On the record

On the Record policy

It is the Thermopolis Independent Record’s policy that all people arrested or cited under the “Accidents,” “Sheriff’s office” or “Police department” in the On the Record section are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. We print the names of all people upon their initial arrest.

Sheriff office

Monday, June 8

4:14 p.m. A deputy was requested to do a check on a vehicle for the Department of Family Services.

9:44 p.m. A deputy observed a vehicle being driven over the speed limit with radar confirmation.

The deputy observed the driver making weird body movements while he was talking with her. He ran a standard field sobriety test, which the driver failed. The deputy asked the driver if a urinalysis was done would it come back as hot. According to the report, the driver admitted to using marijuana.

Kristy L. Samples, 48, was arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence of marijuana, possession of marijuana and no vehicle insurance.

A Highway Patrol Drug Recognition Expert was involved in the investigation.

Tuesday, June 9

2:26 p.m. Report of a runaway juvenile. The juvenile was later contacted in Montana on a regular traffic stop. The Montana State Patrol held the juvenile until the parents arrived.  

10:21 p.m. A homeowner observed a subject walking down the alley and was concerned they had been on their property. A deputy checked their property and the neighbor’s property and found nothing. They were advised to call 911 should this occur again.

Wednesday, June 10

10:38 a.m. A request from a citizen regarding access to their property that had been removed. The deputy advised them this was a civil issue and were given information on how to proceed. 

2:22 p.m. Request for an ambulance. A deputy assisted.

6:54 p.m. Deputy assisted with a medical lift for a subject in East Thermopolis.

Thursday, June 11

12:39 p.m. Report of damage done to mailboxes. The matter is under investigation.

Friday, June 12

Unknown time, Nathan D Andrew, 21, of Morrill, Neb., was arrested for alleged failure to register as a sex offender. He was brought in by Wyoming Highway Patrol and listed as non compliant in Nebraska. 

9:11 p.m. A homeowner in the Buffalo Creek area reportedly heard a shooting late at night. A deputy could not locate anyone suspicious. It was possible fireworks.

Saturday, June 13

9:01 a.m. Report of a citizen dispute that is under investigation regarding a dog.

12:32 p.m. Deputy assisted with a medical lift.

3:15 p.m. Report of an alarm at a private home. Before the deputy arrived, the owner said to please disregard.

4:14 p.m. A subject reported they lost something out of a vehicle on Highway 120. The deputy went to the Park County line and could not locate their property. 

Sunday, June 14

7:01 p.m. Report of an incident where road access was blocked.

Police Department

Monday, June 8

6:29 a.m. Report of a hit and run with mirror to mirror contact. The suspect vehicle has not been found.

6:16 p.m. An officer assisted the ambulance in the transport of a patient to the hospital.

9:23 p.m. Travis Allen Winger, 32, was arrested for alleged driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Tuesday, June 9

12:15 a.m. A 19-year-old male of Lander was cited for the possession of marijuana.

8:01 a.m. A cell phone was found and the owner was located.

Wednesday, June 10

12:03 p.m. A subject reported they felt some items were being removed from their property. Officer found no one was there and that nothing was missing.

4:22 p.m. Report of a suspicious vehicle parked on private property. They located the owner, who removed the vehicle.

6:09 p.m. Report of juveniles involved in a minors in possession of alcohol incident. One juvenile received a citation.

Thursday, June 11

8:30 a.m. Report of a request for extra patrol at a residence.

4:00 p.m. A subject on a four wheeler was reported on a hiking trail. The officer contacted the subject and found they were from Weed and Pest and were spraying weeds.

4:34 An officer performed a funeral escort.

10:53 p.m. A 55-year-old woman of Florida was cited for possession of marijuana.

Friday, June 12

7:06 p.m. Report of harassment. The parties were contacted and told to leave each other alone.

Saturday, June 13

1:00 a.m. Marty S. Custer, 26, was arrested on a Hot Springs County warrant in Big Horn County.

2:13 a.m. Report of a suspicious individual coming through town and sleeping on a cot in the middle of a parking lot. The officer visited with the subject and he exited the next day.

7:13 a.m. A wallet was found and returned to its owner.

10:44 a.m. Report of a found driver license. The owner is being contacted.

12:44 p.m. Report of someone concerned about a suspicious individual outside the swimming pool. He was waiting for his family while they were swimming.

8:32 p.m. Gregory Benjiman Lea, 33, was arrested for alleged possession of marijuana and criminal trespass.

10:10 p.m. A subject reported they lost their keys. None have been turned in to the Law Enforcement Center.

Sunday, June 14

9:54 a.m. A citizen assist was requested at an apartment complex in East Thermopolis.

12:36 p.m. Report of a verbal family fight. The subjects separated for the night.

1:18 p.m. Report of vandalism. Officers are working with another agency as this is under investigation.

2:48 p.m. A suspicious subject reportedly walked up to someone’s door.

6:07 p.m. An officer assisted the ambulance in the transport of the patient to the hospital.

8:41 p.m. Suspicious person reportedly seen down by the river. The officer made contact and they were fine and left.

Births

Bentley Root was born Friday, May 29, 2020, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital to Kari Hall and Matthew Root.

He weighed 5 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 18.75 inches long.

Grandparents are Pat and Maurice Root.

