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Posted on: September 22, 2014

[ARCHIVED] Press Release for September 22, 2014

Green River Police Department press release for September 22, 2014

Incidents from 9-19-14 0600hrs to 9-22-14 0600hrs

The charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Chief Chris Steffen

Dispatch # Agency Dispatch Date Call Type Location Incident Report#
201448945 GRPD 9/19/2014 6:30 ANIMAL CALLS COLORADO DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to an address, regarding a barking dog complaint.

201448950 GRPD 9/19/2014 7:46 ALARMS 392 E FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a report of an alarm. Officers made contact with key holder and reported the call was accidental.

201448951 GRPD 9/19/2014 7:54 PROPERTY DAMAGE LOW PRIORITY WILD HORSE CANYON RD, GREEN RIVER
Officers received a report of property damage. The incident was observed and dealt with by Officers the previous night.

201448952 GRPD 9/19/2014 7:54 ANIMAL CALLS UINTA DR&UPLAND WAY, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers removed a deceased animal from the roadway.

201448957 GRPD 9/19/2014 8:09 TRANSPORT-DETENTION, WBI 50 E 2ND ST N, GREEN RIVER
Officers transported an inmate from the Sweetwater County Detention Center to the Green River Municipal Court.

201448958 GRPD 9/19/2014 8:09 ALARMS FAITH DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to an alarm. Officers checked the property and reported everything was secure.

201448960 GRPD 9/19/2014 8:18 ACCIDENTS LOW PRIORITY 1420 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER 201409000117
Officers took a report of a vehicle collision. It was reported a vehicle backed into another vehicle causing damage to both vehicles.

201448968 GRPD 9/19/2014 8:58 JUVENILE DISTURBANCE LOW
Officers were dispatched to the area, in reference to a report of juveniles on bicycles. The reporting party was concerned the juveniles should be in school.

201448972 GRPD 9/19/2014 9:32 VIN CHECK 200 E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER


201448979 GRPD 9/19/2014 9:43 WELFARE CHECK APACHE AVE, GREEN RIVER
Request for a welfare check on a resident as they had not been heard from in a while. Officers checked the residence and reported it appeared the individual no longer lived at the address.

201448986 GRPD 9/19/2014 10:06 SEXUAL OFFENSE LOW PRIORITY 201409000118



201448989 GRPD 9/19/2014 10:10 VIN CHECK 50 E 2ND ST N, GREEN RIVER


201448991 GRPD 9/19/2014 10:14 ANIMAL CALLS LOGAN ST, GREEN RIVER
Officers received a report of a dog at large. The dog was described as a tan Pit-bull. Officers were unable to locate the dog.

201448993 GRPD 9/19/2014 10:22 ANY TYPE OF SCAM LOGAN ST, GREEN RIVER 201409000119
Officers took a report of an attempted scam. The reporting party received a call from someone posing as their grandchild. The individual stated they were in a car accident in Canada and needed money for medical bills. The reporting party recognized this as a scam and did not give out any personal information and reported no monetary loss.

201448997 GRPD 9/19/2014 10:36 ANY TYPE OF SCAM WILDERNESS TRL, GREEN RIVER 201409000120
The reporting party received a voice mail from someone claiming to be with the IRS and said they would be arrested if the taxes weren't paid. The reporting party did not provide any personal information and reported no monetary loss.

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201448998 GRPD 9/19/2014 10:36 AGENCY ASSIST BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers assisted Department of Family Services on a welfare check, regarding living conditions in a home.

201449001 GRPD 9/19/2014 10:40 CIVIL ISSUES LOW PRIORITY NEVADA PL, GREEN RIVER
The reporting party was received harassing phone calls regarding civil issues.

201449010 GRPD 9/19/2014 11:16 FOLLOW UP CROSSBOW CT, GREEN RIVER


201449013 GRPD 9/19/2014 11:30 ESCORT


201449019 GRPD 9/19/2014 11:49 CIVIL ISSUES LOW PRIORITY 375 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to the address in reference to a civil standby.

201449030 GRPD 9/19/2014 12:20 AGENCY ASSIST BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER 201409000121
Officers assisted Department of Family Services on a welfare check, regarding living conditions in a home. Officers completed a report about the incident.

201449042 GRPD 9/19/2014 13:54 INFORMATION JUNIPER ST, GREEN RIVER
A resident contacted the Sweetwater County Combined Communication Center, in reference to installing a security system.

201449046 GRPD 9/19/2014 14:35 VIN CHECK TRONA DR, GREEN RIVER


201449056 GRPD 9/19/2014 15:09 TRAFFIC STOP CHEYENNE DR&MEDICINE BOW DR, GREEN RIVER


201449058 GRPD 9/19/2014 15:15 TRAFFIC STOP HITCHING POST DR&SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER


201449061 GRPD 9/19/2014 15:31 TRAFFIC STOP E 2ND ST S&S 2ND E, GREEN RIVER


201449064 GRPD 9/19/2014 15:44 WELFARE CHECK PENNSYLVANIA BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to an address regarding a welfare check. Officers contacted the individual who reported they were okay and would contact the concerned party.

201449070 GRPD 9/19/2014 15:51 DISTURBANCE LOW PRIORITY N RIVERBEND DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers attempted to locate a vehicle described in a traffic complaint and disturbance.

201449082 GRPD 9/19/2014 16:22 VIN CHECK WAGGENER ST, GREEN RIVER


201449103 GRPD 9/19/2014 18:22 TRAFFIC COMPLAINTS 89 MM I 80, GREEN RIVER
Officers attempted to locate in a vehicle described in a traffic complaint on I-80.

201449104 GRPD 9/19/2014 18:39 FIRE UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to an address regarding a report of a suspicious smell in an attic.

201449106 GRPD 9/19/2014 18:49 TRAFFIC COMPLAINTS UINTA DR&RIVER VIEW DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers attempted to locate a vehicle described in a traffic complaint.

201449108 GRPD 9/19/2014 19:06 PARKING PROBLEM N 6TH W, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a report of a parking complaint. Officers reported the vehicle was legally parked, but the owner advised they would move it.

201449116 GRPD 9/19/2014 19:48 TRAFFIC STOP EVANS ST&UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER

201449121 GRPD 9/19/2014 20:12 CITIZEN ASSIST 2200 E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Officers checked on individuals at the property after hours.
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201449125 GRPD 9/19/2014 20:42 TRAFFIC STOP UPLAND WAY, GREEN RIVER


201449129 GRPD 9/19/2014 21:15 ANIMAL CALLS E 4TH S, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a barking dog complaint. Officers posted a notice at the address.

201449135 GRPD 9/19/2014 21:58 DISTURBANCE HIGH PRIORITY W TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER 201409000123
Officers responded to a report of a disturbance. Jennifer Portillo, age 21 of Rock Springs, was arrested for Interference with a Peace Officer and Public Intoxication. While on the call Jona Albat, age 44 of Green River, was arrested per a Rock Springs Municipal Warrant for Failure to Pay on an original charge of Driving While Under the Influence.

201449135 GRPD 9/19/2014 21:58 DISTURBANCE HIGH PRIORITY W TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER 201308000056
Jose Partida, age 33 of Green River, was arrested per an active Green River Municipal Court Warrant for Failure to Appear for a hearing on an original charge of Public Intoxication.

201449137 GRPD 9/19/2014 22:07 DISTURBANCE LOW PRIORITY S WAGONWHEEL DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers received a complaint of loud music at a residence.

201449141 GRPD 9/19/2014 22:21 DISTURBANCE LOW PRIORITY 38 N CENTER ST, GREEN RIVER 201409000122
Officers responded to a report of a disturbance. Arthur McCarthy, age 45 of Houston, was arrested for Interference with a Peace Officer and Public Intoxication.

201449148 GRPD 9/19/2014 23:41 DISTURBANCE HIGH PRIORITY W 3RD N, GREEN RIVER 201409000124
A verbal dispute occurred between two individuals.

201449149 GRPD 9/20/2014 0:03 AGENCY ASSIST 38 N CENTER ST, GREEN RIVER
Officers assisted another agency attempting to locate an individual.

201449155 GRPD 9/20/2014 0:40 JUVENILE DISTURBANCE LOW
Officers responded to an address, in regards to a juvenile problem.

201449156 GRPD 9/20/2014 0:53 LARCENY LOW PRIORITY S 7TH W, GREEN RIVER 201409000125
The reporting party stated an unknown individual stole items from inside their vehicle. Officers completed a report regarding the incident.

201449159 GRPD 9/20/2014 1:22 JUVENILE DISTURBANCE LOW
Officers responded to a report of a juvenile disturbance.

201449161 GRPD 9/20/2014 1:55 ALCOHOL 470 E FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER


201449163 GRPD 9/20/2014 2:19 FIELD CONTACT N CENTER ST&W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER


201449166 GRPD 9/20/2014 2:32 HIT AND RUN LOW PRIORITY BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER 201409000126
Officers responded to a report of a hit and run vehicle collision. While Officers were en route, it was reported the driver returned to the area. Antonio Middleton, age 49, of Green River, was arrested for Driving While Under the Influence.

