Crime & Courts

Judge Declines To Toss Criminal Charge Against Weston County Clerk

A Wyoming judge declined Wednesday to dismiss misdemeanor charges against Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock for defying a legislative subpoena on 2024 election issues. Her attorney Ryan Semerad said he'll appeal the ruling "as soon as I'm done walking my dog."

Clair McFarlandJanuary 21, 2026

Suspect In Four-Hour Armed Standoff In Cody Surrenders

A more than four-hour standoff between a man wanted on a warrant and police in Cody ended Wednesday when the man surrendered peacefully. The standoff included multiple law enforcement agencies and, at one point, non-lethal shots were fired.

Andrew RossiJanuary 21, 2026

Norman Edward Cardinal III, 30, of Casper is recovering in a Denver hospital with second- and third-degree burns following an explosion Monday afternoon outside his home.

Casper Man Stable After Explosion Lands Him In Denver Hospital With Serious Burns

A 30-year-old Casper man is recovering in a Denver hospital with second- and third-degree burns following an explosion Monday afternoon outside his home.

Dale KillingbeckJanuary 21, 2026

Casper Man Pleads Not Guilt To Threatening Woman, Shooting Into Her Apartment

A 26-year-old Casper man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to making violent threats against a woman who lived in the apartment above him before firing four shots into his ceiling. Two bullet fragments penetrated through the victim's floor, police say.

Dale KillingbeckJanuary 20, 2026

Wyoming Man Shot By Nebraska Cops After Chase In Critical Condition

A 42-year-old Torrington man remains in critical condition in a Denver hospital Tuesday after a chase through two Nebraska counties ended with him being shot by pursuing law enforcement officers.

Greg JohnsonJanuary 20, 2026

Rick Davis, who once had the email address "drunk.rico@gmail.com", said he's five years sober and looking out for others who might need medical care while in law enforcement custody.

Sheridan Vet In Viral Video Says He's Five-Years Sober, Rebuilding His Life

The Sheridan man whose arrest video from five years ago went viral this week said the police and EMS should have recognized he had a medical emergency. But after several brain surgeries and a bankruptcy, Rick Davis says he’s sober and rebuilding his life.

David MadisonJanuary 16, 2026

1.7 million suspected fentanyl pills and kilos of fentanyl powder seized in Highlands Ranch, CO. November, 2025

Fentanyl Seizures Up 264% In Wyoming; Drugs Funneled By Two Mexican Cartels

Last year, the DEA seized nearly 9 million fentanyl pills and 3,100 pounds of meth across the Rocky Mountain region, with fentanyl seizures in Wyoming up by 264%. The DEA says the drugs are being funneled to Wyoming by two primary Mexican cartels

Jen KocherJanuary 16, 2026

Riverton Man Accused Of Stabbing Family Member And Dog In Bloody Clash

Police say a 22-year-old Riverton man stabbed a family member and wounded a pit bull that was trying to protect the victim. The suspect was arrested hours later hiding in an abandoned home. He faces up to 23 years in prison.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 16, 2026

Sheridan Police body cam footage from Feb. 2021 has resurfaced on social media creating an outcry after claims a disoriented man was treated improperly

Resurfaced Sheridan Police Body Cam Video Causes Outrage On Social Media

Bodycam footage from nearly 5 years ago in Sheridan between 3 police officers and a disoriented man have created outrage on social media. The video maker says the man suffered a stroke and underwent brain surgeries and was not treated properly by police.

David MadisonJanuary 15, 2026

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Casper Teen Sentenced To Eight -To-10 Years For Stabbing Friend Over Girl

A 19-year-old Casper man was sentenced to 8 - 10 years in prison Thursday for the stabbing of a 17-year-old boy over a mutual love interest. The victim’s mother told the perpetrator, "“I watched the video of you attempting to take my son’s life."

Dale KillingbeckJanuary 15, 2026

Cody Man Sentenced For Pipe Bombs, Machine Gun; Claimed They Were For "Sporting Purposes"

A Cody man was sentenced to 4.25 years in prison on Wednesday for possessing 28 weapons, including pipe bombs and a machine gun, while he was under a protection order. Ronald Bailey said he was the victim and his weapons were for sporting purposes only.

Dale KillingbeckJanuary 15, 2026

Cheyenne police and the joint Cheyenne Police Department/Laramie County Sheriff's Office SWAT team responded to a standoff at the Bighorn Motel on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. Harold Wayne Sarvis was eventually arrested, charged with attempted second-degree murder.

