GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette yesterday, March 25, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office.
Intoxication, March 25, South Douglas Highway, GPD
Officers arrested a 35-year-old man for intoxication after he was reportedly found unable to walk at a drug store bathroom on South Douglas Highway around 8:29 a.m. , Gillette Deputy Police Chief Brent Wasson said. The man had previously been discharged from the hospital and was returned for evaluation. Officers located a bottle of vodka and took the man into custody after he was discharged a second time.
Theft, March 25, Ariel Avenue, GPD
A 21-year-old man called the police at 3:54 p.m. to report his Milwaukee toolbox kit stolen from the back of a pickup that was parked on Ariel Avenue, Wasson said. The vehicle was unattended over the weekend and the kit’s contents were valued at over $2,000. The investigation is ongoing.
Fraud, March 26, West 10th Street, GPD
Officers responded to West 10th Street after a 50-year-old man called to report suspected fraud around 2:16 a.m., Wasson said. The man said he was online when he got a phone call from a health insurance company. He provided personal identifying information and paid the company $450. When he tried to call back later, the phone number was disconnected and he never got an email with his account information. The investigation is ongoing.
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.
