The Week in Big Horn County

• Police Report

The following calls were received by the Basin Police Department last week (Persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and charges made upon initial arrest may be amended or dismissed as determined by the County Attorney):

September 23 — A Golden Retreiver and Corgi were at large on Myrtle Avenue and South 6th Street. 

A large white dog was seen at Mount View Cemetery.

A VIN inspection was done at the Washington Park on C Street.

A VIN inspection was done at the Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office (BHCSO).

An officer enforced an ordinance violation on South Ninth Street.

September 24 — A VIN inspection was done at the Basin Police Department.

A VIN inspection was done at the Washington Park on C Street.

A business check was done at the Overland Express Mart.

Basin PD assisted another agency on a disturbance on South Sixth Street. An adult was arrested

September 25 — Officer initiated activity at South Fourth Street and Holdredge Avenue, resident turning in found property.

Suspicious person on North Fourth Street.

September 26 — Dog at large on Big B Drive.

An ordinance violation was done at Montana Avenue.

Officer assisted the general public at the Basin Police Department.

Basin PD assisted the general public at Cottonwood Cottages.

Extra patrol was done at the Basin School Zone.

Officer assisted with School District #4 Homecoming Parade.

A VIN inspection was done at the BHSCO.

Officer assisted with community relations at the school.

September 27  — Civil matter standby occurred on Myrtle Avenue.

A business check was done at the Overland Express Mart.

A business check was done at the Basin Pharmacy.

A VIN inspection was done at the BHSCO.

An officer enforced an ordinance violation at Willow Drive.

September 28 — Extra patrol was done at Mount View Cemetery.

Officer assisted with community relations at the school.

Deer with possible broken leg seen around Family Dollar.

Public works was call concerning a water leak on South Fourth Street and Myrtle Avenue.

Resident on South Fifth Street asking when the water would be back on.

A building check was done at Town Hall.

September 29 — A resident called the BHCSO for some information.

A civil matter occurred on South Eighth Street.

A house was broken into on North Seventh Street and is under investigation.

A mistaken motorcycle accident call on US Hwy 16/20 turned into smoke rolling in from the fires.

Extra patrol was done at the School.

A Business check was done at Family Dollar.

• Sheriff's Report

The following calls were received by the Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office: (Persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and charges made upon initial arrest may be amended or dismissed as determined by the Court:

Sept. 23 — 7:14 a.m.: Deputies conducted a business check in Greybull.

7:20 a.m.: An accident involving a deer and a vehicle occurred in Shell.

9:38 a.m.: A VIN inspection occurred in Basin.

10:30 a.m.: A VIN inspection occurred in Basin.

4:29 p.m.: A lost horse was reported in Greybull.

6:42 p.m.: A welfare check was performed in Manderson following reports of an elderly man hitch hiking.

8:45 p.m.: Deputies initiated a traffic stop in Greybull. A warning was issued.

Sept. 24 — 7:01 a.m.: An accident involving a deer and a vehicle occurred in Emblem.

1:00 p.m.: A VIN inspection occurred in Basin.

1:20 p.m.: Deputies initiated a traffic stop in Greybull. A warning was issued.

3:59 p.m.: A traffic complaint was received in Basin.

4:26 p.m.: An open 9-1-1 call was received in Greybull.

4:59 p.m.: A VIN inspection occurred in Basin.

7:39 p.m.: A traffic complaint was received in Basin.

7:45 p.m.: Deputies initiated a traffic stop in Basin. A warning was issued.

8:42 p.m.: Deputies assisted another agency in Greybull.

Sept. 25 — 8:03 a.m.: An accidental 9-1-1 call was received in Burlington.

2:36 p.m.: A found firearm was turned in at the Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office (BHCSO) in Basin.

7:02 p.m.: Deputies performed a welfare check in Manderson.

7:33 p.m.: A traffic hazard was reported in Otto.

8:36 p.m.: A suspicious person was reported in Basin.

8:41 p.m.: Deputies assisted another agency in Basin.

8:53 p.m.: Deputies initiated a traffic stop in Greybull. A warning was issued.

11:06 p.m.: Suspicious people were reported in Greybull.

Sept. 26 — 7:19 a.m.: A VIN inspection occurred in Manderson.

8:49 a.m.: Deputies initiated a traffic stop in Manderson. A warning was issued.

9:00 a.m.: Christopher Patrick Vanvoorhis was arrested for driving without compulsory auto insurance, driving with a suspended license and possession of a controlled substance in power/crystalline form.

11:40 a.m.: A VIN inspection occurred in Basin.

12:43 p.m.: A VIN inspection occurred in Basin.

12:52 p.m.: Deputies participated in community relations in Basin.

2:42 p.m.: A 9-1-1 hang up was received in Basin.

4:05 p.m.: A traffic complaint was received in Burlington.

4:46 p.m.: A guardian dog was found near Basin.

6:13 p.m.: Deputies participated in community relations in Basin.

7:02 p.m.: Deputies initiated a traffic stop in Basin. A warning was issued.

7:19 p.m.: Deputies initiated a traffic stop in Basin. A warning was issued.

8:04 p.m.: Deputies initiated a traffic stop in Greybull. A warning was issued.

9:09 p.m.: Deputies initiated a traffic stop in Greybull. A warning was issued.

10:23 p.m.: Deputies initiated a traffic stop in Emblem. A warning was issued.

Sept. 27 — 8:26 a.m.: A welfare check was performed in Burlington.

9:52 a.m.: Deputies initiated a traffic stop in Manderson. A citation was issued.

10:11 a.m.: Deputies initiated a traffic stop in Manderson. A citation was issued.

10:37 a.m.: Deputies initiated a traffic stop in Manderson. A warning was issued.

11:58 a.m.: Deputies initiated a traffic stop in Manderson. A citation was issued.

1:01 p.m.: Deputies assisted a motorist in Greybull.

1:25 p.m.: Information concerning the Elk Fire was provided to deputies.

2:39 p.m.: A missing firearm was reported at the BHCSO.

2:40 p.m.: Deputies initiated a traffic stop in Manderson. A citation was issued.

2:57 p.m.: Deputies initiated a traffic stop in Manderson. A citation was issued.

3:43 p.m.: Deputies initiated a traffic stop in Manderson. A warning was issued.

4:09 p.m.: Deputies initiated a traffic stop in Manderson. A citation was issued.

8:00 p.m.: Deputies assisted another agency in Manderson.

8:10 p.m.: A tractor was reportedly on fire near Basin.

9:29 p.m.: Deputies initiated a traffic stop in Basin. A warning was issued.

10:51 p.m.: Deputies initiated a traffic stop in Basin. A warning was issued.

Sept. 28 — 5:46 a.m.: An accidental 9-1-1 call was received in Basin.

9:53 a.m.: A cow was reportedly on the highway in Burlington.

1:35 p.m.: Deputies initiated a traffic stop in Greybull. A warning was issued.

3:58 p.m.: An open 9-1-1 call was received in Basin.

5:13 p.m.: A stolen minnow trap was reported in Burlington.

5:35 pm.: Deputies initiated a traffic stop in Greybull. A warning was issued.

5:41 p.m.: A VIN inspection occurred in Basin.

5:54 p.m.: Deputies initiated a traffic stop in Greybull. A warning was issued.

Sept. 29 — 2:03 a.m.: Deputies conducted a business check in Greybull.

8:20 a.m.: Deputies responded to a fire alarm in Shell. The call was unfounded.

8:43 a.m.: A countywide red flag warning was issued.

9:46 a.m.: Deputies responded to a civil matter in Basin.

2:03 a.m.: Vandalism was reported in Manderson.

