C17 Crime Clips for Friday, Aug. 4

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes that occurred in and around Gillette yesterday, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Gillette Police Department and the

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes that occurred in and around Gillette yesterday, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office.

Drugs, Aug. 3, Camel Drive, GPD

Officers responded to Camel Drive at 11:42 a.m. to conduct a welfare check on a 59-year-old man requested by a home health nurse, Gillette Deputy Police Chief Brent Wasson said. The man was reportedly complaining of chest pain. When officers arrived, they observed suspected methamphetamine and paraphernalia in plain view. During a subsequent search, they located just under 3 grams of crystal methamphetamine and .3 grams of suspected liquid meth. The man was taken into custody.

Drugs, Aug. 3, West Warlow Drive, CCSO

A 34-year-old man was arrested for drug possession following a traffic stop on West Warlow Drive near Pathfinder Circle around 12:45 p.m., Undersheriff Quentin Reynolds said. The man was stopped for making an improper turn in a 2022 Nissan. During the stop, a drug dog indicated on the vehicle and a subsequent search yielded 15.43 grams of crystal methamphetamine, .2 grams of liquid methamphetamine and a misdemeanor amount of THC gummies. At the Campbell County Detention Center, deputies located a small baggie containing .8 grams of crystal meth. The man was charged with felonies for possessing meth and taking a controlled substance into jail. He was also charged with misdemeanor meth possession and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.

Property destruction, Aug. 4, Windmill Drive, CCSO

Deputies responded to the CAM-PLEX Central Pavillion at 4:41 p.m. after someone reportedly cut the wing feathers off at least four chicken show birds, Reynolds said. There were no witnesses or cameras in the area. The investigation is ongoing.

Crash, Aug. 3, I-90, CCSO, GPD, WHP, CCFD

Emergency personnel responded to mile marker 126 on Interstate 90 to investigate and assist with a single-vehicle rollover at 4:46 p.m., Reynolds said. A 2003 Ford occupied by four people reportedly overturned while pulling a 2006 Chevrolet on a trailer. Three occupants sustained minor injuries and removed themselves from the crash. A fourth individual was reportedly trapped in the vehicle with significant injuries and had to be extricated. According to Wasson, GPD officers responded and assisted with traffic control. The scene was turned over to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, which is currently investigating the crash.

Property destruction, Aug. 3, East 4th Street, GPD

Someone reportedly smeared human feces all over the interior of a portable toilet at Gurley Park and destroyed a hand sanitizer dispenser, Wasson said. The damage was discovered and reported to the GPD at 9:38 p.m., and the investigation is ongoing.

Intoxication, Aug. 4, Highway 14-16, GPD

Officers arrested a man for interference and intoxication after finding him walking in the middle of Highway 14-16 around 2:16 a.m., Wasson said. The man would only identify himself as anonymous and threw a meth pipe into the grass while speaking with officers. After he was taken into custody, the man struggled with officers until he was placed in a patrol vehicle. At the detention center, the man was identified as a resident who had two outstanding warrants for his arrest.

Assault, Aug. 4, Warren Avenue, GPD

Officers are continuing to investigate a potential assault that occurred on Warren Avenue around 4:09 a.m., Wasson said. When they initially arrived in the area, they observed multiple people flee into a 22-year-old man’s residence, who ultimately consented to a search. Two 23-year-old men were located in addition to several others not identified in the report. One 23-year-old man was intoxicated and found to be on probation with alcohol restrictions. The other 23-year-old man lied to officers about his identity. When he was identified, it was learned he had an active arrest warrant and he attempted to run away from officers. He was captured and charged with interference. During the investigation, officers reportedly found a bloodied T-shirt that belonged to a 21-year-old man, but they couldn’t immediately locate him.

Through C17 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.

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C17 Crime Clips for Friday, Aug. 4