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Posted on: December 12, 2016

[ARCHIVED] Press Release for December 12, 2016


Green River Police Department press release for December 12, 2016
Incidents from 12-9-2016 0600hrs to 12-12-2016 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 #
201668931 GRPD 12/9/2016 6:21 TRAFFIC STOP UPLAND WAY&COLLEGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
201668942 GRPD 12/9/2016 8:04 INFORMATION   201612000033
Officers investigated information regarding a third party report of a verbal threat. 
201668946 GRPD 12/9/2016 8:18 ANIMAL CALLS 80 E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers met an individual at the animal shelter who wanted to pick up a live cat trap. 
201668950 GRPD 12/9/2016 8:33 ANIMAL CALLS RIVER VIEW DR&PECAN DR, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers received a call of a deer caught in a fence. Animal Control Officers responded to the 
the area and the deer was released from the fence. 
201668953 GRPD 12/9/2016 8:36 CITIZEN ASSIST MONROE AVE, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a report of a young child accidently locked in a vehicle, the vehicle was subsequently 
opened. 
201668954 GRPD 12/9/2016 8:39 CITIZEN ASSIST S 1ST W, GREEN RIVER
201668960 SCSO 12/9/2016 9:01 MEDICAL SERVICE  
201668972 GRPD 12/9/2016 9:48 ANIMAL CALLS HITCHING POST DR, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers contacted an individual by phone who was looking for their dark brown Labrador. 
201668976 GRPD 12/9/2016 10:09 MEDICAL SERVICE  
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance Service on a medical call. 
201668977 GRPD 12/9/2016 10:13 FOLLOW UP 470 E FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
201668982 GRPD 12/9/2016 10:20 FOLLOW UP 550 E FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
201668987 GRPD 12/9/2016 10:33 FOLLOW UP N 3RD E, GREEN RIVER
201668992 GRPD 12/9/2016 10:45 FOLLOW UP 77 E RAILROAD AVE, GREEN RIVER
201668999 GRPD 12/9/2016 11:18 FOLLOW UP 24 E FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
201669011 GRPD 12/9/2016 12:00 FOLLOW UP 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER 201612000034
Officers met with an individual at the police department in reference to a report of a civil matter.
201669013 GRPD 12/9/2016 12:11 VIN CHECK 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
201669022 GRPD 12/9/2016 12:53 VIN CHECK WYOMING DR, GREEN RIVER
201669026 GRPD 12/9/2016 13:09 VIN CHECK IOWA CIR, GREEN RIVER
201669030 GRPD 12/9/2016 13:21 ALCOHOL 1615 HITCHING POST DR, GREEN RIVER 201612000035
A 16 year old male was issued a citation for underage consumption of alcohol and released to a parent. 
201669036 GRPD 12/9/2016 13:31 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LOW PRIORITY   201612000036
Officers responded to a report of a disturbance. Officers contacted the involved parties who had a verbal 
dispute that lead to physical contact. Officers completed a report regarding the incident, which was forwarded
to the Sweetwater County Attorney's Office. 
201669040 GRPD 12/9/2016 13:38 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201669044 GRPD 12/9/2016 13:45 ALARMS 661 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers were dispatched to an alarm, upon arrival officers contacted a responsible party for the property who 
had the proper passcode. 
201669046 GRPD 12/9/2016 13:55 FIELD CONTACT UINTA DR&E 2ND S, GREEN RIVER
201669048 GRPD 12/9/2016 14:00 CITIZEN ASSIST 70 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
201669049 GRPD 12/9/2016 14:03 VIN CHECK 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
201669050 GRPD 12/9/2016 14:14 AGENCY ASSIST E 3RD S, GREEN RIVER
Officers assisted Wyoming Department of Family Services on a request for a civil standby.
201669052 GRPD 12/9/2016 14:15 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201669058 GRPD 12/9/2016 14:31 ESCORT  
201669062 GRPD 12/9/2016 14:54 FOLLOW UP 41 E RAILROAD AVE, GREEN RIVER
201669068 GRPD 12/9/2016 15:27 FOLLOW UP LOGAN ST, GREEN RIVER
201669072 GRPD 12/9/2016 15:35 ANIMAL CALLS EVERS ST&MCKINLEY ST, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers received a report of a dog at large, the owner of the dog arrived in the area and picked
up their dog. 
201669075 GRPD 12/9/2016 15:44 CITIZEN ASSIST CUMORAH WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a citizen assist, in reference to a report of an alarm in an apartment. Officers contacted
a responsible party for the property who was advised of the incident. 