Divorces

Cayla Marie Winger v Travis Allen Winger

Richard K. Hilzendeger v Maralee Grace Hilzendeger

Shawn David Nichols v Jade L Nichols

Circuit Court

Jarvis Even, reckless driving, 6 months jail, 178 days suspended, 6 months unsupervised probation, fees and fines $955 and open container alcohol with a moving vehicle, first offense, fees and fines $200.

Thomas L. Mccarty-Severns, driving without compulsory auto insurance, fees and fines $305.

Colleen R. Searle, driving without a valid driver’s license, fees and fines $135.

James Wilborn, driving while license is cancelled, suspended or revoked, fees and fines $425.

William M. Gosnell, failed to provide proof of liability insurance, fees and fines $545.

Ronald I. Hoffman, interference with a peace officer, fees and fines $220.

Cody Bartlett, reckless driving, 90 days jail, 90 days suspended, 6 months supervised probation, fees and fines $255 and driving while license is cancelled, suspended or revoked, 90 days jail, 90 days suspended, 6 months supervised probation, fees and fines $255.

Forrest F. Kinnaman, use of a controlled substance - Sch I, II, or III, 120 days jail, 117 days suspended, one year supervised probation, fees and fines $155 and violated public health orders, 120 days jail, 117 days suspended, one year supervised probation, fees and fines $155 and interference with a peace officer, 120 days jail, 117 days suspended, one year supervised probation, fees and fines $155. 

Property transfers

Warranty deed, Saddle Horn Ranch, LLC to Greg Flitner, Township 43 North, Range 96 West of the 6th P.M., Hot Springs County.

Warranty deed, Robert E. Bunn to Justin J. Money, Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, Block 9, Brydon’s Third Addition to the Town of Thermopolis, Hot Springs County.

Warranty deed, Jesse R. Wilson to Robert F. Van Maarth and Marilyn R. Van Maarth, Parcel 1: The North half of Lots 15, 16, 17, 18 and the West 28 feet of the North half of Lot 19, Block 15, McManigal’s Third Addition to the Town of Thermopolis, Hot Springs County, Parcel 2: The East 2 feet of the North half of Lot 19, and all of the North half of Lots 20, 21, and 22, Block 15, McManigal’s Third Addition to the Town of Thermopolis, Hot Springs County.

Warranty deed, Vester A. Willson, III to Robert F. Van Maarth and Marilyn R. Van Maarth, Parcel 1: The North half of Lots 15, 16, 17, 18 and the West 28 feet of the North half of Lot 19, Block 15, McManigal’s Third Addition to the Town of Thermopolis, Hot Springs County, Parcel 2: The East 2 feet of the North half of Lot 19, and all of the North half of Lots 20, 21, and 22, Block 15, McManigal’s Third Addition to the Town of Thermopolis, Hot Springs County.

Warranty Deed, Kathryn R. Kelly, Scott J. Kelly, Michael R. Kelly to Sidney A. McDonald and Sherry I. McDonald, Tract 2, Sorenson Tracts to the Town of East Thermopolis, Hot Spring County, Wyoming, less and except there from the East 65 feet of the North 140 feet of said Tract 2.

Warranty deed, Michael Storz, CLPF to Tobijah L. Johansen and Sonja A. Johansen, a tract of land situated in the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW1/4SW1/4), Section 14, Township 8 North, Range 4 East of the Wind River Meridian, Hot Springs County.

Warrant deed, Ann Marie Bilek to Michael S. Berry and Susan A. Berry, the West 10 feet of the South 70 feet of Lot 11, and the South 70 feet of Lot 12, Block 12, Original Townsite of Thermopolis, Hot Springs County.

Warranty deed, Carol Ann Barham to Douglas J. Bunch and Lily Jean Hayes, the North 82 feet of the west 15 1/2 feet of Lot 6, together with the south 58 feet of the west 26 ½ feet of said Lot 6, Block 7, Kinney’s Addition to the Town of Thermopolis, Hot Springs County.

Warranty deed, Sharon Ehli Ret to Joshua W. Thoren and Mikal A. Thoren, Lots 11 and 12, Block 22, of the Original Townsite of the Town of Thermopolis, Hot Springs County.

Warranty deed, Tate Adams and Shawnda Adams to Tate Adams and Shawnda Adams, land found in the southeast one-quarter of the northwest one-quarter (SE1/4 and NW1/4) of Section, Township 44 North, Range 94 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Hot Springs County.

Warranty deed, Richard A. Coffinberry to Leslie F. Snyder and Jody A. Sievers, Lots 23 and 24, Block 25, Original Townsite of the Town of Thermopolis, Hot Springs County.

Quitclaim deed, Shay L. Engel to Forrest Coleman-Wiesz, the East Half of Lot 19 and all of Lot 20, Block 61, Ryan’s Addition to the Town of Thermopolis, Hot Springs County.

Warranty deed, Deanna Culp to Allison Wrye, Lots 8. 9 and 10, Block 10, of McManigal’s  Third Addition to the Town of Thermopolis, Hot Springs County.

Warranty deed, Terrence Keith Place, Jr. and Sandra Marie Place to Michael W. Kelley and Ian J. Edmiston, Lots 2, 3 and 4, Block 9, Jones Addition to the Town of East Thermopolis, Hot Springs County.