Police K-9 Takes Down One of Laramie County's 'Most Wanted'

Another fugitive on the Laramie County Sheriff's Office's "Most Wanted" list has been captured, the fourth this month.

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According to a Cheyenne Police Department Facebook post, officers, working with Cheyenne citizens, took Christopher Leyo into custody Thursday morning.

"K9 Maverick was deployed, and Leyo complied with all commands given to him after K9 warnings were issued, resulting in Leyo being apprehended with no force being used," the post reads.

Laramie County Sheriff's Office via Facebook

Leyo was being sought on a warrant out of Laramie County District Court for failure to appear on an original charge of possession of methamphetamine.

He'd been on the list since June 13, 2024.

"Thank you Cheyenne Police Department for picking up one of our most wanted," the Sheriff's Office in a Facebook post Thursday afternoon said.

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Laramie County Deputies Are Still Looking for These Most Wanted Fugitives

Laramie County Sheriff's Office via Facebook

Antonio Oros-Garfia, who was added to the list on Jan. 19, 2024.

Laramie County Sheriff's Office via Facebook

Leo Montoya, who was added to the list on Feb. 12, 2024.

Laramie County Sheriff's Office via Facebook

Britney Breazeale, Akmir Brown, and Shannon Brown, who were added to the list on April 18, 2024.

Laramie County Sheriff's Office via Facebook

Patrick Pacheco and Julian Solis, who were added to the list on June 13, 2024.

Laramie County Sheriff's Office via Facebook

And Richard Segura and Nicholas Terry, who were added to the list on June 21, 2024.

If you know where these fugitives are, please call the Laramie County Combined Communications Center at 307-637-6525.

Tips that aren't time-sensitive can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers Silent Witness at 307-638-TIPS or visiting silentwitnesslaramiecounty.com.

Informants will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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