Boulder man charged with threatening
The two felony charges filed Nov. 16 refer to intimidation or attempts to influence an officer, in this case Sublette County drug detective Karson Turner and Deputy Brian Gardner, or a witness or juror, with threats of “bodily injury or death,” according to an affidavit from Sgt. Lance Gehlhausen.... more
Former deputy charged with fridge ‘theft’
She declined to state what happened to the damaged fridge except that she dismantled it and disposed of it, according to the affidavit.... more
Circuit Court roundup Nov. 20 to Nov. 26, 2023
Several new sentences were imposed in Sublette County Circuit Court from Nov. 20 to Nov. 26, 2023. ... more
Sheriff's report Nov. 20 to Nov. 26, 2023
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 127 calls from Nov. 20 to Nov. 26, including five medical emergencies, 10 citizen assists, four suspicious incidents, one collision, one outside fire, five wildlife calls, three livestock problems, a family fight, two unconscious people, 34 urinalyses and 12 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Sheriff's report Nov. 13 to Nov. 19, 2023
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 130 calls from Nov. 13 to Nov. 19, including 11 vehicles crashes, a suicidal person, 18 citizen assists, an overdose, four suspicious incidents, a structure fire, threatening, two vandalisms, 25 urinalyses and 22 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Circuit Court roundup Nov. 13 to Nov. 19, 2023
Several new charges were filed and sentences imposed in Sublette County Circuit COurt from Nov. 13 to Nov. 19, 2023. ... more
Circuit Court roundup Nov. 5 to Nov. 11, 2023
Several new charges were filed in Sublette County Circuit Court from Nov. 5 to Nov. 11, 2023.... more
Sheriff's report Nov. 6 to Nov. 12, 2023
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 125 calls from Nov. 6 to Nov. 12, including a suicidal person, five collisions, five welfare checks, 11 citizen assists, an overdose, a structure fire, one vandalism, four suspicious incidents, a vicious animal, 31 urinalyses and 20 vehicle number inspections.... more
Circuit Court roundup Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, 2023
Several new charges were field in Sublette County Circuit Court from Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, 2023. ... more
Sheriff's report Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, 2023
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 154 calls from Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, including six agency assists, an animal attack, 12 citizen assists, a search-and-rescue, a structure fire, six suspicious circumstances, three people threatened, 32 urinalyses and 30 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Circuit Court roundup Oct. 23 to Oct. 29, 2023
Several new charges were filed and sentences imposed in Sublette County Circuit Court from Oct. 23 to Oct. 29, 2023. ... more
Sheriff's report Oct. 23 to Oct. 29, 2023
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 150 calls from Oct. 23 to Oct. 29, including four vehicle crashes, a suicidal person, four juvenile problems, 14 citizen assists, seven animal problems, three medical emergencies, a structure fire, four thefts, two grass fires, a vehicle theft, an assault, five suspicious incidents, 25 urinalyses and 32 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Sexual battery trial to begin Nov. 7
Gavin A. Respini, of Las Vegas, Nevada, is charged with allegedly fondling and sexually touching the woman, a Pinedale resident who spoke to deputies and traveled to St. John’s Medical Center for a DNA test. The incident occurred late at night on Aug. 13, 2022. The woman said she screamed, the man later identified as Respini left and her friends followed him, records show.... more
Child-porn trial set for Jan. 22
Judge Kate McKay set Gregg’s trial to begin at 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 22, 2024, after 12 jurors and an alternate are selected, according to court records.... more
One-day domestic battery trial is Nov. 3
On March 16, Davis was arrested after a woman called 911 about a domestic dispute late that night. She said she and Davis were arguing all day and she left the house for several hours, refusing to answer his calls, according to a deputy’s affidavit. When she returned home to get some things, Davis had locked himself in a bedroom and wouldn’t open the door, it says.... more
Circuit Court roundup Oct. 16 to Oct. 22, 2023
Several new charges were filed and sentences imposed in Sublette County Circuit Court from Oct. 16 to Oct. 22, 2023. ... more
