Reports

Moorcroft Police Report

January 14-20

On January 14, police assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol at the intersection near Coffee Cup Fuel Stop for three oversized loads.

On January 15, police were contacted in reference to a domestic battery that had taken place. Officer arrived on scene and spoke to the parties involved and one witness. Male party was arrested for Domestic Battery and transported to Crook County detention center without incident.

On January 18, police were notified by a business owner that a former tenant was entering the owner’s property without permission, using a key that was supposed to be turned in months prior. Owner wanted the former tenant trespassed from the property. Officer spoke to the former tenant and issued a verbal no trespassing warning. Officer advised the Owner that the warning was issued.

On January 18, officer issued a verbal seven day Junk Ordinance violation to a residence in town.

On January 18, officer gave a courtesy ride home to a local resident.

On January 19, during a routine traffic stop, probable cause was determined to conduct an onsite investigation, with the assistance of Crook County Deputies. Illegal drugs and paraphernalia were found during the search and secured. Upon further investigation, officer was notified that the passenger had a warrant for their arrest. Driver and Passenger were arrested and transported to Crook County Detention Center without incident.

Stats: Eight traffic warnings, one civil issue, eight crosswalks/school zone patrols, one house watch, one traffic control, one vehicle unlock, four VIN checks, one public intox, one junk ordinance violation, three fingerprinting, one drug/narcotic offense, two drug searches, one domestic battery,

Citations Issued: Jennifer C. Kocher, Douglas, WY, Speeding 26/20 – School Zone; Bradley J. Troftgruben, Newcastle, WY, Speeding 60/30; Thomas L. Barritt, Upton, WY, Speeding 50/30; Jerald R. Tystad, Gillette, WY, Speeding 44/30; Timothy P. Granzer, Gillette, WY, Possession of Controlled Substance – Crystal Form, Speeding 52/30; James B. Orr, Gillette, WY, Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage