GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette over the weekend, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office.
Assault, Sept. 27, Desert Hills Circle, GPD
Officers cited a 45-year-old man for assault after he allegedly provoked and attacked two people on Desert Hills Circle around 11:02 p.m., Gillette Deputy Police Chief Brent Wasson said. A 40-year-old man reported head and neck pain, stating he was struck several times by the 45-year-old. The 45-year-old had injuries to his face and was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Fraud, Sept. 28, Pathfinder Circle, GPD
A 21-year-old man called the police after he was reportedly scammed out of $1,000 during a rental scam around 4:44 p.m., Wasson said. The man said he contacted a woman on Facebook who posted a residence for rent on Pathfinder Circle. After sending the money, the man discovered a 54-year-old woman lived at the residence and had owned it since March. The rental post and the associated Facebook account have since been deleted, and the investigation is ongoing.
Eluding, Sept. 29, Ross Avenue, CCSO
Deputies arrested a 21-year-old man for impaired driving after he reportedly fled from an attempted traffic stop near Osborne Avenue shortly after midnight, Undersheriff Quentin Reynolds said. A traffic stop was attempted when a deputy observed a black 2015 Honda Accord failing to maintain a single travel lane. The vehicle fled at 80 mph west onto 7th, where it ran a stop sign before stopping on Ross Avenue. Deputies conducted a high-risk stop, and the 21-year-old man was ultimately arrested for eluding, interference, DWUI, driving under suspension and speeding. A misdemeanor amount of THC wax was found in the vehicle and on the passenger seat where an 18-year-old man was sitting. After he was taken into custody, the man slammed his head into the caged portion of the patrol vehicle and was treated by emergency medical services. The 18-year-old man then threatened to find where deputies lived and kill them. He was charged with two felony counts of intimidation, misdemeanor drug possession and underage drinking.
Crash, Sept. 29, O-R Drive, GPD
Officers arrested a 22-year-old man for driving while under the influence of drugs after he reportedly crashed his black Mercury into a 72-year-old man in a 1998 Chevrolet around 10:08 a.m., Wasson said. While speaking with the 22-year-old man, officers could see him displaying signs of drug use. The man couldn’t recall what happened during the crash and believed he may have fallen asleep. He consented to a search and officers found 1.75 grams of meth. An additional 4.75 grams were found on him at the Campbell County Detention Center. He was charged with driving under suspension, DWUI, driving without an interlock device, no insurance, drug use and felony drug possession. The 72-year-old was transported to the hospital for a possible neck injury.
Drugs, Sept. 29, Highway 51, CCSO
Two people were arrested for drug possession following a traffic stop on Highway 51 around 1:13 p.m., Reynolds said. A 43-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman were both found to have suspended licenses. The woman also had a warrant for shoplifting. During the stop, a drug dog indicated on the vehicle and deputies reportedly found 3.4 grams of methamphetamine inside. Additionally, the woman admitted to hiding meth inside her and was transported to the hospital after displaying signs of an overdose. At the hospital, an additional 34 grams of meth was recovered from inside the 34-year-old woman. The man was arrested for driving under suspension, no registration and failing to provide insurance. Charges are pending for the woman.
Through C17 Crime Clips, County 17 strives to provide our readers with the most detailed and comprehensive list of law enforcement interactions with the citizens of Gillette and Campbell County; however, some information will be withheld to protect the victims’ identities and to avoid compromising ongoing criminal investigations.
