CASPER, Wyo. — Police say they have arrested one suspect in relation to a homicide investigation in Casper.
Fifty-one-year-old Rodney Smith of Casper was arrested late Friday afternoon by the Casper Police Department. The suspect was arrested Friday afternoon after a nearly week-long investigation into the death of an adult female in Casper.
On November 30th, Casper Police were dispatched to the 6400 block of Village Drive in Casper for a report of an unconscious person. Upon arrival, officers found a deceased adult female in the residence.
After a multi-day investigation by the Casper Police Department, the Natrona County District Attorney’s Office has charged the suspect with felony manslaughter and one felony habitual criminal offense.
This investigation is ongoing. The Casper Police Department is working in coordination with several local agencies to include the Natrona County District Attorney’s Office to ensure a complete and thorough investigation is conducted.
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 Natrona County District Attorney’s Office.
