Press Release for
April 3, 2014
Chris Steffen, Chief of Police reports:
The charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The following events were reported between 6:00 a.m. on April 2, 2014 and 6:00 a.m. on April 3, 2014:
Officers transported an inmate from the Sweetwater County Detention Center to the Green River Municipal Court.
Animal Control Officers received a call of an injured cat, at an address on Mountain View Street.
Officers completed VIN inspections at the Green River Police Department and addresses on: Keith Drive, West Teton Boulevard, Bridger Drive, and Jensen Street.
Officers were dispatched to an address on Wilderness Trail, in reference to a burglar alarm. Officers contacted the homeowner at the residence and determined the alarm was accidental.
Officers responded to an address on South 5th West, in regards to a report of an attempted fraud. The reporting party received a phone call by someone advising of foreign activity to their bank account. The suspect requested the reporting party’s bank account number and social security number. The reporting party was skeptical and searched the phone number the call came from on the internet and found several other people advising of similar scams associated with the phone number. The reporting party did not give out any personal information and reported no monetary loss.
Officers attempted to locate a vehicle described in a traffic complaint on Flaming Gorge Way.
Officers served a criminal summons at an address on Wilson Street.
Officers responded to an address on Riverview Drive, in reference to a traffic complaint in the construction zone.
Officers were dispatched to an address on Cumorah Way, in regards to a civil matter involving property.
Officers attempted to locate a vehicle described in a REDDI report on Shoshone Avenue.
Officers responded to an address on West Teton Boulevard, in regards to a citizen assist.
Officers were dispatched to a call on Maryland Drive, regarding a citizen assist.
Officers were dispatched to an address on Butte Street, in reference to a fire. Upon arrival, Officers advised the fire was in a fire pit and contacted the resident who was advised of the city ordinance.
Officers responded to the area of Hillcrest Way, in regards to a noise complaint. The reporting party advised people were riding loud dirt bikes in the area.
Officers were dispatched to an address on West Flaming Gorge Way, in reference to a report of a two vehicle crash. A trailer being pulled by a vehicle struck a parked and unoccupied vehicle.
Officers responded to an address on East 3rd South, in regards to a report of an assault having occurred earlier. Officers contacted parties involved and completed a report on the incident.
Ethan Morison, age 26, was arrested per an active Sweetwater County Warrant for Failure to Pay on an original charge of Driving While Under Suspension.
Officers responded to an address on Monroe Avenue, in reference to a found bicycle. If you’ve lost a bicycle, contact the GRPD with a description to see if the bike found is yours.
Officers attempted to locate a vehicle described in a traffic complaint on Bridger Drive.
Rowdy Bess, age 19, was arrested per an active Sweetwater County Warrant for a Probation Violation on an original charge of Burglary. Rowdy Bess was also charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Officers responded to an address on Monroe Avenue, in regards to an unsecured property. Officers checked the property, reported everything was okay and secured the property. A responsible party was contacted for the property.
Officers were dispatched to an address on Flaming Gorge Way, in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival, Officers determined a verbal dispute occurred and individuals involved decided to leave the address.
A recent variant of a Green Dot Money Pack Card scam has been circulating. The suspect will falsely identify themselves as a law enforcement official over the phone. The suspect will tell the victim they did not appear for jury duty and a warrant has been issued. The suspect then tells the victim if they buy a Green Dot Money Pak and read the number over the phone to them the warrant will be taken care of. The victim is then given a fake court date, time and judges name to appear and the money will be returned. Although, Green Dot Money Card is a valid way to move money, individuals should be skeptical when they are contacted by an unknown person requesting money to be sent in this manner.
L.B.