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Posted on: January 23, 2017

[ARCHIVED] Press Release for January 23, 2017


Green River Police Department press release for January 23, 2017
Incidents from 1-20-2017 0600hrs to 1-23-2017 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 #
20173429 GRPD 1/20/2017 7:14 MOTORIST ASSIST 400 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
20173431 GRPD 1/20/2017 7:24 TRAFFIC STOP 59 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
Traffic citation issued for seat belt required.
20173443 RSPD 1/20/2017 8:38 PARKING PROBLEM JAMES DR, ROCK SPRINGS
20173448 GRPD 1/20/2017 8:52 ANIMAL CALLS 475 S 2ND ST E, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers received a call of a dog at large, animal control officers checked the area and were
unable to locate a dog. 
20173452 GRPD 1/20/2017 9:12 MOTORIST ASSIST N 1ST W&W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers received a call of a semi truck possibly broken down on the roadway.
20173459 GRPD 1/20/2017 9:41 FOLLOW UP 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
20173468 GRPD 1/20/2017 10:19 WARRANT N 3RD E, GREEN RIVER
Officers attempted to locate an individual with a warrant.
20173473 GRPD 1/20/2017 10:31 ANIMAL CALLS W RAILROAD AVE&N CENTER ST & E RAILROAD AVE, GREEN RIVER
20173476 GRPD 1/20/2017 10:51 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
20173477 GRPD 1/20/2017 10:52 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
20173482 GRPD 1/20/2017 11:20 FOLLOW UP NAPA
20173485 GRPD 1/20/2017 11:27 HARASSMENT   201701000094
Officers met with an individual, in reference to a report of harassment and possible stalking. Officers
 completed a report regarding the incident, which was forwarded to the Sweetwater County Attorney's Office. 
20173487 GRPD 1/20/2017 11:34 FIRE ALARM 1775 HITCHING POST DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a report of a fire alarm. The alarm company  advised they were performing some tests.
20173488 GRPD 1/20/2017 11:41 MOTORIST ASSIST N 1ST E, GREEN RIVER
Officers received a call of a semi truck stuck in the snow on the roadway and blocking traffic.
20173490 GRPD 1/20/2017 11:47 VIN CHECK 391 ASTLE AVE, GREEN RIVER
20173494 GRPD 1/20/2017 12:11 SUSPICIOUS LOW PRIORITY BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER
20173499 GRPD 1/20/2017 12:25 FIELD CONTACT 1795 BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER
20173505 GRPD 1/20/2017 12:36 ESCORT  
20173507 GRPD 1/20/2017 12:37 PS SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
Officers attempted to serve court paperwork.
20173509 GRPD 1/20/2017 12:45 CIVIL ISSUES LOW PRIORITY W 3RD N, GREEN RIVER 201701000095
Officers responded to a request for a civil standby.
20173522 GRPD 1/20/2017 13:28 FOLLOW UP TRONA
20173530 GRPD 1/20/2017 14:03 FOLLOW UP CROSSBOW CT, GREEN RIVER
20173532 GRPD 1/20/2017 14:05 MEDICAL SERVICE  
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance Service on a medical call. 
20173542 GRPD 1/20/2017 14:39 PARKING PROBLEM WIND RIVER DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted an individual by phone regarding a report of a relative's vehicle parked in the driveway and
 the reporting party could not contact the relative to have the vehicle moved. 
20173545 GRPD 1/20/2017 14:43 MEDICAL SERVICE  
Officers were dispatched to a medical alarm, officers contacted the resident who accidently activated the 
alarm. 
20173546 GRPD 1/20/2017 14:46 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
20173552 GRPD 1/20/2017 15:08 TRAFFIC STOP UPLAND WAY&COMMERCE DR, GREEN RIVER
Traffic citation issued for expired vehicle registration.
20173553 GRPD 1/20/2017 15:26 CIVIL ISSUES LOW PRIORITY N 5TH W, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a request for a civil standby.
20173554 GRPD 1/20/2017 15:38 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
20173555 GRPD 1/20/2017 15:39 VIN CHECK 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
20173564 GRPD 1/20/2017 16:09 ANIMAL CALLS 400 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers received a call of an Australian Shepherd at large. The reporting party advised it 
appeared the owner of the dog was trying to catch the dog. 
