Green River Police Department press release for Dec. 28, 2015
Incidents from 12-23-2015 0600hrs to 12-28-2015 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 #
201566252 GRPD 12/23/2015 7:54 AGENCY ASSIST LOGAN ST, GREEN RIVER
201566255 GRPD 12/23/2015 8:03 ANIMAL CALLS 80 E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers met an individual at the animal shelter who was there to pick up their dog.
201566257 GRPD 12/23/2015 8:15 TRAFFIC STOP UINTA DR&UPLAND WAY, GREEN RIVER
Traffic warning for speeding.
201566264 GRPD 12/23/2015 9:00 ANIMAL CALLS HILLCREST WAY, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers received a call of a dog at large. The dog was described as a black lab mix without a collar.
201566268 GRPD 12/23/2015 9:19 ANIMAL CALLS N 7TH W, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers located two dogs at large. The dogs returned to their residence and their owner was given a warning.
201566279 GRPD 12/23/2015 10:16 ANY TYPE OF SCAM EVERS ST, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted an individual by telephone who reported they received a call of an attempted IRS scam. The reporting party did not provided any personal information and reported no financial loss.
201566280 GRPD 12/23/2015 10:17 PROPERTY DAMAGE LOW PRIORITY WIND RIVER DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers received a call, in reference to damaged property. The reporting party later advised the damage was caused by a tenant and they were going to handle the matter civilly.
201566286 GRPD 12/23/2015 11:04 ACCIDENTS LOW PRIORITY HITCHING POST DR&SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER 201512000147
Officers responded to a two vehicle collision. It was reported a vehicle was traveling east on Shoshone Avenue, attempted to stop at the stop sign on Hitching Post Drive, slid into the intersection and struck a vehicle traveling north on Hitching Post Drive. No injuries were reported, Bonnie Berry, age 36 of Green River, was issued a citation for speed too fast for conditions.
201566296 GRPD 12/23/2015 11:43 ESCORT
201566302 GRPD 12/23/2015 12:06 MEDICAL SERVICE
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance personnel on a medical call.
201566316 GRPD 12/23/2015 13:04 MEDICAL SERVICE
Officers assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol with traffic control for an accident on I-80.
201566322 GRPD 12/23/2015 13:40 DISTURBANCE HIGH PRIORITY BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER 201512000148
Officer responded to a report of a disturbance. Officers investigated the incident in which an altercation occurred. Officers completed a report regarding the incident, which was forwarded to the Sweetwater County Attorney's Office.
201566323 GRPD 12/23/2015 13:42 VIN CHECK MEDICINE BOW DR, GREEN RIVER
201566331 GRPD 12/23/2015 14:22 VIN CHECK 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
201566332 GRPD 12/23/2015 14:23 VIN CHECK 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
201566343 GRPD 12/23/2015 15:20 FOLLOW UP 840 HITCHING POST DR, GREEN RIVER
201566352 GRPD 12/23/2015 16:00 MOTORIST ASSIST 580 E FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers assisted a motorist who had questions about road conditions on I-80.
201566357 GRPD 12/23/2015 16:10 CIVIL ISSUES LOW PRIORITY SCHULTZ ST, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted an individual who had questions regarding a civil matter, involving child custody.
201566365 GRPD 12/23/2015 16:44 PARKING PROBLEM 905 BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a parking complaint, in reference to a report of vehicles parked in handicapped parking.
201566367 GRPD 12/23/2015 16:56 CIVIL ISSUES LOW PRIORITY E 3RD S, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted an individual by telephone, in regards to a civil matter.
201566371 GRPD 12/23/2015 17:10 AGENCY ASSIST LOGAN ST, GREEN RIVER
201566375 GRPD 12/23/2015 17:23 ANY TYPE OF SCAM DRIFTWOOD ST, GREEN RIVER 201512000149
Officers contacted an individual who reported an attempted phone scam. The reporting party received a call from an individual who claimed to be with the IRS and stated a warrant was issued for their arrest. The reporting party reported no monetary loss. The subject did not have a warrant for their arrest.
