Crime Archives - Oil City News

Man arrested after SRT summoned, accused of stealing thousands of dollars in carpet

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Special Response team was summoned when two people refused to exit their home Sunday, at the time officers served a search warrant. Two people were... Read more »

11/13/19 4:52 PM

Man arrested for DWUI recommended for Felony Theft after not returning rental car

CASPER, Wyo. — A man who was reportedly arrested by Casper Police on November 9 for Driving While Under the Influence, has been recommended for a felony charge after his rental... Read more »

11/13/19 4:11 PM

Recent Arrests (11/12/19)

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... Read more »

11/13/19 10:15 AM

Warrant Roundup (11/12/19)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Warrant Roundup is provided as a public service to the citizens and visitors of Casper, Wyoming. The list below represents warrants that have been confirmed by the... Read more »

11/12/19 4:05 PM

Five schools secured, one juvenile arrested in Cheyenne

CASPER, Wyo. — One juvenile is in custody after multiple Cheyenne schools were placed under “secure perimeter,” according to the Cheyenne Police Department. The Cheyenne PD said in a Tuesday... Read more »

11/12/19 11:17 AM

Recent Arrests (11/8/19 -11/11/19)

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... Read more »

11/12/19 11:03 AM

Warrant Roundup (11/11/19)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Warrant Roundup is provided as a public service to the citizens and visitors of Casper, Wyoming. The list below represents warrants that have been confirmed by the... Read more »

11/11/19 2:45 PM

Thermopolis man charged with passing counterfeit $100 bills

CASPER, Wyo. — A Thermopolis man has been arrested and charged with allegedly passing conterfeit $100 bills. Karl Bert Loos Jr. appearing in the Fifth Judicial Court on Friday, Nov.... Read more »

11/08/19 2:27 PM

Second suspect arrested in Child Endangerment investigation

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper Police have arrested a second suspect in a Child Endangerment investigation, that saw one person arrested this week. Dane Alan Garris, age 33, was arrested and booked... Read more »

11/08/19 2:22 PM

Two of nine bars fail CPD alcohol check

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Police Department says that seven liquor establishments, visited during a recent alcohol compliance check, passed the examination. Two establishments reportedly failed CPD Public Information Officer... Read more »

11/08/19 1:39 PM

Recent Arrests (11/7/19)

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... Read more »

11/08/19 10:29 AM

White-tailed buck poached; antlers removed, body left to waste in Idaho

CASPER, Wyo. — A buck white-tailed deer has been found poached south of Salmon, Idado. “The buck was discovered October 20th on private property, and officers believe it was likely... Read more »

11/07/19 2:58 PM

Statue vandalized in Riverton’s Veteran’s Memorial Park (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — A statue in Riverton’s Veteran’s Memorial Park has been vandalized. The Riverton Police Department is seeking information on the vandalism. “There is a memorial out behind city... Read more »

11/07/19 2:29 PM

Woman recommended for charges including Child Endangerment, Meth Possession

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper police officers say that a woman who called, reporting finding drugs, waited for a significant period of time before calling officers, and was arrested and booked on... Read more »

11/07/19 2:22 PM

Warrant Roundup (11/7/19)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Warrant Roundup is provided as a public service to the citizens and visitors of Casper, Wyoming. The list below represents warrants that have been confirmed by the... Read more »

11/07/19 11:58 AM

Recent Arrests (11/6/19)

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... Read more »

11/07/19 10:21 AM

Colorado man charged with three counts of felony drug possession in Laramie

CASPER, Wyo. — A Colorado man has been arrested for alleged felony possession of a controlled substance by Laramie police. Clifford A. Breitwieser, 56, “was arrested and charged with 3... Read more »

11/07/19 10:19 AM

Bighorn ram poached, left to waste in Utah

Officials are investigating a poaching incident at Mount Carmel Junction, just east of Zion National Park in Utah. According to a Utah Division of Wildlife Services blog post, a bighorn... Read more »