201669077 GRPD 12/9/2016 15:47 ACCIDENTS LOW PRIORITY SCOTTS BOTTOM RD, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a single vehicle collision. It was reported a vehicle was traveling east on Scotts Bottom
Road went off the roadway and struck a wooden fence. No injuries were reported, Kamren Summers, age 18 of
Green River, was issued a citation for speed too fast for conditions. 
201669081 GRPD 12/9/2016 15:55 BURGLARY LOW PRIORITY BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted an individual by phone who reported items missing from their residence. 
201669086 GRPD 12/9/2016 16:18 VIN CHECK 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
201669089 GRPD 12/9/2016 16:53 FOLLOW UP BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER
201669093 GRPD 12/9/2016 17:14 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201669094 GRPD 12/9/2016 17:15 FIRE ALARM CUMORAH WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers were dispatched to an alarm, it was determined there was a broken water line on the property and a
responsible party for the property was contacted. 
201669099 GRPD 12/9/2016 17:31 CITIZEN ASSIST CROSSBOW DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers assisted an individual in a wheelchair who was stuck in the snow. 
201669109 GRPD 12/9/2016 18:36 FOUND PROPERTY 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER 201612000038
Officers had credit and debit cards turned in that were found at Smith's Food and Drug. 
201669113 GRPD 12/9/2016 19:03 ANIMAL CALLS 125 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers received a call of a large black and white dog at large. 
201669117 GRPD 12/9/2016 19:21 SECCK  
201669128 GRPD 12/9/2016 21:00 TRAFFIC STOP E FLAMING GORGE WAY&HWY 530, GREEN RIVER
201669131 GRPD 12/9/2016 21:17 AGENCY ASSIST 1200 COLLEGE DR, ROCK SPRINGS 201612000039
Officers responded to an agency assist with Wyoming Highway Patrol. 
201669144 GRPD 12/9/2016 23:00 SUSPICIOUS HIGH PRIORITY WILKES DR, GREEN RIVER 201612000041
Officers responded to a report that an unidentified individual damaged a cargo trailer. Officers completed 
a report regarding the incident, which is under investigation. 
201669146 GRPD 12/9/2016 23:22 ANIMAL CALLS 1170 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers received a call of a black Labrador wearing a blue handkerchief at large. The dog was picked up by 
officers and taken to the animal shelter. 
201669152 GRPD 12/10/2016 0:05 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201669167 GRPD 12/10/2016 5:15 TRAFFIC STOP UINTA DR&MONROE AVE, GREEN RIVER
Traffic warning for failure to obey a traffic signal. 
201669170 GRPD 12/10/2016 6:49 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201669181 GRPD 12/10/2016 9:00 ANIMAL CALLS HOMESTEAD DR, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers received a call of a cat in a trap. 
201669185 GRPD 12/10/2016 9:14 TRANSPORT-DETENTION, WBI ASTLE AVE, GREEN RIVER
Officers were out with individuals for work restitution. 
201669186 GRPD 12/10/2016 9:21 FOLLOW UP N 5TH E, GREEN RIVER
201669187 GRPD 12/10/2016 9:37 HARASSMENT  
Officers contacted an individual by phone, who reported being harassed by postings on social media.
201669195 GRPD 12/10/2016 10:28 CIVIL ISSUES LOW PRIORITY STAGE PL, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a request for a civil standby. 
201669196 GRPD 12/10/2016 10:29 ESCORT  
Officers assisted with escorting the Pony Express through town. 
201669197 GRPD 12/10/2016 10:29 MEDICAL SERVICE  
Officers responded to a medical alarm. 
201669198 GRPD 12/10/2016 10:32 DISTURBANCE HIGH PRIORITY 515 E FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
201669200 GRPD 12/10/2016 10:41 ANY TYPE OF SCAM S 5TH W, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted an individual who reported a possible scam. The reporting party received a phone call 
from someone claiming to be with Veterans Affairs, asking for donations. The reporting party did not provide
any personal information to the caller and reported no monetary loss. 
201669201 GRPD 12/10/2016 10:45 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201669204 GRPD 12/10/2016 11:18 TRANSPORT-DETENTION, WBI ASTLE AVE, GREEN RIVER
Officers were out with individuals for work restitution. 
201669208 GRPD 12/10/2016 11:44 TRAFFIC STOP 400 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
Traffic warning for cell phone use. 
201669209 GRPD 12/10/2016 12:07 ANIMAL CALLS 80 E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
201669211 GRPD 12/10/2016 12:11 ANIMAL CALLS EVANS ST, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers received a call of a friendly yellow Labrador at large following the reporting party.