Cheyenne Standoff Suspect Accused Of Shooting Homeless Man Over $30 Debt

After arguing with a homeless man named Earl over a $30 debt at a long-term stay motel, a 69-year-old man reportedly told Earl to “die, bitch,” then shot him in the chest Friday. A court affidavit available Wednesday says the encounter was caught on video.

Greg JohnsonJanuary 14, 2026

BLM Officer Charged With Murder In Lander Bar Fight

A field officer for the federal Bureau of Land Management was charged Tuesday with second-degree murder, on claims he choked a man to death in a Lander bar fight.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 14, 2026

Agitated Man With Hatchet Forced Out Of Wheatland Basement With Pepper Gas

After reportedly threatening a woman in a Wheatland home Monday evening, an agitated man with a hatchet locked himself in the basement and made threats toward police. A pepper gas grenade brought a quick end to the standoff.

Greg JohnsonJanuary 13, 2026

Mom Accused Of Killing Her 11-Month-Old Son Wants Out Of Jail, Judge Says No

The woman accused of absconding with her son from Wyoming, then killing the 11-month-old when authorities caught up with her, wants out of jail. A New Mexico judge on Monday said no, she’ll remain locked up as she faces a first-degree murder charge.

Jen KocherJanuary 13, 2026

Lander Police Chief Says There Are Multiple Suspects In Fatal Bar Fight

The Lander Police Department has multiple suspects in a Friday-night bar fight that turned fatal. The police chief expects arrests in “the next couple days,” he told Cowboy State Daily on Monday.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 12, 2026

William Autery, 25, is accused of stabbing an older Cheyenne man in the back while trying to steal his backpack and sunglasses. The suspect, who faces an attempted murder charge, claims the stabbing was in self-defense.

Transient Accused Of Stabbing Cheyenne Man While Stealing Backpack, Sunglasses

A 25-year-old transient is accused of stabbing an older Cheyenne man in the back while trying to steal his backpack and sunglasses. The suspect, who faces an attempted murder charge, claims the stabbing was in self-defense.

Dale KillingbeckJanuary 12, 2026

Harold Wayne Sarvis, 69, was involved in a four-hour standoff at a Cheyenne motel with police Friday is facing an attempted first-degree murder charge. Surveillance video at the motel shows the men arguing, then the suspect shooting the other man, police say.

Cheyenne Motel Standoff Suspect Faces Attempted First-Degree Murder Charge

The man involved in a four-hour standoff at a Cheyenne motel with police Friday is facing an attempted first-degree murder charge. Surveillance video at the motel shows the men arguing, then the suspect shooting the other man, police say.

Greg JohnsonJanuary 12, 2026

Shooting At Cheyenne Motel Leads To Four-hour Standoff

A man suspected of shooting another man at a Cheyenne motel Friday afternoon was arrested after a four-hour standoff with law enforcement. The victim is in the hospital with a chest wound.

Renée JeanJanuary 10, 2026

The federal courthouse in Casper, Wyoming.

Casper Man Pleads Guilty To Making Violent Threats Against Jewish Organization

A Casper man pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges stemming from violent and threatening voicemails left at Anti-Defamation League offices in Denver and Austin, Texas. In one, he vowed to “murder every Jew I see."

Scott SchwebkeJanuary 10, 2026

Evansville Man On Parole For Abusing Teen Now Faces 45-100 Years For Child Porn

A 26-year-old Evansville man pleaded guilty Friday in Natrona County District Court to 16 child pornography charges. He was already on parole for an earlier conviction for sexually abusing a 14-year-old, and now faces 45-100 years in prison.

Dale KillingbeckJanuary 10, 2026

A pygmy goat named Porsche Lane can return to Powell after her owner settled a lawsuit with the city Thursday. The city had denied her owner a permit, which the city called a plain reading of its rules and the goat's owner called an arbitrary use of power.

Woman Can Bring Pygmy Goat Back To Powell After Settling Lawsuit With City

A pygmy goat named Porsche Lane can return to Powell after her owner, Venus Bontadelli, settled a lawsuit with the city Thursday. The city had denied her owner a permit, which the city called a plain reading of its rules and the goat's owner called an arbitrary use of power.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 09, 2026

Prosecutor Says Legislators Didn't Break Law With Weston County Clerk Subpoena

The prosecutor pursing charges against Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock on Thursday disputed her claim that Wyoming legislators broke the law and violated her rights. He says she’s the one who broke the law by not complying with a legislative subpoena.