The Week in Big Horn County

• 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:

Feb. 10 — 6:29 a.m.: Deputies conducted a business check in Greybull.

10:15 a.m.: Deputies assisted the Greybull Police Department.

11:14 a.m.: Deputies responded to a fire alarm that was triggered in Emblem.

11:34 a.m.: Deputies assisted a motorist I Emblem.

1:50 p.m.: Aubry Jolley, of Lovell, was arrested in Basin on charges of theft.

4:10 p.m.: A VIN inspection occurred in Burlington.

5:00 p.m.: Deputies conducted a welfare check in Burlington.

5:16 p.m.: A caller in Manderson reported credit card fraud to deputies.

10:52 p.m.: A domestic disturbance was reported in Burlington.

Feb. 11 — 12:14 a.m.: Samuel True Makovsky, of Greybull, was arrested in Basin for failure to pay.

7:59 a.m.: Deputies conducted a business check in Basin.

10:22 p.m.: A VIN inspection occurred in Basin.

1:22 p.m.: A caller in Basin reported a pickup truck being driven with a blown out tire south of town.

1:40 p.m.: Deputies assisted the public in Manderson.

7:21 p.m.: Deputies investigated reports of suspicious circumstances in Shell.

9:17 p.m.: A caller in Greybull reported large pieces of metal in the road on Highway 14-16-20. A deputy subsequently removed the hazard.

9:40 p.m.: Deputies investigated an abandoned vehicle in Greybull. It was tagged by Highway Patrol.

Feb. 12 — 8:10 a.m.: Deputies conducted a welfare check in Basin.

8:24 a.m.: Deputies participated in community relations at First Baptist Church on Highway 30 in Basin. Follow-up was requested.

8:48 a.m.: A VIN inspection occurred in Basin.

9:53 a.m.: A rapid 9-1-1 call was received in Shell.

10:26 a.m.: Grady Gerritt Swiftney, of Greybull, had his bond revoked.

11:50 a.m.: A caller in Basin reported they were without water. Utility workers confirmed a line break and initiated repair.

1:04 p.m.: A VIN inspection occurred in Greybull.

1:57 p.m.: A VIN inspection occurred in Basin.

3:31 p.m.: Deputies initiated a traffic stop in Greybull. A warning was issued.

Feb. 12 — 8:42 p.m.: Deputies received reports of a person walking down Highway 14-16-20 in Greybull.

9:27 a.m.: Deputies encountered a male subject who was reportedly walking across America.

10:30 a.m.: Deputies assisted a motorist in Greybull. The vehicle was subsequently tagged.

10:33 a.m.: A VIN inspection occurred in Greybull.

10:47 a.m.: Deputies conducted a business check in Greybull.

1:26 p.m.: A VIN inspection occurred in Basin.

2:01 p.m.: Deputies conducted a welfare check in Basin.

3:22 p.m.: Deputies conducted a business check in Greybull.

3:53 p.m.: Deputies assisted a motorist in Greybull. The motorist declined assistance as he had only stopped to use his phone.

6:23 p.m.: Deputies received reports of a man walking down Highway 14-16-20 in Emblem and Burlington.

Feb. 14 — 2:13 p.m.: In Basin, a caller reported that two dogs had jumped her fence and injured her sheep and chickens. 

3:42 p.m.: Sheep were reportedly on the highway in Basin.

4:37 p.m.: Two dogs were reportedly running loose near the golf course.

10:41 p.m.: An open 9-1-1 call was received in Burlington.

Feb. 15 — 9:48 a.m.: Trespassing was reported in Otto.

5:09 p.m.: An accident involving a vehicle and a deer was reported in Manderson.

5:56 p.m.: Vandalism was reported in Greybull.

7:23 p.m.: Deputies conducted a business check in Greybull.

Feb. 16 — 1:39 a.m.: Deputies conducted a welfare check in Shell.

10:23 a.m.: A caller in Manderson reported having received suspicious phone calls.

5:08 p.m.: Deputies initiated a traffic stop in Greybull. A warning was issued.

9:54 p.m.: Deputies conducted a business check in Greybull.

 • Circuit Court

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

Wilmer P. Zollman, Lovell, DUI: alcohol equal to or greater than .08% within 2 hours of driving, first offense within 10 years, 180 days jail (159 suspended), 2 years supervised probation, $770.

Rylie Werner, Worland, under 21 – possession alcohol, $170.