201669212 GRPD 12/10/2016 12:19 SUSPICIOUS LOW PRIORITY ASTLE AVE, GREEN RIVER
Officers received a call of a motorist driving by honking and laughing at individuals on Astle Avenue. 
201669221 GRPD 12/10/2016 13:15 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201669227 GRPD 12/10/2016 13:48 INFORMATION MONROE AVE, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted an individual by phone who had questions about purchasing a firearm. 
201669230 GRPD 12/10/2016 13:57 TRANSPORT-DETENTION, WBI ASTLE AVE, GREEN RIVER
Officers were out with individuals for work restitution. 
201669233 GRPD 12/10/2016 14:11 VIN CHECK ARKANSAS DR, GREEN RIVER
201669237 GRPD 12/10/2016 15:02 TRANSPORT-DETENTION, WBI ASTLE AVE, GREEN RIVER
Officers were out with individuals for work restitution. 
201669238 GRPD 12/10/2016 15:07 INFORMATION 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted an individual by phone who had questions regarding landlords and tenants. 
201669243 GRPD 12/10/2016 15:42 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201669248 GRPD 12/10/2016 16:29 FOLLOW UP N 5TH E, GREEN RIVER
201669256 GRPD 12/10/2016 17:47 MOTORIST ASSIST E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Officers checked on a motorist who had a flat tire.
201669259 GRPD 12/10/2016 18:03 TRAFFIC STOP HITCHING POST DR&ANVIL DR, GREEN RIVER
201669283 GRPD 12/10/2016 21:04 911 HANG UP CALL LOW PRIORITY  
Officers were dispatched to a 911 hang up call. Officers contacted the resident and determined the call was 
accidently dialed by a child at the residence.  
201669290 GRPD 12/10/2016 22:32 MEDICAL SERVICE  
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance on a medical call. 
201669294 GRPD 12/10/2016 23:06 TRAFFIC STOP E 2ND S & E RAILROAD
201669295 GRPD 12/10/2016 23:06 FIELD CONTACT 1105 BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER
201669301 GRPD 12/10/2016 23:33 DISTURBANCE HIGH PRIORITY 41 E RAILROAD AVE, GREEN RIVER 201612000042
Officers responded to a report of a fight. Officers contacted the involved parties neither wanted to 
pursue charges. Officers completed a report regarding the incident.  
201669304 GRPD 12/10/2016 23:44 TRAFFIC COMPLAINTS 430 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers attempted to locate two vehicles described in a traffic complaint as spinning out in a parking lot. 
201669307 GRPD 12/10/2016 23:54 MOTORIST ASSIST W 2ND ST S, GREEN RIVER
201669310 GRPD 12/11/2016 0:00 DISTURBANCE HIGH PRIORITY   201612000043                   201612000044
Officers were flagged down by an individual, in reference to an altercation. Officers contacted the involved 
parties who had a verbal domestic dispute that lead to physical contact. Officers completed a report regarding
the incident, which was forwarded to the Sweetwater County Attorney's Office. 
201669313 GRPD 12/11/2016 0:15 TRAFFIC STOP ROOSEVELT DR&WILKES DR, GREEN RIVER
Traffic warning for careless driving.
201669314 GRPD 12/11/2016 0:16 ANIMAL CALLS W TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Officers picked up a found yellow Labrador at a residence and took the dog to the animal shelter. 
201669317 GRPD 12/11/2016 0:54 FOLLOW UP 1200 COLLEGE DR, ROCK SPRINGS
201669318 GRPD 12/11/2016 0:55 FIELD CONTACT 1795 BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers checked on a vehicle at the park after hours. 
201669319 GRPD 12/11/2016 0:58 ANIMAL CALLS CHUGWATER DR&CROSSBOW DR, GREEN RIVER 201612000046
Officers completed a report following a barking dog complaint. The report was forwarded to the city 
prosecutor's office. 
201669320 GRPD 12/11/2016 1:03 DISTURBANCE HIGH PRIORITY HITCHING POST DR, GREEN RIVER 201612000045
Officers responded to a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers contacted two individuals who had a 
verbal dispute. One of the involved parties subsequently left the property. 
201669324 GRPD 12/11/2016 1:47 PARKING PROBLEM 41 E RAILROAD AVE, GREEN RIVER
201669325 GRPD 12/11/2016 1:52 TRAFFIC STOP 425 E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Traffic warning for failure to dim bright lights.
201669332 GRPD 12/11/2016 2:34 REDDI REPORT UINTA DR&SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
Officers attempted to locate a vehicle described in a REDDI report. 
