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Posted on: November 14, 2016

[ARCHIVED] Press Release for November 14, 2016


Green River Police Department press release for November 14, 2016
Incidents from 11-11-2016 0600hrs to 11-14-2016 0600hrs
 
The charge is merely an accusation and individuals are presumed innocent
until and unless proven guilty.
Chief Chris Steffen
Dispatch # Agency Dispatch Date Call Type Location Incident Report #
201664063 GRPD 11/11/2016 6:19 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201664065 GRPD 11/11/2016 6:39 ANIMAL CALLS HITCHING POST DR, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers received a call of a Yellow Labrador wearing a blue collar at large. Animal Control Officers 
attempted to contacted the owner of the dog. 
201664069 GRPD 11/11/2016 7:44 ANIMAL CALLS KEITH DR, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers responded to a report of a nuisance animal complaint. 
201664070 GRPD 11/11/2016 7:51 ALARMS WILKES DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers were dispatched to a residential alarm. Officers contacted the homeowner and determined the alarm was 
accidental. 
201664077 GRPD 11/11/2016 8:52 ANIMAL CALLS 550 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers received a call of a Husky at large. Animal Control Officers were contacted by the owner of the
dog who responded to the area to pick up their dog. 
201664082 GRPD 11/11/2016 9:33 FOUND PROPERTY 1615 HITCHING POST DR, GREEN RIVER 201611000056
Officers responded to a report of a found bicycle on Hitching Post Drive near Windriver Drive. The bicycle was taken 
to the police department. 
201664085 GRPD 11/11/2016 9:46 ANIMAL CALLS 80 E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers met an individual at the animal shelter who wanted to return an adopted puppy. 
201664086 GRPD 11/11/2016 9:59 ANIMAL CALLS 250 MONROE AVE, GREEN RIVER 201611000057
Animal Control Officers are investigating a report of a dog bite that occurred the previous night at a student's residence. 
201664089 GRPD 11/11/2016 10:45 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201664092 GRPD 11/11/2016 10:57 FOLLOW UP HILLSIDE DR, GREEN RIVER
201664096 GRPD 11/11/2016 11:12 PROPERTY WATCH  
201664108 GRPD 11/11/2016 12:30 WARRANT 750 W 5TH N, GREEN RIVER
Officers attempted to locate an individual reported to have a warrant. 
201664109 GRPD 11/11/2016 12:36 FOLLOW UP MIDWEST DR, GREEN RIVER
201664124 GRPD 11/11/2016 14:15 AGENCY ASSIST  
Officers assisted Wyoming Department of Family Services on a welfare check on children at a residence. 
201664131 GRPD 11/11/2016 15:02 MEDICAL SERVICE  
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance Service on a medical call. 
201664134 GRPD 11/11/2016 15:14 ANIMAL CALLS 80 E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted an individual by phone for a citizen assist. 
201664139 GRPD 11/11/2016 15:26 VIOLATION COURT ORDER LOW PRI UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER 201611000058
Officers met with an individual who reported a violation of a court order. Officers completed a report regarding the
incident, which was forwarded to the Sweetwater County Attorney's Office. 
201664144 GRPD 11/11/2016 16:16 ANIMAL CALLS NEW MEXICO ST, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers located a dog at large and the dog was returned to its owner. 
201664146 GRPD 11/11/2016 16:29 ALARMS 125 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers were dispatched to an alarm. Officers met with a responsible party for the property and checked the property
which appeared in order. 
201664149 GRPD 11/11/2016 16:39 MEDICAL SERVICE  
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance Service on a medical call. 
201664151 GRPD 11/11/2016 17:01 SECCK  
201664156 GRPD 11/11/2016 17:16 MOTORIST ASSIST 1 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
201664157 GRPD 11/11/2016 17:22 FOLLOW UP 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
201664167 GRPD 11/11/2016 18:38 TRAFFIC STOP UINTA DR&UPLAND WAY, GREEN RIVER
Traffic warning for crossing the center line.
201664168 GRPD 11/11/2016 18:41 ANIMAL CALLS 80 E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers met an individual at the animal shelter for a pet adoption.
201664170 GRPD 11/11/2016 18:51 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201664172 GRPD 11/11/2016 18:53 ACCIDENTS LOW PRIORITY 1380 HITCHING POST DR, GREEN RIVER 201611000059
Officers responded to a two vehicle collision. It was reported a vehicle stopped at the stop sign east bound on 
Shoshone Avenue, started to turn south on Hitching Post Drive and was struck from behind by the vehicle that had
 been stopped behind it on Shoshone Avenue. No injuries were reported, Matthew Bitah, age 33 of Green River, was
 issued a citation for inattentive driving. 