201566380 GRPD 12/23/2015 18:01 HIT AND RUN HIGH PRIORITY N 3RD E, GREEN RIVER 201512000150
Officers responded to a report of a hit and run vehicle collision. The reporting party stated, while attempting to enter their driveway, another vehicle backed into their vehicle and left the area. The reporting party advised they were not injured but their vehicle was damaged. Officers completed a report regarding the incident, which is under investigation.
201566382 GRPD 12/23/2015 18:12 AGENCY ASSIST E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
201566390 GRPD 12/23/2015 19:28 WARRANT BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER 201512000151
While investigating a disturbance, Officers contacted Aaron Lassila, age 34 of Green River, who was arrested per an active Sweetwater County Warrant for a bond violation on an original charge of domestic battery. Lassila also had an active Rock Springs Municipal Court Warrant for failure to appear and maintain contact with public defender for a hearing on original charges of contempt, verbal disturbance and interference.
201566392 GRPD 12/23/2015 19:37 CIVIL ISSUES LOW PRIORITY WILDERNESS TRL, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a request for a civil standby.
201566401 GRPD 12/23/2015 21:05 FOLLOW UP 38 N CENTER ST, GREEN RIVER
201566404 GRPD 12/23/2015 21:41 MEDICAL SERVICE
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance personnel on a medical call.
201566406 GRPD 12/23/2015 21:52 DISTURBANCE LOW PRIORITY 24 E FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a report of an individual causing a disturbance. Officers contacted the reporting party who advised the individual left prior to Officers arrival.
201566409 GRPD 12/23/2015 23:33 INFORMATION 200 E RAILROAD AVE, GREEN RIVER
201566419 GRPD 12/24/2015 1:56 JUVENILE PROBLEM HIGH 201512000152
Officers responded to a report of a juvenile problem. Officers contacted the involved parties who had a verbal dispute.
201566420 GRPD 12/24/2015 2:26 FIRE ALARM UPLAND WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers were dispatched to a fire alarm, which was determined to be a false alarm.
201566426 GRPD 12/24/2015 6:32 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201566432 GRPD 12/24/2015 7:51 AGENCY ASSIST LOGAN ST, GREEN RIVER
201566439 GRPD 12/24/2015 10:27 MEDICAL SERVICE
201566449 GRPD 12/24/2015 11:43 MOTORIST ASSIST HITCHING POST DR&UPLAND WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers assisted a motorist who was stuck in the snow and was able to drive away.
201566460 GRPD 12/24/2015 13:24 ALARMS COMMANCHE CIR, GREEN RIVER
Officers were dispatched to an alarm. Officers checked the property which appeared okay. Officers attempted to contact a responsible party for the property.
201566482 GRPD 12/24/2015 17:16 TRAFFIC STOP N CENTER ST&E FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
201566483 GRPD 12/24/2015 17:17 AGENCY ASSIST LOGAN ST, GREEN RIVER
201566491 GRPD 12/24/2015 20:12 HIT AND RUN HIGH PRIORITY 150 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER 201512000153
Officers investigated a report of a hit and run vehicle collision. It was reported a vehicle parked in a parking lot was struck by another vehicle that left the scene. Officers later located the vehicle and driver that left the scene. Seth Lawson, age 21 of Green River, was issued a citation for hit and run unattended property.
201566494 SCSO 12/24/2015 21:29 TRAFFIC STOP N 5TH W&W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER 201540001646
201566496 GRPD 12/24/2015 22:28 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201566501 GRPD 12/25/2015 0:05 CITIZEN ASSIST LOMBARD ST, GREEN RIVER
Officers assisted a resident who locked themselves out of their residence.
201566504 GRPD 12/25/2015 0:34 SUSPICIOUS HIGH PRIORITY CONESTOGA LN, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a report of a vehicle parked outside a residence that had been honking their horn. Officers contacted the individual who advised they were trying to a get a resident's attention.
201566506 GRPD 12/25/2015 1:21 SUSPICIOUS HIGH PRIORITY SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER 201512000154
Craig Pierce, age 20 of Green River, was arrested for public intoxication.
201566509 GRPD 12/25/2015 2:56 SECCK
201566515 GRPD 12/25/2015 6:08 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201566517 GRPD 12/25/2015 8:08 AGENCY ASSIST LOGAN ST, GREEN RIVER
201566518 GRPD 12/25/2015 9:14 SUICIDAL/ATTEMPT 201512000155
Officers responded to a welfare check on an individual. Officers contacted the individual who advised they were fine.
201566520 GRPD 12/25/2015 10:33 CIVIL ISSUES LOW PRIORITY E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted an individual by telephone for a citizen assist.
201566524 GRPD 12/25/2015 12:19 CIVIL ISSUES LOW PRIORITY WILDERNESS TRL, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a request for a civil standby.
201566528 GRPD 12/25/2015 14:10 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201566529 GRPD 12/25/2015 14:38 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HIGH PRIORIT 201512000156
Officers responded to a report of a domestic dispute. Officers contacted the reporting party who stated an altercation occurred and the other involved party left prior to Officers arrival. Officers completed a report regarding the incident.
201566533 GRPD 12/25/2015 15:52 LARCENY LOW PRIORITY BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER 201512000157
Officers contacted a resident who reported license plates were stolen from a vehicle sometime within the last week. Officers completed report regarding the incident.
201566534 GRPD 12/25/2015 16:00 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201566545 GRPD 12/25/2015 19:36 CITIZEN ASSIST JENSEN ST, GREEN RIVER
201566549 GRPD 12/25/2015 20:18 TRAFFIC STOP E 3RD N&N 3RD E, GREEN RIVER
201566550 GRPD 12/25/2015 20:20 AGENCY ASSIST LOGAN ST, GREEN RIVER
201566552 GRPD 12/25/2015 20:35 MEDICAL SERVICE
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance personnel on a medical call.
201566559 GRPD 12/25/2015 23:38 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LOW PRIORITY 201512000158
Mistea Spence, age 26 of Green River, was arrested for domestic battery.
201566560 GRPD 12/25/2015 23:49 ALARMS W TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Officers were dispatched to an alarm. Officers checked the property which was secure and contacted a responsible party for the property who arrived and further checked the property.
201566568 GRPD 12/26/2015 1:43 CITIZEN ASSIST E 3RD S, GREEN RIVER
201566572 GRPD 12/26/2015 2:16 FIELD CONTACT BRAMWELL ST&ASTLE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201566583 GRPD 12/26/2015 7:06 ANIMAL CALLS BRIDGER DR&CITADEL ST, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers picked up a contained goose that had been walking in the street.
201566585 GRPD 12/26/2015 7:51 ANIMAL CALLS HITCHING POST DR&CENTENNIAL DR, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers responded to a call of a dog at large running in and out of traffic.
201566587 GRPD 12/26/2015 8:11 THREATS LOW PRIORITY
Officers contacted an individual who reported receiving a threatening text message.
201566590 GRPD 12/26/2015 8:27 AGENCY ASSIST LOGAN ST, GREEN RIVER
201566593 GRPD 12/26/2015 8:47 WELFARE CHECK
Officers responded to a welfare check on an individual who did not show up for work. Officers contacted the individual who was okay and the concerned party was advised.
201566595 GRPD 12/26/2015 9:50 ANIMAL CALLS 1615 HITCHING POST DR, GREEN RIVER
201566603 GRPD 12/26/2015 11:58 ANIMAL CALLS BLAKE ST, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers contacted a resident, in reference to an injured stray cat.
201566606 GRPD 12/26/2015 12:18 ACCIDENTS LOW PRIORITY 350 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER 201512000159
Officers responded to a single vehicle collision. It was reported a vehicle traveling in the parking lot, slid into a fence causing damage to the fence and vehicle. Officers completed a report regarding the incident.
201566609 GRPD 12/26/2015 12:36 FOLLOW UP 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
201566612 GRPD 12/26/2015 13:03 WARRANT 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER 201512000160
Officers met an individual at the police department who was aware they had a warrant for their arrest and wanted to turn themselves in. Steven Smith, age 24 of Green River, was arrested per an active Rock Springs Municipal Warrant for failure to appear for an order to show cause hearing. Smith also had an active Green River Municipal Court Warrant for failure to pay bond as ordered on original charges of driving while under the influence and hit a run unattended property.
