The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming

Moorcroft Police

Nov. 11-17

On Nov. 13, a parent reported to the police that their child was being blackmailed on social media. The officer spoke to the parents and the juvenile, advising them to block the account and never send money. Nothing further.

On Nov. 15, officers responded to a medical call to assist the Moorcroft ambulance service. Nothing further.

On Nov. 15, an officer assisted individuals needing emergency funds.

On Nov. 15, an officer took a report for an individual missing their wallet, which contained all of their identification cards.

On Nov. 15, officers arrived to help with a traffic accident report. The person explained that while getting into their car, a gust of wind unexpectedly swung the door open and slammed the car next to them. The officers assisted in exchanging information and made sure everything was documented in a report. Nothing further.

On Nov. 17, officers were dispatched to a vehicle-versus-deer accident. The driver was on the interstate and drove to a coffee shop to file a police report for insurance purposes. The officers completed the report and assisted the driver in arranging a tow truck and a ride.

Stats: Sixty business checks. Sever traffic warnings. Twelve school zone. Two VIN checks. Suspicious circumstance. Fingerprinting. Assisted other agency. Junk ordinance. Emergency fund. Lost property. Two traffic crash report.