Crime Archives - Oil City News

Recent Arrests (10/27/20 – 10/28/20)

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.

10/28/20 9:53 AM

Suspect arrested in woman’s killing on Crow Reservation

October 27, 2020 BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A suspect in the shooting death of a woman on Montana’s Crow Reservation allegedly forced the victim’s car off the road and into... Read more »

10/27/20 9:17 PM

Disgraced self-improvement guru gets 120 years in prison in sex-slaves case

October 27, 2020 By LARRY NEUMEISTER and TOM HAYS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Disgraced self-improvement guru Keith Raniere, whose NXIVM followers included millionaires and Hollywood actors, was sentenced... Read more »

10/27/20 5:47 PM

Recent Arrests (10/26/20 – 10/27/20)

Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County.

10/27/20 10:21 AM

Oil City Police Calls (10/23/20 – 10/26/20)

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

10/26/20 12:01 PM

Recent Arrests (10/25/20 – 10/26/20)

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.

10/26/20 10:32 AM

NCSO investigating collision at Natrona County bar

Records from the NCSO show that deputies were summoned to the 1900 block of Talc Road just before 2:00 am, Oct. 25, 2020.

10/26/20 10:09 AM

Weekly arrest report (10/16/20 – 10/23/20)

CASPER, Wyo. — Here are the compiled recent arrests logs for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County for the week (10/16/20-10/23/20). The log represents law enforcement contact with suspects who... Read more »

10/24/20 9:03 AM

Man arrested in Sweetwater County accused in shooting death of wife

The suspect has been recommended with a charge of Involuntary Manslaughter.

10/23/20 1:57 PM

Oil City Police Calls (10/22/20 – 10/23/20)

CASPER, Wyo. — Did you hear emergency sirens and wonder where they were headed? You can use our handy guide to find out more about Casper Police Department calls in the Oil... Read more »

10/23/20 10:18 AM

Recent Arrests (10/22/20-10/23/20)

The arrest log is not a comprehensive document and may not represent all of the arrests made in a given time period.

10/23/20 10:14 AM

Oil City Police Calls (10/21/20 – 10/22/20)

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

10/22/20 11:56 AM

Judge dismisses 1 charge against former cop in Floyd’s death

"In this court's view, with one exception, the State has met its burden of showing probable cause that warrants proceeding to trial against each of these Defendants on each of the criminal charges the State has filed against them," Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill wrote.

10/22/20 9:32 AM

Wyoming woman who lost family to murder calling for death penalty repeal

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Conservatives Concerned about the Death Penalty and the Wyoming Interfaith Network are organizing an online forum to talk about repealing the death penalty in the... Read more »

10/22/20 9:21 AM

Recent Arrests (10/21/20 – 10/22/20)

The arrest log is not a comprehensive document and may not represent all of the arrests made in a given time period.

10/22/20 9:19 AM

Oil City Police Calls (10/20/20 – 10/21/20)

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

10/21/20 10:18 AM

Recent Arrests (10/20/20 – 10/21/20)

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.

10/21/20 9:17 AM

High-speed pursuit on I-25 ends safely north of Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Officials with the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) say a Rapid City, South Dakota resident is in custody following a pursuit that took place Tuesday morning, October 20, 2020. ... Read more »

10/20/20 5:11 PM

Oil City Police Calls (10/19/20 – 10/20/20)

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.

10/20/20 11:40 AM

Three bull moose illegally shot and killed in Idaho; fourth moose likely survived

CASPER, Wyo. — The Idaho Fish and Game Department said on Monday, Oct. 19 that there have been four recent incidents of bull moose being illegally shot at in Valley... Read more »

10/19/20 3:03 PM

Two arrested after WHP finds nearly 97 lbs. of marijuana in vehicle

Two men were arrested by the Wyoming Highway Patrol over the weekend after a routine pullover led to the discovery of nearly 97 pounds of marijuana and THC product in the suspect vehicle.

10/19/20 2:25 PM

Cheyenne PD releases photo from Monday knifepoint robbery

Cheyenne Police have released a photo of a knifepoint robbery at a convenience store that occurred Monday in the Capital City. Officials with the Cheyenne Police Department say that on... Read more »

10/19/20 2:11 PM

6 Russian military officers charged in vast hacking campaign

Six current and former Russian military officers sought to disrupt through computer hacking the French election, the Winter Olympics and U.S. hospitals and businesses, according to a Justice Department indictment unsealed Monday.

10/19/20 1:43 PM

Recent Arrests (10/16/20 – 10/19/20)

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.

10/19/20 9:12 AM

Weekly arrest report (10/9/20 – 10/16/20)

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

10/17/20 8:09 AM

OIL CITY POLICE CALLS (10/14/20)

CASPER, Wyo. — Did you hear emergency sirens and wonder where they were headed? You can use our handy guide to find out more about Casper Police Department calls in the Oil... Read more »

10/16/20 2:42 PM

RECENT ARRESTS (10/15/20 – 10/16/20)

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 »

10/16/20 11:41 AM

2 pounds of meth seized in Wyoming after driver speeding 92 mph stopped

CASPER, Wyo. — A traffic stop along Wyoming Highway 50 south of Gillette on Tuesday resulted in the seizure of two pounds of methamphetamine, according to the Wyoming Highway Patrol.... Read more »

10/14/20 1:12 PM

Recent Arrests (10/13/20 – 10/14/20)

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 »

10/14/20 10:11 AM

FBI: Groups also discussed kidnapping Virginia governor

Members of anti-government paramilitary groups discussed kidnapping Virginia's governor during a June meeting in Ohio, an FBI agent testified Tuesday during a court hearing for a group of men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan's governor.

