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Posted on: April 18, 2011

[ARCHIVED] Police Dept. Press Release 4/15/2011

On 4/14 officers investigated a report of three children left unattended in a vehicle on Bridger Dr. The children and their parent were located. The children showed no signs of physical or emotional distress. Following the investigation the children were released to their parent.

On 4/14 officers responded to a domestic disturbance on Schultz St. No signs of criminal activity were found by officers. The parties separated for the evening.

A School District #2 bus driver reported a juvenile male failing to stop for the stop lights on her bus. The driver was located. The report is being forwarded to the city prosecutor to determine if charges are warranted.

On 4/14/11 officers and investigators were called to Logan St. when a 63 year male was found deceased in his home. Investigators are working with the Sweetwater County Coroner to determine the cause of death.

Van Shackelford, age 47, of Green River was arrested on 4/14/11 for driving while his license was suspended and failing to have a required interlock device. Officers contacted Shackelford after he was observed speeding on Uinta Dr.

Dennis Christopher, age 35, of Green River was arrested on 4/14/11 for driving under suspension, open container and interference with a peace officer. Officers contacted Christopher on West Teton Blvd. after observing him driving a Dodge Neon with no clearly visible registration. Officers observed a partially full bottle of vodka in the vehicle. Christopher initially provided a false name to officers and was subsequently charged for interference with a peace officer.

Shannon Mitchell, age 32, of Green River was arrested on 4/14/11 for driving under suspension and failing to have a required interlock device. Officers contacted Mitchell on West Teton Blvd. after observing him driving a Pontiac Sunfire with a broken taillight lens.

Lorinda Danzl, age 53, of Green River was arrested on 4/14/11 for driving under the influence of alcohol and expired registration. Officers contacted Danzl on Uinta Dr. after observing the Ford Edge she was driving drifting back and forth over lane markings.

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