Crime Archives - Oil City News

NCSO: CRC escapee captured by local law enforcement

The Natrona County Sheriff's Office has announced that a suspect, who was identified as an escapee from a Natrona County work release program, has been taken back into custody.

04/15/21 4:44 PM

3 face felony charges after K9 sniff leads to suspected heroin, pharmaceuticals

Three suspects are facing drug-related felony charges, after law enforcement reported finding suspected heroin, along with controlled pharmaceuticals during a police search, assisted by a K9 unit.

04/15/21 4:13 PM

Oil City Police Calls (4/13/21 – 4/15/21)

Did you hear emergency sirens and wonder where they were headed? You can use our handy map and guide to find out more about Casper Police Department calls in the Oil City...

04/15/21 3:32 PM

Thermopolis PD reports phone scams impersonating officers threatening arrests

CASPER, Wyo. — The Thermopolis Police Department said on Thursday, April 15 that they have received reports of phone scams in which the caller impersonates an officer and threatens to... Read more »

04/15/21 12:54 PM

Recent Arrests (4/14/21 – 4/15/21)

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.

04/15/21 9:45 AM

Recent Arrests (4/13/21 – 4/14/21)

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.

04/14/21 10:44 AM

Man who pleaded guilty in Crow killing dies in custody in Wyoming

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A man who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting a woman in front of her child on the Crow Indian Reservation in southern Montana has died in custody, authorities said Tuesday.

04/14/21 5:06 AM

Woman found ‘badly injured’ Sunday in Rock Springs; police seek public help

CASPER, Wyo — The Rock Springs Police Department said a 44-year-old female was “badly injured” on Sunday and is asking for the public’s help as it investigates the incident. Rock Springs... Read more »

04/13/21 6:41 PM

Expert says cop was justified in pinning down George Floyd

April 13, 2021 By AMY FORLITI, STEVE KARNOWSKI and TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Officer Derek Chauvin was justified in pinning George Floyd to the ground because he kept struggling, a... Read more »

04/13/21 4:25 PM

Recent Arrests (4/12/21 – 4/13/21)

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.

04/13/21 1:45 PM

Oil City Police Calls (4/12/21 – 4/13/21)

For privacy reasons, exact addresses and certain types of calls may not be included or certain calls may have some information withheld.

04/13/21 1:35 PM

Police report multiple victims, including officer, in Tennessee school shooting

April 12, 2021 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Multiple people including a police officer were shot Monday at a high school in the east Tennessee city of Knoxville, authorities said, adding... Read more »

04/12/21 2:33 PM

Judge refuses to sequester jury in George Floyd murder case

The judge in the George Floyd murder case refused a defense request to immediately sequester the jury Monday, the morning after the killing of a Black man during a traffic stop triggered unrest in a suburb just outside Minneapolis.

04/12/21 10:08 AM

Police officer fired, accused of force in stop of Army officer

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — One of two police officers accused of pepper-spraying and pointing their guns at a Black Army officer during a traffic stop has since been fired, a... Read more »

04/12/21 9:53 AM

Truck seized over ‘munitions of war,’ 5 forgotten bullets

A one-time Republican candidate for Congress, Serrano recalled being surprised at his treatment at the border in September 2015.

04/12/21 9:49 AM

Recent Arrests (4/9/21 – 4/12/21)

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.

04/12/21 9:05 AM

UW Cowboys recruit Tony Evans Jr. killed Sunday in Texas shooting

CAPER, Wyo — The Dallas Police Department announced Sunday, April 11 it is investigating the shooting death of 17-year-old Tony Evans Jr, who had been recruited as a receiver by... Read more »

04/11/21 4:31 PM

Weekly arrest report: (4/1/21 – 4/9/21)

CASPER, Wyo — Here are the week’s compiled arrest logs for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County. The logs represents law enforcement contact with suspects who were arrested, and the... Read more »

04/11/21 9:58 AM

As police reform hits national stage, Wyo lawmakers kill two measures

CHEYENNE – As a restless nation took to the streets for police reform in 2020, then-statehouse-candidate Karlee Provenza — a Laramie Democrat — traveled the streets of Wyoming’s third-largest city on a campaign of her own.

04/09/21 2:38 PM

Recent Arrests (4/7/21 – 4/8/21)

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.

04/08/21 9:16 AM

K9 ‘free air sniffs’ lead to seizure of 320.7 pounds of suspected marijuana at two Wyoming truck stops

CASPER, Wyo. — The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office said on Wednesday that the Wyoming Highway Patrol requested the assistance of their K9 unit on traffic stops at two truck stops... Read more »

04/07/21 3:04 PM

Man facing felony arson charge for allegedly setting Jeep on fire in Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A 22-year old man is facing a felony arson charge with the Cheyenne Police Department alleging that he poured gasoline on another person’s vehicle and then set... Read more »

04/07/21 2:27 PM

Wyoming Supreme Court disbar former tribal court judge sentenced for drug trafficking on Wind River Reservation

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Supreme Court has disbarred attorney Terri V. Smith of Arapaho, Wyoming, the Wyoming State Bar said on Wednesday. “The order of disbarment stemmed from a... Read more »

04/07/21 11:14 AM

Recent Arrests (4/6/21 – 4/7/21)

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... Read more »

04/07/21 9:07 AM

Suspect accused of brandishing knife, drug possession

CASPER, Wyo. — A man was arrested after being accused of brandishing a knife at another person. Police also say that during the investigation, the man was found with suspected... Read more »

04/06/21 2:08 PM

Standoff suspect accused of pointing gun at multiple people, faces three Agg Assault charges

A suspect who was involved in a standoff with police on April 1, 2020 has been officially charged with four felonies in the case.