201449174 GRPD 9/20/2014 7:05 ANIMAL CALLS VIRGINIA DR, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers responded to a report of a cat in a trap.

201449176 GRPD 9/20/2014 8:18 ANIMAL CALLS S RIVERBEND DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a report of a dog at large. The dogs owner arrived and retrieved the dog.

201449181 GRPD 9/20/2014 8:47 ANIMAL CALLS IRONWOOD ST, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers responded to a report of a cat in a trap.

201449184 GRPD 9/20/2014 9:09 ANIMAL CALLS RIVER VIEW DR&WILKES DR, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers responded to a report of a contained dog. The dog was described as a Chocolate Labrador.


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201449201 GRPD 9/20/2014 11:25 WELFARE CHECK
Officers contacted an individual regarding a welfare check. The individual was reported to be okay and with a relative.

201449214 GRPD 9/20/2014 12:51 MOTORIST ASSIST E FLAMING GORGE WAY&UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER


201449215 GRPD 9/20/2014 12:55 CIVIL ISSUES LOW PRIORITY BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER
An individual had civil questions regarding the sale of property.

201449217 GRPD 9/20/2014 13:18 TRAFFIC STOP 63 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER


201449218 GRPD 9/20/2014 13:25 FIELD CONTACT UINTA DR&E 2ND S, GREEN RIVER


201449222 GRPD 9/20/2014 13:54 MISSING PERSON
Officers responded to a report of a missing person. The individual was not missing and was located sleeping at the residence.

201449225 GRPD 9/20/2014 14:30 WELFARE CHECK
Officers contacted an individual regarding a welfare check. The individual was reported to be okay.

201449227 GRPD 9/20/2014 14:44 ANY TYPE OF SCAM W TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER 201409000128
The reporting party received a phone call from an individual claiming to be with the IRS. The reporting party was told to contact the IRS regarding a tax matter or a warrant would be issued for their arrest. The reporting party did not provide any information and reported no monetary loss.

201449229 GRPD 9/20/2014 14:53 ANIMAL CALLS BARNHART ST, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers had a report of a dog (tan Chihuahua) at large.

201449232 GRPD 9/20/2014 15:18 TRAFFIC STOP UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER


201449233 GRPD 9/20/2014 15:19 ANIMAL CALLS VIRGINIA DR, GREEN RIVER


201449237 GRPD 9/20/2014 16:09 LOST PROPERTY 1795 BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER
An individual reported they lost their cell phone.

201449240 GRPD 9/20/2014 16:18 FOLLOW UP MCKINLEY ST, GREEN RIVER


201449241 GRPD 9/20/2014 16:33 TRAFFIC STOP HWY 530 BRG


201449248 GRPD 9/20/2014 17:39 JUVENILE DISTURBANCE LOW
Officers responded to the area, in regards to a report of juveniles teasing a dog that was off its leash.

201449253 GRPD 9/20/2014 18:03 TRAFFIC COMPLAINTS UPLAND WAY&COMMERCE DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers attempted to locate a vehicle described in a traffic complaint.

201449261 GRPD 9/20/2014 18:44 TRAFFIC STOP HITCHING POST DR&STAGE PL, GREEN RIVER


201449263 GRPD 9/20/2014 18:52 MEDICAL SERVICE 201409000130
Officers responded to a medical call and completed a report regarding the incident.

201449264 GRPD 9/20/2014 18:59 SUSPICIOUS LOW PRIORITY CUMORAH WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers were dispatched to a report of an individual asking people for money on private property.

201449265 GRPD 9/20/2014 19:19 NARCOTICS HIGH PRIORITY LOGAN ST, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to the area, in reference to a report of an individual using narcotics. Officers were unable to locate the described individual.
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201449268 GRPD 9/20/2014 19:38 SECCK


201449275 GRPD 9/20/2014 19:54 REDDI REPORT 599 E 4TH S, GREEN RIVER
Officers attempted to locate a vehicle described in a REDDI report.

201449279 GRPD 9/20/2014 20:20 TRAFFIC STOP SHOSHONE AVE&WASHAKIE AVE, GREEN RIVER


201449283 GRPD 9/20/2014 20:43 TRAFFIC STOP COLORADO DR&E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER


201449300 GRPD 9/20/2014 22:56 MEDICAL SERVICE
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance personnel on a medical call.

201449303 GRPD 9/20/2014 23:06 SHOTS FIRED PENNSYLVANIA BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to the area in reference to report of a loud bang possibly a gun shot. Officers spoke to individuals in the area and were unable to locate the source of the noise.

201449308 GRPD 9/20/2014 23:26 SUSPICIOUS LOW PRIORITY OKLAHOMA DR&ARIZONA ST, GREEN RIVER
Officers observed suspicious persons at a residence. Officers contacted the individuals who were trying to play a prank. Officers contacted the resident who reported everything was okay.

201449309 GRPD 9/20/2014 23:30 THREATS HIGH PRIORITY
Officers responded to a report of threats. Officers contacted individuals in the area who were reportedly looking for their dog.
It was also reported an individual was yelling loudly about the lost dog.

201449313 GRPD 9/20/2014 23:51 SUSPICIOUS LOW PRIORITY 329 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER


201449314 GRPD 9/20/2014 23:54 CITIZEN ASSIST W TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Officers spoke with an individual by telephone who had questions regarding a previously reported incident.

201449331 GRPD 9/21/2014 3:00 CITIZEN ASSIST 50 W RAILROAD AVE, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted an individual by telephone, regarding a citizen assist involving a verbal dispute .

201449336 GRPD 9/21/2014 6:46 SECCK


201449339 GRPD 9/21/2014 8:41 ANIMAL CALLS BRAMWELL ST&LOGAN ST, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers responded to a report of a dog at large. The dog was described as a tan Pit Bull. Animal Control Officers posted a notice at the residence.

201449341 GRPD 9/21/2014 9:17 FIELD CONTACT 599 E 4TH S, GREEN RIVER


201449348 GRPD 9/21/2014 10:38 TRAFFIC STOP E FLAMING GORGE WAY&UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER


201449350 GRPD 9/21/2014 11:24 TRAFFIC STOP E FLAMING GORGE WAY&UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER


201449354 GRPD 9/21/2014 11:59 TRAFFIC STOP ANVIL DR&HITCHING POST DR, GREEN RIVER


201449366 GRPD 9/21/2014 13:12 INFORMATION SCHULTZ ST, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted an individual who had information, in reference to a previous incident.

201449367 GRPD 9/21/2014 13:23 TRAFFIC STOP UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER

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201449368 GRPD 9/21/2014 13:23 TRESPASS LOW PRIORITY 375 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a report of trespassing. A group of individuals were reported to be in the parking lot and wouldn't leave.

201449370 GRPD 9/21/2014 13:26 ANIMAL CALLS VIRGINIA DR, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers responded to a report of a dog at large. The dog was inside the residence when Animal Control Officers arrived. They advised the dog's owner of the complaint.

201449374 GRPD 9/21/2014 13:50 ASSAULT LOW PRIORITY UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a report of an assault. The individual contacted did not want to make a report and did not provide any further information.

201449389 GRPD 9/21/2014 16:24 CITIZEN ASSIST 125 E RAILROAD AVE, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a citizen assist.

201449394 GRPD 9/21/2014 17:18 MEDICAL SERVICE
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance personnel on a medical call.

201449407 GRPD 9/21/2014 19:04 ANIMAL CALLS FIREHOLE PL, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a report of two dogs at large. The dogs were described as Boxers.

201449410 GRPD 9/21/2014 19:21 INFORMATION CUMORAH WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted an individual regarding civil issues.

201449421 GRPD 9/21/2014 22:04 LOST PROPERTY 1795 BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER 201409000131
Officers contacted an individual who reported they lost their wallet.

201449423 GRPD 9/21/2014 22:28 MOTORIST ASSIST N 2ND ST E&E FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER


201449428 GRPD 9/21/2014 23:51 DISTURBANCE HIGH PRIORITY UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER 201409000132
Officers spoke with individuals who reported a verbal dispute occurred regarding property.


201449433 GRPD 9/22/2014 2:11 TRAFFIC STOP N CENTER ST&W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Traffic warning for speeding.

201449436 GRPD 9/22/2014 3:52 CITIZEN ASSIST MONROE AVE&HITCHING POST DR, GREEN RIVER


201449437 GRPD 9/22/2014 4:40 TRAFFIC STOP CLARK ST&ASTLE AVE, GREEN RIVER
Traffic warning for speeding.

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