Green River Police Department press release for May 14, 2015
Incidents from 05-13-15 0600hrs to 05-14-2015 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 #
201524227 GRPD 5/13/2015 7:05 HIT AND RUN LOW PRIORITY 1795 BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER 201505000083
Officers responded to a report of a hit and run vehicle collision. It was reported a flag pole was damaged and appeared to have hit by a vehicle. Officers completed a report regarding the incident.
201524231 GRPD 5/13/2015 7:36 ACCIDENTS LOW PRIORITY WIND RIVER DR&BUTTE ST, GREEN RIVER 201505000080
Officers responded to a two vehicle collision. It was reported a school bus was attempting a wide turn and struck a parked vehicle. No injuries were reported and Officers completed a report regarding the incident.
201524232 GRPD 5/13/2015 7:56 SUSPICIOUS LOW PRIORITY 475 S 2ND ST E, GREEN RIVER
Officers were dispatched to a report of an object near the river on Expedition Island. Officers checked the area and determined the object seen by the reporting party was a sleeping bag.
201524234 GRPD 5/13/2015 8:05 ANIMAL CALLS W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers retrieved a rabbit caught in a trap.
201524235 GRPD 5/13/2015 8:05 FIELD CONTACT 475 S 2ND ST E, GREEN RIVER
Officers spoke with three individuals, in regards to camping in city limits.
201524247 GRPD 5/13/2015 9:19 FOLLOW UP W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
201524254 GRPD 5/13/2015 9:57 LOST PROPERTY 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER 201505000081
Officers met with an individual at the police department, in reference to a lost cellphone. Officers completed a report regarding the incident.
201524272 GRPD 5/13/2015 11:07 VIN CHECK 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
201524284 GRPD 5/13/2015 11:41 ACCIDENTS LOW PRIORITY 1615 HITCHING POST DR, GREEN RIVER 201505000082
Officers responded to a report of a two vehicle collision. It was reported a vehicle was backing into a parking spot and struck a parked and unoccupied vehicle. A 16 year old male, was issued a citation for inattentive driving.
201524307 GRPD 5/13/2015 12:42 ANIMAL CALLS 180 E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers checked on the welfare of a pig at the 4H Barn.
201524310 GRPD 5/13/2015 13:02 TRAFFIC STOP UINTA DR&CLARK ST, GREEN RIVER
201524325 GRPD 5/13/2015 13:59 WARRANT 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER 201505000084
Officers met with an individual in the police department lobby. Jordan Harmon, age 20 of Green River, was arrested per an active Sweetwater County Warrant for a Probation Violation on an original charge of property destruction and defacement.
201524339 GRPD 5/13/2015 14:38 VIN CHECK S 2ND ST E, GREEN RIVER
201524346 GRPD 5/13/2015 14:58 FOLLOW UP 270 E FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
201524347 GRPD 5/13/2015 15:06 CITIZEN ASSIST BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted an individual by phone who had a question about a vehicle that was tagged.
201524349 GRPD 5/13/2015 15:23 EXTRA PATROL
201524350 GRPD 5/13/2015 15:37 AGENCY ASSIST 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers met with an individual at the police department, in reference to an agency assist.
201524352 GRPD 5/13/2015 15:58 PARKING PROBLEM 79 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers tagged a vehicle for five day parking.
201524353 GRPD 5/13/2015 16:12 FOLLOW UP SMITHS
201524354 GRPD 5/13/2015 16:13 ACCIDENTS HIGH PRIORITY 1000 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER 201505000085
Officers were dispatched to a report of a three vehicle collision. It was reported the vehicles were traveling east on W. Flaming Gorge Way. The first two vehicles slowed down in traffic and the third vehicle struck the middle vehicle, pushing it into the first vehicle. Crystal Jewkes, age 22 of Idaho Falls, was issued a citation for inattentive driving.
201524355 GRPD 5/13/2015 16:14 VIN CHECK JUNIPER ST, GREEN RIVER
201524359 GRPD 5/13/2015 16:37 VIN CHECK N 1ST E, GREEN RIVER
201524360 GRPD 5/13/2015 16:41 ANIMAL CALLS 80 E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers met an individual at the animal shelter to pick up their pet.
201524363 GRPD 5/13/2015 16:52 TRESPASS LOW PRIORITY 59 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER 201505000086
Officers were dispatched to a report of individuals trespassing on Union Pacific property. Officers contacted the individuals who were given a warning. One of the individuals, Noah Whittingham, age 29 of Sacramento, California, was arrested per an active Albany County Warrant for failure to pay on an original charge of criminal trespass.
201524367 GRPD 5/13/2015 17:26 ACCIDENTS LOW PRIORITY 73 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER 201505000087
Officers were dispatched to a two vehicle collision. It was reported a vehicle turned north onto Uinta Drive from the parking area and entrance to 98 Uinta. The vehicle collided with a vehicle towing a boat north bound on Uinta Drive. Castle Rock Ambulance personnel checked the involved parties and no injuries were reported. Barton Ellison, age 67 of Green River, was issued a citation for inattentive driving.
201524371 GRPD 5/13/2015 17:35 JUVENILE DISTURBANCE LOW 201505000088
Officers responded to a report of a juvenile problem. Officers contacted the reporting party who wanted a trespass warning issued to individuals for their property. Officers contacted individuals, who were given a trespass warning for the property.
201524372 GRPD 5/13/2015 17:44 ANIMAL CALLS VIRGINIA DR&IOWA AVE, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers responded to a report of a dog at large. The dog was described as a yellow colored dog.
201524375 GRPD 5/13/2015 18:12 FOLLOW UP 905 BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER
201524376 GRPD 5/13/2015 18:15 JUVENILE DISTURBANCE LOW
201524377 SCSO 5/13/2015 18:15 TRESPASS LOW PRIORITY 59 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
201524379 GRPD 5/13/2015 18:45 VIN CHECK KEITH DR, GREEN RIVER
201524382 GRPD 5/13/2015 19:00 PARKING PROBLEM CUMORAH WAY, GREEN RIVER 201505000089
201524384 GRPD 5/13/2015 19:19 911 HANG UP CALL HIGH PRIORITY
Officers were dispatched to a 911 call with child on the phone. Officers contacted the residents who were okay and determined a child was playing on the phone.
201524385 GRPD 5/13/2015 19:34 PROPERTY DAMAGE LOW PRIORITY CUMORAH WAY, GREEN RIVER 201505000090
Officers were flagged down by a resident who reported damage to their vehicle. Officers completed a report regarding the incident which is under investigation.
201524398 GRPD 5/13/2015 20:56 TRAFFIC STOP NOLAN&UINTA
Traffic warning for an equipment violation.
201524404 GRPD 5/13/2015 22:00 TRAFFIC STOP N 5TH W&W FLAMING
201524413 GRPD 5/14/2015 0:21 FIELD CONTACT 475 S 2ND ST E, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted an individual in the park after hours, who was advised of park hours.
201524415 GRPD 5/14/2015 0:30 SECCK
201524417 GRPD 5/14/2015 1:03 TRAFFIC COMPLAINTS UINTA DR&E 2ND S, GREEN RIVER
Officers attempted to locate a vehicle described in a traffic complaint. Officers contacted the reporting party and located the vehicle in the traffic complaint. Officers addressed the complaint with both parties.
201524423 GRPD 5/14/2015 2:51 ANIMAL CALLS 200 E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Officers were dispatched to the Municipal Horse Corrals, in reference to two horses outside of the corrals. The horses were returned to the corral and a responsible party for the horses was contacted.
201524430 GRPD 5/14/2015 5:41 TRAFFIC STOP CITY SHOP
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