11/07/19 5:02 AM

Police investigate shooting threat at South Cheyenne High School

The Cheyenne Police Department is investigating a shooting threat made against South Cheyenne High School on Wednesday afternoon. According to a post on their Facebook page, the CPD has identified... Read more »

11/07/19 4:34 AM

Woman accused of pepper spraying store employee in robbery attempt

CASPER, Wyo. — A Casper woman is accused of attempting to rob a local store of over $1,000 worth of merchandise, and pepper spraying an employee of the store during... Read more »

11/06/19 4:45 PM

New form of deadly drug fentanyl seized for first time in Denver

CASPER, Wyo. — Denver Police Department officers recently seized what they initially thought to be “a significant amount of black tar heroin in a brick-like form” during an undercover investigation.... Read more »

11/06/19 11:17 AM

Four trophy mule deer bucks found poached in Montana

CASPER, Wyo. — Four “trophy mule deer bucks” have been found poached in Montana. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks said on Wednesday, Nov. 6 they are offering a reward for... Read more »

11/06/19 10:31 AM

Recent Arrests (11/5/19)

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... Read more »

11/06/19 9:44 AM

More than 450 Oklahoma inmates walking out of prison doors

By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — More than 450 inmates walked out the doors of prisons across Oklahoma on Monday as part of what state officials say... Read more »

11/05/19 11:02 AM

Recent Arrests (11/4/19)

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... Read more »

11/05/19 11:00 AM

Traffic stop leads to felony drug arrest, Sunday

CASPER, Wyo. — The arrest of a Casper man, came after a traffic stop, near the Hall of Justice in Casper. The man behind the wheel is alleged to have... Read more »

11/04/19 3:00 PM

Casper man accused of slitting dog’s throat and killing guinea pig after argument

CASPER, Wyo. — A Casper man has been arrested and was booked on charges of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals over the weekend, according to law enforcement records. Christopher J Reed, age... Read more »

11/04/19 2:29 PM

Cheyenne man sentenced to 22.5 years on methamphetamine-related charges

CASPER, Wyo. — A Cheyenne resident has been sentenced to serve 22.5 years in federal prison after he “was found guilty of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and for... Read more »

11/04/19 1:51 PM

Warrant Roundup (11/4/19)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Warrant Roundup is provided as a public service to the citizens and visitors of Casper, Wyoming. The list below represents warrants that have been confirmed by the... Read more »

11/04/19 12:26 PM

Recent Arrests (11/1/19 – 11/4/19)

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... Read more »

11/04/19 10:53 AM

Body found near Cody, suspect arrested for possible homicide

CASPER, Wyo. — A hunter reported a body found on private property south of Cody on Saturday, Nov. 2. The Park County Sheriff’s Office says the possible homicide victim has... Read more »

11/04/19 10:14 AM

Wyoming town reports phony $100 bills being used

CASPER, Wyo. — A law enforcement agency in Hot Springs county is telling travellers and residents to be on the lookout for counterfeit money. According to the Thermopolis Police Department,... Read more »

11/02/19 11:04 AM

Rock Springs police seize meth, marijuana in arrest of two

CASPER, Wyo. — Officials with the Rock Springs Police Department say two people were arrested after a tip prompted a police search. Rock Springs PD said in a Friday statement... Read more »

11/01/19 5:44 PM

Suspect in I-80 chase identified

CASPER, Wyo. —The Sweetwater Sheriff’s Office says that they have arrested a suspect that is alleged to have led law enforcement on an 1-80 chase Sweetwater County officials say that... Read more »

11/01/19 11:59 AM

Crime

Red Chevy spotted speeding away after double moose poaching in Idaho

Data shows upswing in child exploitation cases

Warrant Roundup (11/14/19)

Evansville Warrant Watch: Bernhardt, Montoya, Phelps, McNaughton

Recent Arrests (11/14/19)