Sheriff's report Oct. 16 to Oct. 22, 2023
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 178 calls from Oct. 16 to Oct. 22, including 10 vehicle crashes, 21 citizen assists, one search-and-rescue, four animal problems, seven livestock problems, three REDDI reports, nine suspicious incidents, 12 traffic complaints, 33 urinalyses and 21 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Circuit Court roundup Oct. 9 to Oct. 15, 2023
Several new charges were filed and sentences imposed in Sublette County Circuit Court from Oct. 9 to Oct. 15, 2023. ... more
Sheriff's report Oct. 9 to Oct. 15, 2023
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 176 calls from Oct. 9 to Oct. 15, including 11 vehicle crashes, an assault, two deaths, an auto theft, 13 livestock problems, 12 suspicious incidents, seven animal problems, five wildlife calls, 33 urinalyses and 20 vehicle identification numbers.... more
Circuit Court roundup Oct. 2 to Oct. 8, 2023
Several new charges were filed and sentences imposed in Sublette County Circuit Court from Oct. 2 to Oct. 8, 2023. ... more
Sheriff's report Oct. 2 to Oct. 8, 2023
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 181 calls from Oct. 2 to Oct. 8, including 10 vehicle collisions, eight animal problems, nine citizen assists, two fights, 17 livestock problems, eight suspicious incidents, a theft, a search-and-rescue, two fires, five traffic complaints, 39 urinalyses and 19 vehicle identification number inspections. ... more
Circuit Court roundup Sept. 25 to Oct. 1, 2023
Several fines were imposed in Sublette County Circuit Court from Sept. 25 to Oct. 1, 2023. ... more
Sheriff's report Sept. 25 to Oct. 1, 2023
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 169 calls from Sept. 25 to Oct. 1, including one death, a vehicle fire, three juvenile problems, a diabetic coma, nine suspicious incidents, 16 citizen assists, one search-and-rescue, a vandalism, four livestock and four animal problems, a theft, a utility problem, a domestic dispute, three vehicle crashes, 31 vehicle identification number inspections and 34 urinalyses.... more
Man faces four child porn charges
Pinedale resident Gabriel M. Gregg was charged on Sept. 14 with four felony counts of sexual exploitation, possession of child pornography, after a “cybertip” and searches revealed alleged videos of very young female children. ... more
Circuit Court roundup Sept. 18 to Sept. 24, 2023
Several fines and dispositions took place in Sublette County Circuit Court from Sept. 19 to Sept. 24, 2023.... more
Sheriff's report Sept. 18 to Sept. 24, 2023
The Sublette County Sherif’s Office reported 184 calls rom Sept. 18 to Sept. 24, including one death, a suicidal person, five fires, eight suspicious incidents, 21 citizen assists, three fights, three search-and-rescues, six livestock problems, 36 urinalyses and 21 vehicle identification number checks.... more
Circuit Court roundup Sept. 11 to Sept. 17, 2023
Several new charges were filed and sentences imposed in Sublette County Circuit Court from Sept. 11 to Sept. 17, 2023.... more
Sheriff's report Sept. 11 to Sept. 17, 2023
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 189 calls and incidents from Sept. 11 to Sept. 17, including two fires, a suicidal person, 11 livestock problems, five crashes, 15 citizen assists, three search-and-rescues, 12 traffic complaints, 17 suspicious incidents, 32 urinalyses and 22 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Circuit Court roundup Sept. 4 to Sept. 10, 2023
Several new charges were filed and sentences imposed in Sublette County Circuit Court from Sept. 4 to Sept. 10, 2023.... more
Sheriff's report Sept. 4 to Sept. 10, 2023
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 175 calls from Sept. 4 to Sept. 10, including a fire, a body, a theft, two search-and-rescue calls, three vehicle crashes, five livestock problems, 16 citizen assists, 35 urinalyses and 26 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Circuit Court roundup Aug. 28 to Sept. 3, 2023
Several new charges were filed and dispositions imposed in Sublette County Circuit Court from Aug. 28 to Sept. 3, 2023.... more
Sheriff's report Aug. 28 to Sept. 3, 2023
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 183 calls from Aug. 28 to Sept. 3, including a theft, a lightning strike, four search-and-rescue calls, a suicidal person, seven vehicle crashes, 14 citizen assists, two structure fires, 27 urinalyses and 27 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Sheriff's report Aug. 21 to Aug. 28, 2023
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 207 calls from Aug. 21 to Aug. 28, including eight animal problems, 20 citizen assists, six livestock problems, a missing person, eight search and rescues, three medical emergencies, one threatening, seven traffic hazards, vandalism, one grass fire, five welfare checks and 29 urinalyses and 27 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Circuit Court roundup Aug. 21 to Aug. 27, 2023
Several fines and sentences were imposed in Sublette County Circuit Court from Aug. 21 to Aug. 27, 2023. ... more
Circuit Court roundup Aug. 14 to Aug. 20, 2023
Several new charges were filed in Sublette County Circuit Court from Aug. 14 to Aug. 20. 2023. ... more
Sheriff's report Aug. 14 to Aug. 20, 2023
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 214 calls from Aug. 14 to Aug. 20, including four vehicle crashes, 24 citizen assists, five animal problems, two suicidal people, a grass fire and a vehicle fire, three search-and-rescues, a theft, nine traffic complaints, seven welfare checks, 30 vehicle identification number inspections and 24 urinalyses.... more
Sheriff's report Aug. 7 to Aug. 13
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 187 calls and incidents from Aug. 7 to Aug. 13, including a theft, two domestic fights, two fires, a suicidal person, child abuse, three search and rescues, six welfare checks, 16 citizen assists, 19 suspicious circumstances or accidental 911 calls, seven traffic complaints, five scams, 28 urinalyses and 31 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Circuit Court roundup Aug. 7 to Aug. 13
Several new charges were filed and dispositions imposed in Sublette County Circuit Court from Aug. 7 to Aug. 13, 2023. ... more
Sheriff's report July 24 through July 30, 2023
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 220 calls and incidents from July 24 through July 30, including an assault, 11 medical emergencies, three fires, 12 vehicle collisions, two search and rescues, 23 suspicious or accidental 911 calls, a missing person, a suicidal person, seven animal problems, 25 urinalyses and 36 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Circuit Court roundup July 24 to July 30, 2023
Several new charges were filed and sentences imposed in Sublette County Circuit Court from July 24 to July 30, 2023. ... more
Circuit Court roundup July 17 to July 23, 2023
Several fines and sentences were imposed in Sublette County Circuit Court from July 17 to July 23, 2023.... more
Sheriff's Report July 17 to July 23, 2023
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 215 calls from July 17 to July 23, including a death, two animal bites, eight animal problems, 25 suspicious circumstances (includes accidental 911 calls), a theft, nine vehicle crashes, six medical emergencies, 13 citizen assists, a search-and-rescue, three grass fires, 42 vehicle identification number inspections and 29 urinalyses.... more
Inmates create ruckus at county jail
On July 4 at 10:29 p.m., Deputy Garrett Lozier heard “a commotion” in the jail’s B-Pod and saw inmates William B. Sciolino and Jamison D. Finley facing each other, according to his affidavit. All inmates were ordered to lock down and Lozier walked Finley to his cell, noting red marks on his face, it says.... more
Woman charged with felony DUI
On July 7 at 10:56 p.m., Luna Phaedra Serrano was stopped by Sublette County Deputy Todd Morgan after a Ridley’s manager reported a woman sitting in a white Ford Ranger was harassing two teenage females while parked, according to his affidavit.... more
Judge suspends mother’s 20-day sentence
“Maybe he’s friends of Snoop Dogg,” Judge John LaBuda said.... more
Big Piney man pleads ‘not guilty’ to DWUI during fundraiser
Mahaffey will face a six-person jury trial beginning on Nov. 28.... more
Sealed case open for childhood sex assaults
One woman blocked out many memories of being sexually molested starting in kindergarten; another woman wasn’t taken seriously in 1998 because of her age at the time. Over the past year, both told Sublette County detectives of allegations that Robert W. McCutchan, of Pinedale, had molested them sometimes daily, took indecent liberties and exposed them to sexual acts when they were very young, records show.... more
Special prosecutor files sealed charge
Sublette County Attorney Clayton Melinkovich confirmed that on April 18 he asked commissioners for the Johnson County Attorney’s Office to investigate and if necessary prosecute “an individual who is employed by a state agency and works closely with (his) office.” A sealed charge is filed with Sublette County Circuit Court with a closed preliminary hearing set for Wednesday, July 19, after the Roundup’s deadline.... more
Self-defense or sucker punch?
