Merrell sentenced to 3-6 years prison
A sentencing was given to Osmond resident Charles “Chuck” Merrell, 48, on Monday, November 24 in District Court. The sentencing followed Merrell’s conviction during a jury trial, where he was found guilty of two counts of Sexual Abuse of a…
Jury sides with Town of Afton
A Lincoln County jury has found that the Town of Afton is not liable for a woman’s broken ankle she received while exiting the restroom at Star View Park in 2023. The verdict, which was returned on July 30…
Teens charged with Big Piney murder sent to District Court
Two men charged with killing a former Star Valley resident with a bow and arrow will have their case continue to be prosecuted. According to the Cowboy State Daily, Sublette County Attorney Clayton Melinkovich, believes his findings “establish probable cause…
Defaced cattle case moves up to District Court
• Defense argues cost to restore animals could have been avoided using hair dye By Sarah Pridgeon Sundance Times Via- Wyoming News Exchange SUNDANCE — The case of the defaced herd is moving up to District Court following a…
Park County man sentenced to two decades in prison
By Braden Schiller Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — A 56-year-old Powell man was sentenced Wednesday to 22-25 years of prison time for sexually abusing a teenager. Per a plea agreement, Robert Andrew McCoy’s sentence cannot be modified…
Man who pulled shotgun on fireworks users bound over
GILLETTE (WNE) — The man accused of threatening a group of adults and children with a loaded shotgun because they continued to light off fireworks has been bound over to District Court. Randy A. Stephens, 41, was charged July 1…
Gillette man sentenced to prison for stealing from Scouts, elderly woman
GILLETTE (WNE) — A Gillette man who pleaded guilty to taking more than $150,000 from the Boy Scouts and an elderly woman has been sentenced to several years in prison. Thursday morning, District Judge Thomas Rumpke sentenced Jason Barnum, 42,…