Man arrested for felony battery charge

Man arrested after SRT summoned, accused of stealing thousands of dollars in carpet

Man arrested for DWUI recommended for Felony Theft after not returning rental car

Recent Arrests (11/12/19)

Warrant Roundup (11/12/19)

Five schools secured, one juvenile arrested in Cheyenne

Recent Arrests (11/8/19 -11/11/19)

Warrant Roundup (11/11/19)

Thermopolis man charged with passing counterfeit $100 bills

Second suspect arrested in Child Endangerment investigation

Two of nine bars fail CPD alcohol check

Recent Arrests (11/7/19)

White-tailed buck poached; antlers removed, body left to waste in Idaho

Statue vandalized in Riverton’s Veteran’s Memorial Park (PHOTOS)

Woman recommended for charges including Child Endangerment, Meth Possession

Warrant Roundup (11/7/19)

Recent Arrests (11/6/19)

Colorado man charged with three counts of felony drug possession in Laramie

Bighorn ram poached, left to waste in Utah

Police investigate shooting threat at South Cheyenne High School

Woman accused of pepper spraying store employee in robbery attempt

New form of deadly drug fentanyl seized for first time in Denver

Four trophy mule deer bucks found poached in Montana

Recent Arrests (11/5/19)

More than 450 Oklahoma inmates walking out of prison doors

Recent Arrests (11/4/19)

Traffic stop leads to felony drug arrest, Sunday

Casper man accused of slitting dog’s throat and killing guinea pig after argument

Cheyenne man sentenced to 22.5 years on methamphetamine-related charges

Warrant Roundup (11/4/19)

Recent Arrests (11/1/19 – 11/4/19)

Body found near Cody, suspect arrested for possible homicide

Wyoming town reports phony $100 bills being used

Rock Springs police seize meth, marijuana in arrest of two

Suspect in I-80 chase identified

Obituaries

Breaking News

Obituaries: Hall, Schanck, Sr.

Obituaries: McKinney, Crawford

Obituaries: Slack, Phillips-Diaz, Miller, Virgilio

Obituaries: Glenn, Thomas

Obituaries: LaPlatney, Moore

Community

Breaking News

Natural Grocers organic soybeans recalled due to mold, distributed in Wyoming

Red Chevy spotted speeding away after double moose poaching in Idaho

Just after Casper joins state health insurance pool, Wyoming may eliminate that option

Casper City Council considers pushing for special land tax, briefly

Data shows upswing in child exploitation cases

Wyoming

Breaking News

Just after Casper joins state health insurance pool, Wyoming may eliminate that option

BLM proposes 105 parcels for oil and gas lease sale

BLM Wyoming plans to lease 120,000 acres in spring oil and gas sale

UW launching new online accounting degree in spring 2020

Wyoming names new state archaeologist who specializes in early hunter-gatherer research

Promoted

Community Health Center of Central Wyoming

Community Health Centers of Central Wyoming welcomes Venessa Yoosook, NP to Pediatrics.

Save Money on your Health Insurance

Five local finalists to compete at UW’s Casper Start-Up Challenge ‘Pitch Night’

Building the Future – A Conversation with Joe Johnston, P.E.

TOYTOWN FUNDAY SATURDAY, NOV. 9th

Galleries

Breaking News

Searchers take to horseback and sky on fifth day of search for missing Casper boy (Photos)

KWHS beats Cheyenne Central, heads to semifinals in state volleyball (PHOTOS)

Gallery show puts spotlight on midcentury illustration art

Backstory: Ghosts of Nolan Chevrolet’s auto empire still linger in Casper (Photos)

SNAPPED: “Robot Worm” art car highlights Downtown Halloween celebrations (VIDEO)

National/World

AP

AP-NORC/USAFacts poll: Americans struggle to ID true facts

Data shows upswing in child exploitation cases