10/13/20 12:37 PM

Oil City Police Calls (10/9/20 – 10/13/20)

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.

10/13/20 10:57 AM

Lawyer: Denver security guard acted in self-defense

An armed security guard for a television station who is suspected of fatally shooting a man following an altercation after opposing protests was acting in self-defense when he opened fire, a lawyer representing his family said Monday.

10/13/20 5:11 AM

Microsoft attempts takedown of global criminal botnet

By FRANK BAJAK AP Technology Writer Microsoft announced legal action Monday seeking to disrupt a major cybercrime digital network that uses more than 1 million zombie computers to loot bank accounts and... Read more »

10/12/20 6:57 PM

Recent Arrests (10/9/20 – 10/12/20)

Here is the latest recent arrests log for law enforcement agencies in Natrona County.

10/12/20 11:35 AM

Crime

Calf and cow moose illegally killed in SW Idaho; five total so far in October

Recent Arrests (10/28/20 – 10/29/20)

Woman arrested after ‘brief’ foot chase, faces felony Child Endangering

Five reports of dogs ‘harassing, attacking and mutilating deer’ in Lander area

Former maintenance worker accused of felony burglary

Casper Municipal Court suspends court hearings

Recent Arrests (10/27/20 – 10/28/20)

Suspect arrested in woman’s killing on Crow Reservation

Disgraced self-improvement guru gets 120 years in prison in sex-slaves case

Recent Arrests (10/26/20 – 10/27/20)

Oil City Police Calls (10/23/20 – 10/26/20)

Recent Arrests (10/25/20 – 10/26/20)

NCSO investigating collision at Natrona County bar

Weekly arrest report (10/16/20 – 10/23/20)

Man arrested in Sweetwater County accused in shooting death of wife

Oil City Police Calls (10/22/20 – 10/23/20)

Recent Arrests (10/22/20-10/23/20)

Oil City Police Calls (10/21/20 – 10/22/20)

Judge dismisses 1 charge against former cop in Floyd’s death

Wyoming woman who lost family to murder calling for death penalty repeal

Recent Arrests (10/21/20 – 10/22/20)

Oil City Police Calls (10/20/20 – 10/21/20)

Recent Arrests (10/20/20 – 10/21/20)

High-speed pursuit on I-25 ends safely north of Cheyenne

Oil City Police Calls (10/19/20 – 10/20/20)

Three bull moose illegally shot and killed in Idaho; fourth moose likely survived

Two arrested after WHP finds nearly 97 lbs. of marijuana in vehicle

Cheyenne PD releases photo from Monday knifepoint robbery

6 Russian military officers charged in vast hacking campaign

Recent Arrests (10/16/20 – 10/19/20)

Weekly arrest report (10/9/20 – 10/16/20)

OIL CITY POLICE CALLS (10/14/20)

RECENT ARRESTS (10/15/20 – 10/16/20)

2 pounds of meth seized in Wyoming after driver speeding 92 mph stopped

Recent Arrests (10/13/20 – 10/14/20)

FBI: Groups also discussed kidnapping Virginia governor

Oil City Police Calls (10/9/20 – 10/13/20)

Lawyer: Denver security guard acted in self-defense

Microsoft attempts takedown of global criminal botnet

Recent Arrests (10/9/20 – 10/12/20)

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Community

Community

Flu activity still minimal in Wyoming; estimated 400K hospitalizations, 22K deaths in U.S. last season

Here are the winning entries for our recent LION award (Best Visual Journalism Project)

Calf and cow moose illegally killed in SW Idaho; five total so far in October

A Refreshing Thursday

NCSD’s COVID cases increase to 20 this week; two staff reported positive Thursday

Wyoming

AP

Former Wyoming US Sen. Alan Simpson recovering after stroke

Calf and cow moose illegally killed in SW Idaho; five total so far in October

WYDOT Releases Construction & travel report for Friday’s UW football game

Trump officials end gray wolf protections across most of US

PHOTOS: Beaver relocated to help reconnect floodplain, create vegetation in northern Wyoming

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Community

Family matters: WPDN’s Steve Emery expands into family practice

Meet the judges of this years Dancing with the Stars of Casper

Casper’s Own Western Heritage Consulting & Engineering Featured in LAND Magazine

Don Halberg running write-in campaign for Natrona County Coroner

PHOTOS: This family business aims to carry the people they serve through the times they need it most

Galleries

#OilCityProud

Here are the winning entries for our recent LION award (Best Visual Journalism Project)

David Street Station runner-up in Strong Communities Award (PHOTOS)

PHOTOS: Casper celebrates the season with downtown Fall Fest over weekend

(PHOTO GALLERY) Cheyenne in sepia: Mullen Fire blankets southeast Wyoming

PHOTOS: Fall colors brighten up Casper Mountain

National/World

AP

Falwell sues Liberty, saying school damaged his reputation

Wisconsin Republican Party says hackers stole $2.3 million