Whitman has taken the stand to testify in his own defense today.... more
Sheriff's Report July 10 to July 16
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 236 calls from July 10 to July 16, including a missing person, a death, a sex offense, eight 911 hangups, 19 suspicious circumstances, an animal attack, six medical emergencies, a fire, 24 citizen assists, a vehicle fire, 33 urinalyses and 51 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Circuit Court roundup July 10 to July 16
Several new charges were filed and sentences imposed in Sublette County Circuit Court from July 10 to July 16, 2023. ... more
Pilon sentenced to prison for deliberate crash
Judge McKay also sentenced Pilon to a concurrent 8- to 10-year prison term for felony property destruction. The judge ordered Pilon to reimburse Koch Construction owner Aaron Koch for $130,925.80 toward his costs to replace the 2016 T880 Kenworth, valued at $125,000; the log trailer at $58,343.69, a lift axle for almost $8,000, 600 hours of truck refitting at $21,000 and estimated cleaning and towing at $8,775.... more
Circuit Court roundup July 3 to July 9
Several new charges were filed and sentences imposed in Sublette County Circuit Court from July 3 to July 9, 2023.... more
Sheriff's Report July 3 to July 9
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 269 calls and incidents from July 3 to July 9, including nine crashes, three assaults, 16 citizen assists, four fires, a runaway juvenile, seven animal problems, four medical emergences, three search and rescues, 15 suspicious incidents, two vandalisms, seven motorist assists, 12 traffic complaints, 39 urinalyses, one water rescue and 53 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Just speeding through...
First on June 3, a man driving 102 mph was pulled over and he and his female passenger arrested and jailed after a search yielded a plastic bag with a felony amount of meth. Then the man called a Colorado friend from jail to come get his car and find a stash of meth hidden in his vehicle that a trooper didn’t find the first time around. Now three people are charged in connection with what started out as a traffic stop, according to court records.... more
Marbleton man admits shooting dog
On May 28 at the Marbleton Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Todd Morgan responded to a complaint by Steven Hall that his neighbor, Robert J. Sorensen, had shot his dog, according to the affidavit.... more
Woman charged with resisting arrest
A Missouri woman is charged with two felonies of injuring deputies while resisting arrest June 20 after a traffic stop near the Daniel Junction.... more
Van Wagoner sentenced for 2021 cocaine
The day arrived for Jay E. Van Wagoner, 34, of Casper, to learn what his sentence would be after making a plea deal to drop two of four felony cocaine charges filed against him in 2021.... more
Circuit Court roundup June 26 to July 2
Several new charges were filed and sentences imposed in Sublette County Circuit Court from June 26 to July 2, 2023. ... more
Sheriff's Report June 26 to July 2
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 208 calls from June 26 to July 2, including a suicidal person, fives crashes, one search and rescue, 10 livestock problems, 21 citizen assists, four medical emergencies, two fires, 17 suspicious incidents, two strokes, 29 urinalyses and 41 vehicle identification number inspections. The SCSO was open Monday and closed Tuesday for July Fourth.... more
Circuit Court roundup June 19 to June 25
Several new charges were filed and sentences imposed in Sublette County Circuit Court from June 19 to June 25, 2023. ... more
Sheriff's Report June 19 to June 25
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 198 calls and incidents from June 19 to June 25, including one drone flight, a suicidal person, an animal attack, 10 livestock problems, eight citizen assists, a theft, one search and rescue, six medical emergencies, six REDDI reports, three welfare checks, 32 urinalyses and 40 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Circuit Court roundup June 12 to June 18
Several new charges were filed and sentences imposed in Sublette County Circuit Court from June 12 to June 18, 2023.... more
Sheriff's report June 12 to June 18
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 205 calls from June 12 to June 18, including a death, a suicidal person, an outside tank fire, eight medical emergencies, 19 citizen assists, a domestic dispute, a structure fire, a suspicious package, 14 suspicious circumstances, nine livestock problems, three animal problems, two vandalisms, 39 vehicle number inspections and 31 urinalyses.... more
Whitman prepares for felony assault trial
Whitman pleaded not guilty to the single charge and waived his right to a speedy trial, which Judge McKay rescheduled for July 17 after Whitman fired his original attorney, Rives White, and hired McCarthy.... more
Circuit Court roundup June 5 to June 11
Several new charges were filed and sentences imposed in Sublette County Circuit Court from June 5 to June 11, 2023. ... more