2:41 p.m.: An open 9-1-1 call was received in Basin.

3:02 p.m.: An open 9-1-1 call was received in Basin.

4:30 p.m.: A motorcycle accident was reported in Shell.

5:40 p.m.: An open 9-1-1 call was received in Greybull.

 7:14 p.m.: An accident involving a deer and a vehicle was reported in Basin.

10:15 p.m.: A rapid SOS ping was received in Ten Sleep.

 • Circuit Court

Recent court fines and sentences handed down or bonds forfeited in the circuit court of Judge Edward G. Luhm:  

Colter Thormahlen, Powell, meet or pass stopped school bus - first offense, $440.

Nicholas G. Laszlo, Belgrade, Mont., DUI: alcohol – incapable of safely driving- first offense within 10 years, jail: 120 days, suspended: 117 days, unsupervised probation: 6 months, $770.

Laurie Denise Barber, Greybull, possession of controlled substance – pill or capsule – 3 grams or less, jail: 364 days, suspended: 301 days, supervised probation: 1 year, $270; compulsory auto insurance - first offense, $320.

Kevin Forrest Richardson, Mandan, N.D., hunting big game/trophy game/wild bison in wrong area, $250; waste or abandon big game, $450.

Michael Dimas, Powell, passenger over 12 years no seat belt, $10.

Joseph Parson, Gillette, driver no seat belt, $25.

Luis Garcia-Garcia, Burlington, invalid driver’s license, $140; expired temporary license permit/improper registration, $140.

Tarynn S. Schoening, Cody, driver no seat belt, $25.

Shannon R. Haynes, Ten Sleep, driver no seat belt, $25.

Rye Kern, Pryor, Mont., expired temporary license permit/improper registration, $140; failure to provide proof of liability insurance, $560.

Lois Yorgason, Byron, failure to obey traffic-controlled device, $140; compulsory auto insurance - first offense, $560.

Cameron D. Hughes, Worland, operate a CMV without a CDL, $190.

Speeding in a 65 mph zone:

Faith G. Davidson, Burlington, $75

Speeding in a 70 mph zone:

Kelly Lohse, Buffalo, $105

Michael Yarger, Lovell, $103

Jessy Paulsen, Dakota City, Neb., $103

Carla A. Wilson, Incline Village, Nev., $190

Dylan T. Williams, Byron, $205

Speeding in a superintendent’s zone:

Kenneth Hoffmann, Powell, $170

Zebediah Williams, Ogden, Utah, $135

Speeding in a 30 mph zone:

Hobert G. Harmon, Christianburg, Va., $209

Joshua Epstein, Teaneck, N.J., $216

Hannah Wittmann, Hanover, N.H., $195

Steven Evinger, Lawton, Okla., $140

Construction zone:

Thomas A. Skovgard, Basin, $275

Dawn Clark, Worland, $275

Jorge A. Araiza Garay, Greybull, $268

Richard L. Stiles, Manderson, $275

• Land Transfers

Warranty deeds and quitclaim deeds recorded in the Big Horn County Clerk’s office are:

Joel Thomas, Lydia Countryman and William Thomas to Joel Thomas; Basin Original Town Subdivision Lots 18, 19, 20 Block 10

Lucas Wiley Foss and Catherine Mae Foss to Sterling Foss; NE4NE4 Sec. 1, Lot 37 T49N R93W

Trustee Doratha Groseclose and Groseclose Family Trust to Robby D. Brown and Corrina S. Brown; Greybull Smithfield Additon Lot 14 Block 6

L&M Good Partnership, Partner Loren W. Good and Partner Marjorie B. Good to Denise Good O’Neal, Karen Good Grant and Lora Good Watson; NE4SW4 Sec. 2 T52N R89W

• Marriage Licenses

Marriage license granted by the County Clerk are:

Bernard Joeseph Senechal of Quebec, Canada to Robin U. McJunkin of Lovell.