Randell E. Sloan, Kilgore, Texas, drive on right side of roadway, $100.

Aastee Peters, Basin, seat belt: passenger over 12 years, $10.

Thomas A. Skovgard, Basin, seat belt: driver, $25.

Michael Ahlstrand, Powell, compulsory auto insurance, first offense, $560.

Marissa C. Meyer, Basin, compulsory auto insurance, first offense, $570.

Casey G. Good, Greybull, leave scene of accident: damage to attended vehicle or property, first offense, $250; speed too fast for conditions, $250; open container of alcohol in a moving vehicle, first offense, $150.

Gary D. Hibbert, Burlington, seat belt: driver, $25.

Justin L. Perez, Lovell, windshield: obstructed view, $90.

Speeding in a 30 mph zone:

Addison M. Wardell, Lovell, $143.

Volodymer R. Romanov, Vancouver, Wash., heavy vehicle greater than 39,000 pounds, $535.

Mary Hetzel, Powell, $112.

Speeding in a 70 mph zone:

Charles Lambiotte, Hardin, Mont., $135.

Michael Ahlstrand, Powell, $103.

Haylee Tharp, Billings, $105. 

• Land Transfers

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

William D. Murray and Deidre L. Murray to William D. Murray; (Part) S2NE4 Sec. 28, (Part) Lot 49, T49N R92W.

Ivole Dillon to Morece A. Dillon, trustee and Ivole Dillon, trustee, of the Morece A. Dillon Living Trust and Ivole Dillon Living Trust dated October 10, 2018; S2NW4, N2SE4, NW4NW4, SW4NE4, NE4SW4, SE4SE4 Sec. 23, S2SW4, S2SE4, NW4SW4 Sec. 24, N2NE4 Sec. 25, N2NW4, SE4NW4 Sec. 30, Lot 2, Sec. 14, E2SE4 Sec. 06, Lots 56B, 56C, 60L, 60K, 54C, 54B, 54E, 54F, S2SW4 Sec. 05, Lots 54G, 53L, 53M, 53N, 42B, 42C, 42D, S2NE4, NE4NW4, NW4NE4, NE4SE4 Sec. 08, Lots 42A, 43D, 43E, 43B, 43C, 43G, 50I, S2SW4, NW4SW4 Sec 09, Lots 50E, 50F, 50J, 50K, SW4, S2SE4, SW4NW4 Sec. 15, N2NE4 Sec. 22, Lot 1, Sec. 22, T52N R92W, S2NE4, NE4NW4, NW4NE4, NE4SE4 Sec. 04, S2SW4, NW4SW4, Sec. 03, S2NE4, NE4NW4, NW4NE4, NE4SE4 Sec. 10, S2SW4, NW4SW4 Sec. 11, T51N R91W, N2SE4, SE4NW4, SW4NE4 Sec. 30, S2SW4, NW4SW4 Sec 29, S2NE4, NE4NW4, NW4NE4, NE4SE4 Sec. 32, SW4 Sec 33, T52N R91W, NW4, N2NE4, SW4NE4 Sec 10, SE4SE4 Sec. 03, SW4SE4 Sec. 04, T52N R93W.

• 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):

February 10 — A VIN inspection was done at the Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office (BHCSO). 

A dog at large was reported on North Seventh Street 

February 11 — An officer assisted the general public. 

Suspicious circumstances occurred at the school. 

An assault was reported on U.S. Highway 16/20 

Extra patrol was done at Mount View Cemetery. 

Extra patrol was done at schools.

February 12  — A business check was done at Basin’s Market

An officer took a report on a larceny. 

A business check was done at Basin Town Hall.  

February 13  — A business check was done at the Family Dollar. 

A business check was done at The Overland. 

February 14  —  A small black dog and a Rottweiler were out on North Seventh. 

A VIN inspection was done at the BHCSO. 

A school zone patrol was done. 

A resident on Golf Course Road reported a small black dog and a large black dog injured her sheep and chickens. 

A business check was done at The Overland. 

An officer assisted Greybull P.D. 

February 15 — A business check was done at Basin’s Market  

Extra patrol was done at the schools. 

A business check was done at The Overland. 

An officer assisted Greybull P.D. 

A business check was done at Basin Town Hall. 

February 16 — Two black cows were on U.S. 16/20 across from the Dollar Store in Basin. 

Extra patrol was done at Mount View Cemetery. 

As extra patrol was done at The Overland.