Press Release for
March 5, 2014
Chris Steffen, Chief of Police reports:
The charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The following events were reported between 6:00 a.m. on March 4, 2014 and 6:00 a.m. on March 5, 2014:
Officers responded to an address on Iowa Avenue in reference to a report of a parking problem.
Officers responded to the School District #2 Bus Barn in reference to a report of a vehicle Passing a School Bus. During the investigation, Officers later identified the suspect as Miranda Brown, age 38, and issued her a citation for Passing a School Bus.
Officers responded to the School District #2 Bus Barn in reference to a report of a vehicle Passing a School Bus. A report was written concerning the incident.
Officers responded to an address on West Flaming Gorge Way in reference to a report of suspicious circumstances.
Calvin Leischer, age 30, was arrested for Driving While Under Suspension.
Officers assisted a motorist on Hitching Post Drive.
Officers responded to an address on Hitching Post Drive in reference to a welfare check.
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance personnel at an address on Schultz Street.
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance personnel at an address on East Teton Boulevard.
Officers responded to an address on East Flaming Gorge Way in reference to a report of an accident.
Officers assisted a citizen on East Railroad Avenue.
Officers responded to an address on Bridger Drive in reference to a report of an alarm. Upon arrival Officers determined everything was okay and the alarm was accidental.
Officers responded to an address on Logan Street in reference to a report of a Juvenile Disturbance.
Officers responded to an address on Iowa Avenue in reference to a report of nuisance property.
Animal Control Officers responded to an address on Wilson Street in reference to a report of a Dog at Large.
Officers responded to an address on West Flaming Gorge Way in reference to a Fire Alarm. Upon arrival Officers determined the alarm was accidental and everything was okay.
Officers observed an accident on West Teton Boulevard at Bridger Drive. A juvenile driver was issued a citation for Inattentive Driving.
Officers responded to an address on Upland Way in reference to a report of Fraud. The victim reported an unknown suspect filed their taxes without their permission.
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance personnel at an address on North 4th East Street.
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance personnel at an address on Uinta Drive.
Animal Control Officers took a report of a Cat at Large on New Hampshire Street. Animal Control Officers impounded the cat at the Animal Shelter.
Officers responded to the area of East 2nd South Street and Uinta Drive in reference to a report of shots fired. A witness reported seeing a male subject point a pistol out the window of his vehicle and fire one round. Upon arrival Officers were unable to locate the suspect and/or suspect vehicle.
Officers assisted a motorist on Uinta Drive.
Officers responded to an address on West Teton Boulevard in reference to a Citizen Assist.
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On March 4th, 2014 at about 0940 hours a student at Green River High School approached the School Resource Officer and expressed concern regarding statements another student had made to them.
The reporting student stated that the student of concern described how the gun would be brought into the school and named the one specific student that was the intended victim. The School Resource Officer notified the School Administration and located the student of concern, searched their locker and bags but found no gun. The student’s parent was contacted and responded to the High School.
Other students were interviewed regarding statements made by the student of concern and they confirmed hearing the student making statements that a gun had been brought to school and /or that the student of concern was going to bring a gun to school. The student of concern and their parent were cooperative with the School Resource Officer and the School Administration in answering questions and providing information.
Due to the student’s timely notification to the School Resource Officer and the Green River High School Administration, the cooperation of other witnessing students, the student of concern and their parent, the initial “threat” of violence was quickly stopped.
It was determined that the one “student of concern” was acting alone and was the only student involved in making the threats.
Had there been any additional concerns of safety for students, faculty, parents, or the public, Law Enforcement and School District Administrators would have made appropriate notifications.
The Green River Police Department is grateful for the students who come forward with their concerns and for the close working relationship the Police Department has with the Sweetwater County School District 2 (Green River) which make it possible to conduct quick, thorough investigations into these types of threats.
KWB