201664173 GRPD 11/11/2016 19:01 TRAFFIC STOP 59 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
201664178 GRPD 11/11/2016 19:58 TRAFFIC STOP 220 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
Traffic warning for an equipment violation. 
201664180 GRPD 11/11/2016 20:09 TRAFFIC STOP 220 UINTA DR APT A, GREEN RIVER
Traffic warning for an equipment violation. 
201664183 GRPD 11/11/2016 21:01 TRAFFIC STOP 41 E RAILROAD AVE, GREEN RIVER
201664184 GRPD 11/11/2016 21:07 DEAD BODY   201611000060
Officers responded to an unattended death. 
201664185 GRPD 11/11/2016 21:08 TRAFFIC STOP BRIDGER DR&MEDICINE BOW DR, GREEN RIVER
201664191 GRPD 11/11/2016 22:37 SUSPICIOUS LOW PRIORITY E 3RD N, GREEN RIVER
Officers received a call of a vehicle parked in the area without license plates and had not been previously seen in 
the neighborhood. Officers checked on the vehicle, that had a bill of sale in the window and was legally parked. 
201664192 GRPD 11/11/2016 22:59 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201664193 GRPD 11/11/2016 23:02 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201664204 GRPD 11/12/2016 0:09 VIOLATION COURT ORDER LOW PRI 580 E FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted an individual by phone who reported a possible violation of a court order. 
201664207 GRPD 11/12/2016 0:19 911 HANG UP CALL LOW PRIORITY  
Officers were dispatched to a 911 hang up call that appeared to be a line problem.
201664212 GRPD 11/12/2016 0:45 FIELD CONTACT 405 FAITH DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted an individual in a church parking lot after hours. The individual was given a warning for curfew. 
201664216 GRPD 11/12/2016 1:29 SUSPICIOUS LOW PRIORITY 750 W 5TH N, GREEN RIVER
Officers checked on a vehicle parked behind the school after hours. 
201664219 GRPD 11/12/2016 1:53 OPEN PROPERTY  
Officers checked on an unsecured property, the property appeared okay and was secured. 
201664220 GRPD 11/12/2016 1:53 DISTURBANCE HIGH PRIORITY 1410 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER 201611000061
Officers responded to a report of a disturbance. Officers contacted the involved parties, investigated disorderly 
conduct and completed a report regarding the incident, which was forwarded to the Green River City Prosecutor's 
Office. 
201664228 GRPD 11/12/2016 2:34 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201664231 GRPD 11/12/2016 2:55 FIELD CONTACT 50 W RAILROAD AVE, GREEN RIVER 201611000062
Officers contacted William Spencer, age 24 of Green River, who was arrested per an active Sweetwater County
warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of unlawful operation of a vehicle by youthful offender with 
detectable alcohol concentration. 
201664241 GRPD 11/12/2016 3:54 DISTURBANCE LOW PRIORITY UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER 201611000063
Officer responded to a report of a disturbance. Officers contacted the involved parties who had a verbal dispute.
201664249 GRPD 11/12/2016 5:25 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201664250 GRPD 11/12/2016 5:29 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201664252 GRPD 11/12/2016 6:49 ALARMS E RAILROAD AVE, GREEN RIVER
Officers were dispatched to an alarm. Officers checked the property which was secure and a responsible
party for the property arrived at the location. 
201664255 GRPD 11/12/2016 7:36 ACCIDENTS LOW PRIORITY CLARK ST, GREEN RIVER 201611000064
Officers responded to a two vehicle collision. It was reported a  driver backed out of a driveway and collided 
with a vehicle owned by them parked across the street. No injuries were reported, officers completed a report 
regarding the incident. 
201664256 GRPD 11/12/2016 7:46 FOLLOW UP 905 BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER
201664258 GRPD 11/12/2016 8:20 TRANSPORT-DETENTION, WBI GREASEWOOD ST, GREEN RIVER
Officers were out with individuals for work restitution. 
201664262 GRPD 11/12/2016 9:19 FOLLOW UP MONROE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201664267 GRPD 11/12/2016 9:53 911 HANG UP CALL LOW PRIORITY  
Officers were dispatched to a 911 hang up call, that appeared to be line problems.
