“The unknown person(s) were unaware the cable was a ’live’ wire and when the plastic protective barrier was cut, the current sparked and arc welded the bolt cutters to the exposed wire.” -NCSO affidavit
Trevor T. Trujillo
Crime reporter
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Some birds die in residential coop fire
“Quick recognition of the fire by bystanders and the rapid response initiated by our highly skilled dispatchers was crucial in getting fire crews to the scene quickly.” – Casper Fire-EMS
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Guy Fieri reports from Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives set in Laramie, Wyoming
“Shootin’ DDD in Laramie, Wyoming, you’re going to dig it!” Fieri wrote on Facebook.
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Suspect pleads guilty to running people into fire with vehicle
The United States Attorney’s Office announced that a suspect on a 2021 incident where a person is accused of running people into a bonfire with a vehicle has entered a plea in the case. The suspect reportedly pleaded guilty to two counts of Assault Resulting In Serious Bodily Injury. The change of plea hearing was […]
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Suspect accused of attacking vehicle with metal bar while person was inside
The suspect is also said to have chased the vehicle as the victim drove away from the scene.
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Teen missing from Rapid City; police seek help from public
Anyone with any information about Riley’s whereabouts should contact police immediately at 605-394-4131
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(UPDATE) Rapid City PD says missing 12-year-old located safe
Anyone with any information about Shaun Recountre’s whereabouts should contact Rapid City Police immediately at 605-394-4131.
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Felony charges filed in Cheyenne chase that ended in fire
A suspect in a law enforcement chase that ended with a fire that damaged the suspect vehicle and two police cruisers has been officially charged in Laramie County Circuit Court. Documents released by the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office show that the suspect faces a felony charge of Theft and a felony charge for Aggravated Eluding. […]
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K-9 alerts to over 200 lbs. of suspected marijuana in traffic stop
A search of the car is reported to have yielded approximately 227.6 lbs. of suspected marijuana.
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One arrested after Monday chase in Cheyenne
No injuries were reported as a result of the chase.
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Fines paid after couple illegally transports, sells pheasant chicks in Wyo.
Birds sold to three Wyoming households were voluntarily forfeited to the Game and Fish Department.
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Is this your money? Wyoming has over $100M in unclaimed property
Those wanting to see if they are owed any of the properties held by the State can watch a 2-minute instructional video posted below.
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Amanda Disney appointed to Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Disney holds certificates in Global Business Travel, Hospitality Revenue Management, and has also completed the Hospitality & Tourism Management course at Florida Atlantic University.
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LINK and ASSIST bus schedules released for Thanksgiving weekend
Tokens and passes will not be available for purchase Thursday, November 25 through Saturday, November 27, since Casper Area Transit offices will be closed.
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Christmas event at Fort Caspar will be “live but virtual”
Participants will be offered a virtual guided tour of Fort Casper, as it would have been during the Christmas season of 1865.
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One dozen local authors to appear at Fort Caspar signing event
Admission to the Fort Caspar Museum will be free during the event.
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Police cruisers catch fire after Cheyenne chase
Responding officers used a cellphone left in the Buick and its OnStar security system to determine the vehicle’s location
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California suspects arrested in Wyoming with 137 lbs. of suspected marijuana
Troopers report finding approximately 137.4 lbs. of suspected marijuana in the vehicle, inside of vacuum-sealed bags, and stored in black duffles.
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Suspect accused of, charged for stealing truck from downtown Casper
The truck was reportedly unlocked, with the keys inside, at the time it was taken.
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Affidavit: Witness claims victim and suspect both brandished guns before fatal shooting
Casper man facing felony murder charge following alleged altercation.
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Mills man accused of breaking into home, kidnapping victim
A person convicted of Aggravated Kidnapping faces potential jail time for not less than 20 years, with a possibility of life.
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K-9 assists in finding suspected meth, fentanyl and cocaine during I-25 stop
A recent arrest in Laramie County by they Wyoming Highway Patrol came with the seizure of felony amounts of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine.
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Oil City Police Calls (11/12/21 – 11/15/21)
The CPD Incident Summary Report contains information about the time, approximate location, and nature of a law enforcement call as the call was first received.