201669334 GRPD 12/11/2016 3:35 MEDICAL SERVICE  
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance Service on a medical call. 
201669338 GRPD 12/11/2016 5:02 HIT AND RUN LOW PRIORITY MANSFACE ST, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a report of a hit and run vehicle collision. It was reported an unknown vehicle was
traveling north on East Street, attempted to turn right onto Mansface Street, went over the curb and struck a 
bush, sign post and a parked vehicle, then left the scene. Officers completed a report regarding the incident. 
201669340 GRPD 12/11/2016 6:26 MOTORIST ASSIST 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
201669346 GRPD 12/11/2016 8:02 TRAFFIC STOP HOMESTEAD DR, GREEN RIVER
201669347 GRPD 12/11/2016 8:06 OPEN PROPERTY  
201669348 GRPD 12/11/2016 8:15 ANIMAL CALLS 351 ASTLE AVE, GREEN RIVER
Officers received a call of a found Pomeranian, the dog was picked up and taken to the animal shelter. 
201669361 GRPD 12/11/2016 9:34 TRAFFIC COMPLAINTS S 5TH W, GREEN RIVER
Officers attempted to locate a 4 wheeler described in a traffic complaint as spinning cookies in the roadway.
201669363 GRPD 12/11/2016 9:47 ANIMAL CALLS 80 E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers contacted an individual by phone, in reference to a dog that had been picked up the
previous day. 
201669365 GRPD 12/11/2016 9:51 FOLLOW UP N 5TH E, GREEN RIVER
201669368 GRPD 12/11/2016 10:00 ANIMAL CALLS GANNETT CIR&E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
201669370 GRPD 12/11/2016 10:20 ANIMAL CALLS 80 E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers met an individual at the animal shelter to pick up their dog.
201669371 GRPD 12/11/2016 10:21 VIN CHECK 200 MONROE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201669384 GRPD 12/11/2016 11:33 CITIZEN ASSIST 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers met an individual at the police department for a citizen assist. 
201669387 GRPD 12/11/2016 11:59 TRAFFIC STOP UINTA DR&UPLAND WAY, GREEN RIVER
Traffic warning for speeding. 
201669396 GRPD 12/11/2016 12:47 FIELD CONTACT W RAILROAD AVE&N 3RD W, GREEN RIVER
201669398 GRPD 12/11/2016 13:17 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201669402 GRPD 12/11/2016 13:38 ANIMAL CALLS 80 E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers contacted an individual by phone regarding a found dog. 
201669409 GRPD 12/11/2016 14:26 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201669411 GRPD 12/11/2016 14:52 PROPERTY DAMAGE LOW PRIORITY WILSON ST, GREEN RIVER 201612000049
Officers met with an individual who reported damage to the driver side door of their vehicle. Officers 
completed a report regarding the incident, which is under investigation. 
201669414 GRPD 12/11/2016 15:09 FOLLOW UP 200 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
 
201669416 GRPD 12/11/2016 15:27 CITIZEN ASSIST WILKES DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted an individual by phone who had questions about car seats.
201669417 GRPD 12/11/2016 15:34 FOLLOW UP 59 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
201669421 GRPD 12/11/2016 16:27 ANY TYPE OF SCAM SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
Officers met with an individual who reported being threatened by an individual regarding a post on social media. 
201669422 GRPD 12/11/2016 16:33 TRAFFIC STOP ASTLE AVE, GREEN RIVER
201669427 GRPD 12/11/2016 16:54 ANIMAL CALLS UPLAND WAY&ALABAMA DR, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers located a dog at large and returned the dog to its residence. 
201669428 GRPD 12/11/2016 16:56 SUSPICIOUS HIGH PRIORITY  
Officers responded to a report of individuals at a house the reporting party thought the house was vacant.
201669434 GRPD 12/11/2016 18:05 REDDI REPORT RIVER VIEW DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers attempted to locate a vehicle described in a REDDI report. 
201669436 GRPD 12/11/2016 18:43 PROPERTY WATCH  
201669443 GRPD 12/11/2016 19:46 MEDICAL SERVICE  
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance Service on a medical call. 
201669446 GRPD 12/11/2016 20:46 THREATS LOW PRIORITY  
Officers met with an individual who reported receiving a threatening text message. 
201669451 GRPD 12/11/2016 22:14 WELFARE CHECK   201612000050
Officers responded to a request for a welfare check on an individual. Officers contacted the individual who 
was okay and had an earlier verbal dispute with another individual. 
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