GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette yesterday, April 7, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office.
Theft, April 7, Alex Way, GPD
A 41-year-old man called the police around 10:26 a.m. to report suspected theft, Gillette Deputy Police Chief Brent Wasson said. The man said that he paid thousands of dollars to a person in Kentucky for collector sports jerseys and that he had not received them. The investigation is ongoing.
Hit-and-run, April 7, Industrial Park Drive, GPD
Officers responded to Industrial Park Drive around 3:14 p.m. to investigate a hit-and-run report, Wasson said. A city employee reportedly found a fire hydrant that had been knocked off its base and was lying on the ground. A nearby witness reported the hydrant had been that way for two weeks, and officers estimated the damage at $285.
Breach of peace, April 7, Edwards Street, GPD
A 17-year-old boy called the police at 9:05 p.m. to report another 17-year-old boy tried to start a fight at the Gillette Fishing Lake, Wasson said. The reporting party said he was sitting in a vehicle with his 17-year-old girlfriend. The other boy approached while yelling profanities and tried to get the 17-year-old out of the car to fight. The boy reported driving away to avoid conflict. No enforcement action was taken by officers.
Drugs, April 8, Primrose Drive, CCSO
Deputies found a 24-year-old man with a stolen 2025 Toyota Camry on Primrose Drive around 1:51 a.m., Undersheriff Reynolds said. The vehicle was reported stolen in March, and deputies located a THC vape cartridge in the man’s pocket after taking him into custody. He was charged with felony theft and misdemeanor drug possession.
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.
