Moorcroft Police Report

November 16 - 22

On November 19, while patrolling police were notified of an incident at Moorcroft High School. Officer went to the school and spoke with the principal about the incident. Nothing further at this time.

On November 20, police were called to Coffee Cup Fuel Stop regarding suspicious activity. Officer went to the business and made contact with a woman who was concerned that people were following her. Officer was unable to locate the vehicles the woman had described. The woman fueled up her vehicle and left the area. Nothing further.

Stats: Eight crosswalks/school zone, one junk ordinance violation, four house watches, 20 extra patrols, 12 business checks, four traffic warnings, one assault, one background check, four VIN checks, one fingerprinting, one information report, one suspicious activity

Citations Issued: Christina C. Rhoden, Laramie, WY, Speeding 44/30; Benjamin J. Gorman, Casper, WY, Speeding 44/30; Andishen A. Shirvani, Irvine, CA, Speeding 44/30; Eric Buonamassa, Scarsdale, NY, Speeding 53/30; William P. Hendricks, Farwell, MI, Speeding 44/30; Raymond D. Salvino, Rapid City, SD, Speeding 44/30; Amanda M. Eames, Minneapolis, MN, Speeding 44/30; Kelly T. Breedlove, Atlanta, GA, Speeding 49/30

November 23 - 29

On November 24, police were notified of possible gun shots heard in town. Officers patrolled the area and were unable to locate signs of distress or signs of gun shots. No other gun shot reports were called in.

On November 25, police were contacted in regard to a missing juvenile female. Officers along with Moorcroft Fire and EMS searched for the child. Child was found safe at West Texas Trails Museum.

On November 28, police were notified of a stolen vehicle at Coffee Cup. Officer arrived and verified vehicle was stolen. Officer contacted Gillette PD who then contacted the owner of the vehicle. Owner will make arrangements to pick up vehicle. Nothing further.

On November 29, police were notified of a vehicle that was stolen from Firesteel Well Service. The vehicle was located in Montana by Montana Highway Patrol. The Trooper contacted Firesteel Well Service and discovered that the vehicle was stolen based on the statement of the supervisor whom he spoke to. With that information the supervisor contacted Moorcroft Police to report the vehicle stolen and provide an estimated value of the vehicle. Suspect was located by Montana authorities and arrested. Nothing Further.

Stats: Four crosswalks/school zone, five house watches, 29 extra patrols, 19 business checks, one found property report, one weapons violation, one VIN check, one fingerprinting, one suspicious activity, two motor vehicle thefts

Citations Issued: Christopher J. Clark, Hamilton, MT, Speeding 61/30; Randall F. Otte, Evanston, IL, Speeding 50/30