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:

July 14 – 11:05 a.m.: Four vehicles on the side of the road with their blinkers on checked ok on Highway 32 in Emblem. 

2:30 p.m.: Meeteetse Fire Department called requested backup on a lightning strike fire in the area of 1728 CR 3LE. 

2:37 p.m.: A caller from Burlington reported they saw a lightning strike followed by smoke west of Tatman Mountain. 

3:41 p.m.: Sheep were reported on Highway 20 South in Greybull. 

5:23 p.m.: A lost dog was reported on Highway 14 in Shell. 

6:54 p.m.: A stranded motorist was reported on Highway 16 in Ten Sleep; officers were unable to locate. 

7:32 p.m.: The Sheriff’s Office was called to assist Washakie County. 

8:19 p.m.: A motorist with a flat tire was reported on Highway 310 in Greybull. 

10:37 p.m.: A vehicle vs. deer accident was reported at Golf Course Road and Highway 20 South in Basin. 

July 15 – 6:05 a.m.: The Sheriff’s Office was called to assist Washakie County. 

12:28 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances were reported at Table Mountain on Road 14 in Emblem. 

5:20 p.m.: A R.E.D.D.I report was made at Greybull River Road and Highway 30 in Greybull; deputies were unable to locate. 

8:44 p.m.: Highway 14 was closed from Burgess Junction to Dayton due to a rockslide. 

July 16 – 9:33 a.m.: The Sheriff’s Office was called to assist Washakie County. 

5:54 p.m.: A brush fire was reported near the water tower on Trapper Creek Road in Shell. 

11:49 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances were reported and handled by dispatch on Highway 20 South, Greybull River Road and Land 36 in Greybull. 

July 17 – 12:29 a.m.: A K-9 search was conducted outside of Big Horn County. 

8:05 a.m.: Big Horn County Search and Rescue was called to assist with an injured person on Paintrock Camp Lane in Hyattville. 

5:45 p.m.: A pivot was reported spraying the roadway at Road 28 and Orchard Bench Road in Basin. 

July 18 – 10:53 a.m.: A traffic stop was conducted and a citation issued on Highway 20 South in Greybull. 

8:08 p.m.: A civil matter was reported on Road 43 in Shell. 

8:29 p.m.: A black cow was reported out on Highway 14/16/20 in Greybull. 

July 19 – 7:16 a.m.: A motorcycle vs. deer accident was reported on Highway 14/16/20 in Emblem. 

10:12 a.m.: A funeral escort was conducted at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Highway 30 South in Basin. 

3:38 p.m.: A traffic stop was conducted and a citation issued on Highway 20 South in Manderson. 

6:23 p.m.: A motorized wheelchair was reported in the roadway on Highway 31 in Manderson, officers were unable to locate. 

7:42 p.m.: A missing person was reported on Forest Service Road 27 in Ten Sleep. 

9:59 p.m.: A civil matter was reported to Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office on Murphy Street in Basin. 

10:44 p.m.: A deputy conducted an extra patrol at Burlington Schools on School Avenue in Burlington. 

July 20 – 6:21 a.m.: Accidental property damage was reported on Smith Avenue in Shell when a truck rolled away during the night. 

10:23 a.m.: A scam text was reported on Lane 34 in Greybull. 

3:50 p.m.: A vehicle accident where a camper rolled was reported on Highway 20 South in Basin. 

4:06 p.m.: Search and Rescue was called to assist with a truck and camper accident on Highway 20 South in Basin. 

5:07 p.m.: The Sheriff’s Office assisted BLM with fence damage at Road 43.5 and Lane 56. 

ARRESTS

Michael Jack Peterson of Burlington was arrested on July 14 and released on July 25 after being sentenced and serving time. 

 • Circuit Court

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

Michael Henry Seib, Cody, possession of controlled substance – plant – 3 ounces or less, $620.

Juan Osorio, false report of driver’s record of duty status, $190.

Camden J. McWhorter, Provo, Utah, intermediate permit: without licensed driver at least 18 years of age, $100.

Kurtis D. Wilkerson, Lovell, using electronic handheld device to read, write, send or read text while driving, $95.

Emma L. Conner, Cody, under 21 consuming alcohol, $270.

Gabriel Chapo, Cody, under 21 consuming alcohol, $270.

Nathan Dean, Prineville, Ore., window tint greater than 28% on side/wing or both, $90.

Carlos Miguel Montoya Rosales, Greybull, invalid driver’s license, $150.

Tara R. Wright, Rock Springs, compulsory auto insurance – first offense, $570; driver no seat belt, $25.

Melody J. Welde, Cody, expired temporary license permit/improper registration, $140

Speeding in a construction zone:

Julie N. Dunham, Worland, $324

Speeding in a 70 mph zone:

Leah Raine, Ketchikan, Alaska, $15

Jeffery Bourg, Yellville, Ark., $105

Steven Brunko, Powell, $360

Speeding 30 mph school zone:

Methouser, Ntizaduhana, Louisville, Ky., heavy vehicle (more than 39,000 pounds), $428

Speeding in a superintendent’s zone:

Kevin P. Morency, Greybull, $97

• Land Transfers

Warranty deeds and quitclaim deeds recorded in the Big Horn County Clerk’s office are:Lacey Ford to Cyle Edward Murph; Lot 56, E2NE4 Sec. 17 T52N R93W

Trustee John Ed Anderson, Trustee Gina Anderson and John Ed and Gina Anderson Revocable Trust dated April 15, 2022 to Joshua K. Mushlock and Emily J. Mushlock; (Part) SW4SE4 Sec. 5 T53N R91W

Edith Finney and Gary E. Bentley to Emiliano N. Mendez and Hope Mendez; Burlington Davidson Addition (Block A) Lot 1 Block 9

• Marriage Licenses

Marriage license granted by the County Clerk are:

Joshua Edward Frisk and Isabella Rose McKinnon, both of Deaver

Jelaleddin Gochmyradov and Maddie Elise Felkins, both of Powell

Johathan Carlos Sanchez of Idaho Falls, Idaho and Celecia Angelina Gallagher of Lovell