Green River Police Department press release for January 6, 2015
Incidents from 1-5-15 0600hrs to 1-6-15 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 #
2015549 GRPD 1/5/2015 7:18 MEDICAL SERVICE MONROE AVE&BRAMWELL ST 201501000021
Officers responded to a report that a child was struck by a vehicle.
Officers arrived at the scene and determined a 12-year old male student, who attends Monroe 6th Grade Campus(at the old Expedition Academy) was crossing Monroe Avenue from south to north in the crosswalk.
The school zone speed limit flashing lights were on. A crossing guard was in the crosswalk with an orange cone in the roadway and a hand held stop sign deployed. The child was struck by a vehicle traveling westbound on Monroe Avenue. The child was responsive and checked on scene by Castle Rock Ambulance personnel then transported to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County with unknown injuries.
The vehicle stopped after the collision and the driver checked on the child. The driver, Joshua Melanson, age 27 of Green River, was issued a citation for Obedience to Authorized Persons Directing Traffic.
2015551 GRPD 1/5/2015 7:48 PROPERTY DAMAGE LOW PRIORITY S 2ND ST E, GREEN RIVER 201501000020
Officers responded to a report of a hit and run unattended property. The reporting stated an unknown vehicle collided with a fence at Evers Park over the past weekend. Officers completed a report regarding the incident.
2015553 GRPD 1/5/2015 8:03 FOLLOW UP 1825 ALABAMA DR, GREEN RIVER
2015562 GRPD 1/5/2015 8:53 MEDICAL SERVICE
Officers responded to a medical call.
2015565 GRPD 1/5/2015 9:15 MEDICAL SERVICE 201501000024
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance personnel on a medical call.
2015568 GRPD 1/5/2015 9:26 LARCENY LOW PRIORITY FIR ST, GREEN RIVER 201501000022
Officers responded to a report of a larceny. The reporting party stated a tail light cover was stolen off their vehicle. Officers completed a report regarding the incident which is under investigation.
2015570 GRPD 1/5/2015 9:31 K9 CALL OUT LOG CABIN LN, GREEN RIVER
2015571 GRPD 1/5/2015 9:31 WARRANT 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
2015581 GRPD 1/5/2015 9:46 K9 CALL OUT LOG CABIN LN, GREEN RIVER
2015586 GRPD 1/5/2015 10:17 JUVENILE DISTURBANCE LOW 201501000023
Officers responded to a report of a juvenile runaway. The juvenile was located a short time later. Officers completed a report regarding the incident.
2015599 GRPD 1/5/2015 10:50 MISSING PERSON
Officers responded to a report of a juvenile runaway. The juvenile was located a short time later.
2015618 GRPD 1/5/2015 12:06 FRAUD HACKBERRY ST, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a report of an attempted fraud. The reporting party advised they were contacted over the phone by an individual, asking personal information regarding a check that was written but not received by the individual it was sent to.
2015621 GRPD 1/5/2015 12:11 VIN CHECK 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
2015636 GRPD 1/5/2015 12:54 TRAFFIC STOP 895 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
2015639 GRPD 1/5/2015 13:02 VIN CHECK ASPEN ST, GREEN RIVER
2015643 GRPD 1/5/2015 13:26 VIN CHECK UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
2015644 GRPD 1/5/2015 13:29 VIN CHECK 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
2015647 GRPD 1/5/2015 13:38 VIN CHECK 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
2015650 GRPD 1/5/2015 13:54 CITIZEN ASSIST MONROE AVE, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers checked on an individual they saw fall down.
2015651 GRPD 1/5/2015 13:54 PROPERTY DAMAGE LOW PRIORITY WILDERNESS TRL, GREEN RIVER 201501000025
Officers responded to a report of Malicious Mischief. The reporting party stated their vehicle tire was damaged by multiple punctures. Officers completed a report regarding the incident which is under investigation.
2015665 GRPD 1/5/2015 14:41 TRAFFIC STOP E FLAMING GORGE WAY&N 2ND E, GREEN RIVER
2015667 GRPD 1/5/2015 14:44 ACCIDENTS LOW PRIORITY 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER 201501000026
Officers responded to a report of a vehicle collision. It was reported a vehicle struck a parked and unoccupied vehicle. The driver, a juvenile male, was issued a citation for Failure to Provide Proof of Insurance.