04/06/21 1:28 PM

Recent Arrests (4/5/21 – 4/6/21)

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.

04/06/21 10:36 AM

Recent Arrests (4/1/21 – 4/5/21)

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.

04/05/21 8:28 AM

Trial in Floyd’s death expected to turn to ex-cop’s training

The trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in George Floyd's death is expected to turn toward the officer's training on Monday after a first week that was dominated by emotional testimony from eyewitnesses and devastating video of Floyd's arrest.

04/05/21 6:31 AM

Crime

Weekly arrest report (4/9/21-4/16/21)

Four Sikhs among victims of Indianapolis mass shooting

Casper Police execute search warrant downtown Friday night

Oil City Police Calls (4/15/21 – 4/16/21)

Recent Arrests (4/15/21 – 4/16/21)

Man faces felony after multiple suspected drugs found in vehicle

NCSO: CRC escapee captured by local law enforcement

3 face felony charges after K9 sniff leads to suspected heroin, pharmaceuticals

Oil City Police Calls (4/13/21 – 4/15/21)

Thermopolis PD reports phone scams impersonating officers threatening arrests

Recent Arrests (4/14/21 – 4/15/21)

Recent Arrests (4/13/21 – 4/14/21)

Man who pleaded guilty in Crow killing dies in custody in Wyoming

Woman found ‘badly injured’ Sunday in Rock Springs; police seek public help

Expert says cop was justified in pinning down George Floyd

Recent Arrests (4/12/21 – 4/13/21)

Oil City Police Calls (4/12/21 – 4/13/21)

Police report multiple victims, including officer, in Tennessee school shooting

Judge refuses to sequester jury in George Floyd murder case

Police officer fired, accused of force in stop of Army officer

Truck seized over ‘munitions of war,’ 5 forgotten bullets

Recent Arrests (4/9/21 – 4/12/21)

UW Cowboys recruit Tony Evans Jr. killed Sunday in Texas shooting

Weekly arrest report: (4/1/21 – 4/9/21)

As police reform hits national stage, Wyo lawmakers kill two measures

Recent Arrests (4/7/21 – 4/8/21)

K9 ‘free air sniffs’ lead to seizure of 320.7 pounds of suspected marijuana at two Wyoming truck stops

Man facing felony arson charge for allegedly setting Jeep on fire in Cheyenne

Wyoming Supreme Court disbar former tribal court judge sentenced for drug trafficking on Wind River Reservation

Recent Arrests (4/6/21 – 4/7/21)

Suspect accused of brandishing knife, drug possession

Standoff suspect accused of pointing gun at multiple people, faces three Agg Assault charges

Recent Arrests (4/5/21 – 4/6/21)

Recent Arrests (4/1/21 – 4/5/21)

Trial in Floyd’s death expected to turn to ex-cop’s training

Latest attack pushes US Capitol Police further toward crisis

Woman killed by ex-boyfriend in Utah grocer’s parking lot

Hundreds of French sports figures accused of sexual violence

Rock Springs PD: driver in child exploitation investigation died by suicide

Casper PD releases info about Thursday standoff

Obituaries

Latest News

Obituaries: Young, Scerbo, Galovich

Obituaries: Moore, Perea, Ayers, Biamon

AP source: Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison

Obituaries: Hanson-Sevon, Kamish

Obituaries: Strausner, Ridgeway, Grosenheider

Community

Community

(PHOTOS) Donor Dash 5K brings stories of lives touched by organ and tissue donation

County advises of washout on Smokey Gap Road near Midwest

Casper College T-Bird Trek returns Sept 12 with two half-marathon options, 5K, and 10K

Scott Rudin will ‘step back’ after allegations of bullying

UW profs narrate PBS doc on ‘Wizard of Oz’ author Baum’s life and characters

Wyoming

Arts

UW profs narrate PBS doc on ‘Wizard of Oz’ author Baum’s life and characters

Central Wyo temps climb through Sunday; near-record cold and more snow on Monday

NCSD to discuss face mask variance at special meeting Monday

Gardeners encouraged to grow extra to fight hunger in Wyoming

Gordon says Biden oil and gas policies discriminate against ‘the people of Wyoming’

Promoted

Education

UW at Casper’s Newest Faculty Member

UW at Casper’s New BAS Program Director

Meet Derek – One of Jason’s Friends

Local Casper company featured in LAND Magazine

The GEO Group seeks applicants for Security Officer positions

Galleries

Backstory

Backstory: When a beloved, aging Casper school was sacrificed for a midcentury masterpiece

Creators of alley photo shoot featuring topless models aim to spotlight rape culture, double-standards

PHOTOS: Wyoming Symphony Orchestra rehearses for Saturday performance

(PHOTOS) Wyoming winds claim beloved leaning tree in Washington Park

PHOTOS: Snow-covered Casper shimmers in images from the air

National/World

AP

US, China agree to cooperate on climate crisis with urgency

Scott Rudin will ‘step back’ after allegations of bullying