GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette yesterday, Nov. 6, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office.
Tobacco violation, Nov. 6, Camel Drive, GPD
Officers responded to Campbell County High School around 9:39 a.m. for a report of a student with a vaping device, Deputy Police Chief Brent Wasson said. A 15-year-old boy was ultimately cited for possessing a tobacco product while under 21.
Fraud, Nov. 6, Lincoln Street, GPD
Staff members at Wyoming Casing on Lincoln Street called the police after discovering unauthorized charges on the company credit card around 1:43 p.m., Wasson said. According to the report, the card number was used to purchase a headset and a laptop in Springfield, Pennsylvania. At the same time, the company received hundreds of scam emails. The investigation is ongoing.
Cat bite, Nov. 6, Dogwood Avenue, GPD
Wasson said a 30-year-old woman and her daughter were bitten by a cat on Dogwood Avenue around 1:55 p.m. They reportedly cared for the cat for a day after a neighbor who no longer wanted it gave it to them. The cat had no vaccinations and was taken to the animal shelter for quarantine.
CHINS, Nov. 6, North Highway 14-16, GPD
Officers took a 16-year-old boy into protective custody after he was found with a 28-year-old man who was not related to him at a fueling station on North Highway 14-16 around 3:29 p.m., Wasson said. The two of them were called in as suspicious individuals walking around the store. Officers learned the two of them had traveled to Gillette from Guatemala. The boy had no family in the country and was subsequently taken into custody. The two of them were trespassed from the fueling station at the request of staff.
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.
