The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming
October 21 - 27
On October 21, while conducting a traffic stop for speeding, officer detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. Subsequent search of vehicle found marijuana and a few vape pens containing THC. Officer released the driver after determining they were not under the influence. Driver was cited for Speeding 44/30 and Possession of a Controlled Substance plant form less than 3 ounces. Nothing further.
On October 23, officer assisted Moorcroft K8 with their School Bus Safety Program.
On October 25, police received a call in reference to suspicious activity in an empty trailer house in town. Officer was advised someone was inside the empty trailer and there was not supposed to be anyone there. Officer went to the trailer and was unable to locate anyone in or around the trailer and there was no sign of anyone having been in the trailer.
Stats: Eight traffic warnings, one fingerprinting, five crosswalk/school zone, 12 business checks, one lost property report, one drug/narcotic offense, one public service, one suspicious activity, one VIN check
Citations Issued: David C. Riggle, Upton, WY, Speeding 34/20 – School Zone; Chauncey J. Bales, Sheridan, WY, Speeding 31/20 – School Zone; Samantha K. Schnabel, Moorcroft, Speeding 29/20 – School Zone; Driving With A Suspended Drivers License; Mary Lou Petersen, Moorcroft, Speeding 50/30; Minor, Rozet, WY, Speeding 25/20 – School Zone; Nicole M. Anderson, Gillette, WY, Speeding 25/20 – School Zone; Brad S. Baum, Mundelein, IL, Speeding 48/30; Kyle M. Krikorian, Livermore, CA, Speeding 55/30; Cosio C. Centreras, San Bernadino, CA, Speeding 44/30; Adrienne L. Gauthier, Louisville, CO, Speeding 44/30; Tyler P. Sonnega, Indianapolis, IN, Possession of A Controlled Substance Plant Form Less Than 3 Oz; Speeding 44/30