 concerns

Wyoming Business Council to host COVID-19 listening session on April 3rd

Laramie county adds 18 COVID-19 cases for total of 37

Wyoming unemployment claims keep rising amid COVID-19 spread

UW survey shows serious impacts, deep concern for coronavirus

Promoted

COVID-19

Wyoming Behavioral Institute issues update on virus response

Recent hires making an impact at local hospital

Recent hires making an impact at local hospital

Galleries

Community

PHOTOS: 2020 State High School Wrestling Championships in Casper

PHOTOS: Hundreds turn out for 101-year-old Casper WWII Marine with no family

PHOTOS: Hundreds of trucks waiting for I-80 West to reopen

Gallery: Wyoming legislatures return to the restored historic Capitol

Casper MLK Equality Day march celebrates community action (PHOTOS)

National/World

AP

Gun background checks smash records during pandemic

Reese Witherspoon’s clothing company giving dresses to teachers as a ‘thank you’

Florida Sheriff seeks information from the public in ‘Tiger King’ mystery