201566613 GRPD 12/26/2015 13:46 CIVIL ISSUES LOW PRIORITY HOOVER DR, GREEN RIVER
201566617 GRPD 12/26/2015 14:10 ASSAULT LOW PRIORITY 201512000161
Officers are investigating a report of a domestic battery.
201566629 GRPD 12/26/2015 16:16 FOLLOW UP MADISON AVE, GREEN RIVER
201566630 GRPD 12/26/2015 16:29 TRAFFIC STOP 59 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
201566631 GRPD 12/26/2015 16:49 CIVIL ISSUES LOW PRIORITY BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a request for a civil standby.
201566634 GRPD 12/26/2015 17:12 AGENCY ASSIST LOGAN ST, GREEN RIVER
201566638 GRPD 12/26/2015 17:35 TRAFFIC STOP HITCHING POST DR&BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER
201566642 GRPD 12/26/2015 18:15 MEDICAL SERVICE
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance personnel on a medical call.
201566645 GRPD 12/26/2015 18:42 SUBJECT REMOVAL 38 N CENTER ST, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a request for a subject removal. Officers contacted the reporting party who advised the individual left prior to Officers arrival. The reporting party stated they wanted a trespass warning issued to the individual for the property. Officers later contacted the individual who was given a trespass warning for the property and interviewed regarding a previously reported vandalism.
201566646 GRPD 12/26/2015 18:46 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201566664 GRPD 12/26/2015 21:44 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201566665 GRPD 12/26/2015 22:04 WELFARE CHECK
Officers responded to a welfare check on an individual who the reporting party had not been able to contact for a couple days. Officers contacted the individual who was okay and the concerned party was advised.
201566666 GRPD 12/26/2015 22:10 SUSPICIOUS LOW PRIORITY E FLAMING GORGE WAY&UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers received a call, in reference to an individual walking in the road way on the overpass on Uinta Drive. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate any pedestrians.
201566672 GRPD 12/26/2015 23:01 ANIMAL CALLS 425 E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Officers received a call of a black lab at large. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate the dog.
201566680 GRPD 12/26/2015 23:46 ALARMS 840 HITCHING POST DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers were dispatched to an alarm. Officers contacted a responsible party for the property, the property was checked and everything appeared okay.
201566682 GRPD 12/27/2015 0:26 PARKING PROBLEM N 5TH W, GREEN RIVER
Officers tagged a vehicle for a parking violation.
201566684 GRPD 12/27/2015 0:29 MEDICAL SERVICE
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance personnel on a medical call.
201566687 GRPD 12/27/2015 0:47 FIELD CONTACT 475 S 2ND ST E, GREEN RIVER
Officers checked on an unoccupied vehicle at the park after hours.
201566689 GRPD 12/27/2015 0:54 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201566694 GRPD 12/27/2015 2:07 ALARMS 220 UINTA DR APT A, GREEN RIVER
Officers were dispatched to an alarm. Officers contacted and employee and checked the property which appeared okay.
201566698 GRPD 12/27/2015 3:02 DISTURBANCE LOW PRIORITY 59 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a report of an individual causing a disturbance. Officers contacted the individual who subsequently left the property.
201566702 GRPD 12/27/2015 3:35 TRESPASS LOW PRIORITY 200 E RAILROAD AVE, GREEN RIVER
Officers received a call regarding an individual trespassing on Union Pacific property. Officers contacted the individual who left the property and was given a trespass warning.
201566704 GRPD 12/27/2015 3:52 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201566717 GRPD 12/27/2015 7:52 MEDICAL SERVICE
Officers responded to a medical call.
201566720 GRPD 12/27/2015 8:16 AGENCY ASSIST LOGAN ST, GREEN RIVER
201566721 GRPD 12/27/2015 8:24 ALARMS W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers were dispatched to an alarm. Officers checked the property which was secure and contacted a responsible party for the property.
201566722 GRPD 12/27/2015 9:32 ANIMAL CALLS SUNSET ST&TRONA DR, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers received a call of a dog at large.
201566723 GRPD 12/27/2015 9:42 ANIMAL CALLS N 4TH E&E 2ND N, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers attempted to locate a dog at large.
