On the Record for April 4

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.

Clarification

In the story about the Hot Springs County Local Emergency Planning Committee in the March 28 edition, it should be clarified that a list of area clergy who could provide pastoral counseling has already been obtained.

Sex offender registry

Wyoming State Statute 7-19-303 (c) (ii) (iii) requires that residential neighbors within seven hundred fifty (750) feet of a registered sex offender's residence be notified. If you are a property owner in this area it is your responsibility to notify any renter or lessee of your property that there is a sex offender residing in the neighborhood.

Name: Ronald D. Denniston Jr.

Address: 310 South 12th, Worland

Date of Birth: May 10, 1983

Place of Birth: Lovell, Wyo.

Date of Conviction: Aug. 21, 2013

Crime for which convicted: Second degree sexual abuse of a minor

Vehicle: 2002 white Pontiac Vibe, Plate 20-2777

Employment: 600 Broadway, Thermopolis

Ronald Denniston Jr., also known as Junior or Ron, normally keeps hair shaved/short. He usually has some facial hair.

Questions may be directed to the Hot Springs County Sheriff's Office. However, the law does not permit the release of any further information on this person. You may look up sheriffalerts.com to find all Hot Springs County Offenders.

Highway patrol

Thursday, March 28

3:48 p.m. James Mischke was arrested for alleged driving under the influence.

Sheriff's office

Tuesday, March 26

1:55 p.m. Danny J. Anderson was arrested for an alleged probation violation.

2:28 p.m. Tara L Sonesen was arrested on a Washakie County warrant.

Wednesday, March 27

3:36 p.m. Report of a driver speeding through the state park. There was no information on whether the suspect vehicle was located.

Saturday, March 30

1:04 a.m. A deputy received a report of an intoxicated subject who was on probation. Nathan M. Thomas was arrested for interference with an officer.

3:40 p.m. A trespass notice was issued against a suspect.

4:32 p.m. Female subject reported fraudulent activity on her credit card.

Monday, April 1

2:32 p.m. Complainant suspected someone broke into a home and took items belonging to a dead person. The matter is under investigation.

Police department

Tuesday, March 26

8:53 a.m. Report of someone bypassing a water line so it was not metered. The matter is still under investigation.

Thursday, March 28

3:07 p.m. Subject reported receiving threatening text messages.

11:04 p.m. Several subjects were contacted in reference to an odor of marijuana. The exact location could not be determined.

Friday, March 29

10:14 a.m. Melissa E. Balstad was arrested for alleged domestic battery and property destruction.

Saturday, March 30

9:09 a.m. A female subject was cited for no insurance, speeding and driving on a suspended license.

6:40 p.m. A male subject was cited for careless driving and speeding.

Sunday, March 31

8:07 a.m. A male subject was cited for possession of marijuana.

4:51 p.m. A male subject reported a fraudulent line of credit was opened in his name.

Monday, April 1

6:25 a.m. A semi driver struck a decorative light while backing up to unload freight.

4:17 p.m. Howard L. Haagensen was arrested on an alleged probation violation.

Circuit court

Jeromie B. Ballinger was was found guilty of possession of a controlled substance and stalking, and was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 177 days suspension and one year unsupervised probation. Fees and fines are $760.

Jesse Montanez Jr. was found guilty of use of a controlled substance and criminal trespass, and was sentenced to five days and six months unsupervised probation. Fees and fines are $460.

Patricia J. Nunez was found guilty of driving under the influence and no valid driver's license, and was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 29 days suspension and six months unsupervised probation. Fees and fines are $640.

Property transfer

Sheriff's Deed: Abraham Hu and Moses Hu, as mort