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Greg Hirst
Crime/Court Reporter
Casper PD Incident Report log (9/22/23–9/25/23)
The report contains information about the time, approximate location, and nature of a law enforcement call as it was first received.
Natrona County Sheriff’s Office Incident Report log (9/21/23–9/25/23)
The report contains information about the time, approximate location, and nature of a law enforcement call as it was first received.
Mediation hearing ordered in suit against Chief McPheeters, City of Casper
“The Court believes the parties should fully explore and consider settlement at the earliest opportunity,” Judge Rankin wrote.
Natrona County District Court notebook (9/13/23–9/22/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — The following are selected arraignments, judgments and sentences rendered recently in the Seventh Judicial District of Wyoming in Natrona County. This is not a comprehensive log and may be updated with filings provided by the Clerk of District Court. Filings from the clerk do not include sentence recommendations or other details […]
Natrona County Circuit Court arraignments (9/22/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Provided below are the defendants and charges from appearances in Natrona County Circuit Court on Friday, Sept. 22. The Honorable Seventh Judicial Circuit Court Judge Brian Christensen presided Friday, while Assistant District Attorney Mackenzie Morrison represented the state. All persons entering not guilty pleas or charged with felonies are presumed innocent until […]
Natrona County divorce filings (9/11/23–9/18/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Here is a list of those who filed for a divorce from Sept. 11 through Sept. 18. All filings are reported to Oil City News by the Natrona County District Court. The log is not a comprehensive document and may not represent all of the divorces in Natrona County. The report excludes sealed […]
Natrona County recent applications for marriage (9/13/23–9/19/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Congratulations to all of the happy couples applying for marriage licenses in Natrona County. Here is a list of those who applied for a marriage license from Sept. 13 through Sept. 19. All filings are reported to Oil City News by the County Clerk’s Office. The log is not a comprehensive document […]
Casper man sentenced for ‘sexually motivated burglaries’
CASPER, Wyo. — A man has been sentenced in what the Casper Police Department investigator described as a series of “sexually motivated burglaries.” 60-year-old Thomas William Branstetter was sentenced to 12–18 months in state prison on two counts of burglary. He appeared at sentencing Thursday still in custody, and will get credit for the 338 days […]
Casper Mayor resigns amid allegations of domestic violence
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Mayor Bruce Knell has resigned from his position after allegations of domestic violence surfaced in the public sphere on Wednesday. Knell has denied the allegations, and is presumed innocent at this time. City Manager Carter Napier, City Attorney Eric Nelson and Casper Police Chief Keith McPheeters held a press conference at […]
Casper officials address allegations of domestic violence against mayor
CASPER, Wyo. — In a press conference held on Sept. 21, Casper City Manager Carter Napier addressed allegations of domestic violence against Mayor Bruce Knell. The allegations stem from an incident on Sept. 15 at the Thomson Hotel in Austin, Texas. The Austin Police Department confirmed that officers responded to a disturbance call at Thompson […]
Natrona County Recent Arrests (9/20/23–9/21/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County. The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the recommended charges against them. The arrest log is not a comprehensive document and may not represent all of the arrests made in a given time […]
Jury finds driver in fatal Natrona County crash guilty of misdemeanor
White was found not guilty of the aggravated charge, which carries a penalty of up to 20 years in prison.
Casper PD Incident Report log (9/18/23–9/20/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Information for the Casper Police Department Incident Summary Report and Map is provided by the Casper Police Department and is published as a public service to our readers. For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included, and certain calls may have some information withheld. The CPD […]
Natrona County Sheriff’s Office Incident Report log (9/19/23–9/20/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Information for the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office incident summary report and map is provided by the NCSO and is published as a public service to our readers. For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included, and certain calls may have some information withheld. The NCSO Incident […]
Natrona County Recent Arrests (9/19/23–9/20/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County. The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the recommended charges against them. The arrest log is not a comprehensive document and may not represent all of the arrests made in a given time […]
Casper Re-Entry Center escapee arrested in Nebraska
CASPER, Wyo. — A Casper Re-Entry Center escapee has been located and arrested in Gering, Nebraska, Natrona County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Kiera Grogan told Oil City News on Tuesday. Austen Bagner was reported as an escapee last Thursday when he failed to return to the facility after telling staff he was checking out to look […]
Natrona County Sheriff’s Office Incident Report log (9/15/23–9/18/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Information for the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office incident summary report and map is provided by the NCSO and is published as a public service to our readers. For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included, and certain calls may have some information withheld. The NCSO Incident […]
Homicide trial begins for driver in fatal crash near Pathfinder
CASPER, Wyo. — The trial for the driver in a crash on Highway 220 that resulted in the death of a 5-year-old boy and injured others began Monday in Natrona County District Court. The state charges that Sierra Maelynn White recklessly caused the child’s death when she did not stop at a clearly marked stop sign […]
Natrona County Circuit Court arraignments (9/15/23, 9/18/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Provided below are the defendants and charges from appearances in Natrona County Circuit Court on Friday, Sept. 15, and Monday, Sept. 18. On Friday, the Honorable Seventh Judicial Circuit Court Judge Nichole Collier presided while Assistant District Attorney Sam Forshner represented the state. On Monday, the Honorable Seventh Judicial Circuit Court Judge […]
Casper PD Incident Report log (9/15/23–9/18/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Information for the Casper Police Department Incident Summary Report and Map is provided by the Casper Police Department and is published as a public service to our readers. For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included, and certain calls may have some information withheld. The CPD […]
Natrona County Sheriff’s Office incident report log (9/15/23–9/18/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Information for the Natrona County Sheriff’s Office incident summary report and map is provided by the NCSO and is published as a public service to our readers. For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included, and certain calls may have some information withheld. The NCSO Incident […]
Natrona County Recent Arrests (9/15/23–9/18/23)
CASPER, Wyo. — Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County. The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the recommended charges against them. The arrest log is not a comprehensive document and may not represent all of the arrests made in a given time […]