On the Record for July 25

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.

Drug Bust

On Monday, July 22, the Thermopolis Police Department and Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office collaborated in a major drug bust.

Officer Scott Gardner was first to respond to the scene and Deputy Jake Miller was second, in a bust that resulted in the seizure of 100.71 grams of meth that had a street value of about $15,000.

More details will be in future editions of the Thermopolis Independent Record.

Sheriff’s office

Wednesday, July 17

12:30 p.m. Report of suspicious activity at a business. The subjects were located and there was no sign of illegal activity.

4:05 p.m. Hollie N. Smith was arrested on a warrant.

4:54 p.m. Dominic M. Magelky was arrested on a warrant.

8:38 p.m. Christopher M. Bowman was arrested on a warrant.

Thursday, July 18

1:34 p.m. Complainant believed a driver tried to hit him.

Saturday, July 20

1:42 p.m. A driver’s license was found on East River Road.

Sunday, July 21

12:02 a.m. Veaceslav Sinchetru was arrested for alleged driving under the influence.

Police department

Wednesday, July 17

10:44 p.m. Dalton T. Ammon was arrested for alleged possession of marijuana.

Thursday, July 18

9:31 a.m. A child’s bicycle was turned in.

4:45 p.m. Reports of graffiti popping up around town. Anyone who notices such activity is encouraged to contact law enforcement.

Friday, July 19

11:14 a.m. Report of a found utility knife.

11:18 p.m. Nathaniel R. Velasquez was arrested for alleged driving under the influence.

Sunday, July 21

8:41 p.m. Melissa E. Balstad was arrested for alleged breach of peace.

Monday, July 22

4:57 a.m. A female subject was cited for possession of marijuana.

8:12 p.m. Report of a dog biting an officer.

Birth

Eli Michael Schulte was born July 16, 2019, at Texas Children’s Hospital Pavilion for Women in Houston, to Brandon and Lori Schulte of Pearland, Texas.

He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20-1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Ray and Rhonda Schulte of Cody and Brenda Macias and Howard Ramirez, both of Pearland.

Great-grandparents are Benilde Valadez, Esther Ramirez, Cleone Uecker, Shelton Schuh and Cleo Schulte.

Circuit court

Jesse J. Krueger was found guilty of two counts of possession of a controlled substance and open container, and was sentenced to one year in jail with 361 days suspension and one year unsupervised probation. Fees and fines are $1,465.

Jonathan L. Krei was found guilty of three counts of fraud by check. Fees and fines are $870. Restitution is $333.16.

Jacob Blair was found guilty of driving under the influence and was sentenced to one year unsupervised probation. Fees and fines are $205.

Bronco T. Lonebear was found guilty of battery and sentenced to 30 days in jail. Fees and fines are $205. Restitution is $13,036.48.

Property transfers

Quitclaim Deed: George Jackson to Roxie Hensley, a tract located in Block 3, Lot 4 within the Red Lane Watershed Improvement District.

Warranty Deed: SU-BE Partnership to TPZ, LLC, Lots 10 and 11, block 7, Original Townsite of Thermopolis.

Warranty Deed: Christopher Browne and Laurie Brown to Ryan Bradshaw, all of Lot 25 together with the South Half of Lot 26, Block 9, McManigal’s Third Addition to the Town of Thermopolis.

Warranty Deed: Sandra Schrage to Ivana Hensley, Lots 3 and 4, Block 41, Original Townsite of the Town of Thermopolis.

Warranty Deed: Khristine Price to Michael Berry and Susan Berry, Lot 2, Block 3, First Filing of Cedar Ridge Subdivision to the Town of Thermopolis.

Warranty Deed: Lori McCormick to Patricia Casey, Lot 18, Block 3, Cedar Ridge Subdivision, First Filing, to the Town of Thermopolis.

Warranty Deed: Rashi McKinney and Kristi Camene to Aaron Turner and Brenda Turner, Lots 5 and 6, Block 50, Original Town of Thermopolis.