On The Record February 18, 2016

On the Record policy

It is the Independent Record’s policy that all people arrested or cited under the “Accidents,” “Sheriff’s office” or “Police calls” in the On the Record section are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Correction

In last week’s Independent Record, would was mistakenly used where letter writer’s Kay Rush and Ruth Clare Johnson used could. The sentence reads as follows: And to give up control of our hospital to an outside facility and/or not having a hospital where we can spend the night for care, could mean losing the Pioneer Home.

Sheriff’s department

Tuesday, Feb. 9

3:25 p.m. Cindee Reynolds, 35, was pulled over by a deputy when the deputy recognized her and knew she had a revoked driver’s license. Reynolds was cited for not having an ignition interlock on her vehicle as well as driving with a revoked license.

7:38 p.m. Cindee Reynolds, 35, reported to the Law Enforcement Center for a drug test. The drug test came back positive for methamphetamine. She was cited for being under the influence of a controlled substance.

Saturday, Feb. 13

4:58 p.m. A REDDI report was received of a northbound vehicle heading into Thermopolis from the canyon. A sheriff’s deputy pulled the vehicle over after seeing they were driving erratically. The vehicle was going 45 in a 30 and eventually pulled over for the deputy. The driver, Michael Campbell, 38, had two juveniles in the vehicle and said he was heading to Riverton for a wrestling match.

Campbell was given a field sobriety test which he at first refused and then failed.

A relative was contacted to pick up the minors while an arrest warrant was obtained. Campbell was cited for driving under the influence with a minor under the age of 16, child endangerment, speeding, breach of peace and interference with a peace office.

7:48 p.m. A vehicle being towed on a trailer in the area of mile marker 145.5 on Highway 20 North became unhitched and went through the right-of-way fence. The highway patrol handled the investigation. No citations were given.

Sunday, Feb. 14

5:45 p.m. A juvenile reported they were receiving harassing phone calls from another juvenile. A deputy spoke to both parties and they agreed to not talk to each other further.

Monday, Feb. 15

1:01 p.m. Report of someone trying to break into vehicles in the area of Big Spring Drive. The responding deputy made contact with the individual and found they had locked themselves out of their vehicle.

Police department

Wednesday, Feb. 10

10:11 a.m. A local business called and reported that someone has been pinning advertising flyers to their door.

10:28 a.m. Michael Wells, 24, turned himself in for a probation violation. Wells had been drinking and reported it to law enforcement center. Wells was arrested and held for probation violation.

10:54 a.m. Report of a lost wallet was made. The wallet is green with a gold zipper. If found contact the Hot Springs County Law Enforcement Center.

2:00 p.m. A resident reported someone had been trespassing on their property. The responding officer investigated and could not find any evidence of anyone trespassing.

6:33 p.m. A report was made of eight to 12 young adults skateboarding at the school administration building.

Thursday, Feb. 11

2:56 p.m. Report of a lost iPhone. The phone has a purple glittery cover. If found contact the Hot Springs County Law Enforcement Center.

Friday, Feb. 12

12:26 a.m. Report of loud yelling at a residence in East Thermopolis. The responding officer made contact with the subjects and they denied any yelling. The officer noted that both subjects spoke very loudly and that may have been the cause of the call.

2:41 p.m. Duard Cable, 42, was arrested for unpaid child support.

2:47 p.m. A 2014 white Ford F-250 was struck by an unknown vehicle in the 600 block of South Sixth. A state accident report was filed.

Saturday, Feb. 13

8:58 a.m. A report from a resident that their vehicle had been vandalized. Both front tires were blown and one of the rear taillights was broken. The driver noticed the damage after they drove downtown. The responding officer discovered the reporting person did not have their driver’s license or proof of insurance. The driver was cited for not having insurance.

Sunday, Feb. 14

8:18 a.m. A REDDI report was called in for the area of East Arapahoe. An intoxicated male asked to use the phone and then left in a black Chevy pick up with a camper shell. The responding officer was unable to locate the suspect.

2:06 p.m. A resident reported they were receiving threatening posts via social media. The threats originated in another county. The resident was told to contact law enforcement officials in that county to make a complaint.

7:05 p.m. A call reporting that several middle school age boys were yelling profanities at passing cars. The responding officer located three juveniles in a yard that had been yelling at traffic. The officer spoke with the juveniles and there was no further complaints.

Monday, Feb. 15

4:39 a.m. A resident called to report their residence in the 1300 block of Clark was being spotlighted. The responding officer stayed in the area for some time but there were no signs of spotlight activity.

5:44 a.m. Report of four juveniles walking northbound on Sixth Street being loud and cursing. The four juveniles were cited for breaking curfew. Curfew hours are Sun.–Thurs. 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. and Fri.–Sat. 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.

9:38 a.m. A vehicle struck and damaged a fence in the 600 block of Shoshoni. The driver left the scene in the vehicle before it could be identified.

2:48 p.m. Report of several juvenile boys chasing juvenile girls. The responding officer made contact with the boys. The boys said the girls chased them back. The officer advised the boys they should stop chasing the girls.

Circuit court

Jacklyn Wurtz, 47, was sentenced to 365 days in jail and given credit for one day after admitting to parole revocation.

Patrick Wurtz, 18, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and credited for one day after admitting to parole revocation.

Robert Richter, 35, was sentenced to 33 days in jail and credited for one day for probation violation.

Finalized divorces

February 12 - Janet Marie Grimm and Patrick Claude Grimm

Births

Serenity Rose Guillen was born Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital to Anzsalyke Renee Pacheco and Francisco Salvador Guillen Lopez of Worland.

She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Grandparents are Douglas Pacheco and Pricilla Alonzo of Worland.

Ashton Patrick James Lemke was born Saturday, Feb. 14, 2016, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital to Stefanie Slothouber of Mason City, Iowa and James Lemke of Buffalo, Wyo.

He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long.