201664268 RSPD 11/12/2016 10:03 SUSPICIOUS LOW PRIORITY 9TH ST, ROCK SPRINGS
201664270 GRPD 11/12/2016 10:08 DISTURBANCE HIGH PRIORITY BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER
201664273 GRPD 11/12/2016 10:33 CRIMESTOPPERS E FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER 201611000065
Officers received a Sweetwater Citizens Crimestoppers tip that an individual had a warrant for their arrest. Officers
contacted Fredrick Wilkening, age 47 of Rock Springs, who was arrested after a foot pursuit per an active Sweetwater
County Warrant for a probation violation on an original charge of stalking. Wilkening was also charged with 
interference with a peace officer.
201664275 GRPD 11/12/2016 10:39 TRAFFIC STOP E TETON BLVD&MONROE AVE, GREEN RIVER
Traffic warning for speeding. 
201664281 GRPD 11/12/2016 11:29 JUVENILE DISTURBANCE LOW  
201664282 GRPD 11/12/2016 11:50 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201664284 GRPD 11/12/2016 12:17 CIVIL ISSUES LOW PRIORITY  
Officers responded to a request for a welfare check on two individuals following concerns over a civil matter.
201664286 GRPD 11/12/2016 12:30 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201664291 GRPD 11/12/2016 13:19 ABANDONED VEHICLE BARNHART ST, GREEN RIVER 201611000066
Officers tagged a vehicle following a call the vehicle had been abandoned. 
201664293 GRPD 11/12/2016 13:38 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201664296 GRPD 11/12/2016 14:34 STALKING LOW PRIORITY  
Officers met with a resident who reported being indirectly contacted by an individual who had previously been given
 a trespass warning by the resident. 
201664301 GRPD 11/12/2016 15:48 TRANSPORT-DETENTION, WBI FIR DR&ELM WAY, ROCK SPRINGS
Officers were out with individuals for work restitution. 
201664304 GRPD 11/12/2016 16:08 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HIGH PRIORIT   201611000067
Juan Dehoyos, age 25 of Green River, was arrested for strangulation of a household member, domestic battery, 
interference with an emergency call, false imprisonment and driving while under suspension. 
201664314 GRPD 11/12/2016 17:02 SUSPICIOUS HIGH PRIORITY INDIAN HILLS DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle, in which individuals in and around the vehicle appeared to be 
arguing. 
201664316 GRPD 11/12/2016 17:09 TRAFFIC STOP SHOSHONE AVE&MOUNTAIN VIEW ST, GREEN RIVER 201611000068
Taylor Delong, age 19 of Green River, was arrested for driving while under the influence. 
201664322 GRPD 11/12/2016 17:48 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201664325 GRPD 11/12/2016 18:21 CITIZEN ASSIST HUTTON ST, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted an individual by phone for a citizen assist. 
201664330 GRPD 11/12/2016 19:09 REDDI REPORT 895 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers attempted to locate a vehicle described in a REDDI report. 
201664332 GRPD 11/12/2016 19:18 911 HANG UP CALL LOW PRIORITY  
Officers were dispatched to a 911 hang up call. Officers contacted the caller, who advised they were fine and the call 
appeared to be accidental. 
201664333 GRPD 11/12/2016 19:30 SUSPICIOUS LOW PRIORITY 895 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers attempted to locate a vehicle described in a REDDI report. 
201664337 GRPD 11/12/2016 19:52 TRAFFIC STOP S CENTER ST&E 3RD S & W 3RD S, GREEN RIVER
Traffic warning for a registration violation.
201664348 GRPD 11/12/2016 21:14 MEDICAL SERVICE  
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance Service on a medical call. 
201664368 GRPD 11/13/2016 0:18 FIELD CONTACT 475 S 2ND E, GREEN RIVER
Officers checked on an unoccupied vehicle at the park after hours. 
201664370 GRPD 11/13/2016 0:37 DISTURBANCE HIGH PRIORITY 500 NOLAN ST, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a report of a disturbance. Officers contacted the involved parties who had verbal dispute and
 were asked to leave the property, by a responsible party for the property. 
201664375 GRPD 11/13/2016 1:53 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201664376 RSPD 11/13/2016 2:01 TRAFFIC STOP COLLEGE DR, ROCK SPRINGS 2016003256
201664380 GRPD 11/13/2016 3:01 ESCORT  
201664381 GRPD 11/13/2016 3:07 REDDI REPORT  E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Officers attempted to locate a vehicle described in a REDDI report.
201664389 GRPD 11/13/2016 7:23 FOUND PROPERTY CLARK ST, GREEN RIVER 201611000069
Officers met with an individual who turned in a found bag with a phone and currency. 
201664395 GRPD 11/13/2016 8:20 FOLLOW UP 905 BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER
201664397 GRPD 11/13/2016 9:09 ANIMAL CALLS BARNHART ST, GREEN RIVER
Officers locate a dog at large, and the dog returned to its residence. 
201664405 GRPD 11/13/2016 9:59 ANIMAL CALLS N 1ST W&W 2ND N, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers received a call of a contained cat. The cat was picked up and taken to the animal shelter. 
201664406 GRPD 11/13/2016 10:00 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201664411 GRPD 11/13/2016 10:27 ANIMAL CALLS HILLSIDE DR, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers received a call of a found brown and white Husky. Animal Control Officers picked up the dog
and took the dog to the animal shelter. 
201664412 GRPD 11/13/2016 10:29 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201664413 GRPD 11/13/2016 10:39 ANIMAL CALLS S 7TH W, GREEN RIVER 201611000070
Animal Control Officers contacted a resident following a barking dog complaint. The resident was advised of the 
complaint and advised they would keep their dogs quiet. 
201664416 GRPD 11/13/2016 11:23 FOLLOW UP ELM ST, GREEN RIVER
201664417 GRPD 11/13/2016 11:24 FOLLOW UP ELM ST, GREEN RIVER
201664421 GRPD 11/13/2016 11:44 FOLLOW UP 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
201664423 GRPD 11/13/2016 12:15 ABANDONED VEHICLE RIDGE XING, GREEN RIVER
201664433 GRPD 11/13/2016 14:24 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201664434 GRPD 11/13/2016 14:29 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201664440 GRPD 11/13/2016 15:12 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201664446 GRPD 11/13/2016 15:35 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201664454 GRPD 11/13/2016 16:41 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201664455 GRPD 11/13/2016 16:45 OPEN PROPERTY  
Officers responded to a report of an open door on a residence for sale. Officers checked on the property, which 
 appeared okay. A responsible party for the property was contacted and advised they would make arrangement to 
secure the property. 
201664458 GRPD 11/13/2016 16:55 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201664460 GRPD 11/13/2016 17:09 MEDICAL SERVICE  
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance Service on a medical call. 
201664461 GRPD 11/13/2016 17:13 TRAFFIC HAZARD JENSEN ST&UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers received a call from an individual concerned a sign may blow into the roadway and cause a traffic
hazard. 
201664462 GRPD 11/13/2016 17:22 REDDI REPORT 91 I 80 WB, GREEN RIVER
Officers attempted to locate a vehicle described in a REDDI report. The vehicle was reported to have exited into 
Green River from I-80. 
201664465 GRPD 11/13/2016 17:28 ANIMAL CALLS 1400 .BL UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers received a call of a possible injured deer walking in the area. Officers checked the area and were unable to 
locate the deer. 
201664474 GRPD 11/13/2016 19:46 REDDI REPORT SHOSHONE AVE&W TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Officers located a vehicle described in a REDDI report, which was parked and unoccupied. 
201664478 GRPD 11/13/2016 20:12 CITIZEN ASSIST E 3RD S, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted an individual by phone for a citizen assist. 
201664496 GRPD 11/13/2016 22:26 ASSAULT HIGH PRIORITY 50 E RAILROAD AVE, GREEN RIVER 201611000071
Officers responded to a report of an altercation in a parking lot. Officers contacted one of the involved
parties who advised the other involved party left prior to officers arrival. Officers completed a report regarding the 
incident, which is under investigation. 
201664501 GRPD 11/13/2016 23:25 DISTURBANCE HIGH PRIORITY HITCHING POST DR, GREEN RIVER 201611000072
Officers responded to a report of a disturbance. Officers contacted the involved parties who had a verbal dispute. 
201664503 GRPD 11/13/2016 23:54 SECCK  
201664506 GRPD 11/14/2016 1:28 MEDICAL SERVICE  
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance Service on a medical call. 
201664508 GRPD 11/14/2016 2:03 ASSAULT LOW PRIORITY SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER 201611000073
Officers responded to a report of an assault.  Officers contacted the reporting party who advised a verbal dispute 
occurred that lead to physical contact with an individual who left prior to officers arrival. The reporting party did not
 want to pursue charges. Officers completed a report regarding the incident, which is under investigation.
201664516 GRPD 11/14/2016 4:55 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
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