On the Record Sept. 22

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.

Sheriff’s department

Wednesday, September 14

11:24 a.m. Report of a damaged tire on a fifth wheel. It appeared two small holes on the tire were caused from the roadway.

12:25 p.m. A student reported there was a fight planned in the Hot Springs State Park. Students were arguing, but there was no physical contact. A school incident was addressed by staff.

7:18 p.m. Report of someone driving on the old runway. The vehicle could not be located.

Thursday, September 15

4:13 p.m. Report of a vehicle all over the highway. The vehicle could not be located.

6:26 p.m. Report of a vehicle driving erratically. The vehicle could not be located.

Friday, September 16

7:36 p.m. Fremont County official called to make Hot Springs County aware of a speeding vehicle. When a deputy encountered the vehicle, it was going the speed limit.

11:32 p.m. REDDI report, though when a deputy located the vehicle there was no observed reason for making a stop.

Saturday, September 17

6:23 a.m. Complaint of cows on the highway. The cows were put back into the pasture where it is believed they came from.

12:50 p.m. REDDI report on Highway 20, though a deputy was unable to locate the vehicle.

Monday, September 19

1:24 p.m. REDDI report on Highway 20. Vehicle was unable to be located.

2:23 p.m. Male subject wanted to turn himself in on a warrant. The subject was allowed to leave after paying fines.

2:46 p.m. Report received of a trespassing sign in the Red Lane area being removed and thrown in an irrigation ditch.

Police department

Tuesday, September 13

10:52 a.m. Report of a dog at large. The dog was licensed, but the owner was warned against the animal running at large.

12:41 p.m. Report of a dog barking in an aggressive manner, setting off other dogs. The owner was located, and was warned of being cited if this continued.

2:07 p.m. Caller reported hearing what sounded like a gunshot in Hot Springs State Park.

2:10 p.m. Report of an overgrown yard. The owner was told the yard needs mowing.

2:30 p.m. Responded to an argument between a male subject and female subject. The male was advised to leave and not return.

Wednesday, September 14

8:02 a.m. A black backpack was found scattered on the highway. The owner was located and the property returned.

8:46 a.m. Officer noticed a subject on probation in possession of a bottle of alcohol. Information was forwarded on to the county attorney.

10:48 a.m. Subject who was to submit to a breath test walked away. Information was forwarded on to the county attorney.

1:09 p.m. Caller was concerned about the number of broken down vehicles on a property. A letter was sent to the property owner.

3:57 p.m. Complaint of weeds and junk in a yard. The property owner stated he was working to take care of it.

8:30 p.m. A juvenile subject was cited for shoplifting.

10:31 p.m. Caller reported lost license plates. Officers searched, but could not find them.

10:48 p.m. Dustin J. Schepker was arrested for an alleged probation violation.

Thursday, September 15

8:22 a.m. Caller reported a vehicle passing closely behind two juveniles crossing the street.

8:59 a.m. Several complaints about a burning pit being utilized. The fires in the pit get quite big, and are not contained very well.

10:40 a.m. An unknown subject gained access to a building. The door frame was damaged.

6:51 p.m. Report of a traffic offense on Highway 20. The vehicle could not be located.

Friday, September 16

7:58 a.m. Report of an alarm, which turned out to be false, at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center.

10:30 a.m. Keys were found and turned in. They appear to be for a Lincoln or Ford.

2:53 p.m. A chocolate Labrador was found. The owner is unknown, but the female subject who found the dog said she would keep it.

Saturday, September 17

10:10 a.m. A dog running at large was returned to its owner, who was told to update the dog’s license and rabies vaccination.

11 a.m. Caller reported losing a Lifeline bracelet in town. Anyone who finds the bracelet should contact the police department.

12:17 p.m. A puppy was found, but was not impounded.

4:45 p.m. Officer responded for a custody exchange between parents.

5:24 p.m. A glass pipe found in Hot Springs State Park was entered into temporary storage for proper disposal.

9:19 p.m. Noise complaint, though the source of the noise could not be located.

Sunday, September 18

3:47 p.m. Two older male subjects got into an altercation. When an officer arrived, the victim was still there but the combatant had left.

4:37 p.m. Vehicle backed into another. No citations were issued.

11:37 p.m. Caller reported people were loitering, but they were just looking for a lost dog.

8:15 a.m. Reported dispute between two subjects at a local hotel. The male subject left, though the female subject remained.

Monday, September 19

10:28 a.m. Request from East Thermopolis Town Hall for Animal Control to stop at an address. A dog owner was reminded to update the animal’s license and vaccinations. A second, similar call came in at 10:29 a.m.

1:13 p.m. A cat and kittens were located hiding under a shed. However, the vet was out of town for the day so no traps could be set for the feral cats.

10:37 p.m. Report of a male subject receiving threatening text messages.

Property transfers

Quitclaim Deed: Terry Cogdill and Jessica Cogdill, to Laura Davis, the South 70 feet of Lots 13 and 14, Block 44, Original Townsite to the Town of Thermopolis.

Warranty Deed: James Jones to Kelly Bohl, Lot 18, Block 8, Original Townsite of Kirby.

Warranty Deed: Terry Cogdill and Jessica Cogdill, to Laura Davis, Lots 16, 17 and 18, Blcok 47, Original Town of Thermopolis.

Warranty Deed: Guy Burr to Barton Stam and Laura Stam, Lots 3 and 4 of Section 2, Township 8 North, Range 3 East of the Wind River Meridian, Hot Springs County.

Quitclaim Deed: John Dodge, Ellen Galyan, Elaine Novakovich and Steve Novakovich to John Dodge, Lots 3 and 4, Block 20, Kinney Second Addition to the Town of Thermopolis.

Warranty Deed: Donald Hall to Wasp, Inc., the North 78 feet of Lots 1 and 2 and the North 78 feet of the East Half of Lots 3, Block 49 of the Original Townsite of Thermopolis.

South Thermopolis Development LLC to Steven Strenger and Catherine Strenger, Lot 15 of the Miller-Schmidt Subdivision.

Warranty Deed: Lois Snyder to L.U. Sheep Company, The Northwest Quarter of Section 28 and the Southeast quarter and the Southeast quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 29, Township 46 North, Range 100 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Hot Springs County.

Quitclaim Deed: Morris Cerullo World Evangelism, Inc., to A & C Properties Limited Partnership, Lot 3, Section 1, Township 42 North, Range 95 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian.