Two people suspected in a series of commercial burglaries around Lander are also facing attempted murder charges tied to a stabbing during a violent overnight crime spree.
The Lander Police Department isn’t releasing much information about the alleged crimes other than 18-year-old Lorenzo Hopper and Amanda Phillips, 21, were arrested in the early morning hours Tuesday.
Hopper and Phillips were arrested after what the department describes as a rapid series of calls for service across the city. Both were taken into custody without incident, the LPD reports.
Investigators say they are believed to be responsible for multiple nighttime burglaries targeting local businesses, the agency reports.
During the investigation, police also say evidence connects the suspects to an attempted murder after an employee at a local business was stabbed during an altercation earlier the same night.
Both suspects are being held at the Fremont County Detention Center on charges that include attempted murder and multiple counts of burglary. Additional charges are still pending.
Hopper and Phillips are scheduled to make their initial appearances in Fremont County Circuit Court at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
LPD Statement
“The investigation revealed that the suspects are believed to be responsible for multiple commercial burglaries that occurred in the (city of) Lander during the nighttime hours on 4/21/26,” says a short Lander Police Department report about the arrests.
“During the course of this investigation, evidence was also developed linking the suspects to an attempted murder stemming from an incident that occurred (the same night), in which an employee of a local business was stabbed during an altercation,” the statement continues."
Many other details of the alleged crimes and allegations against the suspects remain unclear.
The number of businesses targeted, a timeline of events, evidence linking the suspects to the crimes, and the condition of the victim have not been released.
When asked for clarification, the lead investigator on the case declined to answer, saying the investigation remains active.
The affidavits of probable cause outlining the details of their arrests haven’t yet been filed with the Fremont County Circuit Court.
Police have stated there is no ongoing threat to the community and they are asking anyone with information to contact the Lander Police Department at 307-332-3401.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is available.
Kolby Fedore can be reached at kolby@cowboystatedaily.com.
