Laramie County Sheriff's Department

David Martin says one problem right now is experienced deputies leaving the department for other law enforcement agencies.

Gerry Luce says people should always remember they aren't likely to win unsolicited prizes, and legitimate contests won't require payment to collect a prize.

A suspect sought in a shooting in Hawk Springs in Goshen County led Troopers on a pursuit Saturday evening was shot by patrol troopers after he shot at them.

The local events are in conjunction with National Prescription Drug Take Back day,

In both of these incidents, the suspect or suspects, knew the residents were not home and entered pastures on the property to cut up to half of the horse’s tails.

Cheyenne Police Department spokesman Officer Dan Long says St. Patrick's Day, which is Monday, typically sees a significant increase in drunk driving.

According to a news release both the Sheriff’s Department and Clerk of the District Court’s Office have received reports from citizens who had a call from an individual claiming that the victim missed jury duty and must pay a fine and fees otherwise a warrant would be issued and they would be arrested.

A spokeswoman for the Laramie County Sheriff's Department is reminding local residents about Wyoming laws on marijuana. Captain Linda Gesell says the legalization of the drug in Colorado doesn't change the fact that it is still illegal under Wyoming law...

The special enforcement effort means extra officers will be out looking for drivers impaired by alcohol or other impairing drugs.

Luce says the idea behind the event is to safely dispose of prescription drugs in order to keep them away from children and people who would abuse the drugs