Local cited for suspected DUI during Boulder Roll
He was cited for “driving under the influence of combined alcohol and controlled substance,” and is scheduled for an arraignment in Sublette County Circuit Court on July 13. ... more
Pinedale man charged after kicking in door
William B. Sciolino is charged with a felony of unlawful entry into an occupied structure to commit domestic battery. He is also charged with misdemeanors of domestic battery, second offense, criminal entry, criminal trespass and interference with a peace officer, records show.... more
Circuit Court roundup May 22 to June 4
Several new charges were filed and sentences imposed in Sublette County Circuit Court from May 22 to June 4, 2023. ... more
Sheriff's report May 26 to June 4
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported more than 194 calls from May 26 to June 4, including 28 citizen assists, two suicidal incidents, a fire, a trespass notice, 14 livestock problems, five vehicle crashes, 39 urinalyses and 30 vehicle identification number inspections. The SCSO was closed Memorial Day.... more
Casper man changes plea, must wait for sentence
Public defender Rachel Weksler, Van Wagoner and deputy county attorney Adrian Kowalski had agreed that Van Wagoner would change his pleas to not guilty or no contest for one delivery charge and one possession charge. Weksler and Kowalski also agreed to make separate sentencing recommendations to 9th District Judge Kate McKay.... more
Circuit Court roundup May 22 to May 28
Several new charges were filed and sentences imposed in Sublette County Circuit Court from May 22 to May 28, 2023. ... more
Sheriff's report May 22 to May 28
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 146 calls from May 22 to May 28, including a death, nine animal problems, an assault, 21 citizen assists, 14 suspicious incidents, threats, a suicidal person, nine livestock problems, 31 urinalyses and 46 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Casper man’s sentence for 2018 fraud delayed
Dees’ sentencing before District Court Judge Kate McKay was set for Thursday, May 25, but his public defender Rachel Weksler noted that the defendant could not complete his pre-sentence investigation before June 1.... more
Sheriff's report May 8 to May 14
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 194 calls from May 8 to May 14, including one overdose, a suicidal person, a runaway juvenile, two missing persons, 22 citizen assists, four fires, a theft, 10 suspicious incidents, six motorist assists, 34 urinalyses and 31 vehicle identification inspections.... more
Van Wagoner, Smith waive rights to ‘speedy trial’
One defendant requested more time for a “potential resolution” other than his scheduled Nov. 15 jury trial in 9th District Court.... more
Felony charges dismissed in Marchant case
A Riverton woman charged with stabbing her husband during an argument at the Daniel Junction RV Park had the charge dismissed last week at the request of the Sublette County Attorney’s Office.... more
Sheriff’s report – Oct. 22
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 180 calls from Oct. 11 to Oct. 17, including a death, eight suspicious circumstances, nine accidents, one blood draw, 11 livestock problems, four search warrants, 16 citizen assists, six welfare checks, a theft, 25 urinalyses and 28 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Handy arrested after ‘paranoid sniper’ report
A man who received a split sentence on felony drug charges in July apparently violated his unsupervised probation after calling dispatch to report he was hiding from snipers at the Sublette County Courthouse.... more
Sheriff’s report – Oct. 12
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 198 calls from Oct. 4 to Oct. 10, including six suspicious incidents, nine 911 hang-ups, 18 citizen assists, a fight in progress, 15 livestock problems, two thefts, vandalism, one person threatened, nine traffic complaints, five accidents, 28 urinalyses and 37 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Estrada pleads 'not guilty' to strangulation charge
At his arraignment, Estrada change faced to the felony charge of strangulation of a household member and 13 misdemeanor charges of domestic battery, based on the victim’s specific injuries documented after his Sept. 13 arrest.... more
Sheriff’s report – Oct. 8
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 215 calls from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3, including two deaths, at least 11 collisions, two domestic disputes, a fight in progress, nine livestock problems, five medical emergencies, nine suspicious incidents, two thefts, three checks on people’s welfare, a pollution problem, two unconscious people, 33 urinalyses and 34 vehicle identification numbers inspections.... more
Sheriff’s report – Sept. 28
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 174 calls from Sept. 20 to Sept. 26, including 10 suspicious incidents, seven 911 hang-up calls, seven checks on people’s welfare, seven animal problems, 12 traffic complaints, one search and rescue, two fires, seven livestock problems, one tobacco problem, eight urinalyses and 21 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Big Piney school officials deny sexual abuse
Big Piney school administrators flatly deny all accusations of sexual abuse and retaliation made by an anonymous former student and her parents in a federal civil rights case filed May 26.... more
Sheriff’s report – Sept. 21
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 223 calls from Sept. 13 to Sept. 19, including a vehicle fire, two grass fires, nine suspicious incidents, 13 livestock problems, a disturbance, two search-and-rescue calls, 11 accidents, five welfare checks, 33 urinalyses and 30 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Man charged with strangulation qualifies as 'habitual offender'
A man living in Bondurant is charged with strangulation of a household member and 13 separate counts of domestic battery – each based on specific injuries he allegedly struck to a woman who was living with him.... more
Sheriff’s report – Sept. 17
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 182 calls from Sept. 6 to Sept. 12 including an assault, a gas leak, five accidents, two juvenile problems, a fight, vandalism, 20 citizen assists, six suspicious incidents, a theft, 27 urinalyses, 16 vehicle identification number inspections and five checks on people’s welfare.... more
Man charged after resuscitation upon apparent overdose
A Big Piney man previously convicted of misdemeanor controlled-substance possession pleaded not guilty Thursday in 9th District Court to two enhanced possession felonies.... more
Company motions to dismiss COVID policy lawsuit
A Pinedale company responded to a former employee’s lawsuit that he was fired for not wearing a facemask or getting a COVID-19 vaccine per new company policies.... more
Man gets probation for rifle thefts
An out-of-state man who lived in Pinedale while employed here was sentenced to supervised probation after pleading no contest to one felony rifle theft charge.... more
Sheriff’s report – Sept. 10
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 202 calls from Aug. 30 to Sept. 5 including a death, at least six accidents, two possible heart attacks, three juvenile problems, eight motorist assists, 17 citizen assists, six suspicious incidents, three thefts, 25 urinalyses, 29 vehicle identification number inspections, three calls to search-and-rescue and three checks on people’s welfare.... more
Sheriff’s report – Aug. 31
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported no arrests and 208 calls from Aug. 23 through Aug. 29, including a possible death, two search-and-rescues, eight suspicious incidents, a suicidal person, 21 citizen assists, one livestock check, three accidents, six animal problems, four livestock problems, seven 911hang-up calls, 30 urinalyses and 38 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Sheriff’s report – Aug. 24
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 212 calls from Aug. 16 through Aug. 22, including a death, at least seven accidents, two fires, five medical emergencies, eight suspicious incidents, five medical emergencies, one blood draw, 13 citizen assists, seven motorist assists, four REDDI calls, six search-and-rescue calls, 32 urinalyses and 21 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Sheriff’s report – Aug. 20
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 208 calls from Aug. 9 through Aug. 15, including six calls to Tip Top Search and Rescue, nine accidents, one death, a cell phone search, seven suspicious incidents, a sex offense, two smoke reports, 15 citizen assists, a theft, vandalism, a fire, six motorist assists, 32 urinalyses and 32 vehicle identification numbers inspections.... more
Sheriff’s report – Aug. 10
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 209 calls from Aug. 2 through Aug. 8, including at least five accidents, five fire calls, two smoke reports, 10 suspicious incidents, six medical emergencies, two thefts, five livestock problems, 14 citizen assists, one abnormal behavior, 28 urinalyses and 37 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Speeding stop results in felony drug charges
A Maryland man who was stopped for speeding when his VW Jetta came up behind a trooper now faces felony and misdemeanor drug charges.... more
Sheriff’s report – Aug. 3
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 226 calls from July 26 through Aug. 1, including a death, seven accidents, four domestic disputes, six suspicious incidents, two vandalisms, two grass fires, two fights, 10 livestock problems, 10 motorist assists, one threatening, 26 urinalyses, 36 vehicle identification number inspections and four checks on people’s welfare.... more
Multi-state co-defendants plead to 50 charges
Three co-defendants from Florida, arrested Feb. 9 after one was stopped for speeding, faced the prospect of a single trial for all three for numerous charges after investigators found stolen licenses, credit cards, phones, checkbooks and a filled-out check in the cars.... more
Sheriff’s report – July 27
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 244 calls from July 19 to July 25, including one death, eight suspicious incidents, four search and rescue calls, 16 “911” hang-ups, three disturbances and a family fight, four fire calls, 11 livestock problems, four welfare checks, 26 urinalyses and 40 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
SCSO arrested man on warrant, now held on $1M bond
The man Sublette County sheriff’s deputies apprehended and transported back to Sweetwater County without incident is now being held on a $1-million cash-only bond.... more
‘High risk’ Brost gets last chance
A young Pinedale man with time in prison – some for going AWOL while on probation, a felony – is getting one more chance to get his life on track.... more
Sheriff’s report – July 20
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 236 calls and incidents from July 12 through July 18, including two assaults, nine suspicious incidents, three thefts, two fire calls, trespassing, vandalism, four welfare checks, 37 vehicle identification number inspections, 27 urinalyses and 24 citizen assists.... more
Sweetwater man arrested in Sublette held on $1M bond
A Green River man was arrested here after Sweetwater County issued an active warrant on allegations he tried to kill one Green River police officer and assaulted two during a June 6 confrontation.... more
Sheriff’s report – July 16
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 246 calls from July 5 to July 11.... more
Sheriff’s report – July 9
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 191 calls from June 29 to July 4, including a controlled substance problem, a missing person, three fire calls, vandalism, three suicidal people, 10 suspicious incidents, 21 urinalyses, 24 vehicle identification number inspections and six checks on people’s welfare. The sheriff’s office was closed Monday, July 5, for the holiday.... more
Sheriff’s report – June 25
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 220 calls from June 21 to June 27 including a sex offense, three search-and-rescues, two deaths, eight accidents, eight medical emergencies, a missing person, 18 urinalyses and 35 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Sheriff’s report – June 22
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 221 calls from June 14 through June 20, including 10 suspicious incidents, five accidents, an assault, 28 livestock problems, five medical emergencies, one special assignment, four welfare checks, 14 urinalyses and 34 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Three Florida defendants reach plea agreements
Jerquila K. Bell, Antwan T. Kegler and Nykolus K. Williams-Richburg were arrested Feb. 9 while traveling in two cars.... more
Sheriff’s report – June 15
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 211 incidents from June 7 to June 13, including one death, seven accidents, 20 livestock problems, three domestic disputes, two vandalism, a fire, four suspicious incidents, a vicious animal, 17 citizen assists, three welfare checks, 19 urinalyses and 45 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Green River man allegedly had sex with minor in Sublette County
A Green River man, now 22, is charged with having sex with a minor girl one year ago in Sublette County.... more
Sheriff’s report – June 11
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 197 calls from May 31 to June 6 including two deaths, five accidents, a suicidal person, six juvenile problems, a burglary, 32 livestock problems, 14 citizen assists, two suspicious incidents, five welfare checks, 19 urinalyses and 40 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Sheriff’s report – June 4
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 199 calls from May 24 to May 30 including two deaths, six accidents, a theft, a fire, four juvenile problems, 16 livestock problems, nine citizen assists, a search warrant, two suspicious incidents, one vandalism, 15 urinalyses and 428vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Sheriff’s report – May 25
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 179 calls from May 17 to May 23, including one death, at least eight accidents, one sex offense, one suicidal person, nine 911 hang-ups, a missing person, three thefts, one bomb search, 17 livestock problems, a fire, three REDDI reports, 19 urinalyses and 37 vehicle identification umber inspections.... more
CI aids in pot arrest
A confidential informant allegedly bought marijuana last November from a man arrested and charged this month with the felony, delivery of a controlled substance.... more
Fentanyl disguise case goes to sentencing
Steven R. Black, of Idaho Falls, was arrested on Jan. 28 after several people noticed his erratic driving.... more
Sheriff’s report – May 18
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 168 incidents from May 10 to May 16, including at least six accidents, a fire, three thefts, 15 citizen assists, six livestock problems, four welfare checks, 18 urinalyses and 43 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Gun confrontation charges dropped amid pleas
Four men charged with a variety of misdemeanors after an Oct. 18, 2020, hunting camp confrontation turned ugly are seeing their cases wind down with plea agreements and dismissed charges.... more
Rammell trial set for May 26
The planned one-day trial of Rex F. Rammell, of Rock Springs, is rescheduled for Wednesday, May 26.... more
Judge rules alleged ID thefts tried as one
Three defense attorneys made strong arguments against their three defendants having three separate trials joined into one as requested by Sublette County Attorney Mike Crosson, at an April 22 motion hearing in 9th District Court.... more
Big Piney woman's drug case moves to District Court
The felony meth possession charge against Jimmie Lynn Prather was bound over to 9th District Court on April 27.... more
Sheriff’s report – May 3-9
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 147 calls from May 3 to May 9 including at least nine accidents, four disturbances, an explosion, three people threatened, a grass fire, five welfare checks, 15 urinalyses and 25 VIN inspections.... more
Sheriff’s report – May 3
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 167 calls and incidents from April 26 to May 2, including nine 911 hang-ups, a bond violation, a theft, five fires, three medical emergencies, two animal and two juvenile problems, seven suspicious circumstances, 18 urinalyses and 40 VIN inspections.... more
Sheriff's Report – April 27
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 157 calls and incidents from April 19 through April 25.... more
Sheriff’s Report – April 23
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 168 calls from April 12 through April 18, including one death, at least 10 accidents, a sex offense, four fraud calls, seven suspicious incidents, 10 motorist assists, two controlled substance problems, 17 citizen assists, 26 urinalyses and 39 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Handy asks for evidence transcript
A Pinedale man preparing for his July 19 jury trial again asks a judge to order the prosecution to provide “digital discovery” transcripts of its audio-visual evidence against him.... more
One alleged gun thief receives trial date
Of the two men charged with stealing four rifles from a Pinedale landlady’s garage and hiding them in her house, one is going to trial and the other just signed a plea agreement.... more
Sheriff’s report – April 16
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 152 calls from April 5 to April 11, including one death, three domestic disputes, a theft, 12 citizen assists, five fire reports, seven suspicious circumstances, a utility problem, 22 urinalyses and 28 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
Simpson sentenced to 3-5 years in prison
Joseph R. Simpson changed his plea to guilty of third-degree sexual abuse of a minor on Feb. 11.... more
Rammell raises ‘property’ argument in civil case
Rammell is currently scheduled for a one-day jury trial on April 28 in Sublette County Circuit Court.... more
County attorney files motion to protect theft victims
Sublette County Attorney Mike Crosson is asking to have all confidential and personal information of victims redacted in the felony cases of three people charged with stealing dozens of licenses and cards.... more
Expert THC witness must appear in person
An expert drug-analysis lab technician from California cannot testify via videoconference at defendant John Handy’s felony drug trial in 9th District Court, now set for July 9.... more
Man's trial set for 'disguised' fentanyl pills
An Idaho Falls man was charged with bringing fentanyl pills disguised as Oxycodone tablets into Sublette County after he pulled over several times traveling north of Rock Springs on Jan. 28.... more
Alleged rifle thieves plead not guilty
Two out-of-town men charged with stealing rifles from a Pinedale residence last December have jury trials set after each pleaded not guilty in 9th District Court to multiple felonies.... more
Pinedale man's felony trial moved to July
At the last moment before his March 8 jury trial, Jeffrey J. Brost, of Pinedale, signed a waiver of speedy trial.... more
Woodward reaches plea agreement
A Marbleton man, charged with taking immoral and immodest liberties with a girl younger than 17, will not face a jury on May 10.... more
Sublette County Sheriff's report
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reported 173 calls from Friday, Feb. 12, to Sunday, Feb. 21, including a death, a suicidal person, a burglary, at least eight accidents, 19 citizen assists, 30 urinalyses and 19 vehicle identification number inspections.... more
SCSO celebrates 100 years with historic recap
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office recently released a video to commemorate the department’s history, which coincided with the start of the Sublette County Centennial.... more
Sweetwater men plead not guilty to assault, other charges
Charges stem from October hunting confrontation.... more