201566725 GRPD 12/27/2015 10:07 TRESPASS LOW PRIORITY 201512000162 201512000167
John Siegel, age 27 of Green River, was arrested for stalking and given a trespass warning.
201566727 GRPD 12/27/2015 10:50 ANIMAL CALLS MISSOURI CT, GREEN RIVER 201512000163
Animal Control Officers responded to welfare check on two dogs who were reportedly tied up outside without shelter. Animal Control Officers contacted the resident who was advised of the complaint and need for pets to have accessible shelter when outside. The resident stated the dogs were just let outside and have shelter in the backyard.
201566730 GRPD 12/27/2015 11:18 911-UNTRACEABLE/DISABLED PHONE
Officers were dispatched to a 911 hang up call. Upon arrival, Officers contacted an employee and determined the call was accidental.
201566733 GRPD 12/27/2015 12:10 ANIMAL CALLS 200 E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER 201512000164
Animal Control Officers responded to a welfare check on two horses reportedly without water. Animal Control Officers checked on the horses whose water was frozen and left a voicemail for the owner of the horses.
201566735 GRPD 12/27/2015 12:54 PROPERTY WATCH
201566737 GRPD 12/27/2015 13:09 NARCOTICS LOW PRIORITY 201512000165
A 17 year old male of Green River, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance (marijuana).
201566744 GRPD 12/27/2015 14:44 TRESPASS LOW PRIORITY W RAILROAD AVE, GREEN RIVER
201566746 GRPD 12/27/2015 15:19 DEAD BODY
Officers responded to an unattended death.
201566749 GRPD 12/27/2015 16:08 PARKING PROBLEM W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers received a call of a five day parking complaint. Officers contacted the owner of the vehicle who advised they would move the vehicle.
201566750 GRPD 12/27/2015 16:25 ANIMAL CALLS SCHULTZ ST, GREEN RIVER 201512000166
Animal Control Officers received a call, in reference to a dog in a kennel without shelter. Animal Control Officers contacted the owner of the dog who was advised of the city ordinance and given a warning.
201566751 GRPD 12/27/2015 16:42 WELFARE CHECK
201566754 GRPD 12/27/2015 17:31 AGENCY ASSIST UINTA DR&E 2ND S, GREEN RIVER
Officers assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol who was checking on a motorist who had vehicle problems in the roadway.
201566755 GRPD 12/27/2015 17:31 WELFARE CHECK 201512000169
Officers responded to a welfare check on an individual. Officers contacted the individual who was okay and reported having a verbal dispute with a household member.
201566758 GRPD 12/27/2015 17:54 FIRE 59 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a report of a vehicle fire which was extinguished shortly after it started.
201566759 GRPD 12/27/2015 17:56 AGENCY ASSIST LOGAN ST, GREEN RIVER
201566761 GRPD 12/27/2015 17:58 CITIZEN ASSIST 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
201566765 GRPD 12/27/2015 18:25 ANIMAL CALLS HITCHING POST DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers received an anonymous call, in reference to a dog outside without shelter. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate any dogs outside.
201566767 GRPD 12/27/2015 18:39 SUBJECT REMOVAL 41 E RAILROAD AVE, GREEN RIVER
201566768 GRPD 12/27/2015 18:43 CIVIL ISSUES LOW PRIORITY 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted an individual by phone who had questions about child custody issues.
201566769 GRPD 12/27/2015 19:12 ANIMAL CALLS E TETON BLVD&BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers attempted to locate a dog (described as a Beagle) at large.
201566773 GRPD 12/27/2015 19:59 THREATS LOW PRIORITY 201512000170
Officers contacted an individual who reported receiving a harassing phone call. Officers contacted the other party who advised they had a dispute with the reporting party regarding a civil matter and would no longer call them.
201566774 GRPD 12/27/2015 20:22 CIVIL ISSUES LOW PRIORITY WILSON ST, GREEN RIVER
201566777 GRPD 12/27/2015 21:41 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201566780 GRPD 12/27/2015 22:16 SEXUAL OFFENSE LOW PRIORITY 201512000171
Officers are investigating a report of a sexual assault.
201566781 GRPD 12/27/2015 22:26 ESCORT
201566795 GRPD 12/28/2015 5:51 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER