CASPER, Wyo. — Jennifer Sorenson, who was mayor for the town of Evansville, has resigned.
The Evansville Town Council selected Chad Edwards as mayor to replace Sorenson during a Monday, June 22 meeting.
Sorenson and an Evansville Police Department Officer have had charges filed against them in Natrona County, following an investigation alleging the pair misused the officer’s office, and that the officer had been abusing controlled substances.
Sorenson faces one charge of Misuse of Office, a misdemeanor. Persons found guilty of Misuse of Office may face fines of up to $1,000.
Matt McGraw, Evansville Police Officer, faces one count of Conspiracy to Misuse Office, and two misdemeanor drug charges, alleging illegal possession of Xanax and hydrocodone.
The town council also voted to accept Sorenson’s resignation on Monday.
