C17 Crime Clips for Monday, Nov. 9

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Gillette yesterday, Nov. 8, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Gillette Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office.  

Deputies attempted to stop a 2022 Chevy Malibu after it was called in for two traffic complaints. They found the vehicle which was going 75 in a 45 and when deputies attempted a traffic stop it continued. The pursuit reached 130mph. The car was eventually spiked and the driver, a 21-year-old man was arrested for eluding, reckless driving and the passenger, a 19-year-old man was arrested on a warrant and MIC.

A 38-year-old man was cited for animal cruelty after someone reported that his German Shepard was looking malnourished. The dogs ribs and hip bones could be seen and the man ultimately surrendered the dog.

Deputies followed a 2016 Buick Encore for going 37 mph in a 30 mph zone but did not activate emergency lights. The vehicle continued to drive at a high rate of speed and made a turn before crashing into a home and a 2016 Ford van, the report states. The driver, a 16-year-old boy, reportedly fled on foot but eventually came back to the car. There was also a 14-year-old passenger. There were no injuries and the 16-year-old was cited but not arrested.

A 66-year-old woman called police to say that a 35-year-old man was kicking a 57-year-old woman out of their home and there was a lot of yelling. The 66-year-old said the man was walking around holding a machete. When officers arrived, it was reported that the man also pushed the 57-year-old into a counter and took her phone. He also reportedly pulled her hair, and she had visible injuries. The man was arrested on two counts of domestic battery.

Officers were called for a REDDI report on a 2001 Chevy truck. When they found it, a 27-year-old man was slumped over in the driver’s seat. The man was unable to complete field sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI.

Through C17 Crime Clips, County 17 strives to provide our readers with the most detailed and comprehensive list of law enforcement interactions with the citizens of Gillette and Campbell County; however, some information will be withheld to protect the victims’ identities and to avoid compromising ongoing criminal investigations.