2015672 GRPD 1/5/2015 15:03 ANY TYPE OF SCAM N WAGONWHEEL DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted a resident regarding an attempted scam. The reporting party received a phone call from an individual claiming to be an attorney with a foreign accent, who wanted to speak with someone at the residence. The individual the caller asked for did not live at the address. The reporting party did not disclose any personal information to the caller.
2015675 GRPD 1/5/2015 15:22 TRAFFIC STOP 200 E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Citation issued for a registration violation.
2015676 GRPD 1/5/2015 15:24 FOLLOW UP COLORADO DR&ARIZONA ST, GREEN RIVER
2015681 GRPD 1/5/2015 15:38 FOLLOW UP 1300 BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER
2015687 GRPD 1/5/2015 15:57 TRAFFIC STOP E TETON BLVD&MONROE AVE, GREEN RIVER
Traffic warning for speeding.
2015691 GRPD 1/5/2015 16:03 TRAFFIC STOP 200 E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Traffic citation issued for cell phone use.
2015700 GRPD 1/5/2015 17:04 VIN CHECK 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
2015702 GRPD 1/5/2015 17:16 AGENCY ASSIST 201501000027
Officers assisted Wyoming Department of Family Services on a welfare check, regarding living conditions in the home.
2015704 GRPD 1/5/2015 17:31 WELFARE CHECK
Officers responded to a welfare check on an individual, in reference to a medical alarm being activated. The resident was contacted and reported to be okay.
2015705 GRPD 1/5/2015 17:35 THREATS LOW PRIORITY 201501000028
2015706 GRPD 1/5/2015 17:53 ANIMAL CALLS PENNSYLVANIA BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers responded to a report of a found cat. The cat was taken to the Green River Animal Shelter.
2015715 GRPD 1/5/2015 18:22 SUSPICIOUS HIGH PRIORITY BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER 201501000029
Officers responded to a report of a possible burglary. Upon arrival, Officers checked the property and reported it appeared someone tried to open a window. Officers completed a report regarding the incident which is under investigation.
2015724 GRPD 1/5/2015 19:20 FOLLOW UP BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER
2015728 GRPD 1/5/2015 20:19 CITIZEN ASSIST CROSSBOW DR&W TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER 201501000030
Officers responded to a report of an individual lying in the roadway. Upon arrival, Officers contacted Lakota Moody, age 27 of Green River, who was arrested for Public Intoxication and an active District Court Warrant for Child Support.
2015732 GRPD 1/5/2015 21:01 MEDICAL SERVICE
Officers responded to a medical call.
2015735 GRPD 1/5/2015 21:32 UNAUTHORIZED/STOLEN LOW PRIOR 1050 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER 201501000031
Officers responded to a report of unauthorized use of a vehicle. The vehicle had been located in a separate incident. Officers completed a report regarding the incident.
2015746 GRPD 1/5/2015 23:27 TRAFFIC STOP E 2ND ST S&S 2ND E, GREEN RIVER
2015748 GRPD 1/5/2015 23:34 UNAUTHORIZED/STOLEN HIGH PRIOR E 2ND ST S, GREEN RIVER 201501000032
Officers responded to a report of a grand larceny. The reporting party stated their vehicle was taken without permission. Officers put out an Attempt To Locate for the vehicle. The vehicle was located by a Deputy with the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office on I-80. The driver, Rose McKell, age 28 of Magna Utah, was arrested for Larceny, Driving While Under the Influence and Driving While Under Suspension.
2015758 GRPD 1/6/2015 1:42 SUSPICIOUS HIGH PRIORITY 24 E FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle behind a business. Officers checked on the vehicle.
2015760 GRPD 1/6/2015 2:44 FIELD CONTACT 220 UINTA DR APT A, GREEN RIVER
Officers checked on an individual who was outside a business after hours. The individual stated they were walking home after work.
2015761 GRPD 1/6/2015 3:37 SUSPICIOUS LOW PRIORITY HITCHING POST DR&MISSOURI CT, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to the area in reference to a noise complaint. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate the source of the noise.
LB