20173570 GRPD 1/20/2017 16:40 VIN CHECK 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
20173572 GRPD 1/20/2017 16:50 FOLLOW UP COLORADO DR, GREEN RIVER
20173576 GRPD 1/20/2017 16:53 CIVIL ISSUES LOW PRIORITY W 3RD N, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a request for a civil standby.
20173580 GRPD 1/20/2017 17:44 FOLLOW UP CALIFORNIA DR, GREEN RIVER
20173583 GRPD 1/20/2017 17:49 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LOW PRIORITY   201701000096
Officers met with an individual who reported having a verbal dispute earlier in the day that lead to physical 
contact. Officers completed a report regarding the incident, which was forwarded to the Sweetwater County
Attorney's Office. 
20173584 GRPD 1/20/2017 17:51 SECCK  
20173588 GRPD 1/20/2017 18:26 FOLLOW UP PHEASANT DR, GREEN RIVER
20173591 GRPD 1/20/2017 18:35 FOLLOW UP MOUNTAIN VW
20173595 GRPD 1/20/2017 18:56 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
20173599 GRPD 1/20/2017 19:49 TRAFFIC STOP ALEXANDRIA CIR&SCOTTS BOTTOM RD, GREEN RIVER
20173600 GRPD 1/20/2017 19:51 AGENCY ASSIST 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers met an individual at the police department for an agency assist.
20173604 GRPD 1/20/2017 20:16 FOLLOW UP PHEASANT DR, GREEN RIVER
20173605 GRPD 1/20/2017 20:30 TRAFFIC STOP 475 S 2ND ST E, GREEN RIVER
Traffic citation issued for a stop sign violation and a warning for an equipment violation.
20173609 GRPD 1/20/2017 21:02 TRAFFIC STOP N 5TH W&W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Traffic warning for failure to yield right of way.
20173610 GRPD 1/20/2017 21:10 INFORMATION 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
20173625 GRPD 1/20/2017 23:56 WELFARE CHECK  
Officers responded to a request for a welfare check on an individual who the reporting party could not get 
in touch with by phone. 
20173648 GRPD 1/21/2017 7:26 PROPERTY DAMAGE LOW PRIORITY 599 E 4TH S, GREEN RIVER 201701000097
Officers responded to a report of damage to a glass door on the property. Officers completed a report 
regarding the incident.
20173649 GRPD 1/21/2017 8:22 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
20173650 GRPD 1/21/2017 8:52 ALARMS 520 WILKES DR APT 11, GREEN RIVER
Officers were dispatched to an alarm. Officers checked the property which appeared okay and met with a 
responsible party who arrived at the address.
20173651 GRPD 1/21/2017 9:23 ANIMAL CALLS N 4TH W, GREEN RIVER
20173652 GRPD 1/21/2017 9:25 ANIMAL CALLS TRONA DR&SUNSET ST, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers located a dog at large. 
20173655 GRPD 1/21/2017 9:51 ANIMAL CALLS LOGAN ST&ASTLE AVE & E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
20173660 GRPD 1/21/2017 11:21 MEDICAL SERVICE  
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance Service on a medical call. 
20173664 GRPD 1/21/2017 12:04 TRAFFIC STOP 250 MONROE AVE, GREEN RIVER
Traffic warning for speeding.
20173665 GRPD 1/21/2017 12:10 ANIMAL CALLS 200 E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers received a request for a welfare check on a horse at the Municipal Horse Corrals   
reportedly without water.
20173666 GRPD 1/21/2017 12:19 PS CUMORAH WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers served a court summons. 
20173667 GRPD 1/21/2017 12:22 ANIMAL CALLS 80 E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
20173669 GRPD 1/21/2017 12:46 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
20173670 GRPD 1/21/2017 12:47 PROPERTY DAMAGE LOW PRIORITY SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a report that a garage on the property was struck during the previous night. Officers
 investigated the incident and contacted the driver of the suspected vehicle. The driver, identified as Crystal 
Jewkes, age 23 of Green River, was issued citations for inattentive driving and hit and run unattended 
property. No injuries were reported.
20173672 GRPD 1/21/2017 13:09 ANIMAL CALLS JUNIPER ST, GREEN RIVER
20173676 GRPD 1/21/2017 13:40 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
20173677 GRPD 1/21/2017 13:45 MOTORIST ASSIST W 2ND ST S, GREEN RIVER
Officers checked on a stalled vehicle that was blocking traffic.
20173678 GRPD 1/21/2017 13:48 AGENCY ASSIST 89 MM I 80, GREEN RIVER
Officers assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol direct interstate traffic through Green River, due to an accident on
I-80. 
20173679 GRPD 1/21/2017 13:48 SUBJECT REMOVAL 550 E FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a request for a subject removal. Officers contacted the reporting party and the individual
who subsequently left the property.
20173681 GRPD 1/21/2017 13:59 HARASSMENT  
Officers contacted an individual by phone who reported harassing messages on social media.
20173687 GRPD 1/21/2017 15:10 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
20173688 GRPD 1/21/2017 15:17 SUBJECT REMOVAL 550 E FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a request for a subject removal. Officers contacted the reporting party and the individual
who subsequently left the property.
20173690 GRPD 1/21/2017 15:42 AGENCY ASSIST E FLAMING GORGE WAY&UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers assisted Wyoming Highway Patrol with traffic control for a semi truck stalled in the intersection.
20173695 RSPD 1/21/2017 16:08 FOLLOW UP SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
20173700 GRPD 1/21/2017 16:35 TRAFFIC COMPLAINTS E 2ND ST S&UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
The Fire Chief provided traffic control for a vehicle that had items fall out of the back of the vehicle and was 
blocking traffic. The items were picked up and traffic resumed.
20173702 GRPD 1/21/2017 16:42 LARCENY LOW PRIORITY 1775 HITCHING POST DR, GREEN RIVER 201701000099
Officers met with an individual who reported a stolen back pack. Officers competed a report regarding the 
incident, which is under investigation.
20173706 GRPD 1/21/2017 17:11 ACCIDENTS LOW PRIORITY E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER 201701000101
Officers responded to a two vehicle collision. It was reported a vehicle was traveling north on East Teton 
Boulevard, slid on the icy roadway and collided with a parked and unoccupied vehicle. Castle Rock Ambulance
Service checked on the driver, who refused a transport. A 16 year old female of Rock Springs, was issued a 
citation for speed too fast for conditions. 
20173712 GRPD 1/21/2017 17:49 PROPERTY DAMAGE LOW PRIORITY W RAILROAD AVE&N CENTER ST & E RAILROAD AVE, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a report of a hit and run collision. It was reported a vehicle struck a decorative light pole, 
damaging the light pole and left the scene without reporting the collision. Officers completed a report
 regarding the incident.
20173717 GRPD 1/21/2017 18:14 SECCK  
20173718 GRPD 1/21/2017 18:15 FOLLOW UP W RAILROAD AVE&N 1ST W, GREEN RIVER
20173719 GRPD 1/21/2017 18:17 FOLLOW UP 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
20173723 GRPD 1/21/2017 18:41 LARCENY LOW PRIORITY 580 E FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER 201701000102
Officers met with an individual who reported a cell phone stolen earlier in the day. Officers completed a
report regarding the incident, which is under investigation. 
20173729 GRPD 1/21/2017 19:15 AGENCY ASSIST 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers met an individual at the police department for an agency assist.
20173730 GRPD 1/21/2017 19:21 JUVENILE DISTURBANCE LOW   201701000103
Officers responded to a report of a juvenile problem. 
20173734 GRPD 1/21/2017 20:19 FIELD CONTACT 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
20173735 GRPD 1/21/2017 20:26 ACCIDENTS LOW PRIORITY 905 BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER 201701000104
Officers responded to a two vehicle collision. It was reported a vehicle backed out of a parking spot and collided 
with a vehicle stopped behind the vehicle in the parking lot. No injuries were reported, George Maestas, age
 68 of Green River, was issued a citation for inattentive driving.
20173740 GRPD 1/21/2017 22:12 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
20173743 GRPD 1/21/2017 23:19 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
20173746 GRPD 1/21/2017 23:41 JUVENILE DISTURBANCE LOW  
Officers received call of teenaged juveniles throwing snow balls at a residence. Officers contacted the juveniles
and addressed the complaint. 
20173764 GRPD 1/22/2017 4:33 SECCK  
20173766 GRPD 1/22/2017 7:35 SUSPICIOUS LOW PRIORITY SCOTTS BOTTOM RD, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a report of smoke in the area of the red barn. Officers contacted an individual who was
heating the building with a wood stove and everything was okay. 
20173768 GRPD 1/22/2017 7:57 FOLLOW UP 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
20173769 GRPD 1/22/2017 8:40 CIVIL ISSUES LOW PRIORITY W 3RD N, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a request for a civil standby. 
20173773 GRPD 1/22/2017 9:03 FOLLOW UP HWY 374, GREEN RIVER
20173776 GRPD 1/22/2017 9:22 FOLLOW UP SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
20173782 GRPD 1/22/2017 10:38 CIVIL ISSUES LOW PRIORITY CUMORAH WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers responded to a request for a civil standby.
20173785 GRPD 1/22/2017 10:56 ANIMAL CALLS 200 E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
Animal Control Officers received a call of a small white dog at large. The dog was located and returned to its
 owners.
20173788 GRPD 1/22/2017 11:48 PARKING PROBLEM COMMERCE DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted an owner of vehicle following a parking complaint. The owner of the vehicle advised they
would work on moving the vehicle. 
20173789 GRPD 1/22/2017 12:01 LITTERING 475 S 2ND ST E, GREEN RIVER
20173791 GRPD 1/22/2017 12:08 CIVIL ISSUES LOW PRIORITY N 5TH W, GREEN RIVER
Officers contacted an individual regarding a civil matter. 
20173799 GRPD 1/22/2017 12:43 ANIMAL CALLS 440 UINTA DR, GREEN RIVER
20173806 GRPD 1/22/2017 14:08 WELFARE CHECK  
Officers responded to a welfare check on an individual the reporting party had not been able to contact 
since previous day. 
20173811 GRPD 1/22/2017 14:51 ANIMAL CALLS W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers received a call of an injured deer that appeared to have been hit by a vehicle. The deer appeared to 
have an injured leg but was walking. 
20173814 GRPD 1/22/2017 15:09 DISTURBANCE HIGH PRIORITY CROSSBOW DR, GREEN RIVER 201701000105
Officers responded to a report of a disturbance. Officers contacted the involved parties who had a verbal 
dispute. 
20173816 GRPD 1/22/2017 15:13 JUVENILE DISTURBANCE LOW   201701000106
20173817 GRPD 1/22/2017 15:18 MOTORIST ASSIST HITCHING POST DR&SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
20173821 GRPD 1/22/2017 16:00 SHOTS FIRED 1795 BRIDGER DR, GREEN RIVER
Officers received an anonymous report of a two loud noises, in which the reporting party thought were
possible gunshots. Officers checked the area and heard the sound which could have traveled from the city 
shooting range.
20173831 GRPD 1/22/2017 17:15 MEDICAL SERVICE  
Officers assisted Castle Rock Ambulance Service on a medical call.
20173842 GRPD 1/22/2017 18:14 ANIMAL CALLS APACHE AVE, GREEN RIVER 201701000107
Officers met with an individual who reported a small black dog at large frequently enters their back yard.
20173844 GRPD 1/22/2017 18:16 FOLLOW UP 580 E FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
20173845 GRPD 1/22/2017 18:25 SECCK  
20173846 GRPD 1/22/2017 18:32 FOLLOW UP COLORADO DR, GREEN RIVER
20173852 GRPD 1/22/2017 19:53 AGENCY ASSIST 375 W FLAMING GORGE WAY, GREEN RIVER
Officers met an individual at the police department for an agency assist.
20173860 GRPD 1/22/2017 20:37 AGENCY ASSIST 802 CEMETERY RD, GREEN RIVER
20173878 GRPD 1/23/2017 0:22 LIVESTOCK 200 E TETON BLVD, GREEN RIVER
20173893 GRPD 1/23/2017 5:41 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
20173894 GRPD 1/23/2017 5:42 ATLS OF ANY KIND 5 SHOSHONE AVE, GREEN RIVER
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