On the record

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. We print the names of all people upon their initial arrest.

Correction

In the April 13 article “Harriet Hageman holds town hall meeting”, it was incorrectly stated that the meeting was hosted by the GOP. The town hall was hosted by Harriet Hageman’s Congressional office. We apologize for the error.

Sheriff’s Office

Monday, April 10

9:33 a.m. Report of a burglary alarm from a private alarm company. The alarm was set off by accident and the key holder notified dispatch. 

Tuesday, April 11

11:05 a.m. Chad Kelly Manley, 27, from Green River, was placed in the detention center for bond revocation.

11:07 a.m. Timothy Andrew Snooks, 44, from Riverton, was placed in the detention center for probation revocation. 

12:46 a.m. Timothy Two Hearts, 22, from St. Stephens, was arrested on a warrant out of Hot Springs County. His original charges were for driving while under the influence of alcohol.

6:04 p.m. Report of a missing juvenile male who was found in Washakie County and was transported to the hospital. The male was OK. Wednesday, April 12

7:15 p.m. A deputy made contact with a vehicle stopped in the middle of Highway 120 West. Sarah Speakthunder, 26, from Harlem, Mont., was arrested for alleged felony interference of a police officer with injury, felony possession of a controlled substance greater than three grams of pill, DUI first offense, possession of a controlled less than 3 grams crystalline substance. John Earthboy, 31, from the same location, was arrested for alleged felony possession of a controlled substance greater than three grams of pill, DUI second offense, and possession of a controlled less than 3 grams crystalline substance. 

Friday, April 14

12:20 a.m. Deputies responded to a call of a reckless driver eastbound on Highway 120. The deputy made contact, and the driver was negative for alcohol or drug impairment. 

Saturday, April 15

2:55 p.m. A elderly male was found deceased from natural causes.

10:41 p.m. Agency assist for the police department.

Sunday, April 16

8:03 a.m. A citizen dispute was reported. The parties were separated, and the dispute was handled civilly. 

11:09 a.m. Report of a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in a residential area. The vehicle was not located. 

12:22 p.m. Richard Vasco, 42, from Riverton, was placed in the detention center for bond revocation. 

Police Department

Monday, April 10

9:57 am. A resident in the 200 block of South 11th Street requested officers set up cat traps for several feral cats around her residence. The traps were set up and several cats were caught safely. The cats were transported to the Hot Springs Veterinarian Clinic. 

10:15 a.m. An officer assisted a citizen with a juvenile female family member who was refusing to get out of a vehicle. 

Tuesday, April 11

2:36 p.m. An officer assisted the Department of Family Services with a welfare check on a juvenile male who was OK. 

Wednesday, April 12

12:33 a.m. Rebecca L. Hunter, 37, was arrested for alleged domestic battery, second offense, in the 600 block of Amoretti. Another adult female is pending investigation. 

12:46 p.m. An officer responded to a call involving a three-year-old male at a child facility. The child’s parents arrived 45 minutes late. The facility’s policy is to call law enforcement after 30 minutes of waiting.

2:09 p.m. An officer spoke with a female about possible fraud. 

5:52 p.m. Michael Miller, 58, was arrested on an alleged felony warrant for intimidation of a witness. 

Thursday, April 13

10:28 a.m. Police made contact with an adult male from Colorado living in his RV mobile home in a motel parking lot. The male was given 10 days to move it to a legal RV park. 

Friday, April 14

3:17 p.m. Report of a court violation involving a 27-year-old male who failed to report to the Law Enforcement Center several times per his bond conditions. An affidavit has been sent to the County Attorney’s Office for a warrant. 

8:19 p.m. Arik Amundson, 30, was arrested at the Law Enforcement Center due to having an active bench warrant out of Hot Springs County. 

Saturday, April 15

3:58 p.m. Police on proactive patrol located two dogs running at large. Police were able to locate the owner and safely return both dogs. The owner received a 1st Offense warning and was advised to ensure he registers his dogs with the Town of Thermopolis. 

10:35 p.m. A male driver from Mississippi was stopped in the 100 block of South 6th Street for speeding and an improper turn. During the stop, the odor of marijuana was detected and a search of the vehicle was performed. This traffic stop was extended to the passenger’s motel room, where a 33-year-old female from Montana provided police with the remainder of her marijuana. This female vehicle passenger was cited in municipal court for possession of a controlled substance. 

Sunday, April 16

7:29 a.m. Police conducted a traffic stop on a female driver from California for speeding and careless driving. During the traffic stop, the driver was found to be in possession of plant-form marijuana. The driver was cited for speeding, unlawful possession of a controlled substance (marijuana), driving without a driver’s license, and failure to provide valid proof of vehicle liability insurance. 

12:17 p.m. Agency assist for the Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office on a call to the golf course for a 911 hang-up. Police were able to make contact with the caller. The call was determined to be accidental. 

Civil Court

Kwintin T. Asay, driving while under the influence of alcohol, equal to or greater than .08%, first offense within 10 years, 180 days jail, 178 days suspended, one year unsupervised probation, fees and fines $220.

Keipher Loos was bound over to District Couty for driving while under the influence of a controlled substance, fourth plus offense within 10 years and driving while license canceled, suspended, or revoked if not suspended for 31-5-229 or 31-5-233.

Jeffery S. Averill, use of a controlled substance, Schedule I, II or III, 90 days jail, 86 days suspended, six months supervised probation, fees and fines $220 and make/obtain/possess contraband while incarcerated, 90 days jail, 88 days suspended, six months supervised probation, fees and fines $220.

Jackson B. Ketner, unlawful contact, rude, insolent, or angry touches without bodily injury, three days jail, fees and fines $670. 

Timothy E. Two Hearts, driving while license canceled, suspended, or revoked if not suspended for 31-5-229 or 31-5-233, fees and fines $440.

Divorces

Zachary C.W. Crees vs. Nathaniel Youngdale-Rodriguez, 4/11/2023